YouTube Video of the Day – Polaroid film

For me, YouTube is at its best when showcasing young talent. That an catching up highlights from footy matches you’ve missed. Here’s an experiment to “exploit the single frames that make up an animated film” says filmmaker Jordan C Greenhalgh. The short was created with 987 polaroids and no computer compositing… and looks all the better for it. Although, he did use a computer to upload it…

YouTube Video of the Day – Battle at Kruger

You are about to watch a clip that is possibly the greatest bit of amateur footage ever taken. The clip, known as ‘The Battle at Kruger’ has been viewed over 10million times, and after watching it, it is completely understandable. This video features breathtaking footage of lions hunting a Buffalo calf, then a crocodile attacks… then the herd of Buffalo return fire on the lions. Incredible stuff.

YouTube Video of the Day – Skateboarding bails

I like to see people fall over. Skateboarding video… or more importantly bail videos… give me the chance to watch people hurt themselves over and over again. It’s great! Watch the video below to see people busting heads and breaking bones. If you want bloodshed and people getting knocked out to the sound of the most hilarious metal tune you’ve ever heard, skip to around 7 mins in. God bless YouTube!