Over at the GeekDad there’s a post about archery in the new Pixar movie Brave. Actually, it’s an analysis of the technique used by the archers in the clip shown. Lots of tidbits about proper archery form like not using your arms to draw the arrow, proper anchoring, proper release of the arrow, the archer’s paradox, and other bits.
I’ve always thought archery was a cool skill to have, but there’s only so much time in the week. I got a chance to try it out a bit with the boy at Scout camp last Summer. I’d like to think it was because I couldn’t properly draw the arrow back due to my size versus the bow and arrow (the arrows were significantly shorter than the draw length of my arm, plus the bow was a bit undersized), but I didn’t seem to have much natural talent for it. I still enjoyed it though.
Aside from that, I can’t really tell what the movie is about from the teaser or the actual trailer; other than the well worn yarn of the girl who wants to make her own choices, rather than live the life her parents choose for her. Oh, and it looks like there’s a massive bear, but I have no idea if that’s the actual point or just a step along the way. Still, it looks intriguing. Perhaps Pixar has righted the ship a bit after Cars 2.
One reply on “Archery Analysis”
Sounds like a nice story … NOT for little ones, but certainly along the same line as ‘Dragonslayer’ and ‘Wargames’ other stories you enjoyed …”once upon a time…”
I don’t think you’ll have to sign the kids up for archery lessons this summer !