Whythetrick

Analyze the science of skateboarding with 3D animations and AI technologies.
Everything you need to improve your Skateboarding skills is here: 2D video to 3D animation conversion tool, frame-by-frame video player, dual video comparison tool.

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A tool that utilizes 3D models to explain the details of tricks. You can freely adjust the angle and speed of the 3D models.

2D to 3D Converter

Upload a video, and the system automatically converts it into a 3D animation.

Dual Player

Play, Stop and frame-by-frame play two videos with unified buttons. Perfect tool to compare videos side-by-side.

Motion Echo

Upload a video, and the system adds afterimages of your movements.

Physics Simulator

A tool that allows you to simulate the behavior of the skateboard in a 3D space under any given conditions.

Stance Vote

A tool that brings together the knowledge of all participants and sorts out the easily-misunderstood trick names.

Self-Diagnosis Tool

A tool that helps diagnose common issues and provides solutions by answering a series of simple questions.

Frame-by-Frame Player

A tool that allows you to play uploaded videos frame by frame.

Video Trimming Tool

A tool that allows you to cut and download specific sections of an uploaded video.

AI Form Analyzer

An AI tool to analyze the angle of your body. Perfect to analyze the form when dropping in.

Chart Analyzer

A tool that graphically visualizes the position of both feet and center of gravity, ideal for analyzing pop timing.

Skateboard Designer

A tool that lets you design your own skateboard in a 3D space by uploading images.

Face Mosaic Tool

A tool that applies a mosaic effect to the face in uploaded videos and allows you to download them.

Super Slow-Mo

A tool that can slow down uploaded videos beyond their original frame rate.

How-to Articles

Each article provides a detailed explanation of how to do the trick. The explanations utilize 3D animation, which can be moved at any angle and at any speed. Each article is available in English and Japanese as of 2025, and you can switch between the two at any time using the language selection button on the navigation bar.

The Science of Ghost Flip
The Science of Ghost Flip
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The science of Ollie over obstacle: Analyzing Speed, Line of Sight, Center of Gr…
The science of Ollie over obstacle: Analyzing Speed, Line of Sight, Center of Gr…
Struggling with your Ollie? It might be your speed, gaze, center of gravity, or front foot technique. This guide breaks down the mechanics scientifically, helping you refine these key elements for a more consistent Ollie!
How to BS Extreme Carving with Freestyle Board
How to BS Extreme Carving with Freestyle Board
Key is to have your weight on the front foot and lower your body as small as possible. This movement is pretty much doable with a common freestyle board.
Science of Frontside 180 - Explained with 3D models
Science of Frontside 180 - Explained with 3D models
This page classifies frontside 180s into three types and explains the physical phenomena that work on the board in each method and how to do it, using 3D animation.
Science of No Comply 180 explained with 3D models.
Science of No Comply 180 explained with 3D models.
In this article, we will study the Science of No Comply 180 using 3D animations according to physics theories.
How-to Drop in EASY & SAFE with AI and Psychology
How-to Drop in EASY & SAFE with AI and Psychology
We'll study how to drop in easily and safely based on the psychological theories. AI tool to check your body posture is available, too.
Science of Slappy Noseslide explained using 3D models
Science of Slappy Noseslide explained using 3D models
We will see physics and science of Slappy Noseslide using 3D models and animations. Discover the secret of this trick and land yours today.
What is wheelbase in skateboarding and what does it do?
What is wheelbase in skateboarding and what does it do?
We will examine how the wheelbase affects trick performance using a 3D model and a deck with an adjustable wheelbase.
How to Float Out Ollie from Physics Perspective
How to Float Out Ollie from Physics Perspective
The key to float an Ollie is to let the board push your front foot, NOT the other way around. This article explains how to Ollie from physics perspective using 3D models.
Simulating the skate park at the Olympic venue in the 3D world! Analysis of the …
Simulating the skate park at the Olympic venue in the 3D world! Analysis of the …
Explore a cutting-edge 3D simulation of the Olympic skate park, analyzing its structure and the game-changing tricks that defined victory. Gain deep insights into the event’s key moments and technical challenges.

2D to 3D Converter

Upload a video, and the system automatically converts your motion into 3D animation.

The system automatically simulates the position of the body parts such as legs, hips, head in 3D space. You can freely change the position and angle of the viewpoint in 3D space, making it easy to grasp information that would otherwise be invisible in a normal 2D video.

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Frame by Frame Video Player

Frame-Advance videos you want.

A tool that allows you to move forward or backward an arbitrary number of frames in a video. This tool is ideal for analyzing detailed movements such as pop and flick motions.

Since the number of frames per second (FPS) varies from video to video, this tool allows the user to adjust the number of frames to advance frame by frame. Large buttons are displayed on the left and right sides of the screen for easy operation on a smartphone.

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Dual Player

Compare movements side by side.

Two videos are displayed side by side, and can be played back and stopped at once using common buttons. This is an ideal tool for comparing two movements, such as comparing your own movements with a professional's in slow motion, or comparing your own movements before and after practice.

It supports not only videos stored in your local environment but also Youtube videos, and allows you to adjust playback speed, play frame-by-frame, specify the playback range, and play a single video in full screen.

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MISSION

Skaters have been making commitments, pushing their limits farther. But they could not effectively pass on their experience to others without the right tool.

Consequently, traditional skateboarding tutorials always went like this:

  • Flick as hard as possible
  • Jump higher and try to stay in the air longer
  • Pop straight downward, etc

Although they may be correct, none of them could effectively describe what pros truly meant.

Instead, we need objective science behind tricks. By understanding the "WHYs" of tricks, everyone will be able to learn tricks more effectively.

With whythetrick's deep-learning mocap engine, you can enjoy these features:

  • Drag & Drop and the system converts your video into a 3D animation.
  • Change the camera angle and zoom in/out to detail your problem.
  • Show gridlines to see how far you should move.
  • Adjust play speed and make it super-slow if you have to.
  • Change the transparency of objects to see what you could not in the traditional tutorials.

Whythetrick's ultimate purpose is to create an eco-system where the entire human race can systematically store its knowledge and boost its evolution.

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