Saturday morning was just a quickie :) I wanted some fresh air and decided it would be an opportunity to try filming some frontside boardslides. I don't have a tripod yet, but it's still possible to get by solo if you're willing to put up with limited angles and flexibility!
I wasn't really feeling it, but the session did the trick. 50 minutes or so, and something to show you guys.
Today I've been reminded of my frustration when dealing with the combination of my camera, Movie Maker and YouYube/Vimeo. Only it's worse this time.
I'm running on a beta of Windows 7 (after the hard drive failure) so I had to download Movie Maker. I exported the sequence twice, both widescreen and 4:3. I uploaded them both to Vimeo. I'm taller than I should be in both. I don't get it. I remember dealing with this rigmarole last time, but at least one of them ended up being right. Maybe I've got a different version of MM? When am I gonna stop messing around with a crap solution?
Anyhow, here it is. I look tall and skinny, which maybe isn't a bad thing as I'm a little out of shape :) Hopefully I'll fix the aspect soon...
Learning Frontside Boardslides from Gavin Hope on Vimeo.
7 Bails and 7 Makes... Just started to do front-boards on a skateboard. Wanted to get early makes on film. Five Bridges skatepark, Gateshead, UK.
Sunday, this morning, was an awesome session. Went to silksworth with Dave and Dan, they were keen to hit that bowl again... I knew they'd like it :)
A bit windy but no biggy. The bowl there is awesome. I didn't really learn anything new, rather I'm getting back to where I was last year, which isn't all that far. This seems to happen each year; I skate just enough to maintain where I was. Perhaps this year will be different. I'm pretty set on taking a step forward.
The park got real quiet at one point so we messed around in the large bowl trying some early grabs. That was fun.
Here are some pics. The first is just to show the bowl, the second two fall in the category of me trying things out. Nothing good mind, I just feel like I should post at least something when I've snapped with the camera...
4 comments:
Hey Gavin, great vid. I love the different perspectives you shot it from.
Does this mean you're done with boarding for the year? :(
P.S. I just edited a snowboarding video from my Big White and Mount Washington trips.. check it out.. http://www.vancityallie.com/2009/03/23/gentlemen-start-your-legs/
Hey Allie,
yeah, I think I'm done for this season. It's a shame 'cos I'd really like to shred some more. I think the early skating this year, and increased skating, is my way of compensating and blocking it out :)
There are some good sessions on our indoor slopes throughout the year, and I rate the snowflex kicker (outdoor dry slope), so I've still got "snowboarding" to look forward too.
I've seen your video a couple of times - very nice. You guys have had some nice powder days. Good stuff. As always, I'm impressed with the video quality!
Awesome site.. I live in Switzerland so the slopes are not far away...Seeing your site has giving me the need to go again this weekend... thanks. Would love to see some of your own boarding vids on sports video site ... you are welcome to drop by..
Thanks, I'll check out the site.
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