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The Cyclist Behind ‘Life Cycles’

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B.Snow
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This is a pretty cool interview with the guy who filmed and directed Life Cycles. It might be interesting for some of you... I know its been said a ton already but everyone should watch this movie because it will change your life.



Jan 26 2011 10:36AM
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bakedpow
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The cinematography in this is amazing.
Jan 26 2011 11:53AM
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1337
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I need to see this movie
Jan 26 2011 4:53PM
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B.Snow
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Its only like 7$ on itunes.
Jan 26 2011 4:58PM
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SkeeOrDye
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its worth it to get the dvd just for the how it's made extra features. Incredible film, soooo much work and patience went into it.
Jan 26 2011 5:11PM
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1337
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So I just watched it.......



.... I'm still speechless. that was incredible
Jan 26 2011 7:06PM
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84891jnf92048
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vanderham's whistler night segment was insane.

the whole thing was incredibly shot, very well done, not to mention the great riding.

mountain bike movies are much more about creative and good filming and scenery than ski movies, it seems to me
Jan 26 2011 7:48PM
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1337
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yea, that movie flowed so well and wasn't anything like your traditional ski movie. It told a story vs. showed you the story of someone else. very well done indeed
Jan 26 2011 7:54PM
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84891jnf92048
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I think it must be something about how high level mountain biking doesnt really look that different than mid-level mountain biking, as far as DH goes, and even a bit into freestyle, but when it comes to skiing, style is so important and there is more of a gap between pro and am, even if its just the size of jump and how smooth the tricks look, so while skiers will pay to watch the higher level skiing, bike films have to attract viewers in a different way, like telling a story or having incredible cinematography.

I'm waiting for a ski movie that even approaches anything that bike movies have been doing for the last few years. (see: Seasons, Follow Me, Life Cycles, and even the NWD series)

And I just need to mention the opening segment BLEW ME AWAY with all the bike factory shots.
Jan 26 2011 8:10PM
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jason...
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cinematography was amazing in that but some of the stuff done in post was so wack. vanderhams night seggy for example, i felt like i was watching an old NWD film. MEGA MOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Jan 26 2011 10:44PM
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WillStart
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right because they did that slow motion in post....

not like they shot it at a high frame rate with the intention of doing slow motion or anything...
Jan 26 2011 10:56PM
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TWoods
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And, they didn't do anything in post for the night seg.
Jan 26 2011 11:04PM
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WillStart
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literally nothing? i did not know this. that is amazing.
Jan 26 2011 11:12PM
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TWoods
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Well, shit, I was talking on the phone when I wrote that, so I didn't include the whole story.

I've heard it claimed from a dude I watched the film with, who's friend worked on the movie. They had like 4 guys who's specialty was lighting come up from the US to Whistler to help them shoot it, and with a massive crew and tons of lights, they pretty much just banged it out perfect in camera. besides converting to B+W. I wouldn't be super surprised if they bumped up the contrast a little, but it was shot incredibly and they did minimal work to it.

If you look at some of the shots, you can see a small amount of contrast in the sheet. If they did a lot of post they would have easily knocked that out, but they prided themselves on doing everything perfect in camera (as it should be).
Jan 27 2011 12:11AM
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TWoods
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I wanted to be sure I was right, so I asked them. Follow the link, scroll down to the bottom of the comments:

http://vimeo.com/11668400
Feb 1 2011 10:24PM
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WillStart
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that's unreal.

i have so much respect for those filmmakers who have the courage to 'shoot it right' the first time. i'm always too hesitant that i'll change my mind in post and want to go with some other look, but it will be too late.
Feb 1 2011 10:29PM
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TWoods
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Agreed. Which is why I love shooting photos and working with camera RAW files. Haha.
Feb 1 2011 10:31PM
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rlee
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Just finished watching this movie... and its unbelevable! The cinamatography, edditing, riding was all mind blowing. Just awesome. Everyone must watch this.

Anyway.. im off to watch it again.
Feb 2 2011 4:45PM
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SkeeOrDye
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haha i watched it every day for like a week when i got it.
Feb 2 2011 6:30PM
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thesheik
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eh i disagree, i think it's more that there are more ways for mountain biking to look really unique and original than it is for skiing. there are a few exceptions, for sure, but the stuff that matt hunter rides in seasons is so different than the stuff vanderham rides, even though you'd call them similar riding types/styles. you get to create absolutely EVERYTHING in a riding segment.
Feb 2 2011 7:36PM
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