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The Sammy C Project by TGR

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TurquoiseGrizzly
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Sammy Carlson has been a mainstay in the freeskiing world since he won his first X Games medal the year before graduating high school. Now 25, he's choosing to give up FIS-level competition to focus on a new two-year film project.

Get the scoop here: https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/Sammy-Carlson-retires-competition-focus-film-project-Games

Watch the trailer here: https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/729457.0/-The-Sammy-C-Project--Official-Teaser?c=11&o=10&t=6

Don't hate me pussyfooter. Hopefully this is a good enough topic to stay.

**This thread was edited on Sep 29th 2014 at 2:19:23pm
Sep 29 2014 2:14PM
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ohboy
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Can't believe he hit that long jump switch. The in-run is scary af and the takeoff is flat/angled down. Props
Sep 29 2014 2:25PM
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hoodcrew
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the trailer to this movie is one of the most insane things to have ever been produced in skiing.

many of these "artsy" elaborate, national geographic style professional movies (Sherpas for example) have amazing filming but a strong disconnect between the cinematographers and athletes..

what Sammy did here was ski to his full potential, non-stop charging like Candide, and work alongside Drew and filmers he's close with to makes sure the shots perfectly capture his level of riding. this is how you correctly produce an action sports film and have it be a genuine cinematic experience
Sep 29 2014 2:27PM
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STNW
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that ski jumping shit looks awesome
Sep 29 2014 2:32PM
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RubberSoul
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sammy is definitely at the level that he deserves a solo project. unoriginal name but im stocked, i bet it's gonna be awesome
Sep 29 2014 2:34PM
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fatbastard
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I'm really stoked to see this film. Sammy is practically unrivaled and those shots are insane. But can we get away from EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC? I can't count how many times I've seen this exact trailer now throughout all action sports and Hollywood with just different shots. It's paint by numbers. Regardless, I will watch it, no question. Sammy's a beast.
Sep 29 2014 2:38PM
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Funny, I feel the complete opposite. I'm not a huge Sherpas fan either, but while Sammy's level of skiing is phenomenal the filming looks solid, editing is where a film truly gets its soul. And this one is just super-epic music (what the fuck else is new) to cool stunts. BORING

The only people coming close to making something with a soul in this industry are snowboard film companies.

hoodcrewthe trailer to this movie is one of the most insane things to have ever been produced in skiing.

many of these "artsy" elaborate, national geographic style professional movies (Sherpas for example) have amazing filming but a strong disconnect between the cinematographers and athletes..

what Sammy did here was ski to his full potential, non-stop charging like Candide, and work alongside Drew and filmers he's close with to makes sure the shots perfectly capture his level of riding. this is how you correctly produce an action sports film and have it be a genuine cinematic experience
Sep 29 2014 2:40PM
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Newschoolers55
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Sammy is on the road to legend
Sep 29 2014 2:44PM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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BOONCHAnd this one is just super-epic music (what the fuck else is new) to cool stunts. BORING

The only people coming close to making something with a soul in this industry are snowboard film companies.


Putting good music to phenomenal skiing is what people want to see and hear. If you read the Less. reviews the main thing people didn't like about it was the soundtrack. If you put a damn good song with damn good skiing, that's when the hair stands up on your arms.

Snowboard film companies have been in right there for a while now I agree.
Sep 29 2014 2:50PM
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hoodcrew
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BOONCHFunny, I feel the complete opposite. I'm not a huge Sherpas fan either, but while Sammy's level of skiing is phenomenal the filming looks solid, editing is where a film truly gets its soul. And this one is just super-epic music (what the fuck else is new) to cool stunts. BORING

The only people coming close to making something with a soul in this industry are snowboard film companies.


unfortunately wrote that post preemptively without watching this new trailer since I assumed it was going to be the same/ very similar to the one made exclusively for sponsors a few months ago. that video didn't have nearly as many cut shots and overly dramatic editing although the song was the same.

kinda bummed when i saw this new one and it's cut to a stock "epic" formula just like everything else

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBNSOdEjtZs
Sep 29 2014 3:02PM
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nutz.
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Just watched the trailer, this looks like it's gonna be so sweet. Can't wait to see what he puts out.
Sep 29 2014 3:59PM
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Skaliwagify
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hoodcrewunfortunately wrote that post preemptively without watching this new trailer since I assumed it was going to be the same/ very similar to the one made exclusively for sponsors a few months ago. that video didn't have nearly as many cut shots and overly dramatic editing although the song was the same.

kinda bummed when i saw this new one and it's cut to a stock "epic" formula just like everything else

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBNSOdEjtZs


I hope for Sammy's sake they put some soul in the movie. That was my exact problem with the Wallisch project. Yes, it was banger, but it has no lasting effect because I didn't get to know the main character. Ski movies need a plot and purpose outside of 300fps slow-mo dubs. If this combines his outlook on skiing and the world, some of his past tribulations, and his fucking incredible all around skill as a skier it will make for a legendary movie. Sammy's RealSki video was perfect for its purpose, but if this movie is just a longer cut of that it will really be a shame. I want a "Few Words" with Sammy.

/endrant
Sep 29 2014 4:17PM
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fatbastard
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GrizzlyBurrPutting good music to phenomenal skiing is what people want to see and hear.


That's pretty much the least creative approach you could possibly have. Sammy has a ridiculous work ethic and creative approach. The movie should reflect that. The trailer did not.
Sep 29 2014 4:33PM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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fatbastardThat's pretty much the least creative approach you could possibly have. Sammy has a ridiculous work ethic and creative approach. The movie should reflect that. The trailer did not.


I'm just saying I want the music to match the skiing. I'm not saying that good music makes good skiing.

The trailer, was short and to the point which leaves you wanting more. You know you are going to see it regardless of the trailer.
Sep 29 2014 4:58PM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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RubberSoulunoriginal name but im stocked, i bet it's gonna be awesome


Read the article bud! That won't be the name but it caught your attention
Sep 29 2014 5:35PM
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RubberSoul
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GrizzlyBurrRead the article bud! That won't be the name but it caught your attention


ah word good call my b
Sep 29 2014 5:52PM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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RubberSoulah word good call my b


Damn good article too.
Sep 29 2014 6:23PM
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S.J.W
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He has an entie season left to stack shots and has already a trailer which makes me scream no fucking way I would seriously pay $12.00 to watch this film. Looks banger.

Hopefully just isn't amazing skiing but also a sick storyline.
Sep 29 2014 9:57PM
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gapersarefriends
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I can't stand when Inception-type serious music is used in trailers/movies/edits. It just makes the skiing seem so serious, when it is the exact opposite
Sep 30 2014 12:18AM
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artrud
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gapersarefriendsI can't stand when Inception-type serious music is used in trailers/movies/edits. It just makes the skiing seem so serious, when it is the exact opposite


Skiing is serious business. But seriously, stoked to see this
Sep 30 2014 1:32AM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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gapersarefriendsI can't stand when Inception-type serious music is used in trailers/movies/edits. It just makes the skiing seem so serious, when it is the exact opposite


You don't think skiing down a huge 90 degree spine is serious?
Sep 30 2014 7:38AM
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gerbear
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fatbastardI'm really stoked to see this film. Sammy is practically unrivaled and those shots are insane. But can we get away from EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC? I can't count how many times I've seen this exact trailer now throughout all action sports and Hollywood with just different shots. It's paint by numbers. Regardless, I will watch it, no question. Sammy's a beast.


Scott, I'm watching DOMY now and I feel like it is a cookie cutter example of "EPIC". Everyone the whole movie keeps repeating how epic it would be to ski this, to hit that, and how all time the conditions are. The intro to the movie has the cliche "epic" music track to it as well, along with some of the segments. In a lot of other MSP movies, I feel like a lot of segments are going for the "epic" feel in terms of cinematography, narration, and music as well.

Not saying there's anything wrong with any of this, I like any sort of ski movie cinematic style, but I thought I'd just point it out. Maybe it's just my perspective, who knows. Either way, I'm a huge MSP fan, been buying the movies for years now. I just don't understand the logic I guess.

Stoked for the Sammy C project though. Looks insane.
Dec 31 2014 4:51PM
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Holte
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Bump. Can't figure out the TGR imbed, but there's a new trailer.

http://www.tetongravity.com/films/the-sammy-c-project#ooid=Z5cXdheDpIGsy1rMerd7eezR5621ouW0
Oct 21 2015 9:37AM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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HolteBump. Can't figure out the TGR imbed, but there's a new trailer.

http://www.tetongravity.com/films/the-sammy-c-project#ooid=Z5cXdheDpIGsy1rMerd7eezR5621ouW0


NOICE. You're the man.
Oct 21 2015 10:03AM
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Session
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I came.
Oct 21 2015 12:49PM
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sagesnow
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MrGnarlsonPutting good music to phenomenal skiing is what people want to see and hear. If you read the Less. reviews the main thing people didn't like about it was the soundtrack. If you put a damn good song with damn good skiing, that's when the hair stands up on your arms.

Snowboard film companies have been in right there for a while now I agree.


I just want to see movies like War again. And Yeah Dude
Oct 21 2015 2:00PM
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Zimmy
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RubberSoulsammy is definitely at the level that he deserves a solo project. unoriginal name but im stocked, i bet it's gonna be awesome








Alternative name?
Oct 21 2015 4:08PM
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Zimmy
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photo about 100 years old
Oct 22 2015 4:17AM
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