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Purpose for Filming?

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Gooskin
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As a senior in high school, this is one of the last times my friends and I will all be together at our home mountain, skiing for an entire season. Since 8th grade, I've been filming them, and have gotten to the point where I can now whip out a decent edit in a short amount of time if I have a good amount of footage.

Now, I know that we are nowhere near great in terms of tricks/style, but I've always filmed whatever took place and turned it into at least one edit a season. Since then, my friends have generally had a very good attitude about filming, except for a few minor frustrations that deal with time consumption.I used to be big into wanting sponsorships, however have since departed from that idea, and simply do it because it combines two passions of mine (skiing and filming/editing). Currently, however, my friend group is torn.

One of my friends stated that he likes filming, saying that it provides a view of progression over each year, and showcases the amount of fun we have while doing it. My other friend, however, sees the only purpose of making an edit to be gaining sponsorships. He says that, if there isn't a drive to get a sponsorship, filming and making edits are pointless projects.

While there is some truth in the motivation part, I personally believe that edits don't need to be specifically aimed towards a minor company perk. The way I see it, I have always liked (and will always like) showing people, in a creative way, how much fun my friends and I have while skiing.

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Jan 4 2016 10:07PM
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fries
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Do it because it makes you happy. The idea that the only point of edits is to get sponsored seems dumb to me, especially if you have a passion for filming
Jan 4 2016 10:19PM
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Anguz_li
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If you love filming/editing then just continue what you're doing, the point is that you don't need to be looking for a sponsorship to film or edit. Just do it cause you love it man!
Jan 4 2016 10:22PM
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TrickyDick470
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What schjf said.

Personally, I like watching edits (and making short Instagram edits) for entertainment purposes. I love seeing creative edits, and I also love seeing these edits for progression as you mentioned (when I'm not jealous that that person killed the trick I am working on haha ;) ).

Even outside of edits, I do get stoked on people posting short clips of themselves nailing new tricks. To sum it up, I agree with you that edits are more than just sponsorship tools.
Jan 4 2016 10:26PM
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a_burger
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also you'll look back at these edits when your all old and remember how fun it was to do whirlybirds and stuff
Jan 4 2016 10:27PM
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Gooskin
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w_skieralso you'll look back at these edits when your all old and remember how fun it was to do whirlybirds and stuff


I agree. I think the nostalgia that comes from watching old edits is insane. I'll spend hours looking at old edits of mine. Even though they suck, they were so much fun to make
Jan 4 2016 10:40PM
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NewEscuelers
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I didn't read this thread, but the reason my uncle films me in the shower is for a movie project he's doing. He's been working on it since I was 12 and I hope he finishes the movie soon!
Jan 4 2016 10:43PM
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bardissono
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NewEscuelersI didn't read this thread, but the reason my uncle films me in the shower is for a movie project he's doing. He's been working on it since I was 12 and I hope he finishes the movie soon!


damn dude, let us know when it hits theaters!
Jan 5 2016 1:40AM
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freestyler540
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Everyone is right, in their own selfish way.

You put out edits for many reasons. However it comes down to one factor: sharing the experience. That is what makes a crappy edit, from a watchable one to a sick vid. Its how you describe the experience of skiing on a lifelong quest level, or a quick lap in the park. Gaining sponsorship through cinematography is about selling this idea for companies can use you to sell gear. If doesnt matter who does it, who is in it...it comes down to how many people will watch and for how long. When money get involved, a part of the beauty of the sport dies and the most likely outcome is financial ruin.

I like to watch season footage from unknown riders. Their take on things, their ability level and commitment to the sharing experience. It sums up an entire season into some highlights to avoid the unnecessary boring junk. I store it and pull it up when the subject comes up.

You can use footage as a coaching method. Its combining visual arts with an element of risk. Sometimes what shows up on video isnt what the experience felt like. Sometimes tweaking style for visuals is crucial for that perfect shot.
Jan 5 2016 8:04AM
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methscratchface
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do it for all the dads.
Jan 5 2016 10:39AM
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mr-mcsteeze
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i like filming cause i wanna get feedback on what im doing. Granted you will always get the one asshole who says you suck straight out but most people are usually pretty chill
Jan 5 2016 10:48AM
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Alvaro
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skiing is way more fun when you film it. with my friends there is always a competition on how many good shots you got on the day, and you cant claim to have done something sick without a video to prove it
Jan 5 2016 11:46AM
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Gooskin
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Alvaroskiing is way more fun when you film it. with my friends there is always a competition on how many good shots you got on the day, and you cant claim to have done something sick without a video to prove it


That's a good idea, I'll have to try that out with my group
Jan 5 2016 8:32PM
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qyleberry
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Filming can have to do with sponsorship's if that's what you are trying to get out of the edit...

I think I film because I enjoy watching my self skiing and I use it to see how I can improve the style of a trick and to learn new tricks. I think making edits is fun, but I don't like how much time it takes away from skiing(Film with a phone)

Snapchat stories of tricks and insta edits are the best!

Skiing is just fun and I want to show other people how much fun it is!
Jan 6 2016 1:08AM
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