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Do you think we are filming too much?

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bjc28
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I have to write a paper on an argumentative topic and this is the topic that I chose to do. I am linking it to skiing, however if you feel like talking about non ski things then go for it. I chose Newschoolers as my source. Make me proud.
Feb 16 2017 8:43PM
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tdollo
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Pee in her butt








But seriously, there is so much content out there that you can't help but think when we're gonna run out of original stuff to film
Feb 16 2017 9:21PM
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.otto.
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yes.
Feb 16 2017 9:42PM
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skiznuts
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I was watching this travel show once, and they guy in it said something that really stuck with me, "once you travel the world and realize you only saw it through a camera, you'll be sad." (I'm paraphrasing him). This applies to anything, including skiing. Yes, filming edits with your friends can be fun, but make sure you're not taking it too seriously. Don't forget to have fun, literally.
Feb 17 2017 7:36AM
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Mr.Bishop
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bjc28I have to write a paper on an argumentative topic and this is the topic that I chose to do. I am linking it to skiing, however if you feel like talking about non ski things then go for it. I chose Newschoolers as my source. Make me proud.


I mean filming is part of the expression of the sport.

Its likely the reason that what we're doing has been more successful than the style portion of the Hot Dogging era. Film creates a medium that allows you to build a piece of your own art, using the sport as your paint brush if you will. So sure, if you're just filming then whatever... but if you're actually working to create a film segment or simply document what you're doing - its almost the way that being a style-focused skier can work.

There's nothing wrong with soul skiing either, but if someone wants to create art and showcase what they do - film is basically the way to do it and share it with the world.
Feb 17 2017 9:45AM
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@LANTASKI
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Filming has killed the traditional Ski Movie that alot of us late 20- early 30 year olds grew up fawning over. But that was going to happen due to the proliferation of streaming technology, lower barrier to entry with GoPros cheaper cameras etc.


I'm afraid we are seeing an oversaturation of true bangers that might diminish the impact of truly ground breaking and progressive tricks.
Feb 17 2017 2:11PM
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eheath
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I think the amount of filming is fine, its the distribution that is starting to bother me. There are way less edits and way more instagram clips than ever. I'd be more stoked to see kids focus a week or two of filming into an edit instead of posting two tricks a day to instagram...
Feb 17 2017 2:15PM
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Titus69
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in terms of professional filming companies, i dont think so really. but thats just cause theyre all different, more do pow, others do big park shoots/urban and each with different types of skiers.

But I guess for lower profile edits maybe, but thats cause a lot of them all turn out similar to eachother.

I think you couldve found a better topic personally for skiing, practically all my HS essays that were open were on skiing but never thought of filming. Ace it for NS I guess. I also dont necessarily get what answer youre looking for.
Feb 17 2017 2:21PM
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skiguy04
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Yes far too much, anybody && their grandma can make a freestyle ski video and upload it on every form of social media...

which is precisely the reason I don't use any social media...

plus the reason that you can do a quad backflip and get no love in terms of internet recognition. all people wanna see is tits and ass with some cute animal stuff in-between searches of more tits and ass

case and point how many girls make money off of selfies that take 1 second and you spend hours *on the mountain and its only costing you money

**maybe you ski street also but its still costing you time + money

/end rant
Feb 17 2017 2:26PM
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MNSkiers
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I'd rather have videos to look back on when I'm 30 along with memories. I still look back at some of my edits from a couple years ago and get that feel from them
Feb 17 2017 3:01PM
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Session
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@LANTASKIFilming has killed the traditional Ski Movie


Uh...no it has not.
Feb 17 2017 3:28PM
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AGOF
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SessionUh...no it has not.


I would say we are getting more movies than ever but it's definitely not in the traditional format. Way more online releases and I feel like way less people actually buy movies now. But the amount of free online 10-30 minute movies the last couple years has been insane
Feb 17 2017 4:17PM
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fredyferl
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With the way things are now, people won't have anything to look back to in a couple of years, as opposed to a couple of years ago where people were saving their footage to make an edit. Most people these days can't even save their footage for like a week.

I'm someone who likes to rewatch stuff, and right now with Instagram it's super hard to go rewatch stuff and fuck, most of the time I don't even remember what I just watched on that thing. Don't get me wrong, it is a really cool plateform, I like that you can post clips without it being a big deal, but I preferred the way things were 4-5 years ago.

Think about it, this year, there's barely been any edits, and I haven't seen a good web series since like Good Enough or Tabarnak Pack's gone.
Feb 17 2017 5:45PM
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Mr.Bishop
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FredyFerlWith the way things are now, people won't have anything to look back to in a couple of years, as opposed to a couple of years ago where people were saving their footage to make an edit. Most people these days can't even save their footage for like a week.

I'm someone who likes to rewatch stuff, and right now with Instagram it's super hard to go rewatch stuff and fuck, most of the time I don't even remember what I just watched on that thing. Don't get me wrong, it is a really cool plateform, I like that you can post clips without it being a big deal, but I preferred the way things were 4-5 years ago.

Think about it, this year, there's barely been any edits, and I haven't seen a good web series since like Good Enough or Tabarnak Pack's gone.


Don't even get me started on web series. It's a crying shame that all the exposure and money is currently going to the one clip wonders.

The problem is - people just aren't watching longer format stuff the way they used to. And I'm only talking 3-5 minutes here.

Why?

Movies is a whole other story.
Feb 17 2017 8:27PM
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fredyferl
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Mr.BishopMovies is a whole other story.

When people who I ski with tell me that they haven't seen this or that movie and they don't plan on buying it. And with Itunes, movies are 1/3 of the price they used to be.

I feel like for people who don't really have an idea of what it takes to produce that type of content, it's hard to get them to pay for content, and even to get them off Instagram by clicking that link.
Feb 17 2017 9:24PM
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lilvg22
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eheathI think the amount of filming is fine, its the distribution that is starting to bother me. There are way less edits and way more instagram clips than ever. I'd be more stoked to see kids focus a week or two of filming into an edit instead of posting two tricks a day to instagram...


pretty much agree, but its the instafacetwitperiscope-whatever age now, and everyone wants their own self-graditute with double tapping and sharing it so everyone feels like they get a participation ribbon. unfortunately with this, quality has diminished and those that work hard on any project now a days with actual production value throughout is somewhat lost. ]
I truly miss the days when you anticipated annual trailer movie releases to find out what happened, now as soon as something happens, its nearly live, not in all cases, but most.
Feb 18 2017 4:22PM
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philipc
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Mr.BishopI mean filming is part of the expression of the sport.

Its likely the reason that what we're doing has been more successful than the style portion of the Hot Dogging era. Film creates a medium that allows you to build a piece of your own art, using the sport as your paint brush if you will. So sure, if you're just filming then whatever... but if you're actually working to create a film segment or simply document what you're doing - its almost the way that being a style-focused skier can work.

There's nothing wrong with soul skiing either, but if someone wants to create art and showcase what they do - film is basically the way to do it and share it with the world.


but 1/10 videos that come up on this site are "look at me i learned a few new shitty tricks", its only art if you take the time to film with the right shutter speed and spend some time in post
Feb 20 2017 11:08AM
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