I was getting ready to watch this clip of the 2010 Chili Bowl Contest and the above image was the video thumbnail. I am confused. Are they skateboarding or dancing? I think it must be a new form of alternative dance performed while riding two skateboards like ice skates. A rollerblader started it I’m sure. But, I’m sad to say that move is illegal and may keep them out of Olympic medal contention.
Per the rules:
Some pair skating maneuvers are banned from Olympic-eligible skating due to their high risk of serious injury to the skaters. Illegal elements warrant deductions in both the 6.0 and ISU Judging System. These moves are only performed in exhibitions or professional competition.
A headbanger or bounce spin is performed by the man swinging the lady around with both of her feet off the ice, supported only by the man’s grip on her ankle. The lady is elevated and lowered during the spin in a periodic fashion, sometimes with her head coming dangerously close to skimming the ice.
Yep, I know I just lost some serious “man” points for actually knowing that. So let me redeem myself with some ice skating free footage from the Chili Bowl Contest by guys at Lowcard Magazine.
OK, we’ve seen a lot of crappy footage. No, let me sugar coat it…we’ve seen a lot of REALLY crappy footage. Lets get it straight, I’m not knocking what you are filming with. The majority of you guys don’t have the funds to go out a get a VX or what not. I totally understand that. Most filmers are going to crucify me with this comment, but you don’t need a high end camera (OK, yes it really helps) to get some good footage. What you do need is to have some good basic filming and composition skills. I’m not a filmer, but I am a photographer and those same principles hold true in photography. While I have been witness to the horror of horrible footage with a high end camera, I have also been witness to great footage from the likes of an iPhone. OK, granted you wouldn’t have used it for a feature video, but for Youtube or Facebook it was perfectly fine. The thing that made it good was the trick itself of course, but it was also the angle/composition when it was shot. Combined together it was a winner. So take some time to work on some basic composition skills, get some new angles down, and watch this video for some starter basics on skateboard filming. Even if you don’t have a VX camera, you can still apply some of these basic tips to come away from that session with some good footage for your favorite social network profile.
I’m going to assume you’re reading this because you’re stuck with a digi cam whether you like it or not. So here’s a few pointers:
Some of the first footage from the tour has been posted up. They even have some footage from the No Name stop last night. Check it.
“Welcome to the first installment of the “Glory Bound Skatepark Tour” edition of Mondays With Mike V. Episode #15 brings us all the highlights of the tour so far with Mike V, Duane Peters, Bill Danforth, Kristian Svitak and Cyril Jackson killing it at every skatepark. Also, The Master Of Disaster, Duane Peters schools us all on the proper way to bleach out your hair. Epic footage for sure. Can’t bring me down!”
Andrew Brophy is one of the best young skateboarders in the world, and Fred Mortagne has been one of best in the business behind the lens and editing bay for years. Editing, filming style, and composition are just as important as the skating. Remember that next time you pull the camera out. //
He should be arrested just for carrying his board with the “mall grab”. FYI – The wrong way to hold a skateboard (by the trucks, with grip tape rubbing against your pants). Typical of people who spend more time carrying their skateboard around the mall as a fashion accessory instead of actually riding it. SAN [...]
