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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Lahsaan Kobza
Lahsaan Kobza been putting in work at Shadow Conspiracy and he now has his own line of products to go along with this dope edit!
Lahsaan Kobza - Signature Line Edit from Shadow Conspiracy on Vimeo.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Fit Trippin' 3 DVD Trailer
The Fit BMX crew is at it again. They have released their DVD "Fit Trippin' 3." They criss cross the globe and bring back the bangin' stunts you expect from Fit!
Fit Trippin 3 - DVD Trailer from FITBIKECO. on Vimeo.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Movie Monday: Made In: Thailand
It's Movie Monday! Today we bring you a BMX film titled "Made in: Thailand." The dedication of a small group of BMX Flatland riders has built a scene so powerful, that it has influenced the national government to take action and support their sport and hire an X-games gold medalist to train them for the Asian Indoor Games.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Shane Weston
Shane Weston has some original styles in these streets! Fly Bikes represent.
Shane Weston - Flybikes from flybikes on Vimeo.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Ave BMX in Cyprus.
Ave BMX team is from Poland. They took a road trip to Cyprus. This video is well shot and the architecture that they ride is amazing. A fun video for sure. So get hyped and watch.
AVE BMX TEAM (POLAND) - CYPRUS TRIP from AveBmx on Vimeo.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Colony in Adelaide.
Ever been to Australia? Cool. Check out the Colony team as they spend 5 days in Adelaide!
COLONY X VANS ADELAIDE TRIP from Colony BMX on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Vans Team in Canaria Island
Take trip to Canaria Island, off the north coast of Africa with the Vans BMX crew for an awesome journey through the island!
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
BMX Tuesday: 3 Days in the UK
In their travels through Europe, the MacNeil crew spends 3 days in the UK.
MacNeil - 3 Days In The UK from Seventies Distribution on Vimeo.
MacNeil - 3 Days In The UK from Seventies Distribution on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
BMX Tuesday: 430 Clothing - Hiroshi Uehara
Hiroshi Uehara has been in the Japan BMX scene for a long time. As a BMX rider, designer, and event manager, he has been a key figure in developing the BMX scene in Japan. If you are not familiar with his brand, 430, check out this interview. Ladies and Gentlemen, Hiroshi Uehara!
G-SHOCK REAL TOUGHNESS TOKYO BMX FLAT highlight from hiroshi430 on Vimeo.
DTV: You have been in the BMX scene in Japan for a long time. When did you
start BMX and when did you start the 430 brand?
HIROSHI: I’ve been riding for 18 years. As to Fourthrity, I initially started selling handmade T-shirts, so including this term, I've been running Fourthrity for 15 years.
DTV: Why is it called 430?
HIROSHI: Fourthrity stands for the date of establishment, April 30th. It’s pretty simple. We have a big celebration every year around April 30th.
DTV: What products do you make and where do you get inspiration for your designs?
HIROSHI: Clothing, shoes and commodities no matter what products they are as long as we simply want them or see they are necessity. We are trying to realize them even if some difficulties are expected. Source of inspirations are found everywhere, aren’t they?
DTV: Besides yourself, who helps to keep the 430 brand running?
HIROSHI: My staff, parents, friends and customers have supported us.
DTV: What has been a great moment in the history of 430 for you?
HIROSHI: I’ve gotten tons of opportunities since I started Foruthrity. Those people who I met on the way have brought us great moments every day.
DTV: Please explain the G-Shock events in Japan and what is your involvement with the G-Shock events?
HIROSHI: I want to run unique events with G-Shock as nobody has ever realized. As to these events, I’m in charge of the management of BMX.
DTV: Where can people get 430 clothing and find out more about the brand?
HIROSHI: Most of readers this may be living overseas, so please go to http://www.decadeshop.com for more details. All products of Fourthrity are available there. But if you have a chance to visit Tokyo, please come to our head shop located in Harajyuku, Try on our products and purchase.
DTV: Do you have any future plans we should know about?
HIROSHI: Yeah, bunch of projects are under way, but I can’t tell them now here as many of them are secret for now. So please stay tuned to what I’m going to do this year! Ah, I’m going to meet Chad (Degroot) in the end of this month. And I’m seriously aiming for attending a really famous TV quiz show in Japan! (LOL)
Check out these cool links!
430 BLOG: http://www.t430.com/blog/
DECADE SHOP: http://www.decadeshop.com/
G-SHOCK REAL TOUGHNESS TOKYO BMX FLAT highlight from hiroshi430 on Vimeo.
DTV: You have been in the BMX scene in Japan for a long time. When did you
start BMX and when did you start the 430 brand?
HIROSHI: I’ve been riding for 18 years. As to Fourthrity, I initially started selling handmade T-shirts, so including this term, I've been running Fourthrity for 15 years.
DTV: Why is it called 430?
HIROSHI: Fourthrity stands for the date of establishment, April 30th. It’s pretty simple. We have a big celebration every year around April 30th.
DTV: What products do you make and where do you get inspiration for your designs?
HIROSHI: Clothing, shoes and commodities no matter what products they are as long as we simply want them or see they are necessity. We are trying to realize them even if some difficulties are expected. Source of inspirations are found everywhere, aren’t they?
DTV: Besides yourself, who helps to keep the 430 brand running?
HIROSHI: My staff, parents, friends and customers have supported us.
DTV: What has been a great moment in the history of 430 for you?
HIROSHI: I’ve gotten tons of opportunities since I started Foruthrity. Those people who I met on the way have brought us great moments every day.
DTV: Please explain the G-Shock events in Japan and what is your involvement with the G-Shock events?
HIROSHI: I want to run unique events with G-Shock as nobody has ever realized. As to these events, I’m in charge of the management of BMX.
DTV: Where can people get 430 clothing and find out more about the brand?
HIROSHI: Most of readers this may be living overseas, so please go to http://www.decadeshop.com for more details. All products of Fourthrity are available there. But if you have a chance to visit Tokyo, please come to our head shop located in Harajyuku, Try on our products and purchase.
DTV: Do you have any future plans we should know about?
HIROSHI: Yeah, bunch of projects are under way, but I can’t tell them now here as many of them are secret for now. So please stay tuned to what I’m going to do this year! Ah, I’m going to meet Chad (Degroot) in the end of this month. And I’m seriously aiming for attending a really famous TV quiz show in Japan! (LOL)
Check out these cool links!
430 BLOG: http://www.t430.com/blog/
DECADE SHOP: http://www.decadeshop.com/
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Cam White's Dirt Jump Comp!
The Unit BMX crew heads down the east coast of Australia for the Cam White Hillside Dirt Jam!
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
BMX Tuesday: Around the world with Eastern Bikes
Go around the world with Eastern Bikes as they showcase their International team in this best of 2011 video!
Eastern Bikes 2011 Best of International Team from Eastern Bikes on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
BMX Tuesday: Shadow Conspiracy Best of 2011
Shadow had a good year. Check this segment. Skills are high.
The Shadow Conspiracy - Best of 2011 from Shadow Conspiracy on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
BMX Tuesday: MacNeil in Madrid
The MacNeil team took a trip through Madrid. Check this edit. It's super well done!
MacNeil UK Team In Madrid from Seventies Distribution on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
BMX Tuesday: 'King of Ground' Series Still Strong
The King of Ground series is the longest running BMX flatland competition series in history. We caught up with Yasu Takeo, an organizer of King of Ground for a little history lesson of KOG and why it's stood the test of time.
Click play to see a video of what KOG is all about.
DTV: When and why did you start the King of Ground Series?
YASU: Takashi Ito, Kotaro Tanaka, York Uno, Mitsutoshi Nakayama and Katsu Sera (Aresbykes co-founder) started the series in 1998. Since the Japan Championship BMX Freestyle contest series, JFA, was over in 1996, young Pro flatland riders had lost opportunities to show their skills, so they ended up making one on their own. I got involved in the organization in 2001, as I had to retire from riding because of a slipped disc in my back and since then, I’ve been a part of organization.
DTV: With so many contests shutting down, why do you think K.O.G. is
still going strong?
YASU: We learnt that riders are responsible for their scene on their own from JFA. Our generation started KOG and there were no boundaries between riders and organizers as we always struggled with being short on human resources. Other riders and younger generations have spontaneously supported KOG and the custom has been inherited for over 10 years now. Riders pay respect to organizers as many of them run contests and events on their own. The cycle makes it possible, I guess.
DTV: Can you see any difference between the atmosphere around the contest today versus 11 years ago?
YASU: At KOG, we were all kids 11 years ago. So everything was chaos, luckily some adults supported us so we could keep contests going at public spaces. Now, we got old enough (I’m 35 years old) and have responsibility as a member of society. Now I know the chaos that we experienced was possible because somebody took the responsibility back then as I do now.
YASU: It’s pretty much only our website, but I’ve not been able to update it so often. I have more volunteers now for Encounter magazine and they will update more information about Japanese competitions and events often in the near future at the website, www.sennproject.com, but it’s gonna be Japanese only as few staff speak English… We need bilingual volunteers as well!
DTV: You just started Encounter print magazine. Why did you decide to do
that and where do you want to take the publication?
YASU: I’ve been to be a part of BMX media over 10 years, but they all went down for various reasons. Actually, I wanted to be responsible for publishing a magazine, but I didn’t have enough skills to publish a magazine on my own. At least you have be able to handle all basic staff as you can’t pay for design, photography and articles in the beginning. So much work and skills are needed. Since the last magazine I was a part of, Degree BMX magazine, went down the only missing skill for me was layout. I spent 4 years to be able to layout quick enough and at a decent level. But I was super busy for my real job (programming) at the time. Luckily a company hooked me up and they understand what I’m doing, BMX, and it suddenly became possible.
I hope I can sell this magazine at a book store, but I have to clear many handles to get there, like ISBN code is necessary, but hard to get, deadline is pretty strict, etc. I’m pretty much optimist, so I believe that we could get it over soon.
Click play to see a video of what KOG is all about.
DTV: When and why did you start the King of Ground Series?
YASU: Takashi Ito, Kotaro Tanaka, York Uno, Mitsutoshi Nakayama and Katsu Sera (Aresbykes co-founder) started the series in 1998. Since the Japan Championship BMX Freestyle contest series, JFA, was over in 1996, young Pro flatland riders had lost opportunities to show their skills, so they ended up making one on their own. I got involved in the organization in 2001, as I had to retire from riding because of a slipped disc in my back and since then, I’ve been a part of organization.
Graphic design by Koh Yoshida.
YASU: We learnt that riders are responsible for their scene on their own from JFA. Our generation started KOG and there were no boundaries between riders and organizers as we always struggled with being short on human resources. Other riders and younger generations have spontaneously supported KOG and the custom has been inherited for over 10 years now. Riders pay respect to organizers as many of them run contests and events on their own. The cycle makes it possible, I guess.
DTV: Can you see any difference between the atmosphere around the contest today versus 11 years ago?
YASU: At KOG, we were all kids 11 years ago. So everything was chaos, luckily some adults supported us so we could keep contests going at public spaces. Now, we got old enough (I’m 35 years old) and have responsibility as a member of society. Now I know the chaos that we experienced was possible because somebody took the responsibility back then as I do now.
photo by Nao Yoshida
DTV: Where can we find out more about King of Ground Comps?
YASU: It’s pretty much only our website, but I’ve not been able to update it so often. I have more volunteers now for Encounter magazine and they will update more information about Japanese competitions and events often in the near future at the website, www.sennproject.com, but it’s gonna be Japanese only as few staff speak English… We need bilingual volunteers as well!
YASU: I’ve been to be a part of BMX media over 10 years, but they all went down for various reasons. Actually, I wanted to be responsible for publishing a magazine, but I didn’t have enough skills to publish a magazine on my own. At least you have be able to handle all basic staff as you can’t pay for design, photography and articles in the beginning. So much work and skills are needed. Since the last magazine I was a part of, Degree BMX magazine, went down the only missing skill for me was layout. I spent 4 years to be able to layout quick enough and at a decent level. But I was super busy for my real job (programming) at the time. Luckily a company hooked me up and they understand what I’m doing, BMX, and it suddenly became possible.
I hope I can sell this magazine at a book store, but I have to clear many handles to get there, like ISBN code is necessary, but hard to get, deadline is pretty strict, etc. I’m pretty much optimist, so I believe that we could get it over soon.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
BMX Tuesday: Sick Lines
Sometimes you just have to sit and wonder how someone can think of amazing lines.
This is STEFAN LANTSCHNER. Check it out...
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
BMX Tuesday: Operativ Clothing
There's a new brand on the BMX scene called Operativ. They dropped an awesome edit, and we had the chance to speak with Josh Suhre to see what Operativ is all about!
DTV: Why did you start Operativ and what is it?
JOSH: What is a key principle that drives us as riders, BMX culture, media, etc? In it's rawest form I think it is the concept of "awareness." It's about looking at your environment from a different perspective, and reinventing it; creating something out of what is "nothing" to many others (who do not see from the same perspective). Everything surrounding the BMX culture that we have created as a collective is rooted in this concept, and that is an integral part of what drives Operativ.
Another person may walk by thousands of handrails in their life and never have the awareness to realize it's potential from our culture's point of view. The same goes for that perfectly level flatland spot, an opening in the woods to sculpt a perfect set of trails, a pool with transition coping that could be drained and turned into an epic spot. A photographer, for example, frames up a great riding shot before someone is even riding it; they have the awareness to see something, and use their skills to create something significant and memorable. It's pretty amazing how our lifestyle really cultivates a "third eye," and encourages us to view and utilize our environment in a extraordinary way. I think it is a much more motivating force for us as riders, artists, designers, etc. than the BS of sponsorship, who did what at what spot, money, etc. Operativ is inspired by these fundamental aspects that define BMX culture, and my goal is to represent our lifestyle in an authentic way; striving to progress apparel with conceptual design, top quality attention to detail, and exemplify the energy, creativity, and community that make BMX magnetic.
JOSH: The video is our first release under Operativ, and features Operativ rider Chad Ring. Chad has been killing it forever and we're amped to drop an edit that he really put in work for and reflects the energy of his riding. Chris Mahaffey is responsible for the filming and editing, and we both worked closely to produce the final edit. I'm very much honored to have Chris on board for future projects with us.
DTV: Where can people find Operativ products?
JOSH: Head over to our online store for all of the latest gear. We ship all over the world on a regular basis: http://shop.operativbrand.com
DTV:What kind of impact do you hope to have in the BMX community?
JOSH: I've always just been so amped to be involved in BMX as a rider and designer, and with Operativ it's really rewarding to sculpt something fresh, real, and have a great initial response inside and outside of BMX. We have such a solid crew on board, all of the riders: Bobby Simmons, David Grant, Chad Ring...Cody York and Chris Mahaffey behind the lens, and great contributors (Jeff Z, Andrew Brady, Devin Feil). My favorite part is the collaboration and motivation of the group. I hope for Operativ to inspire others from all aspects, to push themselves, to appreciate attention to detail, conceptual design, and the shared perspective that tie us together as a community. I think it's something BMX can use a lot more of, and I hope we are an prominent part of representing and taking it to the next level.
DTV: Are there any upcoming plans or things we should know about concerning Operativ?
JOSH: We have a lot of new gear in the works, a few items which will start to branch Operativ out more into the "apparel" side of things. I'm really excited about how product development is coming along and can't wait to share more details. Cody York and Chris Mahaffey are onboard to focus on filming and shooting future projects, which means the rest of us will have more time to focus on design, stacking clips, and getting the crew together for some good times! Thanks to everyone for the unbelievable support and being part of building Operativ.
DTV: Why did you start Operativ and what is it?
JOSH: What is a key principle that drives us as riders, BMX culture, media, etc? In it's rawest form I think it is the concept of "awareness." It's about looking at your environment from a different perspective, and reinventing it; creating something out of what is "nothing" to many others (who do not see from the same perspective). Everything surrounding the BMX culture that we have created as a collective is rooted in this concept, and that is an integral part of what drives Operativ.
Another person may walk by thousands of handrails in their life and never have the awareness to realize it's potential from our culture's point of view. The same goes for that perfectly level flatland spot, an opening in the woods to sculpt a perfect set of trails, a pool with transition coping that could be drained and turned into an epic spot. A photographer, for example, frames up a great riding shot before someone is even riding it; they have the awareness to see something, and use their skills to create something significant and memorable. It's pretty amazing how our lifestyle really cultivates a "third eye," and encourages us to view and utilize our environment in a extraordinary way. I think it is a much more motivating force for us as riders, artists, designers, etc. than the BS of sponsorship, who did what at what spot, money, etc. Operativ is inspired by these fundamental aspects that define BMX culture, and my goal is to represent our lifestyle in an authentic way; striving to progress apparel with conceptual design, top quality attention to detail, and exemplify the energy, creativity, and community that make BMX magnetic.
DTV: How did you come up with the concept for this video?
JOSH: The video is our first release under Operativ, and features Operativ rider Chad Ring. Chad has been killing it forever and we're amped to drop an edit that he really put in work for and reflects the energy of his riding. Chris Mahaffey is responsible for the filming and editing, and we both worked closely to produce the final edit. I'm very much honored to have Chris on board for future projects with us.
DTV: Where can people find Operativ products?
JOSH: Head over to our online store for all of the latest gear. We ship all over the world on a regular basis: http://shop.operativbrand.com
JOSH: I've always just been so amped to be involved in BMX as a rider and designer, and with Operativ it's really rewarding to sculpt something fresh, real, and have a great initial response inside and outside of BMX. We have such a solid crew on board, all of the riders: Bobby Simmons, David Grant, Chad Ring...Cody York and Chris Mahaffey behind the lens, and great contributors (Jeff Z, Andrew Brady, Devin Feil). My favorite part is the collaboration and motivation of the group. I hope for Operativ to inspire others from all aspects, to push themselves, to appreciate attention to detail, conceptual design, and the shared perspective that tie us together as a community. I think it's something BMX can use a lot more of, and I hope we are an prominent part of representing and taking it to the next level.
DTV: Are there any upcoming plans or things we should know about concerning Operativ?
JOSH: We have a lot of new gear in the works, a few items which will start to branch Operativ out more into the "apparel" side of things. I'm really excited about how product development is coming along and can't wait to share more details. Cody York and Chris Mahaffey are onboard to focus on filming and shooting future projects, which means the rest of us will have more time to focus on design, stacking clips, and getting the crew together for some good times! Thanks to everyone for the unbelievable support and being part of building Operativ.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Movie Monday: "Same Thing Daily"
Dane Beardsley, a professional BMX flatlander and video maker, gathers a select group of riders that he feels is doing something special with their riding. "Same Thing Daily" is one 4 videos in his series. Check it out....
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
BMX Tuesday: A Connection to the world.
One thing I have always noted is that action sports is more than just tricks on your bike, skateboard, snowboard, surfboard or motorcycle. Through action sports we can learn about the world around us. This is a Flatland BMX film that introduced a lot of people to the country and culture of Japan. Through action sports we discover each other.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
BMX Tuesday: Will Stroud Interview
Will Stroud has established himself as a main staple in BMX film making. If you're at all into BMX, most likely you've seen some of his work. If not, check out this latest edit made for Monster Energy's Alex Coleburn. Check out big Will in the interview below....
DTV: How did you get into film making and how long have you been doing it?
WILL: I first picked up a camera around 1997. I grew up riding trails here in North Carolina with guys like Chris Doyle, Ryan Barrett and Cory Muth and it seemed like I always got hurt more than those guys back then, so I just picked up a camera when I couldn't ride and would film my friends at the trails. So I've been filming videos for nearly 15 years now which is pretty crazy to think..
WILL: Oh yeah, I pretty much grew up watching videos like Ride On, Hoffman Headfirst and all the old Props videos. I really looked up to the old school video guys like Eddie Roman, Chris Rye and Stew Johnson. It was really cool meeting those guys and getting to know them too. Those guys and a few others are responsible for some of the best classic BMX videos of all time.
WILL: Well, lately I've been really proud of all the Cinema web edits we've put out this year. My top 3 favorite Cinema edits are:
1) Cinema in PHX - http://vimeo.com/19326361
2) Cinema Sessions with Nathan & Dakota - http://vimeo.com/21048687
3) Cinema x Etnies Colorado Summer Tour - http://vimeo.com/27788506
WILL: In the past I have made all sorts of random non-BMX related project like wedding videos, documentaries, training videos and short films. But my passion is making BMX videos and at the moment I have enough work in the BMX video business to get by, which is a dream come true.
DTV: What cameras do you use?
WILL: Nowadays I mostly use my Panasonic HVX-200 with the Century Xtreme Fisheye and a Canon 7d with various prime and zoom lenses. I still have two old 16mm film cameras that I bought in college that I haven't used in a few years along with my Sony VX-1000 that I bought in 1999.
WILL: Nine To Five Films is my video business name so I don't have to put my name on my projects. I'm a one man video production company and that's the way I like it. Sometimes I bring in people to help with shoots but I handle most all of the directing, producing, filming and editing myself. I am definitely more of a filmmaker than a businessman so my goal is to keep the company small and work closely with a few companies like the Greenhouse BMX brands (Verde, Cinema & Duo), Monster Energy, Etnies, Nike 6.0 and a small list of other brands. I'm also the TM for all the Greenhouse BMX brands so I split my time between the video stuff and TM work. Truly a dream job and an exciting lifestyle.
WILL: Yeah, for sure. We just did a collab trip for Cinema with the Fiend team in Tulsa and that edit will be dropping in early December. That was a really fun and productive trip and the video should be pretty sweet. We also have a few new Verde edits in the works that I'm excited about. And on top of all that I'll be producing 15 web edits for Monster Energy between now and next summer so I got a lot of trips coming up.
DTV: How did you get into film making and how long have you been doing it?
WILL: I first picked up a camera around 1997. I grew up riding trails here in North Carolina with guys like Chris Doyle, Ryan Barrett and Cory Muth and it seemed like I always got hurt more than those guys back then, so I just picked up a camera when I couldn't ride and would film my friends at the trails. So I've been filming videos for nearly 15 years now which is pretty crazy to think..
DTV: Were there other filmmakers that you looked up to or that inspire you?
WILL: Oh yeah, I pretty much grew up watching videos like Ride On, Hoffman Headfirst and all the old Props videos. I really looked up to the old school video guys like Eddie Roman, Chris Rye and Stew Johnson. It was really cool meeting those guys and getting to know them too. Those guys and a few others are responsible for some of the best classic BMX videos of all time.
DTV: Out of all your films and web edits what are your top three favorite
productions?
WILL: Well, lately I've been really proud of all the Cinema web edits we've put out this year. My top 3 favorite Cinema edits are:
1) Cinema in PHX - http://vimeo.com/19326361
2) Cinema Sessions with Nathan & Dakota - http://vimeo.com/21048687
3) Cinema x Etnies Colorado Summer Tour - http://vimeo.com/27788506
DTV: Do you make any films that are non-BMX related?
WILL: In the past I have made all sorts of random non-BMX related project like wedding videos, documentaries, training videos and short films. But my passion is making BMX videos and at the moment I have enough work in the BMX video business to get by, which is a dream come true.
DTV: What cameras do you use?
WILL: Nowadays I mostly use my Panasonic HVX-200 with the Century Xtreme Fisheye and a Canon 7d with various prime and zoom lenses. I still have two old 16mm film cameras that I bought in college that I haven't used in a few years along with my Sony VX-1000 that I bought in 1999.
DTV: Sick, I still have my VX-1000 for back up too! What is 9to5 films?
WILL: Nine To Five Films is my video business name so I don't have to put my name on my projects. I'm a one man video production company and that's the way I like it. Sometimes I bring in people to help with shoots but I handle most all of the directing, producing, filming and editing myself. I am definitely more of a filmmaker than a businessman so my goal is to keep the company small and work closely with a few companies like the Greenhouse BMX brands (Verde, Cinema & Duo), Monster Energy, Etnies, Nike 6.0 and a small list of other brands. I'm also the TM for all the Greenhouse BMX brands so I split my time between the video stuff and TM work. Truly a dream job and an exciting lifestyle.
DTV: Are there any upcoming projects we should know about?
WILL: Yeah, for sure. We just did a collab trip for Cinema with the Fiend team in Tulsa and that edit will be dropping in early December. That was a really fun and productive trip and the video should be pretty sweet. We also have a few new Verde edits in the works that I'm excited about. And on top of all that I'll be producing 15 web edits for Monster Energy between now and next summer so I got a lot of trips coming up.
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