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This guy just kept getting in my way

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Created by SammyJ > 9 months ago, 7 Oct 2010
SammyJ
WA, 570 posts
7 Oct 2010 11:06AM
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Just kidding with the title, he's a good mate of mine. Was great to have this spot all to ourselves. Most of you WA crew would know him, has a state title, maybe 2 I'm not sure. Does the sickest push loop's and great wave sailor.

WARNING: If Gopro footage makes you sick then I don't advise you to watch because it's from a helmet cam, hence not very still. But some may appreciate it for something different. But trial and error is good I already have an idea to be able to film and watch where I'm riding without taking the camera off the rider.

flipper4444
VIC, 1214 posts
7 Oct 2010 3:03PM
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Hey i just got back WA what beach is that??

ka222
VIC, 633 posts
7 Oct 2010 4:57PM
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SammyJ said...

Just kidding with the title, he's a good mate of mine. Was great to have this spot all to ourselves. Most of you WA crew would know him, has a state title, maybe 2 I'm not sure. Does the sickest push loop's and great wave sailor.

WARNING: If Gopro footage makes you sick then I don't advise you to watch because it's from a helmet cam, hence not very still. But some may appreciate it for something different. But trial and error is good I already have an idea to be able to film and watch where I'm riding without taking the camera off the rider.




That's really cool footage good work.
Kites are such a good way to film wave sailing because they are so maneuverable. Matty took some of the footage of Wizards from kite and it was a sick angle.

It just sucks how close you have to be to someone with a GoPro to make it look like they are not 100m away!!

Reflex Films
WA, 1458 posts
7 Oct 2010 4:33PM
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arr you mean this footage ?


SammyJ
WA, 570 posts
7 Oct 2010 4:42PM
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flipper4444 said...

Hey i just got back WA what beach is that??


Sorry dude, can't share this one. My last 2 visits I've had a solo session @ 2-3ft then this one 2 days ago @ 3-4ft with one of my best mates. My lips are sealed, I'm sure you can understand.

ka222 said...

It just sucks how close you have to be to someone with a GoPro to make it look like they are not 100m away!!


Yeah it sucks alright. I think it's the wide angle lens, also makes 4ft waves look like 1ft. People @ Gopro must have realised this, they have just released the budget HD model which is heaps cheaper to purchase, same HD quality, but no wide angle.

I had to stay about 5m away because this pole dancer suffers string paranoia

Also the footage would have been heaps better when he was wearing the helmet but we must have moved the camera during the exchange out on the water.I noticed when we got to the beach it had tilted up about 15 degrees, which reduced the view of the wave ahead and the board. But hey it's all trial and error, I already have a few changes for next time.

LeStef
ACT, 514 posts
7 Oct 2010 7:50PM
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Great shot, nice to share with your mate and with us.
So nice to see that it IS possible to share good times between the 2 sports.

Since the gopro is digital, how bad is it if you try zooming on the picture (at the editing) ? Too bigger pixels ?

busterwa
3782 posts
7 Oct 2010 5:16PM
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Sweet vid i chucked it on my facebook for everyone to watch ;-)

SammyJ
WA, 570 posts
7 Oct 2010 5:44PM
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Reflex Films said...

arr you mean this footage ?





Hey Matt, that is awesome footage and what I would like to aspire to. Surely your using better video equipment than a Gopro.

It's surprisingly fun learning about video and editing, I think I'm enjoying it due to the fact I don't really know anything about either.

Reflex Films
WA, 1458 posts
7 Oct 2010 5:50PM
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That was actually shot on a standard def vio pov unit

The Go Pro HD picture is far superior (i had 4 of them - 1 is at the bottom of Dunsborough bay- so now i only have 3 to work with) - but- as you said - they could do with some less wide lens options...

Greenroom
WA, 7608 posts
7 Oct 2010 9:13PM
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Sick video Sammy. Ive surfed, SUP surfed and windsurfed this place a few times. In fact I will be there next week

busterwa
3782 posts
7 Oct 2010 10:24PM
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Hey i was interested in the waterstart non plaining gibe! I didnt know you could do that!! Advanced lesson # 20 ;-)

king of the point
WA, 1836 posts
8 Oct 2010 10:09AM
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Yes secrests .........the great crowd escape for the past 20yrs ...........dont ruin it doods 4 yr self You kiters are a fk menis on and off the water.
Im all in for a smash a go pro day.

ka222
VIC, 633 posts
8 Oct 2010 2:29PM
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Reflex Films said...

arr you mean this footage ?




Hahaha yeah that's the one Matty! It's awesome
Like a poor mans chopper shoot!
I am going to play around with that this summer... Tried it in the bay quickly and it's so good to film

king of the point
WA, 1836 posts
8 Oct 2010 2:24PM
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pS Liked your music ............and love footage and pictures like everyone ......... but why do so many people get of on exposing places,,,,,? as if they are the first and only ones ever there and they feel the whole world needs to know every little detail ..............???????????????

i dont get it ............mind you there wasnt to much given away ......but hey you want to see all my vhs from 20 yr ago .........yous crew wouldnt have a wave to your selves and kiters would be banned. oh and you would have to pay to sail there because some one would set up a shop for your ice cream and a boom gate to issue sailing tickets for the day ,,,,,oh may be its because you missing your perth buddies / crowds on the beach and everyone not knowing what your up to ?

smash a go pro day

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
8 Oct 2010 6:03PM
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king of the point said...

pS Liked your music ............and love footage and pictures like everyone ......... but why do so many people get of on exposing places,,,,,? as if they are the first and only ones ever there and they feel the whole world needs to know every little detail ..............???????????????

i dont get it ............mind you there wasnt to much given away ......but hey you want to see all my vhs from 20 yr ago .........yous crew wouldnt have a wave to your selves and kiters would be banned. oh and you would have to pay to sail there because some one would set up a shop for your ice cream and a boom gate to issue sailing tickets for the day ,,,,,oh may be its because you missing your perth buddies / crowds on the beach and everyone not knowing what your up to ?

smash a go pro day



Whats a VHS????
Will it plug into my ipod or iphone ??? will I need a special app??

spot1
WA, 1588 posts
8 Oct 2010 3:25PM
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who was advertising trips to the A place we can all go there now we have seen the vhs



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