By now most of you have seen the Collab videos that were made by Sam Short. They really showcase his editing skills and some really awesome riding. I decided to do the 4 W's with Sam, so we can find out a bit more about his talents with editing and video making.
Who: Who do you credit, if anyone for your interest in video making and editing?
Sam: Well To be honest it all started just watching scooter videos, seeing them then making my own. Just went on from there really, so if i didn't start scootering I probably wouldn't be editing now haha. But people that come to mind in particular would be Josh Toy, Radtike and Martin Kimbells editing of the micro videos.
What: What editing program do you use to edit your videos, and what program do you want to start using in the future?
Sam: At the moment i use a mix of After effects CS4 for special FX, titles, intros, that kind of thing. Then for basic editing, mini videos ect. i use Avid media composer, doing a online course for that at the moment. future, not too sure, avid is pretty much the standard for most editors. Maybe use final cut a bit more, then I will know Avid, Final Cut and Premiere haha.
Where: Where do you exactly live? and Where are some places you would like to visit?
Sam: Well im living in Spain at the moment, in Valencia, been here 3 years. Moved here from the channel islands (next to England haha). Don't think ill be staying here much longer, hopefully anyway. Trying to get a job in a production company or just got freelance video production somewhere. Hoping to go to America at some point, meet all the mad scooter riders i know online haha.
Why: Why did you start up Film Reel Scooters, and what can we expect from Film Reel in the future?
Sam: Pretty much i wanted to get organized with all the videos I was making for people. Before Film Reel Scooters, I'd made a few videos for people, though i may as well make it more official than having friends ask me to make things for them. Plus its great for me to start going into the career, get experience working in video production and getting my name out there, perfect really.
The future? Well defiantly more collab videos on the side of my other work, they seem to be a big hit. hopefully working with more teams, getting some more sick stuff out. Will just have to wait and see what happens =].
If you haven't seen Sam's two amazing Collab videos, check them out below!
I like the Second Collab alittle more because it is giving more Great, unkown riders a chance to get their names out and feel good :)
ReplyDeleteI also liked it more just because Alex Pealsey was in it and he's a GREAT local Rider.