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BRZ
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8/5/2014 9:29am Edited Date/Time 8/6/2014 4:16am
Here’s a link to my most recent edit:




It started out as a project for Vurbmoto’s Meta Contest, but evolved into something less mainstream and more personal.

The soundtrack and footage are a departure from my usual choices, and as a result I’m curious to see how people react to it.

Thanks to Vurbmoto for providing a lot of cool footage!

Let me know what you think, even if you don’t like it.
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Ardfarkl
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8/5/2014 9:40am
I like the music choice. It was a fresh break from the usual hip or underground whatever. Lent itself to the slow mo that way too. Nice job.
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8/5/2014 9:47am
Awesome footage. But I have to disagree on the audio. It was a little too...... depressing for an MX video I suppose. When I watch MX videos I want to get amped up. But hey, that's just my opinion and I'm sure tons of others will love it.
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8/5/2014 9:51am Edited Date/Time 8/5/2014 10:00am
Half way through, the beat needs to drop and get all hyper. Then it would be awesome!!
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8/5/2014 11:51am
I agree it would be cool if the tempo picket up at some point. I'd put one, sick, full speed whip with nothing but the bike sound at the end. A big fat nasty, on the rev limiter to get it back, whip.





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8/5/2014 12:08pm
Extra points for Bukowski!
BRZ
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8/5/2014 3:09pm
Ardfarkl, I'm glad you liked it. Apparently you're the only one that enjoyed the soundtrack selection, hahaha.

ang5009, that's a valid point and on most of my videos I tend to have more upbeat songs. This case was a little different, as I was going for something more introspective.

MXKing809 and Darryl916, I did experiment with another version that had the slow motion / mellow song mixed with some full speed raw footage. However, I had difficulty transitioning smoothly from the two radically different kinds of shots and sounds. I'm sure it can be done, but in my case I didn't feel like the edit was flowing well.

Chip, Roll The Dice is my favorite poem from Charles Bukowski. Somehow I thought it was a good parallel to all the sacrifices that top level MX riders have to make.

Thanks for all the comments!
EZZA 95B
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8/5/2014 4:11pm
That was incredibly well done man... It actually gave me chills. Awesome BRZ.Cool
swedishfishmx
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8/5/2014 4:15pm
I liked it, but honestly you just put clips together to slow music. Not much "editing" done. I liked it tho.
BRZ
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8/5/2014 5:22pm
EZZA 95B wrote:
That was incredibly well done man... It actually gave me chills. Awesome BRZ.Cool
Thanks Ezza! It's always nice to hear from you.
8/5/2014 5:36pm
I love it. That passage and music is SO GOOD and such a fresh approach.
Camp332
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8/5/2014 5:38pm
Pretty cool to watch.
al711
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8/5/2014 6:51pm
Way cool...
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8/5/2014 7:05pm Edited Date/Time 8/5/2014 7:05pm
The soundtrack was awesome. Way too much jumping footage IMHO,, not a criticism, just wouldve prefered to see more bike action on the ground than the same jump/whip/look thing. Watching a bike rail a rut or wheelie thru some rollers in slowmo is badass to watch. Aside from that, best video Ive seen in a long, long time. Well done.
h&m_cycle
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8/5/2014 7:14pm
that was bad ass... Cool
Outsider
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8/5/2014 8:41pm
Sweet slo mo action, thanks for posting!
Hank_Thrill
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8/5/2014 9:11pm
that was sick!

five stars. two thumbs up.
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8/5/2014 10:44pm
I'm all for seeing and listening to something different. I really dug this video BRZ! It's nice to see something out of the ordinary motor sounds and some heavy rock or R&B , Rap , ect......

Good job man , and I hope we get to see more of your work.
bangmyhead
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8/5/2014 11:18pm
Sweet video! This guy also gives it 2 thumbs up haha
BRZ
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8/6/2014 4:16am
I appreciate all the nice comments and feedback!

Thanks for the "fresh approach" comment, thephoenix. I tried to do something a lit bit different, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Racer92, I tried to include a variety of shots, but I agree with your opinion about maybe having too many jumping shots. To a certain extent this has to do with the availability of footage that matched the vibe I was going for, but Thanks for the feedback.

Jeffro503, Racer92 and Tokyo Tiddler, it's good to hear that you guys enjoyed the soundtrack and the lyrics! I made those choices based on my personal preference, but I wasn't sure if they would resonate with a wider audience.

Again, I thank all of you for taking your time to feedback here!

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