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5 Shooting and Editing Tips from Skateboarding Videos

 

Shooting video while riding an electric skateboard sounds like an accident waiting to happen, right? For skateboard videographers, that’s just par for the course. As you might imagine, there are many lessons we can learn from these deft, four-wheeling pros when it comes to shooting and editing videos on the fly.

Skateboarding is an expressive, creative art form and sport. So imagine ruining an awesome trick because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time — total bummer. That’s why skateboard videographers make a point to get out of their subject’s way, both literally (ouch) and figuratively.

This principle also applies to shooting video in a more controlled space like an office or studio. Don’t become yet another obstacle for your subject to overcome. It’s already scary enough standing under studio lights with a camera pointed at your face, so be sure to create an environment that lets your subject do their best work. If there are people in the room that don’t need to be there, politely ask them to leave — or just kick ’em out. Distractions are your subject’s worst enemies, so keep things simple.“Don’t become yet another obstacle

Skateboard videographers know a thing or two about mixing up their shots, and it’s this variety that makes for some pretty eye-catching videos. Try this Dickies-sponsored skateboarding video on for size. There’s no shortage of perspective changes, classic B-roll footage, and strategically framed shots.

Notice how the first trick in the video is framed by the concrete arches? Skateboard videographers often use their environments to frame their shots. This technique adds depth and character to what might otherwise have been a standard, even boring, shot.

You too can spice up your videos by diversifying your shots. If you’re heading to a new location, scope it out ahead of time and think about what backgrounds or angles might work well. When it comes time to shoot, don’t be afraid to do multiple takes from a number of angles to ensure you have the best shot. Even if you don’t end up using most of it, extra B-roll footage can help you tell a compelling story in ways you never imagined.

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