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camhead
Dec 19, 2009, 9:52 PM
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Admitedly, I have never made a climbing video. However, I get annoyed at common cliches that I see a lot, so here are a few rules that I have established. These are laws, not suggestions, and if you break them, you suck.
1. Just the facts: name of the climber, area, problem name, and maybe the grade. Always include these.
2. Think carefully about multiple shots or angles of the same move. Repetition can get really obnoxious. In some cases (the recent gumby freesoloing fall video), it is useful to have replays or numerous shots of the same move, but usually the same dyno to the same crimp is the same thing no matter how many different times you show it.
3. No talking. The best climbers are usually dirty stoner hippies who can barely form sentences and have no intellectual content to contribute. Ever. They should shut the fuck up, and do what they do best: climb already.
4. Showing multiple attempts of a problem is stupid. Nobody cares about failure, and an "almost send" is still nothing. Show the send, or edit to make it look like a send, but unless there is blood, carnage, and destruction, do not show multiple fails.
5. You are not an artist or a nature photographer. You do not have to show the climber introspectively wandering through the woods, you do not have to show closeups of tree branches, streams, waterfalls, or any of that. Show the climb. That is it.
6. Jesus Fucking Christ I hate techno music. Climbx media folded years ago, and it is no longer 2003. Techno is not yet retro (Masters of Stone era metal is, however). Try to expand your soundtrack beyond brainless fucking pulses.
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uni_jim
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camhead wrote: Admitedly, I have never made a climbing video. However, I get annoyed at common cliches that I see a lot, so here are a few rules that I have established. These are laws, not suggestions, and if you break them, you suck. 1. Just the facts: name of the climber, area, problem name, and maybe the grade. Always include these. 2. Think carefully about multiple shots or angles of the same move. Repetition can get really obnoxious. In some cases (the recent gumby freesoloing fall video), it is useful to have replays or numerous shots of the same move, but usually the same dyno to the same crimp is the same thing no matter how many different times you show it. 3. No talking. The best climbers are usually dirty stoner hippies who can barely form sentences and have no intellectual content to contribute. Ever. They should shut the fuck up, and do what they do best: climb already. 4. Showing multiple attempts of a problem is stupid. Nobody cares about failure, and an "almost send" is still nothing. Show the send, or edit to make it look like a send, but unless there is blood, carnage, and destruction, do not show multiple fails. 5. You are not an artist or a nature photographer. You do not have to show the climber introspectively wandering through the woods, you do not have to show closeups of tree branches, streams, waterfalls, or any of that. Show the climb. That is it. 6. Jesus Fucking Christ I hate techno music. Climbx media folded years ago, and it is no longer 2003. Techno is not yet retro (Masters of Stone era metal is, however). Try to expand your soundtrack beyond brainless fucking pulses. You're welcome.
STFU n00b!
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blackstarcyn
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first of all #3? whats that about? Some of the climbers I know are also the smartest people I know... dont throw random comments out that you cant back up.#4... Where is success without failure? if you cant see how the moves were worked out, and just see an effortless send each time, you wont get to see the real beauty in climbing. #5, same as #4, the essence of climbing comes from nature and if you cant see that, stick to a gym
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camhead wrote: Admitedly, I have never made a climbing video. However, I get annoyed at common cliches that I see a lot, so here are a few rules that I have established. These are laws, not suggestions, and if you break them, you suck. 1. Just the facts: name of the climber, area, problem name, and maybe the grade. Always include these. 2. Think carefully about multiple shots or angles of the same move. Repetition can get really obnoxious. In some cases (the recent gumby freesoloing fall video), it is useful to have replays or numerous shots of the same move, but usually the same dyno to the same crimp is the same thing no matter how many different times you show it. 3. No talking. The best climbers are usually dirty stoner hippies who can barely form sentences and have no intellectual content to contribute. Ever. They should shut the fuck up, and do what they do best: climb already. 4. Showing multiple attempts of a problem is stupid. Nobody cares about failure, and an "almost send" is still nothing. Show the send, or edit to make it look like a send, but unless there is blood, carnage, and destruction, do not show multiple fails. 5. You are not an artist or a nature photographer. You do not have to show the climber introspectively wandering through the woods, you do not have to show closeups of tree branches, streams, waterfalls, or any of that. Show the climb. That is it. 6. Jesus Fucking Christ I hate techno music. Climbx media folded years ago, and it is no longer 2003. Techno is not yet retro (Masters of Stone era metal is, however). Try to expand your soundtrack beyond brainless fucking pulses. You're welcome.
This is correct.
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beton
Dec 21, 2009, 12:11 PM
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Personally, I'd just turn that all around.
For me, a climbing video is worthless unless there is talking and failing. I really don't care about the sends (probably with the exception of FA's), but I do care about the process. I love to see how other climbers work in their projects, what they feel and think when they do it. Climbing is so much more than topping boulders or rocks.
If you really believe in those rules, .. I'd say you're a poor or incomplete climber.
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camhead
Dec 21, 2009, 1:41 PM
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beton wrote: Personally, I'd just turn that all around. For me, a climbing video is worthless unless there is talking and failing. I really don't care about the sends (probably with the exception of FA's), but I do care about the process. I love to see how other climbers work in their projects, what they feel and think when they do it. Climbing is so much more than topping boulders or rocks. If you really believe in those rules, .. I'd say you're a poor or incomplete climber.
No, that's not correct. You're wrong. I'm right. You don't know what you're talking about. I'm really sorry. This is not a debatable topic. That's all I can say.
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justroberto
Dec 21, 2009, 9:28 PM
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Well, how else do you make a five minute video of some guy climbing a 15 foot high pice of rock?
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JAB
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I disagree with almost all of camhead's points, but I would like to add one point.
7. Show detail. Even super hard climbs can look like a walk in the park if you don't show closeups of micro crimps, lously slopers or non-existent footholds. On videos of trad climbs I like to see the gear placements (which often are cut out entirely, like placing gear wasn't really at all part of the climb!). I know some idiot might say that this is giving too much beta, but if you want the onsight, don't watch the bloody video!
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ozoneclimber
Dec 30, 2009, 3:03 PM
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If we're wrong, and it's not debatable, then STFU, and don't bother posting anymore of your trash... lmao
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i_h8_choss
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Agree.
Also add that I'd like to see more classic climbs in the 5.9 to 5.12+ range. I really don't have any plans on climbing V14 or 5.13R any time soon, so it would be nice to see some well made films of climbs in a more moderate range.
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Dynosoarus
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(Crowd Applause)
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avalon420
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No thats not correct. I'm right and its the only right answer. For you see young grasshopper, to make a truly great boldering(no when spelled CORRECTLY there is no u in boldering)/climbing video you must first remove the boldering/climbing from between great and video. Then you should take it and put it in to action. Quit riding coat tail, F "inspiration", and to heck w/ what "they" do. You must BE the great video.
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avalon420
Feb 11, 2010, 5:40 AM
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blackstarcyn wrote: first of all #3? whats that about? Some of the climbers I know are also the smartest people I know... dont throw random comments out that you cant back up.#4... Where is success without failure? if you cant see how the moves were worked out, and just see an effortless send each time, you wont get to see the real beauty in climbing. #5, same as #4, the essence of climbing comes from nature and if you cant see that, stick to a gym
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avalon420
Feb 11, 2010, 5:45 AM
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beton wrote: Personally, I'd just turn that all around. For me, a climbing video is worthless....... .. I'd say you're a poor or incomplete climber.
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avalon420
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More scotch please.  
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blackstarcyn
Feb 11, 2010, 6:28 PM
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avalon, stick to bondage, techno, and the gym.. you dont belong 
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snowey
Feb 11, 2010, 6:48 PM
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camhead wrote: Admitedly, I have never made a climbing video. However, I get annoyed at common cliches that I see a lot, so here are a few rules that I have established. These are laws, not suggestions, and if you break them, you suck. 1. Just the facts: name of the climber, area, problem name, and maybe the grade. Always include these. 2. Think carefully about multiple shots or angles of the same move. Repetition can get really obnoxious. In some cases (the recent gumby freesoloing fall video), it is useful to have replays or numerous shots of the same move, but usually the same dyno to the same crimp is the same thing no matter how many different times you show it. 3. No talking. The best climbers are usually dirty stoner hippies who can barely form sentences and have no intellectual content to contribute. Ever. They should shut the fuck up, and do what they do best: climb already. 4. Showing multiple attempts of a problem is stupid. Nobody cares about failure, and an "almost send" is still nothing. Show the send, or edit to make it look like a send, but unless there is blood, carnage, and destruction, do not show multiple fails. 5. You are not an artist or a nature photographer. You do not have to show the climber introspectively wandering through the woods, you do not have to show closeups of tree branches, streams, waterfalls, or any of that. Show the climb. That is it. 6. Jesus Fucking Christ I hate techno music. Climbx media folded years ago, and it is no longer 2003. Techno is not yet retro (Masters of Stone era metal is, however). Try to expand your soundtrack beyond brainless fucking pulses. You're welcome.
1) STFU NOOB
2) I think I managed to violate a few of your rules in this: http://www.rockclimbing.com/...tal_Readout_354.html
3) NOOB
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camhead
Feb 11, 2010, 6:57 PM
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snowey wrote: camhead wrote: Admitedly, I have never made a climbing video. However, I get annoyed at common cliches that I see a lot, so here are a few rules that I have established. These are laws, not suggestions, and if you break them, you suck. 1. Just the facts: name of the climber, area, problem name, and maybe the grade. Always include these. 2. Think carefully about multiple shots or angles of the same move. Repetition can get really obnoxious. In some cases (the recent gumby freesoloing fall video), it is useful to have replays or numerous shots of the same move, but usually the same dyno to the same crimp is the same thing no matter how many different times you show it. 3. No talking. The best climbers are usually dirty stoner hippies who can barely form sentences and have no intellectual content to contribute. Ever. They should shut the fuck up, and do what they do best: climb already. 4. Showing multiple attempts of a problem is stupid. Nobody cares about failure, and an "almost send" is still nothing. Show the send, or edit to make it look like a send, but unless there is blood, carnage, and destruction, do not show multiple fails. 5. You are not an artist or a nature photographer. You do not have to show the climber introspectively wandering through the woods, you do not have to show closeups of tree branches, streams, waterfalls, or any of that. Show the climb. That is it. 6. Jesus Fucking Christ I hate techno music. Climbx media folded years ago, and it is no longer 2003. Techno is not yet retro (Masters of Stone era metal is, however). Try to expand your soundtrack beyond brainless fucking pulses. You're welcome. 1) STFU NOOB 2) I think I managed to violate a few of your rules in this: http://www.rockclimbing.com/...tal_Readout_354.html 3) NOOB
Terrible video, n00b. Californians should just stay out of Indian Creek, really.
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snowey
Feb 11, 2010, 7:38 PM
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camhead wrote: snowey wrote: camhead wrote: Admitedly, I have never made a climbing video. However, I get annoyed at common cliches that I see a lot, so here are a few rules that I have established. These are laws, not suggestions, and if you break them, you suck. 1. Just the facts: name of the climber, area, problem name, and maybe the grade. Always include these. 2. Think carefully about multiple shots or angles of the same move. Repetition can get really obnoxious. In some cases (the recent gumby freesoloing fall video), it is useful to have replays or numerous shots of the same move, but usually the same dyno to the same crimp is the same thing no matter how many different times you show it. 3. No talking. The best climbers are usually dirty stoner hippies who can barely form sentences and have no intellectual content to contribute. Ever. They should shut the fuck up, and do what they do best: climb already. 4. Showing multiple attempts of a problem is stupid. Nobody cares about failure, and an "almost send" is still nothing. Show the send, or edit to make it look like a send, but unless there is blood, carnage, and destruction, do not show multiple fails. 5. You are not an artist or a nature photographer. You do not have to show the climber introspectively wandering through the woods, you do not have to show closeups of tree branches, streams, waterfalls, or any of that. Show the climb. That is it. 6. Jesus Fucking Christ I hate techno music. Climbx media folded years ago, and it is no longer 2003. Techno is not yet retro (Masters of Stone era metal is, however). Try to expand your soundtrack beyond brainless fucking pulses. You're welcome. 1) STFU NOOB 2) I think I managed to violate a few of your rules in this: http://www.rockclimbing.com/...tal_Readout_354.html 3) NOOB Terrible video, n00b. Californians should just stay out of Indian Creek, really.
Hey n00b. This weekend is supposed to be 71 degrees and sunny. What's the weather like where you are?
It looks like you are going to be seeing a lot more videos from CA violating your rules before we start seeing any new content adhering to them.
Eat it n00b!
BTW: Its actually really difficult to maintain this antagonistic attitude. I don't know how you guys do it.
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kriso9tails
Feb 11, 2010, 7:58 PM
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I think you were a few n00bs too many to be honest. The first one was kind amusing -- like how we nickname fatly massive guys 'tiny', or poodles 'killer' --, but from there you needed to diversify.
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kachoong
Feb 11, 2010, 8:06 PM
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All climbers are jerks! The memo is out!
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bandycoot
Feb 11, 2010, 8:09 PM
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camhead wrote: Admitedly, I have never made a climbing video. However, I get annoyed at common cliches that I see a lot, so here are a few rules that I have established. These are laws, not suggestions, and if you break them, you suck. 1. Just the facts: name of the climber, area, problem name, and maybe the grade. Always include these. 2. Think carefully about multiple shots or angles of the same move. Repetition can get really obnoxious. In some cases (the recent gumby freesoloing fall video), it is useful to have replays or numerous shots of the same move, but usually the same dyno to the same crimp is the same thing no matter how many different times you show it. 3. No talking. The best climbers are usually dirty stoner hippies who can barely form sentences and have no intellectual content to contribute. Ever. They should shut the fuck up, and do what they do best: climb already. 4. Showing multiple attempts of a problem is stupid. Nobody cares about failure, and an "almost send" is still nothing. Show the send, or edit to make it look like a send, but unless there is blood, carnage, and destruction, do not show multiple fails. 5. You are not an artist or a nature photographer. You do not have to show the climber introspectively wandering through the woods, you do not have to show closeups of tree branches, streams, waterfalls, or any of that. Show the climb. That is it. 6. Jesus Fucking Christ I hate techno music. Climbx media folded years ago, and it is no longer 2003. Techno is not yet retro (Masters of Stone era metal is, however). Try to expand your soundtrack beyond brainless fucking pulses. You're welcome.
http://www.vimeo.com/7108752
http://www.vimeo.com/7566887
Let's see:
1. Missed most of the facts you requested so fail.
2. For the most part FAIL.
3. Mostly dialogue driven, so FAIL!!!
4. UBER FAIL!!! (Hell, in the first video no one sends ANYTHING!)
5. Someone mentions how nice the outdoors are, so kinda fail.
6. No music at all, is that a win or a fail?
Still, I've gotten great feedback on the movies and most people love them!
Josh
Edit: For added bonus, check out this video that violates most of those rules here: http://pullharder.org/...e-of-lone-pine-peak/
(I really don't see why climbers take themselves do seriously. We're out there to have FUN, remember?)
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