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How Cheap Is Talk? A Few Questions With Ryan Navazio
Just a week away from the release of the new Cult DVD “Talk Is Cheap”, I wanted to talk shop with filmer/editor Ryan Navazio- because one man’s premiere date is another man’s deadline.
How close are you to being finished with the video?
All but two parts are finalized and I have two more to go. Plus the credits. Also need to plug the graphics into everything.
How many gigs of footage are you working with?
Not sure what the total is, but let’s put it this way- When I lay out peoples footage in the timeline for the first time it can be up to an hour long. I capture everything, every crash, lots of mistakes, whatever- just in case. So in the end I have tons and tons of footage that all gets cut down. But having all that stuff in front of me at the end helps me remember how the part should look. It’s hard to explain but I try and memorize all the clips, so if someone were to ask me what they have I can recite it back to them, clip for clip. It helps a lot when it comes to editing.
How many hours a day are you editing?
It’s hard to say, but probably twelve at the least. But if I’m not actually editing I’m thinking about editing, or I’m at the record store or on YouTube. I’ve been taking breaks on the weekends but that just usually ends with me being up all night.
What are the biggest challenges at this stage?
Making everything flow together. Keeping myself sane. Dealing with the tediousness of finalizing peoples parts.
At what point do you choose the songs?
The intro song was chosen two summers ago, one song was picked yesterday. I try and have all the songs picked before I start editing, and in this case, I had about half the songs before I started.
How does this video compare to the first Cult video?
It’s much longer. Double the length. Alex & Bobby have full parts. Krone has a part. And I think the overall vibe is more relaxed. I think its filmed a lot better too, for the most part.
Are you done with the VX after this?
Definitely, and unfortunately. Then again, if someone wants to hire me to film with a VX, why not?
In Focus: Follow Filming Basics
Follow filming can get complicated, so Manzoori takes us through pretty much every step needed to get it dialed in. Remember: Steadyshot OFF when the fisheye is ON.
Posted in Gear, Skateboarding, Video
In Focus: Low-Tech Accessories
A white balance card, a plastic bag, a blower and lens cloth, extra cables, a flashlight, a gardening pad, gaffers tape, tools and wax.
In Focus: DSLR Accessories
In this week’s In Focus, Mike Manzoori talks about three basic accessories we should have to accompany our DSLR for filming- an external microphone, a viewfinder and a mini tripod. He takes us through some examples and shows us how to rig some stuff ourselves. All-in-all, a very helpful video.
Posted in Gear, Skateboarding, Tech, Video
The Canon 3D
No, not like it shoots in three dimensions, thats just the name. It is 46mp full-frame with dual DIGIC 5+ processors. Also Canon has addressed the issue of sensor overheating and did something to help. Not sure what it is. These are all rumors I guess, everything will be unveiled at this years Photokina.
5050 Skatepark mix
Check this edit from Staten Island’s new 5050 Skatepark featuring Nick Seabasty, Sean Ricany, and more.
In Focus: DSLR Camera Settings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHJVcaaRnNg?w=620
Jason Hernandez goes through the basics of setting up a picture style on your DSLR in order to get the most dynamic and versatile image. Also he goes through the process of “digitally marking” a file on your camera in order to protect it from being deleted.
Posted in Gear, Skateboarding, Tech, Video
In Focus: Camera Handles
Mike Manzoori discusses the basics of camera handles and a couple of different options in purchasing. If you are on the market for one, why not purchase from a fellow BMX rider? Two options are the Navi Handle and the Z-Rig.
Push It A Stop 