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Kanode Knows – Joe Simon

December 21, 2022

Bobby Kanode sits down with Joe Simon for the latest Kanode Knows!

The latest episode of Bobby Kanode‘s “Kanode Knows” podcast has arrived! This time around Bobby talks with the one and only Joe Simon to talk BMX, how he got into filming and editing, then his transition into doing film work outside of BMX and where he’s at these days! This is a super good listen, so get on that play button to check this out!

“Joe Simon is a BMX legend who became a wedding filmmaker legend and then is moving on to become a DP and cinematographer legend doing commercial work all over the world. He’s definitely one of my idols from the BMX world and everything he does is gold. Enjoyed the chat, hope you guys do too.” – Bobby Kanode

Joe Simon’s Guide to Speed Ramping

June 30, 2015

We don’t see a lot of videos from Joe Simon in the BMX world these days, but when he does drop a video it’s always something to take note of. Today we get a little how-to advice on speed ramping in BMX and skateboarding. This piece was put together for a more general group of film makers versus BMX riders, but everyone who is putting out edits these days can definitely use this tutorial to their advantage. Let Joe explain how to use speed ramping and how to make it happen while editing. This has a ton of footage from the Chase Hawk Oakley video and some riding footage from Fun Fun Fun Fest last year for you to enjoy as well.

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Speed ramping is great for creating smooth transitions in and out of slow motion. It also has the power to advance people through story lines in different spaces or times. Joe Simon is here to share some tips on how to use speed ramping to your advantage.”

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Joe Simon – Sony FS7 Color Grade Test

November 17, 2014

We don’t get to see much in the form of BMX videos from Joe Simon these days, but whenever some footage pops up it’s nothing short of amazing. Over the Fun Fun Fun Fest weekend in Austin, Texas, Joe decided to do a little color grade test for his Sony FS7 and ended up capturing some great footage. Check out this video… It’ll suck you in!

“These are some test shots I did with the Sony FS7 to see how it handled high contrast scenes as well as slow-motion shooting. I will be doing a more in-depth write up on the @thedeliverymen blog (the-delivery-men.com) here in the next day or two as well as breaking down this camera vs. the C300.
Graded in Davinci Resolve 11 using many different luts, both custom and prebuilt.
Music licensed by marmosetmusic.com
Shot in –
4k – 24p
1080p – 180fps (24p)
Moving shots with the Freefly MOVI 10
Lenses used –
Sony 16-70 f/4
Canon 35mm 1.4
Canon 70-700 2.8”

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Defgrip – Chase Hawk – Austin, Texas Photogallery

May 28, 2014

Chase Hawk, Joe Simon BMX

Did you catch Chase Hawk’s new Oakley edit that dropped yesterday (we re-embedded it below for you to enjoy again)? Now head over to Defgrip to check out a photogallery that was shot by Nuno Oliveira giving us a behind the scenes look at the masterpiece Chase and Joe Simon cooked up! Awesome photos from an awesome video!

Oakley – Chase Hawk – Austin, Texas

May 27, 2014

Take a ride with Chase Hawk as he cruises around Austin, Texas in this BMX video for Oakley! Amazing riding and film work in this!

Chase Hawk X Oakley // Austin, Texas from Joe Simon on Vimeo.

3 words – ABSOLUTE. MUST. SEE. Everything from the riding Chase Hawk produces to the film work… Amazing!

“Chase Hawk is one of the few pro BMXers to come out of Austin, Texas. Renowned for his style and his vast trick list across various riding disciplines, he’s established himself as one of the premier talents in the sport. Whether in competition, free-riding or video parts, you can’t not keep your eye on Chase Hawk.

Directed by Joe Simon
Production by The Delivery Men
Music: “Rising Out of The Sea” By More Like Georgia”

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Joe Simon – Grow Backwards

February 2, 2014

Although we don’t see as much of Joe Simon in BMX as much as we wish we could these days, it doesn’t mean he’s slowed down living the life we all want. Story and Heart caught up with Joe to get a little insight into his life he’s made for himself as a professional videographer! If this doesn’t make you at least a little jealous, you got issues! After you watch the video, CLICK HERE to read more!

“Explore. Find cool things. Celebrate the joy of doing exactly what you want.
Re-learn how to be a kid again at bit.ly/1ejELkk ;
Thanks to Joe Simon for being Joe Simon.
Footage: Joe Simon and The Delivery Men
Soundtrack: Onuinu – “Always Awkward”
marmosetmusic.com” – Story and Heart

Pet Hates: Joe Simon’s Filming Faux Pas

April 24, 2012

Head over to The Albion to find out what really rattles Joe Simon’s cage when it comes to filming. If anything, it’s some real good advice from one of the best in the business!

Mutiny x Etnies – Battle Los Angeles

November 3, 2011

Earlier this week I got an early preview of this and promised I’d stay quiet. Trust me when I say it was hard to stay quiet about this one. This is a definite MUST WATCH!

“A 10 day trip to the L.A area with Brandon Hoerres, George Boyd, Andy Martinez, Matt Roe and Justin Simpson. This short shows all the fun and games we had during our time on the road.

Filmed, Edited and Directed by Joe Simon

Mutiny

Etnies

Music:
A Thousand Motors Pressed Upon the Heart – Juno
I’ve Been Here So Long – One For The Team
Velocity – Logan Lynn
Intimated By Silence – Cars & Trains

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