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Inside Look At Filming A Video Part

August 26, 2020

Here’s one for the riders into filming and editing. Ryan Fudger put together an in-depth video giving us a look at what goes into filming a video part for a project like FISE’s online video contest he did with Demarcus Paul. This gives you a look at the filming equipment he used, the editing software, the behind the scenes footage and more. This is real good information for people looking to get into filming or step their game up a bit. Take a look!

“If you want us to make finals, head here and vote for us (voting ends in 24 hours, so move quick):
https://ourbmx.com/efise_demarcus

Another stab at doing something different, please let me know what you guys think in the comments. Basically, FISE is holding a massive video contest and Demarcus and I put together a part for it. Along the way, I had the idea to do a little behind the scenes video…so here we are.

Music:
Kenny Mason – “HIT”” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Corey Walsh

August 24, 2020

The latest episode of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around Corey Walsh sits down to talk about everything from how he’s been dealing with COVID, cutting out the caffeine and other party supplies, building ramps, his past life as a racer, working and more. Corey delivers with a lot of good stories, laughs and more. We’re definitely stoked for the Fast And Loose video that is close to being released. Check it!

“Season 2, Episode 6. Corey Walsh has been a life long bmxer, but he’s only been riding “freestyle” for the last six years and in that time he went from being on the Canadian Olympic race team to being part of the Fast And Loose squad roaming around the world…

Table Of Contents:
0:00 – Intro and spending thousands of dollars on coffee
1:38 – Being in South Africa when Covid-19 started and coming back to America in the middle of the pandemic
12:28 – “Living in a van was the best decision I ever made”
14:50 – “I have serious post-concussion problems”
25:20 – Corey was on the Canadian racing Olympic team
30:02 – Texas Toast was the moment he wanted to ride freestyle
34:25 – Fast and Loose DVD is coming very soon
44:20 – “Build some cool shit” Diy’n spots
47:40 – Quitting racing helped him find who he was…
50:05 – Mental health and helping your friends
1:00:40 – Being sober for 11 months
1:07:10 – Breaking down the curve wall banger from his Cult 2019 section
1:14:20 – “Does your style come natural or is it purposeful?”
1:14:50 – Do women like guys with no front teeth?
1:17:45 – Being punched by a girl
1:19:20 – Passion for woodworking
1:20:45 – His first freestyle contest
1:22:25 – Skate hate and park etiquette
1:32:40 – What is the best park in the world?
1:37:00 – “We need more people to travel and ride bowls.”
1:42:20 – How bad does Jason Watts smell?
1:44:05 – Would Corey film an X Games Real BMX part?
1:46:00 – Do modded spots still count?
1:49:00 – Fast and Loose mega road trip??
1:51:20 – Working on a new Cult part (and sign off)” – Our BMX

Dan Kruk – Favorite Rider’s Favorite Rider

August 12, 2020

It’s always interesting to hear what riders influence other riders and how. Dan Kruk sat down to talk about his favorite rider, Jeff Klugiewicz, and how much he was influenced growing up with Jeff as the local pro that was there to push Dan to become the rider he is today. This is definitely a rad pick since Jeff has done so much for BMX as a rider and a dude putting on events, filming videos and more. Hell, even Jeff had an influence on why this website exists today. Hit play and take it all in!

“Dan Kruk’s native Wisconsin is brimming with BMX talent and he gives a shout-out to one of the many local legend’s he grew up with. Safe to say you can see that influence in Dan’s riding.

Shout out to https://wethepeoplebmx.de/ for supporting Dan Kruk and https://profileracing.com for holding it down with Jeff K—and both brands for supporting OurBMX!

Donate to 4Seasons GoFundMe here…” – Our BMX

Unclicked Podcast – Dakota Roche

August 10, 2020

The banger Unclicked Podcast episodes continue! This time around Dakota Roche sits down for a nearly 2 hour interview talking about a ton of stuff from working on video projects, traveling, leaving Monster Energy after nearly a decade on the team, injuries, new hobbies and more! As always, Dak brings a ton of entertaining stories making for a real good listen. Hit play and take it all in!

“Season 2, Episode 5. I’m a huge Dakota Roche fan, so it was an honor to have Dak on the podcast to discuss his current life and have him open up about some of the struggles that you wouldn’t expect…

Table Of Contents:
0:00 – Intro and the Cult Clubhouse keeps getting broken into
2:15 – Coronavirus helping film Native Land 4
12:40 – Choosing music for parts
16:45 – “If Veesh gets a girlfriend, you guys are fucked.”
20:32 – “I had to go to a mental health professional”
36:05 – Blowing up on security when he was younger
40:50 – Being more open/vunerable in BMX
44:30 – “I don’t like when I can’t tell the difference between someone’s video part and instagram.”
51:20 – No longer riding for Monster Energy and riding for Sol-ti
1:03:20 – How lame street courses are at X Games
1:10:50 – Dak’s shoulder spontaneously popped out
1:14:30 – Not conforming his signature frame to the current trend
1:24:20 – Being the host for X Games Real BMX
1:31:20 – Mentoring Sean Ricany
1:35:15 – “I don’t feel like I’m the most naturally talented person.”
1:40:20 – “They’re gonna have to kick me off of Vans.”
1:49:40 – Woodworking / general wrap up.” – Our BMX

Nathan Williams & Christian Rigal – Unclicked Podcast

August 8, 2020

The highly anticipated “WHY NOT” video that Nathan Williams and Christian Rigal spent the past 3 years working on is now available to buy and download right here! Nathan and Christian sat down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast where they talk about the video project in depth and why they went the route they did for the project!

We bought the video and it turned out suuuuuuper good. It’s definitely worth the $5 to download it. It’s non-stop bangers from start to finish and everything from the filming and editing to the music is damn good. You won’t be bummed if you pick it up!

“Trust me, buy Nathan’s Why Not section. $5 well spent! https://gumroad.com/nathanwilliamswhynot

Season 2, Episode 4. Got an unscheduled episode of Unclicked for you. Christian Rigal and Nathan Williams sit down to discuss their brand new (and epic) video part that dropped this morning. From The first ever repeat guest on Unclicked, Demarcus Paul, sits down to discuss some poignant topics within the world, what happened with longtime sponsor Volume Bikes, and who his new sponsor is…

0:00 – Dennis and I get a preview of “Why Not?” & Intro
1:40 – Why “Why Not?”
8:00 – Doing the project without any companies backing it.
11:50 – “How do you feel about selling a video part?”
13:26 – Why no hard copy?
17:45 – What’s the response been thus far?
19:50 – Nathan’s filming process
22:01 – What Nathan did at El Toro
25:45 – Christian’s guest epic guest clip
28:30 – Not on subject: Our BMX coffee table book & the status of NORA Cup 2020
32:40 – Nathan’s biggest battle during filming
40:58 – How does the money get split up?
42:00 – Why didn’t iTunes work out?
45:00 – Don’t upload the video, kids.
48:38 – Demarcus and Corey Martinez video parts are coming!
51:50 – Champagne vs Why Not?
53:35 – Nathan’s all time favorite video part?
55:05 – Natha’s X Games Real BMX part
57:00 – What was the last clip filmed?
1:01:45 – “This project cost $10,000”
1:09:09 – You ain’t getting a link, buy the video!” – Our BMX

Nathan Williams – Least Favorite / Most Favorite

August 5, 2020

As you all know by now, Nathan Williams has been an absolute beast on a bike for a long time, and this new Least Favorite / Most Favorite video that Our BMX dropped is a good reminder of it. In the video above, Nathan watches his old “Nobody Special” part, which was one of his first video parts ever, followed up with his Etnies “Chapters” section from about two years ago. Both sections are absolute bangers and a reminder of just how good he has always been on a bike. Although Nathan didn’t have a ton to say about his “Nobody Special” part, there’s SOOOOO many tricks in that, that we would love to see him doing again like the massive backrail fufanus for example. It’s funny to see how much Nathan experimented with different styles when he was younger, then seeing his very solidified style in his “Chapters” part that is definitely his own. Needless to say, this is a really good watch, so hit play and take it all in.

Get ready for Nathan’s “Why Not?” video that’s set to drop August 8th! Get the details here — gumroad.com/nathanwilliamswhynot

“The basic concept here is that we’re going to sit down riders who have had a plethora of video parts and have them discuss their least favorite (not to be confused with not liking) and most favorite. Jog the ol’ memory box and talk about a different period of their life and what went into making those parts…

Next up, via request from the comments on the last video, we have one of the quintessential video part riders of the modern day, Nathan Williams. If you’d like to watch the parts he discusses without commentary, click below.” – Our BMX

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Nathan Williams “Why Not” The Ones That Got Away

July 30, 2020

The “Why Not” video that Nathan Williams and filmer Christian Rigal spent 3 years working on is set to drop in a little over a week! During the filming process, Nathan went all in on spots galore, and he took a beating of a lifetime stacking clips for project. Hit play to check out a ton of slams and clips that didn’t work out in the video above, then get more details below!

PRE-ORDER “WHY NOT” HERE — gumroad.com/nathanwilliamswhynot

“We’re back again with more Nathan Williams…this time, we have a small cut of the stuff that got away. Heavy slams and near-makes. If you haven’t already, please hit the link above to pre-order Nathan’s upcoming nine-full-fucking-minute video part, “Why Not.” Full video drops on 8/7/2020.” – Our BMX

“With no deadline in sight ‘Why Not’ featuring Nathan Williams is and independent video project shot in 3 years from California to Texas! With the idea of creating a new platform for a rider and filmer to produce their own content, we wanted to try something different and really take our time to create something special! Shot entirely in 4k/5k ‘Why Not’ features some of the most progressive riding Bmx has every seen in the highest resolution for your eyes to enjoy! On top of the video part each pre order before the 08/07/2020 release will be automatically entered into a raffle with over 30 chances to win free product from Nathan’s sponsors! We’ve got everything from his personal bike, to head to toe Etnies kits, Source Bmx gift cards, Kink frame and bars, Cinema Parts, Help hats, and plenty of clothing from everyone involved! Please help us in spreading the word and supporting this project! Any and all proceeds will go back into creating more original content like this for everyone to enjoy! Digital Download goes live 08/07/20 at 9am!
Thanks!” — Christian Rigal

Pedal For Peace 2020 Jam

July 28, 2020

Check out this rad video from the Pedal For Peace jam that went down in Long Beach the other weekend! The event was organized by Linwood Monk and a ton of familiar faces turned out for the day to support the cause! Check out riding from Broc Raiford, Dylan Stark, Kevin Porter, Tom Villarreal, Tony Malouf, Jeff Wescott, Demarcus Paul and more! Hit play and take this all in!

“These are tumultuous times we’re currently living in. And whatever your beliefs may be, if you want to make a difference and help make a change, you need to speak up and act. That’s exactly what Long Beach local Linwood Monk did with Pedal For Peace. To say that Linwood (@bosshog) is outspoken about his beliefs is an understatement—and this past weekend he channeled that energy in a positive direction with Pedal For Peace. The ride began at Long Beach City Hall and ended at a jam with a box jump/hip setup at the beach parking lot below Bixby “Cherry” Park—where a Reggae band was coincidentally playing a mere ten feet away. In true Long Beach fashion, the event quickly turned into a melting pot of people from all walks of life getting together and having a good time. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but every effort helps us all in move the right direction, and Pedal for Peace did exactly that.” – Our BMX