Genji & Samoyed
Yo Genji, ever tried shredding a fresh powder run while syncing the shutter to your jump? Let's talk precision turns and that sweet frame.
No, I haven’t pulled it off yet, but the concept is compelling. The trick is to line up the board’s rotation exactly with the frame so the motion looks as clean as a perfect cut. Want to break down the angles and timing?
Alright, let’s nail the numbers. First, line up the board so the pivot point lines with the camera’s optical axis—so you’re looking at the board’s center of rotation. Set your shutter to something like 1/500th if you’re going for a crisp freeze, but if you want that little blur of motion, drop it to 1/200th. The key angle is keeping the board angled 30‑35 degrees from the ground so the board’s nose lifts just enough to give you that clean cut look. When you pull the lip, you want the camera to be moving at the same angle as the board—so a slight tilt of the gimbal up 10 degrees as you launch, then pull back to level as you land. That syncs the motion blur to the board’s rotation. If your lens is too wide, you’ll get distortion—go for a 35mm or 50mm prime, keep the aperture at f/8 to get that razor‑sharp edge. And yeah, if your fingers are still cold, wrap them up or you’ll get a frostbite fail before you even hit the line. Let's do it.
Sounds solid, but remember to keep your focus sharp. The key is timing the jump with the shutter so every frame is a clean cut. And yeah, gloves are a must if you’re chasing the perfect freeze. Ready to hit the line?
Yeah, gloves in, fingers tight, line in sight. Let’s make that clean cut and keep the focus razor sharp. Ready to hit the line—just remember not to forget the gloves, or you’ll get a frostbite fail before you even hit the lip. Let’s go!