Shredder & ReelRefinery
Shredder Shredder
ReelRefinery ReelRefinery
ReelRefinery ReelRefinery
Hey Shredder, I've been looking into the best ways to capture the speed and flair of skateboarding tricks in video. How do you usually shoot your tricks, and what kind of editing tricks do you think would really highlight that adrenaline?
Shredder Shredder
Yo, the trick is to keep it raw. Grab a GoPro, strap it on the board or the wrist, and crank up the frame rate to 120fps or more—slow motion makes those big airs pop. If you want that buzz, add a quick jump cut after the trick, like cut to a close‑up of the board hitting the air, then back to the full shot. Toss in some fast cuts, a little zoom during the hardest part, and overlay a low‑key, bass‑heavy track. That’ll make the crowd feel the rush every second. Don't over‑edit; let the actual grind and flips do the talking.
ReelRefinery ReelRefinery
Nice start—GoPro at 120fps is solid for the air, but 240fps can give you that razor‑sharp break‑down of the trick, like a bullet‑time snapshot. Instead of a jump cut right after, consider a 0.2‑second freeze on the apex, then jump back to the action; it keeps the flow but still highlights the peak. Keep the bass track low key—too much can drown the sound of the board grinding. And remember, a subtle depth‑of‑field shift when you zoom can add that cinematic punch without feeling gimmicky. Keep it tight, keep it real.