VIDEO: Redbud Overnight

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03-30-2011, 21:04
gRaFFiX

VIDEO: Redbud Overnight

It is with pleasure I introduce myself, in my first 'true' video of a trip I took a little over two weeks ago. I have worked diligently since returning to bring these to you to enjoy, or not, but regardless I had a blast filming them, and producing them. Any critiques are encouraged, good or bad, and I realize there are quite a few mistakes in it. What do you want me to do? Given the amount of time I have put into producing these, and attempting to upload them to youtube, I’m not going to change it now. I am truly sorry it’s not as polished as I’d like. These were shot with a Casio Exilim 12mp Camera, and a GoPro HD Hero. I used several GoPro mounts, and an X-shot for self-shooting on the trail (there is a shot of it at the end of the second video, and in the reflection of my glasses.)

Some quick notes about the video:
I went solo, but you could probably figure that out by yourself.

The narration throughout was done by myself, but it’s allergy season in the valley, and it came out very nasally. I attempted to fix the audio a bit by adjusting the pitch, but I ended up sounding very over-inflected. My Father and my Wife both commented I sounded as if I was pretending to be a radio announcer, and I agree. It’s bad, but try to ignore it.

I misspoke when I called my stove a “quicky” alcohol stove – I know it is a ‘kiwi’ stove. I don’t know why I said it (more than once in fact.)

I know some of the other audio is low, or high, and I will try harder to correct it in the future.

Also a warning to anyone viewing my Youtube channel – most other videos have foul language at the very end, which you don’t see coming. Just thought I would warn you in case your little ones are around, because it is “a little shocking” as my Mother-in-Law put it. I intentionally put it in there, and I’m not particularly proud of having done so, but they remind me naiveté finds such things funny, and I should constantly strive to be a better form of myself with each day.

End of self-deprecation.

Without further ado I present to you Redbud Overnight

Part 1

Part 2
03-30-2011, 21:40
Bomber

Great vids:) Like the eating session: beef..... slurp.... wood.... Priceless:lol:
And ending it with Daft Punk:thumbup1:

Oh yeah... what is the title on the second track in the first vid?
03-30-2011, 21:59
Old River Rat

Good work. Very enjoyable videos. Watching the food segments made me hungry. Excuse me while I run to Taco Bell.
03-30-2011, 22:04
eflat7

As soon as I heard the music on the first vid I knew it was gonna be great. Pretty long for an overnighter, but the music was worth it.
03-30-2011, 22:29
OutandBack

Enjoyed your video's. Man those were some big trees you hung from.
I like the narration and did not think it came across as a radio announcer.
03-30-2011, 22:35
samjaynes

Ahh.... nice video. Where is that link to the stove? I would like to have an alternative to my pocket rocket.
03-30-2011, 22:53
SuperTramp

nicely done and well documented! it's fun having someone to talk to while you are out there isn't it? great job -hope to see more in the future
03-30-2011, 23:11
Lepmeister

Sweet Vids man... Cool tunes, well shot. Keep'm comin'
03-30-2011, 23:47
gRaFFiX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomber

Great vids:) Like the eating session: beef..... slurp.... wood.... Priceless:lol:
And ending it with Daft Punk:thumbup1:

Oh yeah... what is the title on the second track in the first vid?

Gotta love Daft Punk, some simply sick beats! Second track is Benny Benassi and the song is 'Rock n Rave'. Also some great tunes. You like those you should check out Louis la Roche as well.

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Originally Posted by Old River Rat

Good work. Very enjoyable videos. Watching the food segments made me hungry. Excuse me while I run to Taco Bell.

MMMMM....... Taco Bell........:drool::drool::drool::drool: Yeah that food part was the most fun to shoot I think.

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Originally Posted by eflat7

As soon as I heard the music on the first vid I knew it was gonna be great. Pretty long for an overnighter, but the music was worth it.

Wasn't sure too much about the music, but seems some of you like it so I'll keep it up. I like my metal heavy.

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Originally Posted by OutandBack

Enjoyed your video's. Man those were some big trees you hung from.
I like the narration and did not think it came across as a radio announcer.

Thanks, means alot, but you'd say different if we hung out.

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Originally Posted by samjaynes

Ahh.... nice video. Where is that link to the stove? I would like to have an alternative to my pocket rocket.

Best stove I have found yet, IMO, but YMMV. It's really easy to make too.

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Originally Posted by LinkerTheBushTramp

nicely done and well documented! it's fun having someone to talk to while you are out there isn't it? great job -hope to see more in the future

Sure was, until that family came around the corner and saw me talking to a metal stick!! (true story)

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Originally Posted by Lepmeister

Sweet Vids man... Cool tunes, well shot. Keep'm comin'

I will, and thanks guys for the positive feedback!
03-31-2011, 08:19
Shug

You remind me of Cristian Bale at times! Good to see some gear in action. Saw part 1....more after my tax meeting today.
Shug
03-31-2011, 08:47
gargoyle

Well done Graffix.
Lovin' the "chest cam" shots.

Now can you say "I'm Batman". ;)
03-31-2011, 17:55
gRaFFiX

You guys think I'm like Christian Bale?

Do you want my next video to be a rant?
03-31-2011, 19:28
Hawk-eye

Very nicely done! I like the format and the two camera technique. Great sense of humor too!

Gotta say though my 78 year old dad has that same hat! ;)
03-31-2011, 20:22
Chard

Great Job gRaFFiX!!!

That's some nice hiking country you've got there. I really liked the tempo, the humour and the tunes and thought the morning dub-over scene was a laugh!!

Those are some massive trees by the way!!!!

Chard
03-31-2011, 20:53
JayS

Nice job, nice country. Thanks for sharing.
03-31-2011, 21:01
Shoreborn

It has been cold and nasty here in Maryland so it was great to see some video of somebody getting out there. Kinda made me miss my days around Big Bear Lake though.

What kind of camera did you have on the end of that metal stick?
03-31-2011, 21:06
MrTiles

good stuff dude, I enjoyed the vids a lot. made me want to "get out" even worse...
03-31-2011, 21:38
gRaFFiX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Very nicely done! I like the format and the two camera technique. Great sense of humor too!

Gotta say though my 78 year old dad has that same hat! ;)

Your Pops' got style!:lol: Appreciate that Hawk-eye, I always like your videos. The green screen work is great, and I can tell your proud of it, as you should be.

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Originally Posted by chardpp

Great Job gRaFFiX!!!

That's some nice hiking country you've got there. I really liked the tempo, the humour and the tunes and thought the morning dub-over scene was a laugh!!

Those are some massive trees by the way!!!!

Chard

They were too big around, but I got lucky there was a thick branch at the right height, and distance. The worst part is they were covered in ants.

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Originally Posted by JayS

Nice job, nice country. Thanks for sharing.

First time there, but I'm sure it wont be my last. I have to find a Winter stomping ground don't ya know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoreborn

It has been cold and nasty here in Maryland so it was great to see some video of somebody getting out there. Kinda made me miss my days around Big Bear Lake though.

What kind of camera did you have on the end of that metal stick?

It's always great to get out. That camera is a Casio Exilim 12mp point and shoot. The HD is "so-so" so I need to find a better camera to replace it.

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Originally Posted by MrTiles

good stuff dude, I enjoyed the vids a lot. made me want to "get out" even worse...

Sometimes you just gotta get out, and you figure out what it takes to do it in winter. I live really close to the Sierras, which are very cold in winter (think of the Donner Party) so I just started looking for suitable alternatives!

Here's to getting out!
03-31-2011, 23:46
mbiraman

I like the hat. Good job on the video. I love the California trails seem so open.
04-01-2011, 02:34
MuseJr

I was diggin the hat too. I always like seeing trails through the eyes of others. Thanks for sharing.
04-01-2011, 03:15
Optimus

Verrry nice RJ ! I liked the whole thing!

I've made a few video's, but so far no narration. I'm not the biggest fan of my own voice, maybe someday.

But you pulled it off beautifully, and funny too.

Nice trail, is that north of Sac.? I love it when the rivers are cresting, I think "Melt, Baby Melt!"

I like your style . . . Reminds me of my own :)

Tip: We live in Ca., keep the longer straps.

Anyways, very nice, looking foward to the next one :)

Tony aka Optimus

ps: If your were really OCD you would have gone back to the store for the right cheese.
04-01-2011, 07:38
gRaFFiX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus

Verrry nice RJ ! I liked the whole thing!

I've made a few video's, but so far no narration. I'm not the biggest fan of my own voice, maybe someday.

But you pulled it off beautifully, and funny too.

Nice trail, is that north of Sac.? I love it when the rivers are cresting, I think "Melt, Baby Melt!"

I like your style . . . Reminds me of my own :)

Tip: We live in Ca., keep the longer straps.

Anyways, very nice, looking foward to the next one :)

Tony aka Optimus

ps: If your were really OCD you would have gone back to the store for the right cheese.

Everybody hates their own voice, but I've watched these enough times I accept I sound like a kid.

Yes, the trail is North of Sac, not by much though. The drive down highway 16 was worth it alone. I passed the casino, and there were Indian Tribes out demonstrating, which made traffic bad, but was entertaining. Too bad I didn't have the camera handy though.

Thanks for the positive feedback.