Thank you for the kind words about the video. Hollywood would certainly do things differently but I suspect there are some productions that utilize elements of the “one man band” approach. I’ve had a video in mind for a couple of years but the only way it would ever be produced would be with a Hollywood approach. It requires actors, exquisite camera work far beyond anything I could do myself, drones, locations, and more. I have the story but that’s it. It will live on in my Hollywood fantasies!

Serenity, relaxation, escape, calm, and peace are all things I seek while riding. They are the reason why the machines I ride lean toward the docile side of the two-wheeled machine curve. It’s hard to find serenity with something that screams across a valley!

Thank you David. I’ll keep going back to the drawing table…

I agree with your assessment of the video. I did become an actor. And I was creating a narrative story that I think had a weak premise.

Your reaction to seeing all the work that must have gone into getting the shots is the same one I have when I see these kinds of videos. I thought it was because I was considering making one. But reading your comments it may be that the technique trumps any kind of story or message. I’m not sure if it’s a failure on my part to produce something more powerful or it’s just not a good way to share an idea. My only thought is to keep trying for awhile to see what emerges.

That book….

I understand and appreciate the comments. When I look at footage of guys riding down roads I need to either be interested in where they’re riding, or something is happening that I want to see.

The editing approach I took in this video makes it difficult to really see much of the landscape through which I was riding. I was more focused on creating an impression of riding than any sort of documentation. That required a lot of scenes but I can see your difficulty with it.

Thanks Doug!

I’ve come to realize how important the sound is in a video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Thanks for sharing your comments about the video and the approach. As far as music goes, I did start out with it for this video but decided against it. Music can provide an emotional impetus to the images but it wasn’t necessary here. I guess it’s always story dependent.

I guess I’m not entirely sure what I’m after. That’s probably why I’m uncertain as to what direction I should be traveling.