Shadows in the Understory - Ft. Dillon Butcher
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- One of the greatest challenges in cinematography is avoiding the repetition of the same ideas. It’s easy to fall into the habit of regurgitating what works to create a video, out of necessity to complete a project quickly. When Dillon and I first conceived the concept of “Shadows in the Understory,” it was daunting. We knew we had no time limit with a concept fueled by passion, but how do we seamlessly transition between seasons mid-ride in almost every shot? I wanted to do this in a way that was both challenging, feasible and difficult to reproduce. Naturally, the answer was to film almost the entire video using a Cable Cam, ensuring smooth transitions between seasons. Tripod and handheld filming would have been too simple and lacked the dynamic movement we envisioned.
Initially, I had serious doubts about whether this idea would work. I wondered how it would be possible to have the camera in the exact same spot, moving at the same speed, while Dillon's riding remained consistent and repeatable in each season. I knew achieving this was going to be extremely difficult and time consuming. We both had a hefty job to do. The transition ideas and calculations needed to be correct in the spring, given any variation in the cable lines would result in not being able to line shots up come fall time. There were countless factors to consider. So, we devised a plan, thinking through each shot thoroughly, and set out with a tape measure and all the necessary gear.
We both knew that the only place where this could be accomplished was at our local jump spot, Spooks. The layout at Spooks is compact, allowing for similar riding speeds in each season. Most importantly, we believed we could "probably" pull this off even in the snow. Dillon is a true master of this spot, he’s poetry in motion, and watching him ride there is art. If any rider at any location could achieve this, it’s Dillon at Spooks.
The logistics of this project was nothing short of a headache. We essentially had to film the entire video over 20 times, considering the number of takes it would require to line up transition seamlessly. Fast forward to today: after 20 days of filming and being blessed with 2 days of snow all winter, we managed to create something we are both thrilled to share with the world.
I can't thank Dillon enough for his determination and perseverance. He is truly a filmmaker's dream and, more importantly, one of my favorite people to spend time with. While I'd like to say this video is about our creative idea, it is really about Dillon's ability to be consistently stylish and fluid every single day he gets on the bike. AND, how beautiful the world is we live in.
This is the most challenging video concept we’ve ever undertaken. We poured our heart and soul into this project, and we hope you enjoy the result as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Special thanks to Race Face for supporting this video, every human who has ever put a shovel to dirt out there, & Cole Nichol for his snow plowing arms!
Rider: Dillon Butcher
Filming and editing: Calvin Huth
Music: Ezra Bell - a serenade to Kathy
Sundae Music Publishing
I would have got back to the woods and been like, "shit was it this tree or that one we tied the cable too?!"😝 - I'm guessing you had to match the tension on the line each time too. The more you think about this the more you realise what would have gone into it. Bloody awesome.
Even if you leave the tension wire up, making sure you start the dolly camera moving at the right time is a nightmare, I'd love to see a behind the scenes on how they filmed this.
You know, guys, just when I think you couldn't possibly be any sicker you go and do something like this... and totally outdo yourself!
Amazing work on this one boys! Masterpiece!
Absolute masterclass in filming and riding.
The changing seasons in the same old places hits hard.
This is the progression and pushing boundaries of filming and riding we didn't know we needed. Next level.
Wow! This is UNREAL guys!! Best biking video I’ve watched in a long time!👏🏼
Wow Calvin and Dillon! Safe to say it’s everywhere after that last clip! 😩
Unbelievable. This is not only the best bike edit I've ever seen, but the best EDIT I've ever seen. Period.
Wow... Just wow... Thank you
This is a fuckin masterpiece! Never saw anything like this before, really really impressive
I can’t begin to fathom the amount of time & energy that went into this by all parties, hats off.
w życiu żaden film nie wywołał na mnie takiego dreszczyku, każdy detal, każde wpasowanie w melodię, każdy kadr, jest tak dopracowany, że aż ciężko opisać to słowami! Przepiękna robota, zarówno ze strony filmowców, montażystów, jak i samego rowerzysty
this is with Arthur together the best mountainbike video and cinematography masterpiece you can find on the internet and both together only have about 14k likes???
This is crazy. Well F*ucking done
Невероятно! Сколько труда, пота и крови вложено в эту короткую работу, а самое главное души! Редко музыка и картинка так отлично гармонируют друг с другом!
That last sequence is outrageous on all parts 😮💨😮💨😮💨
This is the sickest bike film hands down. Insane
10/10 to both parties on this masterpiece
Now that is how you create an edit! Every detail is on point.
I dont underdtand how this video has't got more views and likes this is crazy. I haven't seen a better MTB edit in a long long time i believe. Nice work, keep it up❤❤
Woah this is so impressive
I really want to ride this jump line, it looks so beautiful
Riding in snow is just a brilliant idea
Good job mates
Super cool edits! Every mountain biker's dream.. A bike colour for every season! 😂❤
Unreal video. Taking me back to Life Cycles but turning it up by matching so much more of the riding. The music was the perfect match too. You've definitely got a MTB Video of the Year nominee if not the winner, in my eyes.
Incredible work on this one! Pure Art!
Those free ride slabs were sick 🔥
Wow, awesome concept, awesome execution, so cool the relationships we form with the amazing places we ride!
Absolutely incredible film. Would love to see a behind the scenes/making of of that.
Love watching his style - nastiest Nacs in the game
Amazing! The attention to detail with the different colour bikes is super cool
Wow wtf 🙌
Perfect! As always... 💪
Calvin, you're a huge inspiration. This is the finest piece of bike cinema ever created. Thankyou!
Not only is this ridiculously perfectly prepared, ridden, filmed and edited it's damn beautiful.
The only part of this video that's less than absolute perfection is the misspelled song title in the credits. 😂
Awesome work as usual! Might just take a half-day and go hit some trails now.
This edit is just beyond everything. Absolutely stunning. Had goosebumps watching this several times
The consistensy of style the videos Dillon is part of is just mindblowing.
Masterpiece, I just wish I had a cinema to watch that in
Guys, this is absolutely amazing! Id love to see some BTS on how you did it all!
Got chills on that last part where the switches matched every single beat
I knew you were one of my favorite filmmakers. But this video is just incredible! We're beyond inspired now. Thanks for your work, I hope to see some behind the scene soon!
This is the neatest bike edit I’ve ever seen. Awesome work
doesn’t post for like a year then drops the best bike video i’ve ever seen lmao
Amazing film, this must have taken so much time. The attention to detail is crazy
Another masterpiece in mtb filmmaking dude. Properly inspiring. Thankyou! 🔥🔥
Wow. Wow. Wow. Chills. Amazing talent. Incredible!
I always get so stoked when I see a new Calvin high video!
HOT DAMN.
Out of this world cinematography and editing. Amazing work sir!! ❤
Kudos on song selection, this should be the official music video
These transitions between the camera work and the bike are smooth as butter. Insane work! 👌
I’m a life long shooter/editor and this is hands down the most incredible/ beautiful piece of video I have ever seen in my life.
One of the best edit I've ever seen.
Those shots and the fact that bike build are accorded to the season... Woa. Insane!
I think, to be the best edits it needs more effects (like the ending for example), a moodier music, and a story line (not only mtb but a start, and a finish)
(I'm obviously no one to advice, take only what is worthtaking)
Great job
Unexpectedly poetic ending haha - nice!
Absolute Masterpiece. LETS GO!!!!!!
I don’t know how you managed to capture this but the idea and the end result is sick, well done 🤯🤯
Gorgeous !
Music, filming and riding all top notch
This is absolutely incredible and impressive on every aspect. One of the best action sports videos I’ve seen in years. What a f’n masterpiece!
Most cinematographic video Ive seen
One of the most beautifull bike vioes i've ever seen
Jesus that is good. perfectly executed.
This is so amazing, the music, the vibes, the riding and the craftsmanship. This couldn’t be any better. Deserves some kind of award or something 😂
This was well worth the effort boys, amazing job!
Love it. Long live dirt jumping. Cheers fellas
Godlike riding, filming and editing!
One of the best films I have seen for sometime!! The transitions betwen the bikes/seasons was insane!!!
Always a great day when calvin uploads - This is a true work of art!
Thank you for your great artwork! I love it!
For sure one of the best bike videos I've seen in a long while! Awesome work!
Absolute banger fellas, No Bad Days 🔥
I got tears in the eyes on that final sequence, beautifull
Very cool creation!
Ahhhhhh that peak was insaneeeeee such a good video boys!
I really miss “No Bad Days” videos. This just makes me want more!
Crazy video, guys …. You did it
Wow! Beautiful work! This is a masterpiece! 💥👌🏽❤️
Thank you for creating art, masterpiece for sure!
Just amazin mates! Insane work together! Congrats 🙏🏻🤘🏻💥
what a great project you guys completed. thank you for your effort.
Awesome peice of work cant say anyone else ever done a bike / dj video like this switching bike and seasons
life cycles did it long time ago. good video as well
@@99MrJ99 Cant say seen it ill go find it
Beautiful edit guys, watched your work for years this is epic..🤙🤙
What in the name did I just witnessed?
This is one of the most incredible works I have seen 🤯
Lovely vibes clips and tricks
Editing is phenomenal!
what a show👏
That was just epic!! Amazing work!
So sick
Instantly a classic!
simply a true masterpiece...
Incredible work!!
wow standing ovation over here. That was unreal.
Dude, this is amazing... Great work!👏
No way that’s the perfect edit 🤤🙌🏻
Holy shit what a banger! And the editing skills are insane!
Insane. That last switching shot, amazing
No words! Really amazing...
This video is unbelievable
Finally a new video. Absolutely amazing as always!🥰🥰
wow this is massiv and absolutely awesome 🔥🔥
what an incredible edit
one of best mtb videos i ever see. great work, guys. from brazil
Art. This is art.