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Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:43 pm
by Iodo
Eofor wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:09 pm
It's not all pony rides and bright daisies in the sunshine, the borders still need watching.
Very true, I filmed some footage on that day (the photo is actually a still from it) and I was hoping to make some sort of short film about that, but since I watched it all back I realized it was so windy that the camera didn't pick up anything I said, but maybe I can still make something of it?
Eofor wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:09 pm
...after having worked out in all conditions for so many years I thrive on such conditions and find a beauty in them that most miss.
I often get the same feeling, and after narrowly avoiding getting hit by a flying 10ft piece of aluminum pipe lagging at the factory early that same morning, I honestly felt quite safe out in the open where there was no airborne debris
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:24 pm
by Tom_Ranger
Iodo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:43 pm
Very true, I filmed some footage on that day (the photo is actually a still from it) and I was hoping to make some sort of short film about that, but since I watched it all back I realized it was so windy that the camera didn't pick up anything I said, but maybe I can still make something of it?
Kill the audio, add a little voice over and some wind sound effects and you have it made.
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:34 pm
by Yavion
Iodo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:43 pm
Eofor wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:09 pm
It's not all pony rides and bright daisies in the sunshine, the borders still need watching.
Very true, I filmed some footage on that day (the photo is actually a still from it) and I was hoping to make some sort of short film about that, but since I watched it all back I realized it was so windy that the camera didn't pick up anything I said, but maybe I can still make something of it?
Eofor wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:09 pm
...after having worked out in all conditions for so many years I thrive on such conditions and find a beauty in them that most miss.
I often get the same feeling, and after narrowly avoiding getting hit by a flying 10ft piece of aluminum pipe lagging at the factory early that same morning, I honestly felt quite safe out in the open where there was no airborne debris
It's a great photo. It actually makes me a bit homesick. It reminds me of the Pacific Northwest in the US where I grew up.
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:06 am
by Eofor
Iodo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:43 pm
Very true, I filmed some footage on that day (the photo is actually a still from it) and I was hoping to make some sort of short film about that, but since I watched it all back I realized it was so windy that the camera didn't pick up anything I said, but maybe I can still make something of it?
I'd politely disagree with Tom and suggest that if your mic picked up all the fury of the storm that you should show it. Start your video with it and then cut to yourself in the living room with a nice hot cup of tea and either give the talk you had planned or instead give a talk on how living in the wild patrolling borders must have really been.
Sleepless nights, tree roots in the back, meager rations and of course the weather. I think if you did something like that your viewers would see the real life applications of the hard work that you have put into your gear.
We had one last year that I put up on our site with little caption or comment, the sound of the wind and the sleet hitting the camera are enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obES-6JvagQ
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:19 am
by Desert Loon
I like that short video, Eofor! It makes me want to quit the warm safety of my house and go out into the weather with some stout fellows.
So, Iodo, I too would love to see whatever you make of your video!
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:55 am
by Eofor
A lone traveller paddles down the northern reaches of the Langflood.
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:01 pm
by Greg
Lovely photos (and a nice paint job on your canoe!). May I ask what make/model that is? The lines from a distance look a bit more curved upwards than most currently modern makes, so to my eye I would think Aluminum/Grumman, but from closer the gunnels look wrong for that. What'cha got there?
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:44 am
by Eofor
Greg wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:01 pm
Lovely photos (and a nice paint job on your canoe!). May I ask what make/model that is? The lines from a distance look a bit more curved upwards than most currently modern makes, so to my eye I would think Aluminum/Grumman, but from closer the gunnels look wrong for that. What'cha got there?
Thank you! The paint job was all Heimir and he did a fantastic job on it. The canoe is a $50 special off the classifieds so I am not sure, it's fibreglass and probably made by an Aussie mob called B-line but as to the style of shape you would probably know more than me. This shot is a bit closer and if you can't glean enough from that I'll PM you one (I'm not in any of the side on shots)
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 8:16 am
by Iodo
Really awesome photo's Eofor
Tom_Ranger wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:24 pm
Kill the audio, add a little voice over and some wind sound effects and you have it made.
Eofor wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:06 am
I'd politely disagree with Tom and suggest that if your mic picked up all the fury of the storm that you should show it. Start your video with it and then cut to yourself in the living room with a nice hot cup of tea and either give the talk you had planned or instead give a talk on how living in the wild patrolling borders must have really been.
Sleepless nights, tree roots in the back, meager rations and of course the weather. I think if you did something like that your viewers would see the real life applications of the hard work that you have put into your gear.
We had one last year that I put up on our site with little caption or comment, the sound of the wind and the sleet hitting the camera are enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obES-6JvagQ
great ideas, thank you, When I next have time I'll see what I can do with it
also, that video is really cool
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:09 pm
by Iodo
Desert Loon wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:19 am
So, Iodo, I too would love to see whatever you make of your video!
Editing was a lot of work, but I think this is probably about the best I could do with the footage I filmed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC_pz5ZYVsg&t=113s
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:29 am
by Elleth
That was so fun.
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:43 am
by Tom_Ranger
Well done. I enjoy the fact that it's real and you look like you're having a good time.
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:43 am
by Cimrandir
Iodo, I loved all of that. I can’t tell you how jealous I am of your landscape and hiking grounds. I’m so excited to see more videos from you!
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:03 am
by Iodo
Thank you all
it was a lot of fun, I quite like being out in the wild weather because it usually means I don't come across many other hikers so I feel more like I'm in middle earth
Cimrandir wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:43 am
Iodo, I loved all of that. I can’t tell you how jealous I am of your landscape and hiking grounds. I’m so excited to see more videos from you!
Thanks a lot, although I can't promise many more adventure video's because carrying a tripod and filming takes away from the enjoyment of actually being on an adventure, maybe I'll try to make them occasionally
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:30 pm
by Cimrandir
Hah, that's fair enough. Your own enjoyment should come first for sure!