Es wird Zeit um langsam mit dem Videoschnitt für das Bewerbungsvideo für den King of the Air 2016 loszulegen. Denn so hast du die Chance um kommendes Jahr mit dabei zu sein. In den letzten Monaten gab es sicherlich für jeden ein paar ordentliche Windtage um etwas material von sich und seinen Kumpels zu sammeln. Ansonsten warte auf den nächsten Sturm und los geht's.
1. Keep it short
We are not looking for long videoclips, we want a short edit packed with plenty of extreme action.
2. Go BIG
Extreme action does not relate to low freestyle tricks, or lame/straight/easy jumps, for that matter. We will look only for high jumps, skill and combinations of moves. Other things we take into account are: angle of the kite, length in the air, control, landing.
3.Not only POV
Avoid a full clip made up entirely of POV footage as it does not show the real perspective (height and length) of the jump and the period in air. Of course it makes for good variety and alternative angles in the video clip, as long as it's not for the entire clip.
4. Doesn't have to be the slickest edit
It does not need to be a masterpiece of editing, all we need is to clearly see the potential of the rider.
5. Land it
It is much better if a clean landing is shown, as part of the jump, in the footage. If the landing is cut-off or removed it will probably reduce chances of consideration from the committee.
6. Cut a freshie
An "old" video (long-standing, overseen or used for the previous KOTA video entry application) will be still considered but probably underestimated compared to a fresh video edit.
So now you know... Stay tuned for updates on when entries will open.