CSS7... Press Return

SlashC · Post by **SlashC** » 13 Jul 2006 01:49

Bionic Butterfly presents...

CSS7... Press Return

Format: widescreen ntsc (720x480)
Track: Clint Mansell - 2 Pi R Squared
Length: 185 seconds
Download: http://www.footbag.org/gallery/show/8926 (57mb)

There's a bit of a story behind this video. Dat filmed like 11 hours @ CSS7 and then mailed Kevin Regamey his 300gb external hdd packed full of raw footage to be edited into a DVD. Unfortunately, Kevin's computer couldn't open the files so I was given the raw footage to edit into smaller pieces that Kevin's computer could open. I've gone through all the footage and cut it down to about 2 hours of quality shred/antics. Except during the process I accidentally became quite fond of the footage. Often, late at night, I would find myself whispering to the footage hoping it would notice me. At first it was short poems about different styles of drifters, but soon I slipped into a dangerous world of nonsensical entreaties of lust and desire. Then one night I had a dream that I was css7 and it was really the footage that was editing me...

Essentially, what I'm trying to say, is I needed to make a video before I passed the footage back on to Kevin. This is my first major project in Adobe Premiere so any comments/criticisms/general excitement over finally having a css7 video would be appreciated. Super thanks to Dat for filming and to Kevin for letting me steal some sexy footage.

Enjoy.

EDIT:
Players (generally in order of appearance): Jim Penske (fearless run), Lon Smith (mobius), Dave Clavens (sick3), Evan Gatesman, Ken Somolinos, Dave again, Sunny Genz (Poi), Cameron (Rides by on Stephen Barnes), Daryl Genz (FootJuggling), Peter Irish, some more shots of players mentioned, Luis Monhollon (last shot)

alex · Post by **alex** » 13 Jul 2006 04:22

amazing!!!! I LOVE the pi theme. the music, editing, and shred combined so dam nicely. you sir, deserve a big thumbs up.

brian relly · Post by **brian relly** » 13 Jul 2006 06:59

thank you!!

now give the footage to kevin so he can make a *real* video!

jus joshing, bro (or am I??)

No, really, I liked this; it managed to whet my appetite. I like the Pi theme also, and the whole thing certainly evoked some good memories. especially the opening hotel sequence

Man, that was the sweetest hotel ever.

sb

PS You forgot Cameron in the players list! *rides by on chair rack*

habitat · Post by **habitat** » 13 Jul 2006 09:52

I really liked the video Mike. The slowmo zooms on the the sweet moves were excellent. I pretty much liked the whole feel of it. Now, just make more.

Sporatical_Distractions · Post by **Sporatical_Distractions** » 13 Jul 2006 12:05

Awesome job Roars! the editing is perfectly in sync. I love the part where Cameron rolls by. You've got some skillz boy

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 13 Jul 2006 13:21

thats an awesome video!
thanks!

ninjo · Post by **ninjo** » 13 Jul 2006 14:19

Oh Sweet Heaven!!!

Thank you so much Rory,you're freakin awesome!

I loved that dark music.This is a SICK little vid i just can't stop watching!

Man i can't wait for the big time Css7 vid,its gunna KICK!

You rule SlashC.

Thank You

habitat · Post by **habitat** » 13 Jul 2006 14:59

Stephen Barnes wrote:thank you!!

now give the footage to kevin so he can make a *real* video!

jus joshing, bro (or am I??)

That was a pretty dick thing to say Stevie. Your a homo.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 13 Jul 2006 16:40

CSS7 footage!?!? That had become like the longest running joke, it`s still hard for me to believe I`m actually getting to see some! Thank you so much Rory! Seeing the shred spots brought back lots of memories. It was also really great to see some Luis footage. Good stuff. The Pi theme was also really neat.

Stephen Barnes wrote:tMan, that was the sweetest hotel ever.

Totally. I`m resigned to the fact that I will likely never stay at another hotel as good as that at a footbag jam.

Oh yeah, and thanks for putting me on there.

JFootbagger · Post by **JFootbagger** » 13 Jul 2006 17:53

Two words:

SICK SHIT

Just call me hagesy · Post by **Just call me hagesy** » 13 Jul 2006 18:18

Nice work Rory. That is the best video i have seen for quite a while. Loved the music, so well choreographed. Give yourself a pat on the back.

Favourite part would have to be Darryl Genz and jim penske run at the end with the fast beats kicking in, makes me so pumped for footbag.

Ken toebius is so sick.

QuantumBalance · Post by **QuantumBalance** » 13 Jul 2006 20:34

What a great first "major project". Excellent editing. High quality slo mos. Nice theming. Surprisingly good! Way to whet.

ashleyd · Post by **ashleyd** » 13 Jul 2006 20:42

Wow great video. It made me remember all those memories. The editing was reallly good! The slow motion was really well done. I really can't wait for more footage of this tournament to come out, because the people who weren't there just don't know how sick it was. I hope this video can be an inkling.

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 13 Jul 2006 22:53

MOTHER FUCKER!!!! rory, i've been waiting for ages to use this song. apparently i waited too long...

will post something of value once i watch it... fucker

Dat · Post by **Dat** » 13 Jul 2006 23:58

I've watched this video at least 10 times today. Probably will watch it a few more times before I go to bed.

I hope people understand more CSS7 footage will come out. A fair amount of work has been done already and it's not going to be easily forgotten. Keep in mind Kevin and Rory have busy lives. I prefer that they take their time to make something remarkable they can be proud of, rather than just hacking something out to appease people.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 14 Jul 2006 01:03

Thanks alot for the video!

ebo · Post by **ebo** » 14 Jul 2006 06:51

Great video, Rory, thanks very much. Music, footage and video effects
blended together perfectly. the zooms, the slowmo's, everything was
so in sync. This is your first attempt at videomaking with premiere? DAMN!
you're really good.

Guest_2 · Post by **Guest_2** » 14 Jul 2006 10:18

That b&w shit was sooo stylee

I really enjoyed it!

beenjammin · Post by **beenjammin** » 14 Jul 2006 10:39

Ever since css 7 happened i have been checking the computer everyday in hopes of seeing some and finally it arrived. THe best way i can put it is christmas!

SandWraith · Post by **SandWraith** » 14 Jul 2006 17:54

Really nice. Definitely one of the most styley videos I've seen-- the music went really well with the black and white theme and the shred. I like how you started out by pairing the simple, recurring beat with the 3 person foot juggling. Good stuff.