u/TheRealJamesFM

New player here! I finished the missions last night, and was finally able to start what I consider "the real game" today. haha.

Here is my "first day" edit. lol. Only a few tricks, and they could have been much cleaner, but I'm actually starting to get comfortable with the replay editor now. (I wish I would have re-shot that off-centered Darkslide though!) 😭

My plan is to put together an edit once a week or so to track my progress. I think I'll keep each video between 0:45 & 1:30, and only feature 1 general location per edit.

Let me know if you have any tips, advice, or thoughts!

I'm playing with manual catch, but I freely adjust the "advanced" settings to each specific line / obstacle / task I'm practicing. The goal is to achieve your task with as little pop as possible right? Feels more stylish? I'm also learning that time of day and supplemental lighting are crucial for good footage.

Where can I learn more about session / skateboard videography? My end-goal is to make these clips feel hyper realistic. There are various styles I want to learn: Old-school & gritty "low budget" follow lines with a fisheye. Head-Cam POV shots. High budget "cinematic" dolly shots. Etc...

What real skate videos have the best videography in your opinion? Any tips on how to make tricks in-game look more stylish & realistic? I would appreciate any pointers you can give!

Anyone know of an 11 part, 6 hour YouTube series on making Session videos? lmfao.

Song: Swimming Pools by DON BROCO 🤘

Song: Vanish Canvas by ERRA 🤘

My Previous Skate Edits: Edit 01 | Edit 02 | Edit 03

Song: Scarlet by Periphery 🤘

Had some fun in the X-Games Halfpipe after work today. Been working on my "McTwist" and "Rodeo" variations lately. (Front Flip & Back Flip 540s)

I got a lil silly on The Island of Grom this morning before work! haha. If you had to "fly" it doesn't count IMO, so I guess that FS 1800 is the biggest rotation I've landed as of yet. Anyone know of other locations / methods to "realistically" hit big rotations in game? What's the biggest rotation you've landed using the "fly-in" method? I'm guessing some of you guys have landed 2160+ out there!

Yesterday was my first time collecting clips and editing together a Skate video. I had way more fun than expected, so I decided to do the exact same thing again today. Lmao.

Same basic concept, but with different tricks and locations. I’m definitely starting to understand how people get addicted to making these edits.

Check it out! I spent the day collecting clips, and I just finished stitching this thing together. I'm definitely struggling to "think like a professional skateboard videographer" though. Any advice you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated in terms of camera positioning, timing, transitions, etc. Id also love some recommendations for "real life" street skating videos I should watch for inspiration. haha. Not looking for the best tricks per say, but the best camera work & editing. Let me know what you think of my first attempt!

After building Gunpla years ago with Gundam markers and spray cans, I finally decided to dive into airbrushing. This HG Man Rodi is going to be my first fully painted kit!

I'm using lacquer for everything:

• Only Gaia & Mr. Color Surfacers, Colors, & Clears
• Everything thinned to 1:1.5 (Gaia Moderate Thinner)
• Everything sprayed at roughly 18 PSI

It's still very much a "work in progress". I still have the arms, legs, and weapons left to paint, so I'm probably only about halfway done. It doesn't look like much progress, but I've already been working on this thing for over two weeks, and I'm guessing it'll take me another two before it's completely finished. 😅

The biggest surprise was how "easy" spraying surfacer, color coats, and flat coats turned out to be. Those stages have honestly been relaxing.

Gloss coats, however... have been my nemesis. 😂

I learned the hard way what dry spray looks like. I was spraying too far away and moving too quickly, so instead of getting a smooth glossy surface, I ended up with a rough satin finish. Naturally, I ignored the warning signs and tried panel lining anyway...

The Tamiya Panel Line Accent immediately spider-webbed across the entire surface instead of flowing through the panel lines. It looked like I spilled coffee all over the armor. 💀

I ended up wet sanding a few pieces and doing my best to salvage them. You can still notice the rougher surface on the main torso piece, but I learned a ton from the experience.

Another pleasant surprise was discovering just how forgiving Gaia Flat Clear is. It hides a lot of tiny imperfections that looked much worse under gloss, which was a huge confidence boost after struggling through the clear coat stage.

One thing I know I'll be changing on every future build is re-scribing panel lines. The shallow details on the helmet (especially those two oval shapes) drove me crazy. I think they would've looked dramatically cleaner with a crisp scribed channel around them prior to painting.

My next kit is going to be my introduction to scribing and masking. Really looking forward to it. I intentionally kept this first painted build as simple as possible so I could focus on learning one major skill at a time.

Thanks for checking it out! Feel free to share any tips and tricks as well. I'm still very new to this whole airbrushing thing. ✌️

Hey guys. Just recently got back into Gunpla after a 15 year break. This build was my first real attempt using Tamiya Liquid Panel Liner, Dip Pens, and Waterslide Decals. I can confidently say I will never use Gundam Markers or Stickers again! Yes... I know... If you zoom in enough, it looks like Michael J Fox did my panel lines. But I swear this thing looks gorgeous in person. lol

While browsing for my next build, I came to a realization... The designs that really "speak" to me aesthetically are all Conversion / Garage Kits. Looks like my next step is to research Air Brushing. My plan is to hone my painting skills for 4-6 months, and then learn how to work with resin. I do have experience building & painting resin Warhammer miniatures, so hopefully the learning curve won't be too bad.