by: Steven Haughelstine

In the sport of Free Style Motocross (FMX) there are limited obsticles. There are ramps, dirt jumps, wall rides, and now quarter pipes. Most of the time though, it is just ramps. One jump, with a ramp take off, and either a dirt or mobile landing. Being a videographer or photographer in the sport of FMX requires a keen eye for creative angles so the subject or (rider) will not seem like the same ol same ol. Keeping things looking fresh and not the same in a sport where things are very repetitive can be a challenge. Having good riders, and equally good videographers is key. In the above video you will witness some creative angles, including a zip line shot that was set up at Wes Agee‘s house for the filming of my 2008 DVD release, From the Ground Up 2. We ran a cable from a little tree, across the landing, to the bumper of my truck, then backed my truck up to pull it tight. Next step I put on my harness, buckled into the line, hit the record button on my camera, then “zipped” down the line to the other side while capturing the guys jumping the ramp. Some guys that were there just watching were talking smack, saying that my shots probly look crappy and that I was stupid for strapping into the zip line. Well, I will let all of you be the judges. Here is an actual segment from the Motocross/ FMX DVD, “From the Ground Up 2″. (R.I.P. Jeremy Lusk, you will always be missed, you are a true ledgend)…

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