bikeperson45 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) Pretty cool little video thing going on, getting to vote what he does next. Part 1 - http://blog.leica-camera.com/danny-macaskill-plays-capetown/danny-macaskill-plays-capetown-the-game-begins/ Part 2 - http://blog.leica-camera.com/danny-macaskill-plays-capetown/danny-macaskill-plays-capetown-the-game-goes-on/ Part 3 - http://blog.leica-camera.com/danny-macaskill-plays-capetown/danny-macaskill-the-next-video-episode Complete Video Interview about it - http://blog.leica-camera.com/danny-macaskill-plays-capetown/danny-macaskill-plays-capetown-the-making-of/ Edited May 28, 2011 by bikeperson45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Just watched the second one there they are really good, there was a Parkour video like that on youtube a while ago that is abit like that, good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 i like it, but i wish they would just release the whole video, they've already made it. the whole voting thing.. they've already made the video so give the choices that are going to favor what he has already done. like if they say, what should danny do across the next gap? backflip with a mctwist, or get off and walk round... duh. if we got shed loads of people to vote for the shite option they would be screwed! plus you have to watch a massive intro and the 1st video again on the 2nd video etc. apart from that little rant, as ever macaskills riding is immense! wish i was that good.. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) Well they alteast you can win a camera by voting Must of been a hell of a lot of fun to ride this stuff. Really enjoy watching it! Edited May 19, 2011 by Hopping_Topsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yeah it was ok with DMC chilling around Cape town. The voting thing is a bit pants when you know that DMC has already done both lines in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 DMC Try as you might, it's not taking off. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Try as you might, it's not taking off. That is so fetch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniel Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Song ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Nice filming, nice location, nice video for the masses. I'm sorry, but was I the only one to find the riding in this was complete gash?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Nice filming, nice location, nice video for the masses. I'm sorry, but was I the only one to find the riding in this was complete gash?! He wasn't going big in anyway, other than his 360 whip 360 drop, I think there's a lot of riders that could do what he did in the video. It was very chilled compared to his other videos, but the location was great, very unique and nice to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 He wasn't going big in anyway, other than his 360 whip 360 drop, I think there's a lot of riders that could do what he did in the video. It was very chilled compared to his other videos, but the location was great, very unique and nice to watch. But still, I haven't seen any other rider do the back hop to another rail thing, or be as good at g-turns although they were a bit over used in that video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) He might not have been able to choose what to do, the company whatever they are called might have given him things to do without his own creativity in it. I'm guessing all the flatland stuff is there to build up to the bigger stuff. Edited May 20, 2011 by Milo123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Nice filming, nice location, nice video for the masses. I'm sorry, but was I the only one to find the riding in this was complete gash?! The quality of riding shouldn't only be measured in size. how exactly was it "gash"? It seemed relaxed in comparison to much of his other videos (bear in mind he probably had no control over the edit of this) but why is that a bad thing? Also this is for Leica cameras - one of the best camera manufacturers out there, specialising in high quality goods. The main focus for them in this video is to promote that, and through the shooting and production of the video i think they've done a pretty awesome job. It was beautiful to watch, and for Leica's customers i don't tihnk they'll be scrutinising over how tucked his 360's were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The quality of riding shouldn't only be measured in size. how exactly was it "gash"? It seemed relaxed in comparison to much of his other videos (bear in mind he probably had no control over the edit of this) but why is that a bad thing? Maybe "gash" was a little harsh, but I don't measure riding just in size. it just seems that since the way back home video there has not been any new decent footage? Or have I just missed it? I understand he may not have any control over what went on in the vid, which is a shame really. Just seems to be less of a focus on riding, and maybe more on £££££££ (just an opinion, please don't take it the wrong way). I suppose when your in his shoes, its quite hard not to go down that route. Anyway, I'm sure he's enjoying himself doing what he's doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Maybe "gash" was a little harsh, but I don't measure riding just in size. it just seems that since the way back home video there has not been any new decent footage? Or have I just missed it? I understand he may not have any control over what went on in the vid, which is a shame really. Just seems to be less of a focus on riding, and maybe more on £££££££ (just an opinion, please don't take it the wrong way). I suppose when your in his shoes, its quite hard not to go down that route. Anyway, I'm sure he's enjoying himself doing what he's doing Don't forget the gap between Way Back Home and his previous 'decent' footage was 18 months. This stuff is for sponsors and employers, so it's less about what he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Maybe "gash" was a little harsh, but I don't measure riding just in size. it just seems that since the way back home video there has not been any new decent footage? Or have I just missed it? I understand he may not have any control over what went on in the vid, which is a shame really. Just seems to be less of a focus on riding, and maybe more on £££££££ (just an opinion, please don't take it the wrong way). I suppose when your in his shoes, its quite hard not to go down that route. Anyway, I'm sure he's enjoying himself doing what he's doing The video isn't for us as trials riders? I don't get how people are failing to understand this. It's not showcasing how good he is, or any new moves he's learn. It's a video to sell Leica cameras, a video that's shot exceptionally well. Of course the focus isn't on the riding (in terms of how a fellow rider would judge a video) the focus is on selling cameras. Also, cummon. Way Back Home was enough 'decent footage' to last a lifetime. he dedicated a summer of riding and a winter of planning to make that. You can't just knock out videos like that every month. Don't get me wrong i could watch him ride everyday i just really fail to see the point you're making. He now has the luxury of riding for a living, so that is going to involve commercial endevours (such as this video) and f**k, if that's how he's chosen to make a living then i don't exactly blame him - it's not a bad way to live. He can't sustain a living just riding for ridings sake. Boy goin'ta have to shift some products.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'm not failing to understand anything I watched that video purely from a trials point of view. I like trials, I come on trials-forum for reasons to do with trials. I see a thread titled "danny macaskill" and I am intrigued to see if the video contains any decent riding (any of danny macs older videos from when he was on 26" ladder bikes is a good benchmark for decent). I am disapointed with the content, and I voice an opinion. Sorry. If I was to view the video, purely from a filming/editing/advertisment point of view, I would agree with you. Its a well put together piece of work that showcases Leica's ability to manufacture brillant cameras. Way back home was amazing, and I appreactiate the effort that was put in to making it but footage like that is NEVER ENOUGH!!! I wouldn't expect him to churn out videos like that every month, maybe just short clips to show how is riding is progressing. I don't blame him for living the dream either, I think nearly all of us would be more than happy to be doing what he is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'm not failing to understand anything I watched that video purely from a trials point of view. I like trials, I come on trials-forum for reasons to do with trials. I see a thread titled "danny macaskill" and I am intrigued to see if the video contains any decent riding (any of danny macs older videos from when he was on 26" ladder bikes is a good benchmark for decent). I am disapointed with the content, and I voice an opinion. Sorry. If I was to view the video, purely from a filming/editing/advertisment point of view, I would agree with you. Its a well put together piece of work that showcases Leica's ability to manufacture brillant cameras. Way back home was amazing, and I appreactiate the effort that was put in to making it but footage like that is NEVER ENOUGH!!! I wouldn't expect him to churn out videos like that every month, maybe just short clips to show how is riding is progressing. I don't blame him for living the dream either, I think nearly all of us would be more than happy to be doing what he is doing. That's the point... it's NOT a trials video. It's a clever marketing campaign, using Danny in the same way Loreal use female celebrities to sell their products. As such, they probably don't need to get uber tech. There's no point watching it from a trials point of view because that's not what it is, it's a bit of fun with an aim to make a company more money and boost it's profile. Why would he churn out regular videos? He now has a benchmark to maintain - he has to make sure he does everything in his power to make each video bigger and better than the last. He's not Kieron Morrison, and that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Part 3 added to original post Option at the end of this part seems a little 'lame' to me (to use an American word) but love this video, really makes me want to ride. Edited May 25, 2011 by bikeperson45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Part 3 added to original post Option at the end of this part seems a little 'lame' to me (to use an American word) but love this video, really makes me want to ride. Yeh what a weird set of choices those skid 360 things he was doing were cool, was it me or was the last song abit like Rebecca Black's Friday? Edited May 25, 2011 by Milo123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 The flyover gap at 04:00-04:08 was death-defying, make one mistake and by by DMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Holy sh*t Danny Macs on the Leica website!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 The flyover gap at 04:00-04:08 was death-defying, make one mistake and by by DMC. Try as you might, it's not taking off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 cool video and great idea about that voting. can someone tell me name of the 1st song ? when danny starts riding..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin t Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 As you may know or maybe you don´t dDanny mac, Martin söderström and Danny dhers have been filming here in Stockholm Sweden with POC and RedBull and he has pulled off some really cool stuff i promise. So has Dhers and Söderström and there will be new footage of that soon they said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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