This is a short documentary about our good friend Sam and his relationship with surfing. This was my first time shooting surf as a subject and I loved it. Do you guys surf ? And which one is your favourite shot? :) Cheers, Flo
You've mastered the art of documentary filmmaking and the ability to tell someones story from a genuinely personal point of view. This one was amazing...and I love the truck!
Trust me when I say this, you're an absolute genius when it comes to story telling, cinematography, color grading, sound design, you know I could just go on and on. I just wanted to tell you that I am so soo grateful to have landed on your channel last month, I'm 22 and I really wanted to get into film making but I didn't know how to get started or even whom to look upto, someone who could guide me and show me the different aspects of this art form, but now I can proudly say that I've been learning from one of the finest! For many like me you are an inspiration, I know there are thousands of creators here on UA-cam, but there's something about you that makes you stand out, your videos always feel real and authentic, I've binged watched most of your videos and learnt a ton of things from you. I know this comment could feel like it's far fetched, but trust me it's not, I just wanted to speak my heart out! And tbh it was worth it! Thankyou so much for being you. You're a gem 💎 Keep creating! More power to you! Much love from India 🇮🇳
Beyond all the technical mastery (which is admittedly important), these films work because the filmmaker is coming from a place of sincerity and honesty. There's so much "look at me" stuff on YT, stuff that neither tells a story nor has much of a purpose at all. It's refreshing to see content created out of passion and curiosity.
This was mesmerizing! As a surfer myself, who struggles to balance "life" with the desire to be able to surf good waves, the end hit me like a ton of bricks. It's true. You can't buy waves...
Inspiring video. I discovered surfing a couple years ago (34 years old now) and I can’t get enough. I drive 5 hours round trip every weekend to surf and continue to battle with the idea of selling the house and making the move to somewhere closer to the ocean. I have lots of other hobbies (golf, ski, music, tennis, soccer, basketball, etc), but nothing is quite like surfing, and it’s where my heart is. Thank you for making this and giving some of us hope that it is possible to chase your dreams.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it and share your story :) I also have a lot of hobbies but for some reason I don't feel built for surfing haha!
I thoroughly enjoyed this! You did an amazing job capturing not only your story but millions of others who love surfing and why we do it! “If I was offered a great job opportunity but they said you can never surf I just wouldn’t take it” love it!
Ahh yes probably my favourite thing you have shot to date man! Bloody beautiful. I guess I am a little biased though as I am also a surfer :). The shots inside the car were stunning especially the ones with the rainy windows and driving at sunset/sunrise. Loved that higher up shot of Sam riding that right hander in the morning light too...stuff of dreams. I also agree and relate to the shark sentiment but hey if you play the game you gotta be willing to pay the price! Bravo!
Thank so much for the feedback man, means a lot coming from you !! Would have been fun to shoot something like this together :). The car shots are also my favourites.
just how sam has his waves, you have your camera. Never stop doing what you love because this work is absolutely fantastic. everything from color grading to editing and music was spot on. i'm inspired to do a documentary with one of my pals now haha. cheers!
I began to watch your film with the intent of learning how you framed and used your lighting, etc. I quickly forgot why I was watching and was now a part of the film. This my friend is the mark of a great film maker. This was Excellent! Blessings ♥️
Loved it! 10/10 I honestly I loved the shot of him getting in the truck early morning. I loved that shot because I could see what you were you doing there with the single street lamp over his head and having the frame of mind that early in the morning to get the shot is something I'm trying to get better at myself. So often when I get home to the edit there are too many shots I wished I had thought to get.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it and for the positive feedback! Documentary shoots are always tricky and I also find myself wishing I had thought of different shots each time!
Wow, This was really special from a surfer wannabee (and still might at 60+). The whole vibe of this was so sincere and comfortable. Want a wonderful piece of film 🙏👌👏🙏
oooooooohhhhh mate, that opening shot!!!!! LOVED IT. Great docco, beautiful shots, great story. I love the handheld feeling and the fact that you didn't use a gimbal. The energy of that handheld was pure magic. I just wished you were much tighter on the interview bit or at least with a second camera. But I'm not the filmmaker of this film. Fantastic work mate, really stunning! I'll watch your antarctica one soon.
Thanks so much man, so glad you liked it :) !! Yeah I much prefer actual handheld than gimbal, especially for something like this. I actually did have a second camera with a 75mm equiv, but didn’t end up using as many interview shots as I thought so preferred to use the one :).
@@OfTwoLands for that kind of doc I wouldn't have used the interview bit at all, only the voice over. It makes it a bit more cinematic, otherwise it has a tv feel which is fine but it feels different. In that case is better to have good live moments of the main character doing something and commenting if needed. Fantastic job buddy, make the link private and start sending it to festivals. filmfreeway.com/festivals will help you target for a festival. A lot of free ones around that are very good also. Best of luck
Great video and story telling man!! Really enjoyed it! Gave me a really push to work on my project today. Good coffee and an Of Two Lands video to start a productive day! Cheers!
Finally someone that can tell a good story, and doesn't have to rely on a gimbal for a change. If I see one more gimbal shot I will vomit. Handheld all the way for documentary work and narrative.
This just really motivated me both as a beginner surfer 🏄🏾♂️ and cinematographer. I live in Cape Canaveral Florida. I’m going to use this as a template. Thank you for your inspiration because I can totally relate to everything Sam said. This is amazing!!!!
@@OfTwoLands I can just take a three minute walk from the house to the beach and I can see NASA from the beach. I’m about 1.9 miles away from Port Canaveral.
That's just amazing. Been looking specifically for high quality BMPCC footage, starting off with Meike lenses and I'm not disappointed. Quite the contrary. If I ever get to film making (for now just passively inhaling knowledge) I'll be sure to reach out to you for some tips! Great job! :)
I love this channel for mini documentaries like this. BTW, it is just me or his wife is the same woman on the Weekend Beekeeper documentary from a year ago?
@@OfTwoLands Should have waited until the end of the video as I see her name and blue cat. But had to pause the video halfway to comment. Lol :) AWESOME as always. Can't wait for more genuine characters with amazing stories on a French mountains backgrounds.
@@OfTwoLands Loving it very easy to use but now need to purchase a calibrated monitor to edit clips for true colours. As I'm only using a 4K TV as a monitor.
Nice work, this funny addiction we all live our lives around. As I often say when heading out to surf “ I’m going to church!” Seems Sam has found his parish. Good o yah all. Be well. Get waves
Great docy guys! Loved it, only would just say as a surfer that some longer continous shots of some of the waves would add to it. Love seeing a wave from paddle in to kick out. Also extended version with snowboarding in?! Would love that
Great job, how do you find manual focus in something like surfing. I’m really want to get this camera but not sure if manual focus is a major problem for surf footage.
Thanks :) !! It was actually fine. Most of the time when in the water Sam was quite far away so he was always in the zone. Just had to bump up the aperture a bit so I wasn’t shooting at F4 for example. I used a follow focus on the sigma but not on the 70-200
@@OfTwoLands beautiful execution of mood and character in this doc! You were able to capture his warm, clear, vibrant soul and shared the vicarious joy of having your own perfect break to ride. It’s funny, I look incredibly similar to Sam and share his lifelong love of surf and his devoted, gentle nature- so I’m particularly grateful for your work.
Hi love you work. I have been contemplating getting the pocket 6k or waiting for gh6 even though they are two different cameras the image quality out of the pocket 6k is amazing. just wanted your thoughts on if it would work for travel videos and food videos thanks.
Thanks very much !! I think both would work, if it is for travel then I would recommend the bmpcc4k instead, slightly smaller/lighter and much cheaper with the same amazing image quality. If all you want to do is video then the bmpccs for sure, but if you need photos too and weather sealing during your travels then the GH might be a better choice :).
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This is a short documentary about our good friend Sam and his relationship with surfing. This was my first time shooting surf as a subject and I loved it.
Do you guys surf ? And which one is your favourite shot? :)
Cheers,
Flo
This short doc is a great little piece of cinematography. It flows so well and the shots are a 10.
Now is this one :D :D
You've mastered the art of documentary filmmaking and the ability to tell someones story from a genuinely personal point of view. This one was amazing...and I love the truck!
Thanks so much my man !! This was a fun one :). Haha me too, coolest truck ever seriously !!
Trust me when I say this, you're an absolute genius when it comes to story telling, cinematography, color grading, sound design, you know I could just go on and on. I just wanted to tell you that I am so soo grateful to have landed on your channel last month, I'm 22 and I really wanted to get into film making but I didn't know how to get started or even whom to look upto, someone who could guide me and show me the different aspects of this art form, but now I can proudly say that I've been learning from one of the finest! For many like me you are an inspiration, I know there are thousands of creators here on UA-cam, but there's something about you that makes you stand out, your videos always feel real and authentic, I've binged watched most of your videos and learnt a ton of things from you.
I know this comment could feel like it's far fetched, but trust me it's not,
I just wanted to speak my heart out!
And tbh it was worth it!
Thankyou so much for being you. You're a gem 💎
Keep creating! More power to you!
Much love from India 🇮🇳
Thank you so much for the kind words, glad I could help somehow. Thanks a lot for the support :) !!
@@OfTwoLands Eagerly waiting for you next upload, it is always a treat
Beyond all the technical mastery (which is admittedly important), these films work because the filmmaker is coming from a place of sincerity and honesty. There's so much "look at me" stuff on YT, stuff that neither tells a story nor has much of a purpose at all. It's refreshing to see content created out of passion and curiosity.
This was mesmerizing! As a surfer myself, who struggles to balance "life" with the desire to be able to surf good waves, the end hit me like a ton of bricks. It's true. You can't buy waves...
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Really glad this resonated with you.
Inspiring video. I discovered surfing a couple years ago (34 years old now) and I can’t get enough. I drive 5 hours round trip every weekend to surf and continue to battle with the idea of selling the house and making the move to somewhere closer to the ocean.
I have lots of other hobbies (golf, ski, music, tennis, soccer, basketball, etc), but nothing is quite like surfing, and it’s where my heart is.
Thank you for making this and giving some of us hope that it is possible to chase your dreams.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it and share your story :)
I also have a lot of hobbies but for some reason I don't feel built for surfing haha!
Love the relaxed feel and the balance and transitions between interview and b roll 👍
Thank you, glad you do :) !!
Incredible visuals and storytelling! You're made for these types of documentaries. Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks so much for the nice feedback, means a lot :) !! Thank you for watching.
This is a masterpiece!! Much love from Spain mate!
Thanks a lot :) !!
From Germany too🤙
I thoroughly enjoyed this! You did an amazing job capturing not only your story but millions of others who love surfing and why we do it! “If I was offered a great job opportunity but they said you can never surf I just wouldn’t take it” love it!
Thanks a lot, glad you’ve enjoyed it :) !!
I’m liking this documentaries series. Awesome
Thank you :) !!
Ahh yes probably my favourite thing you have shot to date man! Bloody beautiful. I guess I am a little biased though as I am also a surfer :). The shots inside the car were stunning especially the ones with the rainy windows and driving at sunset/sunrise. Loved that higher up shot of Sam riding that right hander in the morning light too...stuff of dreams. I also agree and relate to the shark sentiment but hey if you play the game you gotta be willing to pay the price! Bravo!
Thank so much for the feedback man, means a lot coming from you !! Would have been fun to shoot something like this together :). The car shots are also my favourites.
Awe man, the feels as a SoCal native I love this.. as a filmmaker I am blown away. So good...
Thanks so much :) !!
Great Job, looks amazing!
Thanks so much !!
Great job on this documentary! All the way around from storyline, shots, music, effects and editing. Wonderful job.
Thanks very much, glad you like it :) !!
I love it! So happy we could make it happen :). Congrats cutie xx
Me too !! Really happy with it :). We had such a good time that weekend xx
Good story, beautiful filming. The colors are next level on this one! Banging scenery doesn't hurt.
Thank you so much, we got lucky with the weather that morning too :) !!
just how sam has his waves, you have your camera. Never stop doing what you love because this work is absolutely fantastic. everything from color grading to editing and music was spot on. i'm inspired to do a documentary with one of my pals now haha. cheers!
So glad to hear man, thanks so much !! :)
Awesome doc! As a filmmaker and surfer, this doc hits home for me. Great work.
Thanks man !! Surfing is so foreign to me so it was interesting to shoot a doco on it :).
I began to watch your film with the intent of learning how you framed and used your lighting, etc. I quickly forgot why I was watching and was now a part of the film. This my friend is the mark of a great film maker. This was Excellent! Blessings ♥️
Thank you so much man, means a lot !!
Loved it man. Very personal and intimate, exactly how a good docu should be. Keep it up!
Thanks a lot for the nice feedback, means a lot :) !!
Amazing shots!!! You really nail those handheld shots with that minimal pocket 6k setup!! Inspires me to really practice with that!!
Thanks a lot !! I ran around so much so minimal setup was a must :).
Flo! This is epic mate. Keep it up man.
Thanks so much !!
Dude this is so good! well done ! Man that light was beautiful. The interior truck shots too !
Thanks a lot mate, really happy with those truck shots too haha :) !!
Don’t ever stop making videos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I won't, promise haha !! Thanks :)
Loved it! 10/10
I honestly I loved the shot of him getting in the truck early morning. I loved that shot because I could see what you were you doing there with the single street lamp over his head and having the frame of mind that early in the morning to get the shot is something I'm trying to get better at myself. So often when I get home to the edit there are too many shots I wished I had thought to get.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it and for the positive feedback!
Documentary shoots are always tricky and I also find myself wishing I had thought of different shots each time!
So good mate, such a great character loved the story! BMPCC 6K really makes such beautiful images good work!
Thank you so much mate, so keen to shoot together :) !!
Great documentary & superb production..
Thank you so much !! :)
Great work!
I really enjoyed the truck driving down to the beach. So much feel in that shot!
Thanks so much !!
Wow, This was really special from a surfer wannabee (and still might at 60+). The whole vibe of this was so sincere and comfortable. Want a wonderful piece of film 🙏👌👏🙏
So glad you liked it, thank you !!
This was amazing. Very nice looking footage and interesting subject 👌
Thanks very much for this positive feedback :) !!
the shots looked amazing--such rich colors of surf, sun, and early morning light! thanks for sharing this story.
Thanks for watching !!
Man i have subscribed you and its pleasure to get notifications from this awesome channel ❤.
Thank you so much!!
Wow, seen a lot of surf doco's you nailed it. And Sam's a legend
Thanks so much :). And yes, he definitely is !!
Great work as always Florent!
Thank you !!
This is unreal! Glad to see this on my timeline. Been wanting to make this kind of vids as well! 💪👏
Thanks a lot !! They’re fun to shoot for sure :).
Always good to see someone happy!! ❤🤙🏽 Good job guys!!
One of the best mate, really well done!
Thanks so much !!
Amazing visuals and story ! Great work and inspirational
Thank you so much !!
Fantastic film! Thank you for creating this great peace of art and sharing his beautiful message with us. 🤙
Thank you so much for watching !! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Sam knows what he wants.....very few people do! Nice documentary, enjoyed till the end. The truck is film material...Well done
Thanks a lot for the positive feedback, Sam is such a cool guy :). And yes, I still dream of that truck haha !!
what a line "What am I gunna do with the money? You cant buy waves." Love it
Haha, Sam's a legend !!
@@OfTwoLands Id watch any surf vids/content you make in the future that was awesome. That beach looks like paradise, maybe minus the sharks
Poverty does not mean Waves either
Loved the visuals here! What a great sunrise.
Thanks man, it was insane !! Footage didn’t do it justice haha.
oooooooohhhhh mate, that opening shot!!!!! LOVED IT. Great docco, beautiful shots, great story. I love the handheld feeling and the fact that you didn't use a gimbal. The energy of that handheld was pure magic. I just wished you were much tighter on the interview bit or at least with a second camera. But I'm not the filmmaker of this film. Fantastic work mate, really stunning! I'll watch your antarctica one soon.
Thanks so much man, so glad you liked it :) !!
Yeah I much prefer actual handheld than gimbal, especially for something like this.
I actually did have a second camera with a 75mm equiv, but didn’t end up using as many interview shots as I thought so preferred to use the one :).
@@OfTwoLands for that kind of doc I wouldn't have used the interview bit at all, only the voice over. It makes it a bit more cinematic, otherwise it has a tv feel which is fine but it feels different. In that case is better to have good live moments of the main character doing something and commenting if needed. Fantastic job buddy, make the link private and start sending it to festivals. filmfreeway.com/festivals will help you target for a festival. A lot of free ones around that are very good also. Best of luck
What a great documentary, cheers!
I'll keep the quote in mind for sure 🤗
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you !!
youre killing it
Thanks so much !!
Absolutely beautiful footage!
Thanks a lot, glad you like it :) !!
Absolutely loved every second of this. A masterpiece. Beautifully told story. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for the kind words :) !!
Love this so much !! So beautiful
Me too, had such a fun time shooting it :) !!
Beautiful work and massively inspiring from both Sam and yourself! 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for the positive feedback, means a lot :) !!
You got some nice shots man! The grades really nice too bro
Thanks man 👊, really happy with this one :) !!
Love the format and the quality on my 21:9 screen. The lowlight shots are quite impressive
Thank you so much !! Glad you’ve enjoyed it :)
Great video and story telling man!! Really enjoyed it! Gave me a really push to work on my project today. Good coffee and an Of Two Lands video to start a productive day! Cheers!
Haha awesome, thanks man !! Have a great day, cheers :)
incredibly beautiful cinematography!
Thank you ☺️
Nicely done! As a surfer and a doc maker I really enjoyed it.
So glad you did !! Thanks a lot :)
great film! thank for the good work, all of you.
Thanks a lot for watching !!
I love the way this looks it's simply amazing 🔥
Thank you so much Jordan !!
love this so much especially the part where he says you cant buy the waves!!
Glad you do, thank you!!
Finally someone that can tell a good story, and doesn't have to rely on a gimbal for a change. If I see one more gimbal shot I will vomit. Handheld all the way for documentary work and narrative.
Haha thank you so much :) !!
Amazing vibes man!...tnx 4 sharing🤙
Thanks for watching :) !!
Great documentary and beautiful visuals.
Thank you !!
Beautiful. On a huge binge thank God for your channel, youtube needs more like these
Thanks mate, appreciate it !!
Absolutely beautiful peice, really enjoyed thanks for sharing.
So glad you did, thanks for watching !!
This was really well done. Excellent storytelling and beautiful shots.
Thanks very much for the positive feedback!!
So dang good! Amazing guys. ❤️
Thanks guys :) !!
Beautiful short film. Should have more views
@@AaronCookTC Thanks so much 🙏🙏
You got skills! Respect buddy! 🤙
He does !!
Awesome Doc mate! 👍
Thank you !! ☺️
"What are you doing to do? You can't buy waves"
Kelly Slater: "Hold my organic kombucha"
Hahaha very true !!
amazing visuals and storytelling, thoroughly enjoyed it. thank you for sharing this piece, hopefully you'll get more chances to shoot similar content.
Thank you very much for watching :) !!
This just really motivated me both as a beginner surfer 🏄🏾♂️ and cinematographer. I live in Cape Canaveral Florida. I’m going to use this as a template. Thank you for your inspiration because I can totally relate to everything Sam said. This is amazing!!!!
Thanks so much for the positive feedback, really means a lot! By the way I always wanted to visit the rocket launch sites where you are :)
@@OfTwoLands I can just take a three minute walk from the house to the beach and I can see NASA from the beach. I’m about 1.9 miles away from Port Canaveral.
Phenomenal doc. 💯
Thanks very much :) !!
awseome clip really enjoyed this!
Thank you very much !!
great work, love the way you told the story.
Thank you :) !!
If you sold your LUTS for bmpcc 4k,6k cameras, I would buy them in a heartbeat.
Your color grading is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.
Haha thanks !! I still use Filmconvert :).
another excellent work, congrats!
Thank you :) !!
Your color is just always so amazing as is the storytelling.
Thanks very much !!
That's just amazing. Been looking specifically for high quality BMPCC footage, starting off with Meike lenses and I'm not disappointed. Quite the contrary. If I ever get to film making (for now just passively inhaling knowledge) I'll be sure to reach out to you for some tips! Great job! :)
Thanks so much for the nice feedback !! And yes, feel free to reach out anytime :).
Cool video man!
Thanks mate!! How are you feeling ?
I love this channel for mini documentaries like this. BTW, it is just me or his wife is the same woman on the Weekend Beekeeper documentary from a year ago?
Thank you !! Haha yes she is :)
@@OfTwoLands Should have waited until the end of the video as I see her name and blue cat. But had to pause the video halfway to comment. Lol :) AWESOME as always. Can't wait for more genuine characters with amazing stories on a French mountains backgrounds.
Thanks a lot :) !!
Superb short documentary
Thank you very much !!
Great Doco just started filming with the BMPCC6K myself great footage.
Thanks so much !! How are you enjoying the cam ?
@@OfTwoLands Loving it very easy to use but now need to purchase a calibrated monitor to edit clips for true colours. As I'm only using a 4K TV as a monitor.
Nice work, this funny addiction we all live our lives around. As I often say when heading out to surf “ I’m going to church!” Seems Sam has found his parish. Good o yah all. Be well. Get waves
Excellent
Thank you!!
Beautiful film!
Thank you :) !!
Great docy guys! Loved it, only would just say as a surfer that some longer continous shots of some of the waves would add to it. Love seeing a wave from paddle in to kick out.
Also extended version with snowboarding in?! Would love that
loved it!
Thank you :) !!
I also saw your behind the scenes video. Very well made .
Thanks very much :) !!
This is incredible man as always! You are truly getting better with every film. Did you shoot this in 30p?
Thanks so much !! I shot in 25, 50 and 120 :).
You can buy a wave machine 💗
Haha very true!
Awesome doco
I'm 31 looking to start surfing better late than never
Thanks !! I wish I could surf haha, good luck :)
Looks very cool !
Thanks !!
What is the outro song? So good
It is Arcade by Generation Lost on Artlist :)
nice movie. the color grading is pretty nice
Thank you!
@@OfTwoLands what is the software you've used ?
Great work !
Thanks !!
Great job, how do you find manual focus in something like surfing. I’m really want to get this camera but not sure if manual focus is a major problem for surf footage.
Thanks :) !! It was actually fine. Most of the time when in the water Sam was quite far away so he was always in the zone. Just had to bump up the aperture a bit so I wasn’t shooting at F4 for example. I used a follow focus on the sigma but not on the 70-200
@@OfTwoLands thanks very much 👍
Where is this filmed? Loved it!
Thanks !! Somewhere in NSW, Australia :)
Great storyteller bro
Thanks so much !!
What a great circle of friends
Haha pretty cool people :) !!
@@OfTwoLands beautiful execution of mood and character in this doc! You were able to capture his warm, clear, vibrant soul and shared the vicarious joy of having your own perfect break to ride.
It’s funny, I look incredibly similar to Sam and share his lifelong love of surf and his devoted, gentle nature- so I’m particularly grateful for your work.
Hi love you work. I have been contemplating getting the pocket 6k or waiting for gh6 even though they are two different cameras the image quality out of the pocket 6k is amazing. just wanted your thoughts on if it would work for travel videos and food videos thanks.
Thanks very much !! I think both would work, if it is for travel then I would recommend the bmpcc4k instead, slightly smaller/lighter and much cheaper with the same amazing image quality. If all you want to do is video then the bmpccs for sure, but if you need photos too and weather sealing during your travels then the GH might be a better choice :).
Wauw i love this man! This is a big inspiration. ✨ Is this shot in prores?
Thanks a lot !! Yes, in 422 :)