FootageTape

HOHOs by KO

2010-12-16T17:13:00.001-08:00

Got em'

2010-11-01T06:04:00.000-07:00

(Photos - Jero)

Kevin Dowling and Vinny Minton had work being featured at the PDN Expo in New York City this past week. Blading is undeniably tits right now.

5ONIT - With Mike McMullen

2010-11-01T05:59:00.000-07:00

Mike McMullen ripping at Norcross.

The Vinny Minton Interview

2010-10-26T17:34:00.000-07:00

(Vinny and his daughter Faith. photo - Johana Minton)

Vinny Minton is one of those guys that oozes swagger. I still remember the first time that I saw Vinny skating in person. We were in our mid teens at the ASA World Finals in Las Vegas and he was skating a pretty hairy down rail, crushing farfig switch-ups in some blue flats. Vinny was a true professional and was never selfish or lazy in his prime. While he traveled the world and could have just skated and collected checks, he used his recognition to create a video series that highlighted both well-known and underground bladers. Vinny has changed professions and become successful in another field but he still does more for blading than most. Vinny is now working with large production houses and penning deals with companies like RedBull and Glidecam, Vinny shows that “going out to screw around with your friends” can actually teach you a great trade.

(Photo - Johana)

FT - Let's start with the basics. State your name, years skating,
video’s produced, pro skates had and amount of countries you have
visited

VM - The names Vinny Minton and I have been rolling for about fourteen years. I have had four Pro skates; three from salmon and one from Deshi. I have produced four Skate videos that have been sold worldwide, one was even featured on TV in Japan. I’ve had the luxury travel to 8 + plus countries thanks to skating.

FT - Blading is inherently creative. How do you think that being a
Blader helped you to become successful in other areas of your life?

VM - Blading helped in a number of ways. I could go on and on but I will keep it moderately short. Skating helped me build a career in video production and I didn’t even realize it. Now I’m using skating to my advantage over other cinematographers. Getting shots that others in the industry have no idea how I was able to achieve. It also helped me build up a network around the globe. Just from being a rollerblader I can pretty much go anywhere in the world and have friend’s. Skating also helped me to build a name for myself in a whole other industry.

FT - Tell me more about the Bittercold Piece. In my opinion it isthe online edit of the year. Where did you draw inspiration from to make people do tag team lines? Was it in the moment or was it something that you planned on creating. Also, Did you fly yourself to Bittercold or were you traveling with a
Company?

VM - Good looking out kuddy!! I can’t remember if I flew myself out or if Justin from AMALL flew me out. I was just messing around with that piece. Filming in lines like that is just hella fun and challenging. The cinematographer and skaters all have to be on point. Not only does the skater have to land the trick, the filming and timing are just as important. It brings teamwork into skating ahaha. That kind of filming is fun and can take a lot of time to get perfect but with the Bittercold piece, those were pretty much first or second try. It was inspired by an old school skate video. If you know what it is then you’re an OG if you don’t know then do your homework.

FT - I have been paying attention to your wedding videography for Years. Recently you have started to gain some recognition as one of the best in that field. Even if you do not know the couple featured in the video they are fun to watch. Tell us how you got into weddings and please share any advice that you feel will help those who are trying to break into the wedding industry.

VM - At first, I really just got into to make some money. Then I realized that the people I was working/freelancing for didn’t know what they were doing and the ones who did were making good money! That was my inspiration! They were getting PAID and I wanted a piece. Then just like any relationship, I fell in love with producing wedding videos. I can honestly say that I love working. I love what I do! It’s a great feeling to see a couple really enjoy and appreciate my craft, or I should say, my teams craft.

My advice for anyone trying to get into the field is to work cheap in order to stay busy and build up your cliental. It is better to learn from your mistakes when you’re not charging much. Clients cant get pissed when you are barely charging. This is only my third year in the industry and I went from starting at six hundred a wedding to four thousand a wedding. Probably going to raise my prices again in a few weeks.

FT - Wedding's are not the only thing that you have been filming. The producers of House recently contacted you because of your Bittercold edit. Do you care to expand on how that transpired? Also, what exactly will you be doing with them?

VM - Yea that was pretty crazy…

Basically I received a brief email March thirteenth from a guy named Greg Yaitanes saying how he and the gang at [H]ouse all loved the bittercold piece and asked if I shot it on the 5d. I had no clue what [H]ouse was or who Greg Yaitanes was. I ended up replying with a simple thank you, and thank you for taking the time to watch the video. June thirteenth I received an email from a guy named Gale Tattersall the DP (Director of Photography) stating.

“I know you have been in touch with Greg Yaitanes... our exec. producer/ director on House.... because of the great glidecam material that you shot at the skate park. Well... it just so happens that in our second episode... we would like very much for you to come play with us for a day for the teaser, and the style and technique that you are able to bring to the table is exactly what we are looking for... so I wonder how your schedule is? We would be shooting sometime between 24th June and the 7th July... do you have a booking agent we should get in touch with? First of all Greg Yaitanes, won the Best Director Emmy last year, and the director doing the second episode, Dan Attias, won the best Director episode this year... so you are in very special company and these contacts could prove to be invaluable for the future. Please get in touch as soon as you are able”

We had a numerous email/phone calls and a few weeks later I flew out and spent the day shooting with House and the crew…

FT - Why are you the only person who makes cab drivers look fresh?

VM - HAHA what do you mean…. Farmer used to rock them hella sick!! Ahaha but good lookin out..

FT - Tell us more about your relationship with Glidecam, I know that
you are working with them, how did that happen?

VM - Just networking. I stay on my hustle. Basically they saw my work and liked my productions. I am sponsored by Glidecam. They actually promote my skate edits at video production events and trade shows. I remember going to NAB (National Association of Broadcast), which is one of the biggest video production events of the year. I went to the glidecam booth and was shocked. They had the Bittercold and Victors edit looping on the big screens. If you had me on my facebook you might have seen the iphone uploads of the big screen playing it. It was definitely a dope feeling.

FT - What are your plans for the future? Any exciting news on
upcoming projects?

VM - I had to get my money right and focus on making sure my family is straight and now I am pretty comfortable. Next year is exactly what I’ve been waiting for over the last 3 years. I’m looking forward to slapping the industry with my own skate video ahaha!!! I’ve been missing out on a lot of comps and travel but definitely going to keep it moving next year for my skate project. No title yet, but its basically going to be section based on cities around the world. Similar to my Long Beach piece I did awhile back.

FT - When can we see some fresh new VM clips? I know you still have
swagger, when will you unleash it?

VM - HAHA I have enough clips for a little section. They have been marinating on my hard drive, waiting for Ivan’s new skate video Connected. Four years in the making, most of my clips are over 3 years old ahaha…

FT - any other advice or shout outs?

VM - The bottom line is that if you want something bad enough you can make it happen!!!

I dreamed like most rollerbladers to become a professional and I was blessed to have it happen. My new dream is to travel the world filming weddings and making videos. I am still working on making that happen but I want it bad enough that I am going to make it happen..

Shout to you Kevin for wanting to give me an interview.. Shout out to all the Antioch homies.. Bmike, vic, ivan, jon and to my family..

***After this Interview was conducted Vinny was contacted by REDBULL who is purchasing the rights to his LongBeach edit. Congrats to Vinny for a being an all around badass and accomplishing more than pretty much anyone in the game right now***

5ONIT - With Matt Jones

2010-05-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

Matt Jones got 5 on it. Burr!!

FootageTape Ep. 3 - Puerto Rico

2010-04-14T05:29:00.000-07:00

In this sunshine-filled episode, Jamie and Kevin whisk us away to Puerto Rico where they spent 10 days shredding with the likes of Robert Guerrero, Julian Bah, Jon Ortiz, Ariel Suran, and locals Hector "Tato" Gonzalez, Rafy Cruz, Abdiel Colberg, and many more!

Check out this episode's documentation of a rollerblading trip brimming with memories that will last a lifetime.

FootageTape - In the Booth - 2010

5ONIT - With Chynna Weierstall

2010-03-03T15:38:00.000-08:00

FT - ONTHEROAD - PR - ROBS CORNER

2010-02-08T11:08:00.000-08:00

Robert Guerrero is a fascinating human. In this FT exclusive we take a look at some of Rob's life ingredients in his corner in Puerto Rico.

Rob has been ripping hard. You can see more of his Puerto Rico antics in Episode 3. Muy Bueno.

FT - ONTHEROAD - PR

2010-02-03T08:18:00.000-08:00

FootageTape is officially on the road (and in the air) to Puerto Rico. Julian Bah, Kevin Dowling and Jamie Olmstead drove through the night into Orlando where Be-Mag regular, Joey Viloa was gracious enough to bless us with a tightly wrapped swisher at 4am. We are now at the airport taking our airplane medicine as we await our boarding call. Check back in the next days for photos and updates on our travels...

5ONIT - with Chris Smith

2010-01-28T20:46:00.001-08:00

Chris Smith has 5 On It.

FOOTAGETAPE - EP2

2010-01-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

FREEBIES - Mickey Factz - Dark Phoenix

2010-01-10T11:25:00.000-08:00

Mickey Factz dropped a gem of a tape recently, for FREE.

5ONIT - with Montre Livingston

2010-01-07T15:52:00.000-08:00

Montre Livingston has 5 On It.

5ONIT- with Tom Hyser

2009-12-30T11:53:00.000-08:00

Dirty South Legend Tom Hyser has 5 on it...

FREEBIES - Don Cannon - Red Album & Cool Kids

2009-12-29T12:55:00.000-08:00

FootageTape Christmas Special

2009-12-25T04:35:00.000-08:00

ATLANTA TRUTH 2 PREMIER

2009-12-21T08:24:00.000-08:00

FREEBIES - BLAC WALDO CADDY'S REMIX

2009-12-21T06:52:00.000-08:00

Another freebie coming to you for Monday morning. This time we get a fly ass remix of Caddy's by Blac Waldo. The joint is fire and you can download it for free HERE.

FREEBIES- COLLECTIVE EFFORTS

2009-12-16T09:28:00.000-08:00

Collective Efforts recently dropped their new single from their upcoming album entitled "Freezing World" and it is a face melter. This fresh new single gives you a good idea of how these Southern Gentlemen mix earthen lyracism with organic beats. Make sure to check out some of their other tracks too, these guys are the past, present and future of Atlanta hip-hop. Download the single HERE.

5ONIT- WITH HECTOR "TATO" GONZALEZ

2009-12-14T21:43:00.000-08:00

FT heads to Puerto Rico to bang out a 5 on it with Hector "Tato" Gonzalez.

NEW JAMS...

2009-12-13T15:13:00.000-08:00

I recently got the new Stockwell Xjsados and I am more than pleased. It always take a minute to get used to blades but after shredding for a few days in Puerto Rico, I am getting acquainted with these bad mother fuckers. I should have an edit done this week and will post it on the FT site.

KOOL KIETH IS THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE

2009-12-05T11:22:00.000-08:00

Kool Keith is the center of the universe.

Thanks - Mike McMullen

5ONIT-WITH ADAM MCMANUS

2009-12-03T20:07:00.000-08:00

This is the first installment of FootageTape's newest segment entitled "I Got 5 On It". Enjoy!

COMING SOON...

2009-12-03T11:23:00.000-08:00

"Independently produced by skaters"

Thats what the fuck is up. Support the realest of the real ladies and Germans. Get the Truth on your Christmas list asap!

KEVIN DOWLING- 177/365

2009-12-02T01:31:00.000-08:00

I stopped logging my clips like 40 days ago but I have logged all the clips on my HD and will be putting a catch-up edit online soon. This project is really fun and I will not stop until I reach day 365. Holllllerrrrrr!!

FREEBIES- 4-IZE

2009-11-25T13:23:00.000-08:00

Peep this fresh new FREE ALBUM from Atlanta's own, 4-IZE!

The joint is really dope and has had my head bobbing for the past hour...

FOOTAGE TAPE- ON BE-MAG.COM

2009-11-21T14:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the FootageTape article on the front page of Be-Mag.

KEVIN DOWLING- 365 PROJECT

2009-11-19T16:32:00.000-08:00

FootageTape host and OG Southern Shred Master Kevin Dowling has been skating for 150+ days strait. The plan is to skate every single day for a year. These are some of his favorites from the first 150 days.

FOOTAGE TAPE x ROLLERBLADE- VEGAS 09

2009-11-19T14:52:00.000-08:00

FootageTape recently collabed with Rollerblade on their trip to Las Vegas for the WRS World Finals. Peep Game.

IROLLNY REVIEWS FOOTAGE TAPE EP.1

2009-11-17T14:52:00.000-08:00

Check out the review on irollny.com

ATL SWERVE & SKATE - WED. NOV 17TH @ BROOKRUN

2009-11-17T13:59:00.000-08:00

The ATL Swerve and Skate is going down tomorrow night at Brook Run Skatepark. We are rocking out at Peachtree Tavern afterwords where they serve FREE BEER. This is proving to be a really rad weekly session.

And some pics form the after session beer bro down...

FT INTERVIEWS- KENNY OWENS OF KO FILMS

2009-11-17T10:09:00.000-08:00

Say Word creator and southern legend, Kenny Owens , is working hard on Say Word 4 . Check out his interview and some of his Holga images after the break. If you have not seen any of the Say Word videos, watch this before you read on...

FT - The Say Word video series provides a raw and wide

spread view into blading culture. What inspires you to travel

the world and cover blading?

KO - Yes, Say Word is raw! I do it because I love it.

This is the life we've chosen for over 10 years now.

When I was younger, skate videos were such a big deal to me.

We literally studied them from front to back, song by song,

I want to keep that tradition going. I document what we do

for fellow rollerbladers everywhere and for the other people

who have no idea how dedicated we are. Rollerblading inspires

me to make videos. I make videos mainly for all the skaters

across the world who have been raised on this dope lifestyle.

(Phil Gripper and Dre Powell at the Blue Park - Charlotte NC)

FT - The term, Dirty South Dick Sandwich is well known in the south.

You care to elaborate on what exactly that means?

KO - Haha! It is just way harder down here to get exposure.

We need some sort of southeastern company to create a new

hub like skatepile did. That could help us stay in the mix a lil more.

(John Kelso, Adam Ehalt and Adam McManus after shredding in ATL for SW4)

FT - Charlotte is a small city but it along with the rest of the

Carolinas have always produced some of the best skaters in

the world. Dre Powell, Will Gordon, Tim Taylor and now guys

like Montre and Adam McManus. What is it about the southern

community that produces so many talented bladers?

KO - Honestly, its always puzzled me. Skating here is

typically really relaxed. When we go to other cities kids

skate super hard and competitive but all the representatives from

the south just do their own thing and it makes them stand out.

Plus, the people down here just got that flavor

which makes a world of difference, haha…

(Montre Livingston - Jet Setter)

FT - Say Word 4 is coming, when and what can we expect?

KO - I want this video to be nothing like the last one.

I have a formula as far as how this one to come off but

it will remain RAW!!! The video will be out spring 2010, I’m not in any rush...

(Julian Bah - Atlanta Ga)

FT - You skate hard as fuck and do buck shit. How important is it for

The individuals guiding skate culture to actually skate?

KO - If the people running this culture don't skate than it won’t be real.

In my opinion, the people guiding skate culture should be the pros
and their companies should be a reflection of their views.
On another note,I wish I skated hard as fuck. The camera
has become my crutch and after this video I will probably put
the camera down for a while and just skate more.
I do have a couple clips for say word 4 though. Holler!

Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for more information on the
Say Word Video Series. I have seen some of the footy first hand
and this video is destined to be a face melter.

(Joe Dobson- Atlanta Ga)

(Kevin Dowling, Adam Ehalt, Michael Braud and Phil Gripper in Atlanta)

(Adam McManus - Atlanta Ga)

(Charlotte Bus Terminal)

(Shred Gnar)

(FootageTape.com - Kevin Dowling)

FOOTAGE TAPE- REVIEWED BY ONE

2009-11-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

Check out the FootageTape review on the One Magazine site .

ATL SWERVE & SKATE

2009-11-05T14:44:00.000-08:00

As you all know, FootageTape.com is based out of Atlanta Georgia. It is our belief that the best way to encourage growth in blading is by nurturing local scenes. FootageTape.com will be sponsoring the weekly ATL Swerve and Skate hosted by Mike Affatato on Wednesday nights at Brooke Run Skatepark in Dunwoody Ga. Sessions will run from 7pm to 10pm and we will be getting beers in Buckhead afterwords. We are working on securing a bar location that allows us to use a big screen to play old skate videos so we can fully bro down. We look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday!

FOOTAGE TAPE-BONUS MONTAGE

2009-11-04T07:32:00.000-08:00

FOOTAGE TAPE EP.1

2009-10-28T16:29:00.001-07:00