Tamas Forde is a freelance film maker under his own name "New Wave Cinema". He was part of Stripped, as well as an editor at Freeride Entertainment. For about a year and a half now Tamas has been quietly working away on his film, and he is ready to release it.
Click here for more info on Brighter as we talk to Tam about the project,
I have seen a fair amount of videos and all of them seem to have a couple things in common. Obviously ridiculously fast footage, mind blowing super booters and incredible scenery. However, do you ever get the feel that the footage we see nowadays is simply plain? After finding Tamas Forde's work I was blown away. He has a real nac for creating shots that looked really unique, and what would fit well in the movie. The first clip I watched of his was his
Lee Roy Brown edit and it struck me as super unique.
Now Tam is coming out with his own film through New Wave Cinema. Tam has a really unique editing style and creative factor to his films that I have not seen lately. After a couple emails back and forth I got some insight on the newest film from Tam, Brighter.
You haven't made a video since 2007. Have you basically been doing research and development on this video? Actually I've kept pretty busy since 2007, improving my film making skills in a number of different productions. I worked as an editor at Freeride Entertainment, filmed, edited, and produced three short films with Mike Hopkins and Garett Buehler, and worked on the second season of Stund with Mike Kinrade and Steve Romaniuk. In a way, you could say that working was my research and development for Brighter.
How long has Brighter been in the works? Brighter has been in production since June of 2008. It wasn't the fastest production, but I'm happy with the end result. The biggest thing that slowed production was paying the bills!
I know you use the Brevis 35mm adapter for your camera. What lenses did you use the most in the making of Brighter? For my Brevis, I shot with all Nikon mount lenses (35mm format): Nikon 18-35mm AF-ED, Nikon 50mm f1.4, Vivitar Series II 28-105mm, and a Nikon E-series 70-210mm lens. Nothing too pricey, but they did the job.
How much of your effects are done in post, compared to in the field? I had originally planned to do a lot of effects 50/50, but ended up doing everything in post. For the first few months, the film had a different concept and name...something which I'm now saving for another film somewhere down the line.
Do you feel your time at Freeride Entertainment as an editor aided you in the creative factor of this film? I think that my time at Freeride helped a lot with my professionalism, and relations working with other people. I got to do some pretty unique projects for big clients, so it gave me a bit of an idea on how things work in the film industry.
Anyone help you out along the way that you want to give a shout out to? Tons! I'm going to forget someone...but I would love to give a shout to the film's supporters: Kevin, Kyle, and everyone at Transition Bikes, Dennis Wood from Cinevate, Pat Williams from Dirt Tours, of course everyone from Pinkbike. I'd also like to thank Mike Kinrade and Steve Romaniuk, all the guys at Freeride Entertainment, Chico@Dakine, Greg Parish@Straitline Components, Jim Heeney@Giro, David Wiesenhofer@Addias, Gabe Shroder@ Smith...ALL the riders, my friends, family, my girlfriend Kristin, and anyone I forgot!
Any educational background in filming? How old are you? How long have you been filming for? No formal training...just picked up a camera and went with it. I think a lot can be gained from watching other people's work. That's the best form of education. I am 23 years old and have been filming since I was 17...so...7 years.
Any inspiration for the film? I don't see a lot of highly edited videos nowadays, so where do you get your ideas from? The thought of creating something new, yet not quite knowing what it was going to look like until it was all completed...that was pretty inspiring. Actually, what inspired me the most were the riders. Their commitment, energy, and love of the sport helped make Brighter what it is.
Tam launched his Official Teaser not too long ago and it blew me away. I can honestly say that Tam's editing style shows through well in Brighter. It's a unique combination of clean footage, unique angles, and great editing.
Brighter is now on Pre-Order through the Pinkbike store. It's only $20 plus shipping, making it one that won't break the bank!
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