How many of you remember watching 411VM?
Actually, how many of you own a VHS copy of a 411VM? If so, which issues? Did you ever hum the opening song in your mind as you tried a trick?
Josh Friedberg was the filmer and editor who started 411VM, skateboarding’s first video magazine. Each VHS tape highlighted different pros, covered contests, did spot checks and reported on the scenes in cities all over the world. It might seem like a common idea now but 411VM laid the ground work and did it consistently for years.
Before footage leaked on YouTube, skate videos were expensive to make and only dropped a few times a year but 411VM was always there to hold you over til the next H-Street, Girl or World Industries film.
Nikon recently held a competition for the best film to capture a day through the lens of a camera for a cash prize of $25,000. Josh Friedburg’s entry, “New York State of Mind” was voted the winner out of 1,200 submissions. Josh hopes to restart 411VM with the winnings.
Full Bleed.
New York City is home to a lot of skateboarders turned filmmakers and photographers. NYC skate legend, Etnies events planner, Bethlehem Skateplaza supporter- Alex Corporan will be be embarking an a worldwide tour for his new book, “Full Bleed.”
“Skateboarding in New York City is a singular experience. It is impossible not to feel the magnitude of the landscape, and with the city in constant motion, skateboarding is both exhilarating and extremely dangerous. There is no right or wrong way to navigate this vast terrain. Only one thing is certain—the skaters and images produced in New York City are wholly unique.
The shots in Full Bleed span 30 years, with contributions from over 40 photographers. This is the first-ever comprehensive overview of the one of the most diverse and rich skating locations in the world, bringing together legendary skaters and iconic photographers.”
Featuring the work of: Giovanni Reda, Jessica Bard, Ivory Serra, Tobin Yelland, Miki Vuckovich, Thomas Campbell, Larry Clark, Ed Templeton, Jerry Hsu, Atiba Jefferson, Bryce Knights, Angela Boatwright, Athena Currey, Kenneth Cappello, Charlie Samuels, Andy Kessler, Mike O’Meally, Sammy Glucksman, Allen Ying, and more.
Machotaildrop.
Rick McCrank, whether you know it or not is also a great photographer and actor. I guess riding for the company Spike Jonze is a part of helps.
Machotaildrop is the 2nd film Rick has played his character, Blair Stanley. Look up the 2006 film, Harvey Spannos for his stuntman debut.
Skateboarding is so hawt right now.
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