Snowboarding & Filmmaking: Interview with Moreno 2/2 | Advanced Conversation in English | English Audio
May 15, 2024
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Experienced snowboarder Moreno shares his journey from skiing to snowboarding, love for filmmaking, and filming local hockey games. Topics include snowboarding challenges, transition from skateboarding, British Columbia adventures, filmmaking projects, hostel travel, and hockey replay technician work.
Transitioning from skiing to snowboarding enhanced the speaker's snowboarding abilities and experience.
The speaker's filmmaking journey stemmed from a young age, leading to diverse projects showcasing his skills.
Deep dives
Transition from Skiing to Snowboarding
The speaker describes how his passion for snowboarding started when he was around 14, during the early 90s when snowboarding was becoming more popular and affordable. Initially a skier, he found snowboarding more appealing due to its surf style, similar to skateboarding. Transitioning from skiing to snowboarding in Ontario to British Columbia's bigger mountains with dry, fluffy snow significantly improved his snowboarding abilities and overall experience.
Exploring Different Snowboarding Styles
The speaker discusses his versatility in snowboarding styles, ranging from backcountry riding through fresh powder to park riding with jumps and rails. He describes himself as an all-around rider who enjoys trying tricks and experiencing the rush of big jumps. Despite feeling the impact on his knees as he gets older, the excitement and thrill of snowboarding remain paramount in his snowboarding experiences.
Venturing into Filmmaking
The speaker delves into his journey into filmmaking, starting with filming a wedding at nine years old and receiving encouraging feedback that sparked his interest. He progressed to create a documentary on homelessness in Ottawa, which paved the way for applying to film school in Kelowna, British Columbia. Alongside his passion projects documenting snowboarding and other subjects, the speaker showcased his diverse skills through films like 'Rabbit World' addressing a rabbit overpopulation issue in Kelowna and a documentary on the Kelowna International Hostel, capturing the essence of travelers' experiences.
In this episode, Amy continues the second part of her interview with Moreno. This time they discuss Moreno's journey from skiing to snowboarding to his passion for filmmaking. Additionally, Moreno talks about his involvement in filming local hockey games as a replay technician, ensuring accurate goal decisions with multiple camera angles. Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and insightful lessons in English learning! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! Get the Special REC Subscriber Lesson Pack! Enjoy a special set of premium lessons we've put together for our podcast followers ($50 value - yours for FREE!) Get this lesson pack here! Unlock your fluency with teacher Curtis! Find a lesson time and book your trial lesson now!
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