Group Chat #3 with Gimbal God, Gabe Ferguson & Joe Sexton
Nov 1, 2023
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Gimbal God, Gabe Ferguson, and Joe Sexton discuss topics such as the absence of name titles in videos, where the money in the industry is going, updates on Natural Selection, and new product releases from Arbor Snowboards. They also explore fashion regret, talent recognition in videos, and the importance of art direction. The podcast covers various other interesting topics including money and marketing in snowboarding, taking control of your writing career, creating great content on a low budget, updates on public life, and exciting developments in the snowboarding industry.
Writers have more control over their own destiny and should showcase their skills and creativity through self-filmed clips and social media platforms.
Writers should maintain a balance between personal branding and brand direction to ensure a cohesive and mutually beneficial partnership.
Writers need to take ownership of their own success by creating a clear and distinctive personal brand.
Snowboard shops provide an experience, personalized recommendations, and ongoing service for riders, supporting the local snowboarding ecosystem and maintaining the culture.
The media landscape of snowboarding lacks a central governing voice, platforms like The Bomb Hole provide a hub for conversations and interviews to shape the industry.
Rider-owned brands bring an authentic perspective and understanding of the sport, supporting the culture and community of snowboarding.
Deep dives
Responsibility for Success
The responsibility for success in this day and age falls squarely on the shoulders of the writer. With the changing landscape of opportunities, writers have more control over their own destiny than ever before. They can showcase their skills and creativity through self-filmed clips and social media platforms. It's no longer solely the responsibility of the brand to promote and elevate the writer. However, writers should also consider maintaining a balance between personal branding and brand direction to ensure a cohesive and mutually beneficial partnership.
Creating Personal Brand and Direction
With the shift towards self-promotion and personal branding, writers need to take ownership of their own success by creating a clear and distinctive personal brand. They should find their own direction and style, showcasing what makes them unique as athletes and content creators. By doing so, writers can attract the attention of brands and build a dedicated following of fans and supporters.
The Importance of Proactivity
In this day and age, writers need to be proactive and entrepreneurial. They should take the initiative to constantly seek new opportunities, collaborate with brands and other industry professionals, and consistently produce high-quality content. This includes staying up-to-date with trends, engaging with their audience, and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the industry. By taking charge of their own careers and being proactive, writers can increase their chances of success in a highly competitive industry.
The importance of supporting snowboard shops
Snowboard shops provide an experience, personalized recommendations, and ongoing service for riders. They help build relationships and support the snowboarding community. Buying from a shop supports the local snowboarding ecosystem and helps maintain the culture of the sport.
The evolving media landscape of snowboarding
The media landscape of snowboarding has shifted with the rise of social media and online platforms. While there are various outlets and channels, snowboarding lacks a central governing voice. Platforms like The Bomb Hole provide a hub for conversations, discussions, and interviews that shape the industry. It is important to have a unified approach to celebrate and promote all aspects of snowboarding to foster its growth and development.
The role of rider-owned brands
Rider-owned brands are crucial in snowboarding as they bring an authentic perspective and understanding of the sport. These brands are often run by snowboarders themselves, ensuring that decisions are made with the riders' best interests in mind. Rider-owned brands support the culture and community of snowboarding, providing unique products and experiences that resonate with riders on a deeper level.
Candle collection under Arbor brings a new line of freestyle-oriented boards
Candle, a new collection under Arbor, is introducing a line of freestyle-oriented snowboards. The first board in the lineup, called the Rain, is a true twin TV board that takes inspiration from the classic Forum Destroyer but with modernized design elements. The Rain features parabolic cambering, dual-radius tip and tail, and eco-friendly materials. The development process involved collaboration with riders like Selina Cincik and existing Arbor team members. The collection aims to expand and offer boards for specific snowboarding styles in the future.
Predictions for Video of the Year and Rider of the Year are uncertain
As for the Video of the Year and Rider of the Year predictions, it is too early to determine the winners. Personal preferences and snowboarding styles vary, making it subjective to select the best. Some notable contenders include Torment's upcoming film, Brown Cinema's anticipated snowboard video, and Travis Rice's impressive performance in his own event. In the women's category, standout videos include Dorothy, Emma & Kennedy, and Bloom. However, with different snowboarding styles and disciplines, it becomes challenging to compare and select the winners accurately.
Impressive snowboarding videos released recently
Several snowboarding videos that have caught attention include Dorothy, a well-made video with impressive snowboarding from Emma and Kennedy. Bloom, produced by Burton, showcases remarkable footage from Illfa's and Gracie's, while Winkleman's footage in the video stands out with hard tricks on challenging setups. These videos cater to different styles of snowboarding, with Winkleman's display of difficult tricks demonstrating a dedication to technicality that resonates with traditional snowboarders.
The importance of perspective in filmmaking
Filmmaking is a journey that takes time and experience to develop one's own unique style and vision. The conversation highlights the importance of not limiting oneself and constantly pushing boundaries. It is emphasized that each filmmaker has their own lane and should cultivate their own style. The podcast also emphasizes the need to not be afraid to put out one's work and not worry about what others think. The discussion highlights the growth and evolution of filmmakers over time and the potential for even greater achievements in the future.
Celebrating diverse filmmaking in snowboarding
The podcast conversation celebrates the diversity in snowboarding filmmaking and the unique perspectives and styles of different filmmakers. It reinforces the idea that there is no one right way to create a snowboarding video and that each filmmaker brings their own flavor to the table. The conversation acknowledges the unsung heroes of snowboarding filmmaking, such as Brock Nelson and Colton Feldman, who make the riders look incredible through their work. It also explores the importance of cultivating the next generation of filmmakers and encouraging them to consistently create and progress in their craft.
We've got some banter specialists in the booth this week for a very special episode of Group Chat. Gimbal God, Gabe Ferguson, and Joe Sexton join Chris and Silk in the booth to cover a wide range of topics suggested by you. We talk about everything from the pressing issue of not having name titles in videos, Johan Malkoski drops some knowledge about where the money in the industry is going, Circe Wallace chimes in about Natural Selection updates, and Pat Moore gives us the scoop behind new products over at Arbor Snowboards. This episode is certainly one for the books, you won't want to miss it.
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