Mountain Bike Adventure

My latest video project was awesome and unexpectedly fun. We loaded up the RV and took off to Haliburton to get some mountain bike race footage and some interviews of local racer Samantha Brett.

 

 

This being one of my first personal video projects I was excited to get going. The goal was to get some creative mountain biking shots and good interviews.  I have found in past and this time it is very hard to get good creative shots during a live event because you just cant take the extra time for fear of missing the action. Getting set up for a shot takes time and bike racers are fast!

 

 

I got a good interview with Sam on Saturday evening after she finished a 72km race that day and a big crash where she hurt her hand. She is a tough woman!

    That night we set up the RV in the parking lot of Sir Sam's Ski Resort where the race was starting the next morning. We had a relaxing evening with some music and prep for the next day.

   Early Sunday morning I got out with the cam as Chico Racing was  setting up for the race. The fog was thick with a damp cold feel and no sun yet. One of the owners of Sir Scams “Chris” was awesome and drove Me and a crew from RideGuide TV, to the best vantage points of the 2 laps around the resort.

   I took a short lunch break then headed up to the finish line at the Halliburton forest. It wasn’t long before the faster riders started to come in. There i got some finish line stuff and a few interviews. Next was the awards that I could not miss because  Sam came in 3rd overall in the woman under 40 class.

Overall I had a fantastic time and accomplished everything I had set out to do. I will be posting more video’s from the weekend.

 

G8 Huntsville: Wednesdays Happenings

Ok… there was not much going on yesterday except for hundreds if not thousands of OPP!!!! looks expensive!!!

There was a few military trucks and helicopters… No Protesters no excitement!!

I am heading out soon…after this rain to see whats up.

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G8 Huntsville The troops are here!

Wow I have not entered a post for so long. Lots Has happened lately but I will be concentrating on the G8 happening in town. This will be my first try at real journalism. I will have pics and posts regularly from now on until the G8 is over.

If there is anything anyone wants me to report let me know….

Another big event in Huntsville

Last weekend I went out to Help TV Cogeco produce a news story of the cross country ski race at Arrowhead Park. It was part of the Ontario Winter games that are being held in Huntsville this year. It was fun to get out and see the park in winter and see young skiers participate. They can move! very fast!

I took some photos and video for myself and put together a short video

 

I also took a bunch of photos and really enjoyed the fast action sports shooting and will try to do more and get better at it.

Click on photo to see more!

 

I love living in Huntsville and starting to appreciate all the activities and events coming to town. We have the best little place to host events of all sorts. The big test will be the G8 Summit coming this summer.

Olympic Torch

 

I attended the Olympic Torch Relay celebration on Dec 30 in Huntsville,Ontario. I do not usually get too excited about events like this, however I was soon taken back in time to the days of 1967 and the Canadian Centennial celebrations and Expo 67 both were federal events. It was simply amazing and inspiring or just plain fun and took away the troubles of the day.

I was there to film for TVCogeco as a volunteer and to get as many photos and video for myself. The Cogeco broadcast went great and so did my personal shooting. Below are images of the day. 

Please post your comments.

Olympic Torch Relay Run

I am a Canadian and Canada is hosting the 2010 winter Olympics.Tomorrow the torch run is passing through our town.(Huntsville,Ontario) I am quite excited as are many others. Watching the news and seeing the amount of people who are coming out to see this event I am expecting an amazing turnout.

I will be working with TV Cogeco running a camera or some other capacity to produce a local news broadcast for the event. I will also be taking video and photos for my own purposes. It is going to be cold and fun.

January Auto Tint Sale !

Another year has passed and it is time again for our annual January tint sale. All year long people are wanting a deal on tinting. Well people ..now is the time. Since January is always a slow month we can offer a big discount for people who like deals!!

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

  I am starting to pack ,make lists and plan the route for the upcoming trip to South Dakota for the Black Hills Rally.

We are planning a 2 part trip. Part 1 is going for a 3500 km bike ride from Sturgis to the grand canyon and back, with stops at many places to photograph and just relax. Part 2 of the trip is to set up my photo studio in the black hills to take portraits of people and their bikes. Also to relax and enjoy life in a different environment.

I will be updating the trip as I discover new places.

Ride For Sight Collingwood

I am getting ready to pack for Ride For Sight. This year it is in Collingwood at an unknown venue in downtown Collingwood. I will be setting up the Photography Studio and taking portraits of people and bikes. Last year was a blast. I am hoping for more action at the booth. My setup will be much better, Learning from last year. I am also making plans to set up in Sturgis South Dakota for the big rally in August. So this will be a dry run for that.

2010 G8 Summit Accommodations

As of now we are considering renting our house for the 2010 G8 Summit in Huntsville Ontario Canada. June 25-27 2010. There will be a great need for places to stay for the thousands of people who will be covering the event. Security, delegations, protestors, media and support staff. It will be a very interesting time to be in Huntsville but we would rather be in a quiet spot on a lake with our RV for the month. Accommodations will probably pay us not to be here.

If anyone would like information regarding renting the house please email us.

mike@Tint-it.ca