Colour Grading / Correction
Editing Screenshots
In this screenshot, I am compiling all of the B-roll I have recorded at the Hollow to use in the profile film.
In this screenshot, I am compiling the appropriate footage of Danny building and maintaining the park. He has kindly given me permission to use some of his videos showing him working at the park.
In this screenshot, I am arranging all of the footage I have to make the final profile film. I have put in the audio clips of Danny narrating to lay the foundation for the video, then I put the footage over it's appropriate audio.
In this screenshot, I am creating the credits section using NCH VideoPad's built in rolling credits system.
Profile Film Presentation
Profile Film Script
Scene #
VIDEO
AUDIO
Scene 1
B-roll of the Hollow fades in from black.
Text appears over the footage;
“Hidden in South-West England lies a little known dirt jumping park that was being maintained for years by the dirt trail builder known as Danny Stanton”
Various shots of B-roll are seen, then more text fades in over the B-roll;
“In early 2024, he set out to dig and maintain various dirt jump parks and dirt trails around New Zealand” “After leaving to New Zealand, I contacted him, asking him questions about what his time working and maintaining "The Hollow" was like over the years. The following are the questions I have asked him, along with his answers.”
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The first question fades in over blurred B-roll;
“What would you say got you interested in dirt jumping?”
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The second question fades in over blurred B-roll;
“How did you get to know about Bradford Hollow?”
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The third question fades in over blurred B-roll;
“What got you interested in building / maintaining dirt jumping parks?”
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The fouth question fades in over blurred B-roll;
“Did any pervious builders inspire you to take the role?”
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The fifth and sixth questions fade in over blurred B-roll;
“Were there any struggles with learning to dirt jump? Are there any words of advice you would like to give to people who are interested in starting dirt jumping?”
Credits roll over blurred B-roll.
The sounds of the forest fade in.
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Danny narrates over the footage with his answers to the questions;
Danny: “I got into dirt jumps because jumps are the most fun you can have on a bike, and dirt jumps squeeze that fun into the smallest amount of space. The journey of overcoming fear, adrenaline rushes, and the amazing people I’ve met along the way, there is no better feeling”
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Danny: “I found out about the hollow through word-of-mouth and online, there’s not exactly a lot of options with dirt jumps in our area”
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Danny: “I’ve always loved creating things and digging, being able to leave a lasting legacy, something that will still be around after I’m gone. The excitement of discovering and riding a new trail is a magical feeling. Being able to give that to people and watch their reactions of pure joy is an unbeatable feeling. A translation from mind to matter, an outlet of creativity, where the only limitations are how much work you are willing to put in. The act of building trails is very addictive and rewarding, it allows me to tap into my roots of what it means to be a human being. Being in nature, using my hands, soothes the inner caveman that we have all detached too far from. The necessity and reality that you have to maintain things to prevent them from blowing away on the winds of time”
Danny: “I was, and still am, inspired by the previous builders. Seeing the remains of old-school north shore features and hearing stories always stoked the fire of my soul to reach for higher goals. Dan Northam was definitely a guiding figure in my trail building life, a teacher in the ways of the shovel, and an insight into the challenges I’d have to face. More than just slapping in, I learned about etiquette”
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Danny: “I’ve had my fair share of struggles learning to jump, crashes, near misses, and flying through the air like a sack of potatoes on a regular basis. My words of advice would be persistence; Like everything in life, the more time you’re willing to spend, the easier it will become. Focus in core skills, and ride with people that push your comfort zone. Be willing to fail, and even more willing to fix your mistakes.
Pick up a shovel, it will change your life”
Notes From Sessions
