So is it worth the asking price? Heard it was only 38mins long.

Just watched the trailer, looks awesome, I like the 3d effect of the camera panning around the sailor. Bit dissappointed to here it isn't even an hour though.

nice on hamish, agree it's better than the windsurfing movie.

well i watched it again tonight and expect i'll watch it again and again and again!

2nd time round and i managed to keep up with the action better. there is a lot going on. the camera work is excellent, probably best i've seen in a windsurfing movie. there are angles that show things from a completely different perspective and the matrix effects are used at the right times and not over done. jumps under/beside and around the helicopters look wicked. i also like that the composition of shots was clearly thought out in detail.

the soundtrack is right up my alley, gotta love indy music and it goes well with the action. sometimes the music/footage drifts into mini music video territory which i also loved.

there are some light hearted moments in there also. not sure if it was intentional but there seems to be a apocalypse now reference at the start of the movie. on that note, the helicopter work throughout is great.

the gollito strip is another light hearted moment as well as the guys on the rocks at what i think was pozo.

the other thing that stands out to me is the human touch the movie achieves. to me this sets it apart from anything previous.

the action is full on. the moves, especially the jumps are big and the freestyle is mind blowing.

i'm very happy i bought it. thumbs up from me.

Sorry. This was the right one:



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Andre

Andre, can I have one of those signed posters with my copy?

dunno how long it took because i'm not sure when it was shipped.

hey andre,

i have an idea for a new windsurfing movie and i figure that you're the man to talk to as you've been involved with nearly every movie made in the last 10 years.

ok,.... the pitch!

windrider fiji the movie movie

we take 10 male windsurfers and dump them on an island with Cagla Kubat and jennifer hawkins.

they have no gear or food.

on the other side of the island is a reef containing broken boats/parts and equipement.

the windsurfers must travel across the island and scavenge parts to build their own windsurfers and rigs. in the middle of the island are the hostile kiters that always try to snake the windsurfers.

once completing the built gear the windsurfers must then travel back through the middle of the island to a reef break at the main camp where they must sail their gear and perform manoeuvres each day.

each night, all contestants must attend the "tribal council" made up of Jim drake, robby naish and jason polakow. at tribal council the days performances will be judged and the loosing contestant evicted. after tribal council a "party" will be had where contestants can win immunity by winning the heart of either Cagla or Jennifer.

now for the clever bit.......and almost a show within a show.

the first 6 weeks of the movie will consist of the judges travelling around the world interviewing and filming local sailors vying to be in the script.

Also i'd be available for any consultancy work on set.

Gestalt said...

hey andre,

i have an idea for a new windsurfing movie and i figure that you're the man to talk to as you've been involved with nearly every movie made in the last 10 years.

ok,.... the pitch!

windrider fiji the movie movie

we take 10 male windsurfers and dump them on an island with Cagla Kubat and jennifer hawkins.

they have no gear or food.

on the other side of the island is a reef containing broken boats/parts and equipement.

the windsurfers must travel across the island and scavenge parts to build their own windsurfers and rigs. in the middle of the island are the hostile kiters that always try to snake the windsurfers.

once completing the built gear the windsurfers must then travel back through the middle of the island to a reef break at the main camp where they must sail their gear and perform manoeuvres each day.

each night, all contestants must attend the "tribal council" made up of Jim drake, robby naish and jason polakow. at tribal council the days performances will be judged and the loosing contestant evicted. after tribal council a "party" will be had where contestants can win immunity by winning the heart of either Cagla or Jennifer.

now for the clever bit.......and almost a show within a show.

the first 6 weeks of the movie will consist of the judges travelling around the world interviewing and filming local sailors vying to be in the script.

Also i'd be available for any consultancy work on set.

Justin, they still don't have any food...

Great idea though.
Love the hostile kiters bit, the tribal council judges, and having to sail their "homemade" windsurfers!

^ nope they have to scavenge for food. (completely original idea )

dave- i could but then it would be fantasy and not reality.

NotWal said...

Just what is the formula for "reality" ? :)

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Haircut said...

Gestalt said...

^ nope they have to scavenge for food. (completely original idea )

make it so they have to eat each other [}:)]

but this is all distracting from my great idea.

Watched it yet again this morning - I'm finding it rather addictive and most inspiring. Well done Andre and crew.

H

was really nice, wish it went longer

i was kind of frightened it was was going to be full of matrix styled fx like used in the recent kitesurfing flix, but was pleasantly surprised it only had a few tastefully used ones

andre - if you read this stuff, i reckon the vids you've been involved with have been tops and me n poor relative's brother want ....



and so does asia

Hi,

Check our 2nd trailer. All the best,
Andre