osakarob's blog
Lights, camera....action!
Nearly everyone on the planet has a high-def video camera in their pocket. Your iPhone or Android are truly miraculous technologies.
While meeting with a new opponent this week, I reflected on how wonderful it is to be able to record matches so easily.
Less than a decade ago, this would have required clumsy tripods and an actual video camera. But these days, with the help of one of those flexible mini phone tripods, I could place the iPhone just about anywhere. And the quality of the recordings were great.
Although I don't have a ton of matches these days anymore, it's wonderful to be able to record the ones I do. And I tip my hat to the Meetfighters guys who share their match videos so freely here. That's awesome.
But I will admit that despite the ease of technology, the greatest roadblock may still be the human element. Perhaps it's because of my age, but I still feel a bit shy asking an opponent "Can I record our match?" (Having grown up in an era where privacy existed and we didn't share literally everything online, it still sometimes feels awkward to ask.)
How comfortable are you with having your matches recorded?
joewrestler (160)
2021-05-26 19:13Always enjoy your blogs :).
Yes I agree with feeling a bit odd about asking, but I definitely enjoy recording. It is also good to makes for action pics out of a video. So if you and I meet someday...record away :). ~Joe Logga in för att se fotoalbumet.
osakarob (79 )
2021-05-26 19:31Handy that your bar appears to be in the far right (top) corner of your photo, Joewrestler.
Is that so you can grab a shot of courage before your bouts?
:P
joewrestler (160)
2021-05-26 19:37(Som svar till detta)
Ha! I’ll admit that is my good wrestling friends house/set up. Yes, the bar is handy for post match.
Here is my set up, or part of it.
I also have a bar n the next room :) Logga in för att se fotoalbumet.
bnjifghtr (2)
2021-05-31 20:17(Som svar till detta)
Would love to wrestle you at your place dude
philliwrestler (89)
2021-05-26 19:39how about if i just got destroyed by both of you - he he he
SeattleFight (490)
2021-05-27 09:16(Som svar till detta)
Sounds like you might need a fourth - and I’d happily volunteer!
Mainewrsl (44)
2021-05-27 22:17I think you need a fifth. Wrestler, I mean. :-) I volunteer!
Hardmatch (99)
2021-05-27 23:28I love having matches filmed, as much as the other(s) is comfortable with filming. It can be awkward to ask if guys want matches filmed though, especially on the day.
osakarob (79 )
2021-05-28 00:24(Som svar till detta)
Hardmatch, do you usually ask about filming before meeting - like when corresponding here on MF?
Or do you wait until the day of the match to ask?
I find it even harder to ask someone virtually. I feel like I at least need to see their reaction when i ask. So I usually ask once we are together.
Hardmatch (99)
2021-05-28 00:34(Som svar till detta)
Some of the times have occurred on the day but many have been agreed beforehand. It really does depend on your connection with guys online. I think I often will mention at some point that I have filmed many of my matches. Some guys like the idea, others say they wouldn't want that.
Speedolover101 (0)
2021-05-28 00:28I think it's good to film as much as you can. Logga in för att se fotoalbumet.
ikf (23 )
2021-05-30 11:27Recording is one thing. Posting the footage publicly is another.
Hardmatch (99)
2021-05-30 20:34(Som svar till detta)
Absolutely. I have filmed a number of matches with guys with the understanding that it won't be uploaded to sites.