How to Shoot Cool Skiing Videos with a GoPro Camera I’m not a filmmaker nor am I much of a skier but if I ever wanted to shoot a video of a professional skier doing some cool shoots on the slopes, I would definitely seek out the advice of someone like Josh Haskins. Haskins, who is a producer for Warner Miller entertainment, one of the most well-known skiing and snowboarding companies in the world, has shot video of some of the best athletes in the world’s most exotic locations including Japan, Alaska, and Greece over the last 15 years. Below we’ve shared a few of his tips for amateurs, wildclickz.com
Composition is the key Before taking out the camera, think about “how the shot is going to through the lens.” What looks great to the naked eye doesn’t always look the same through the camera. Haskins says shooters should “always be cognizant of compositions…keeping subjects in frame” and keeping the frame filled. He also recommends using the classic “rule of thirds” for photography and also finding something that contrasts with the snow such as trees or rocks. Finally, he recommends varying shots – a mix of close, mid-distance, and long range – to keep the viewer entertained. Lighting: Don’t lose your subject Haskins recommends shooting action subjects with back lighting to enhance definition. This will allow the camera to “capture more of the detail around the subject.” He also suggests getting shots “on northern aspects whenever possible” which offers the best lighting.