skycat 0 #1 August 18, 2003 Ok, I know a lot of you have wanted to see some 1st person video of hook swooping. Since I was playing with my new video editing software I thought I'd throw one together for you all to see. I'm still learning how this software works so bare with me, and if you don't like it......Call someone who cares. It's 1.8 megs www.jumpergirl.com/hangerswoop.mpgFly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #2 August 18, 2003 My goodness.. What are you hosting that on a Dialup?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #3 August 18, 2003 DSL actually, but for some reason SBC is always slow.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 August 18, 2003 That has to do wit upload speeds, most ppl's service has kick ass down stream speeds but craptacular up stream speeds... *cough*uploadtoskydivingmovies.com*cough*--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #5 August 18, 2003 I got it alright at uni... About 10 sec..-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #6 August 18, 2003 *caugh*Derekhastoletmebackonmycomputer*caugh* He discovered how easy the editing software is, and now he is making it's all about him videos. Kelli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 August 18, 2003 QuoteHe discovered how easy the editing software is, and now he is making it's all about him videos. Can you blame him? He's got to make up for being short, ya know... (oh, i'm soooo getting banned for that one, i know it)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 August 18, 2003 Sweet vid! Okay, I have to ask...what song is that on the video? I must find it.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #9 August 18, 2003 Hook, Make a swoop where you can hear the sound from the ground on the swoop.. You know. That lines TEARING through the air sound.. Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #10 August 18, 2003 Quote*caugh*-----*caugh* Kelli Caugh???? sounds like Kaff?? hehe... cough maybe?? Look it up Kelli My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #11 August 18, 2003 So he actually DOES know how to swoop! Very nice.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #12 August 18, 2003 From a 1st person point of view, that was a bad ass fast swoop from Hook (one can only image how farther he could have gone if he used a slightly larger canopy). Of course I was hoping that someone was videoing him from the ground (as I'd still like to do sometime in the future). Is Hook still kind of semi-retired from Skydiving? There was apparently a pond swoop competition out at Brush yesterday (which I was NOT a part of) and I wonder if anyone told Hook about it. I'm also wondering (hoping) that nobody hurt themselves yesterday and since I've yet to see a new incident report, I'm hoping this is the case. Of course it's no guarantee. And I also digress from this topic "Hook's swoop video". So what software are you using? I know a lot of people like Adobe's Premiere, but recently I started making my own skydiving movie with VideoStudio version 7.x and it does what I need it to do. Also, I know this isn't the case as Hook does have a hot swoop, but you can't always believe what you see in these videos as the speed can be sped up or slowed down with the right software. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #13 August 18, 2003 It's off the XXX soundtrack, it's called Get Up Again by Flaw.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #14 August 18, 2003 QuoteFrom a 1st person point of view, that was a bad ass fast swoop from Hook (one can only image how farther he could have gone if he used a slightly larger canopy). Of course I was hoping that someone was videoing him from the ground (as I'd still like to do sometime in the future). I'll look around for some video from the ground, but it is really rare that he is in the air without the camera and I'm on the ground. (he wears video on all AFF jumps and most fun jumps) QuoteIs Hook still kind of semi-retired from Skydiving? We usually make a few jumps a month for both of us to stay current and to keep his ratings current, but other than that we rarely jump anymore. But this video was shot only like 3 weeks ago when the 2 of us were out sitflying. QuoteThere was apparently a pond swoop competition out at Brush yesterday (which I was NOT a part of) and I wonder if anyone told Hook about it. I'm also wondering (hoping) that nobody hurt themselves yesterday and since I've yet to see a new incident report, I'm hoping this is the case. Of course it's no guarantee As for the swoop competition, no no one told Derek about it until we got out there and they were on round 2. So after they did round 2 where the most cones hit were 2, Derek was on the next load, and decided to swoop the course he hit all 4 cones and his canopy landed in the center of the target. When he went inside all the competitors started whining that the winds were to high and bumpy for them to really get good swoops. (to cut them some slack, the winds were 14 gusting to 20) After Jason heard Derek hit all 4 he asked Derek to join them in the pond swooping, all Derek said is "I don't swoop water" and we went home after that. So as of round 2, no injuries, lots of out of control landings and butt slides though. They did call the next round for winds though, cause I think it was the distance round. QuoteSo what software are you using? I know a lot of people like Adobe's Premiere, but recently I started making my own skydiving movie with VideoStudio version 7.x and it does what I need it to do. Also, I know this isn't the case as Hook does have a hot swoop, but you can't always believe what you see in these videos as the speed can be sped up or slowed down with the right software. We have Pinnacle Studio 8 which came free with my new computer, I know some people don't like it, but it was FREE so no complaints from me. Actually it's super easy to use, it didn't come with a book or anything, and if Derek can sit down and start making an all about him video with me just showing him the basic steps he needs to do.....it is easy to use software. As for speeding or slowing the video down. I haven't figured out how to do that with the software yet, I can slow it down with the camera, but that is about it. That video is in real time speed and nothing was distorted with the video...he really does start his hook at about 1000ft.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #15 August 18, 2003 Well I'm glad to hear that nobody was hurt out at Brush yesterday and it's possible that Mother Nature was responsible for this, as some of us feared that a few people would be trying to go big what with all of the cameras and the need to do better than the next guy. I mean face it, there's not that many truly qualified pond swoopers here in CO. I wasn't there for a few reasons: 1) Rantoul took a toll on my bank account. 2) I don't think I'm qualified to swoop the pond yet. 3) The winds seemed to be blowing fairly strong yesterday. 4) I didn't want to witness some friends messing themselves up. As to speeding up or slowing down the footage, it's possible that your software doesn't do this (I actually had to upgrade my software from the original bundled version to get this much desired feature). But having seen Hook swoop when he briefly worked at Mile-Hi and/or I visited SDTR, I know he comes in fast and totally believe that that was his actual approach speed (plus he did swoop much farther than most of us can). PS: Maybe with Hooks approval, he will let me include some of his swoop footage in my amateur not-for-profit skydiving movie which I am in the process of making (I have three songs completed with another three in the works) for friends and family. I'll need my reserve repacked in the not too distant future and might talk to him about it at that time. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,381 #16 August 18, 2003 Is that Brush?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #17 August 18, 2003 Quoteall Derek said is "I don't swoop water" Fibber!! I was lying in the pond at Spaceland when Derek came in across the pond at 80 miles an hour scaring some kids!! Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #18 August 18, 2003 QuoteIs that Brush? Yup Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #19 August 18, 2003 It is really cool when you can hear him on his aproach then on his turn. Cool swoop Cielos Azules Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #20 August 18, 2003 Quote80 miles an hour scaring some kids!! hahah...probably the only time he did it, and probably only did it to scare the kids. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #21 August 18, 2003 I have footage of at least one of Derek's swoops at Canon. It is kind of rough because you can't help but get a little nervous when someone zings past you at 70+. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #22 August 18, 2003 Nice. You guys need a ditch..."Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #23 August 18, 2003 I saw this... if I remember the kids moved and he ran into a trash barrel instead of hitting one of the kids... I also have video of him swooping over the pond at SL when he was still on the FX-70... but it was just that, over the pond, no attempt to get water. There was no attempt to get water on the other one either. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrpayne 0 #24 August 19, 2003 QuoteAfter Jason heard Derek hit all 4 he asked Derek to join them in the pond swooping, all Derek said is "I don't swoop water" Whats wrong with swooping water? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbbreck 0 #25 August 19, 2003 No injuries at Brush this weekend, and believe me, there are some qualified pond swoopers in Colorado. Posted some chows of mine on this forum. http://dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=617048;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Excellant video to come.David "Socrates wasn't killed because he had the answer.......he was killed because he asked the question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
