StevePhelps 0 #1 May 9, 2004 I've had ChiChi Bevard of PARACHI http://www.skydiveairtight.com/ParaChiDesignz.html make me several suits, but non better than this camera suit. While it looks great -- it has booties, wings, swoop cords, hip pocket, inside pocket, and it is made with a new material just great for heavier skydivers -- very durable and dense although light weight. Heck you can't even see light through it. Well, what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 May 9, 2004 Ok, I've brought this subject up to BirdMan folks and I guess it's time to mention it to the camera flyers. Poses people . . . poses. When modeling your new jumpsuit, try not to look like this guy. Seriously, my chick just looked over and said, "so . . . are there many gay skydivers?" I'm sure the guy isn't gay, but still . . . the pose . . . the flames . . . Oh, Steve, BTW, -much- better job than the guy I'm making fun of. Might wanna work on those wrists in the first photo though. In all seriousness. Nice looking jumpsuit.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 May 9, 2004 QuoteOk, I've brought this subject up to BirdMan folks and I guess it's time to mention it to the camera flyers. Poses people . . . poses. So why don't you model for us and show us how it's done -right-. (since you seem to know). ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 May 9, 2004 Well, since you asked . . . no. It isn't going to be a self portrait. I have too much trouble with stalkers as it is. (You being among them. ) Posed shots in general just look, well, posed. People have a tendancy to look un-natural (which is why professional models actually are worth the money). "Normal" people have a tendancy to not understand what to do with their bodies or extremities. In particular, hands are "difficult". So, what's the solution? Candids mostly. After gear up and in the loading area or while walking in from the landing area. Additionally, in-flight shots are great, but since we're talking about camera flyers in particular, that's pretty difficult as I think you're aware. Still, what about a landing shot? Send somebody out to the landing area and tell them to snap off a few of you landing. It shows off the suit and it doesn't look too stupid -- unless, of course, you habitually land on your, um, butt. Take a look at this photo of one of our friends . . . what more could you possibly ask for?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #5 May 9, 2004 QuoteMight wanna work on those wrists in the first photo though. In all seriousness. Nice looking jumpsuit. Yeah, I just grabbed the swoop cords. and balled them up in my fist. Looks dumb, I know. As far as the other guy -- that's our Tandem Master. he ain't gay, but we ALL thought he looked gay in that picture! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 May 9, 2004 hehehe it looks like Steve takes "VISA & Mastercard" DO ya take Cheques Big BoyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #7 May 9, 2004 Quade: Good advice -- my posing looks like CRAP! But a landing shot or stil in the air from one of our other videographers would be cool. Thanks for the tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhays 86 #8 May 10, 2004 Cool suit. Has anyone ever told you that you resemble this guy? http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Cinema/2636/man2.jpg “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 May 10, 2004 Just looking for constructive advice for your readers in this forum. If you're going to criticize, then post advice on how to do it better. Not just run someone down for no reason. I find praise works better in getting people to reform, not negativity. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 May 10, 2004 Quote<guess I'm just getting tired of all the bashing and fault finding in the 'Speakers Corner Forum' where individuals find something wrong and don't give a 'better-way' to do it in the beginning.> I find praise works better in getting people to reform, not negativity. ltdiver That's why I don't even go there, Many people don't know how to have a critical dialouge without gettingabusiveYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #11 May 10, 2004 QuoteCool suit. Has anyone ever told you that you resemble this guy? http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Cinema/2636/man2.jpg No, thanks ... I guess? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #12 May 11, 2004 Quote Take a look at this photo of one of our friends . . . what more could you possibly ask for? How about a fill-flash? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
