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 (159)
5/26/2021 7:13 PMAlways 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 Please log in to view gallery photos.
osakarob (59 )
5/26/2021 7:31 PMHandy 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 (159)
5/26/2021 7:37 PM(In reply to this)
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 :) Please log in to view gallery photos.
bnjifghtr (2)
5/31/2021 8:17 PM(In reply to this)
Would love to wrestle you at your place dude
philliwrestler (89)
5/26/2021 7:39 PMhow about if i just got destroyed by both of you - he he he
SeattleFight (471)
5/27/2021 9:16 AM(In reply to this)
Sounds like you might need a fourth - and I’d happily volunteer!
Mainewrsl (41)
5/27/2021 10:17 PMI think you need a fifth. Wrestler, I mean. :-) I volunteer!
Hardmatch (101)
5/27/2021 11:28 PMI 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 (59 )
5/28/2021 12:24 AM(In reply to this)
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 (101)
5/28/2021 12:34 AM(In reply to this)
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)
5/28/2021 12:28 AMI think it's good to film as much as you can. Please log in to view gallery photos.
ikf (24 )
5/30/2021 11:27 AMRecording is one thing. Posting the footage publicly is another.
Hardmatch (101)
5/30/2021 8:34 PM(In reply to this)
Absolutely. I have filmed a number of matches with guys with the understanding that it won't be uploaded to sites.