How About It Preview

Tama · *by **Tama** on Fri 21/Sep/07 4:32pm*

I've been lucky enough to score an advance pre-production copy of "How About It" from Chris Arnison and Tim Pierce at Dysto Media. As you might be aware Vorb has been a major supporter of this project and it's great to see it finally come to fruition.

Those of you familiar with the work of Chris and Tim who've been hyped on the "How About It" trailer will not be disappointed.

It's a 2 DVD set with the first disc featuring "How About It". Chris and Tim both have a great eye for visuals, combined with Chris's meticulous post production editing and preparation has resulted in an incredibly stylish and visually rewarding package.

The film itself is split into rider sections with no voice overs or linking apart from quirky themed introduction sequences and the occasional landscape shot. The riding is spread all over the country but the bulk of the action takes place in the South Island. Many of the riders are filmed in multiple locations with the viewer left to guess where particular trails or features are.

Knowing some of the locations I'm impressed by the commitment of the riders and the crew in searching out remote and unknown areas to film in. One sequence in particular would have involved around 3 hours of lugging gear up a mountain, but believe me it's worth it.

The featured riders are Brett Frew, Sam Blenkinsop, Cameron Cole, Paul Needham, Matt Scoles, Kieran Bennett and Ben Finney and each gets a suitably decent time to show their respective skills and riding styles. The soundtrack is an idiosyncratic mixture of indie rock, hip-hop and electronica, from a surprisingly international selection of artists with one track per rider.

The bonus disc features comprehensive coverage of the 2007 Nationals, complete with results and podium shots. There's also the traditional crash section, interviews, music videos and a riding section from Wyn and Eddie Masters.

All up this is a fantastic DVD set and at $45 it's a bargain.

Pre Order Now
Dystomedia's New Zealand mountainbike DVD 'How About It?' is off to the printers next week, with finished copies expected before the end of the month. Anyone wanting to pre-order this 2DVD set only has a few days left to do so. Pre-orders are guaranteed to get a copy before the DVD reaches stores, and go into the draw to win QuietChaos T-shirts, Jeans and Shorts. Visit www.dystomedia.com/home.htm to pre-order. Premieres are also being planned around the country, info on these will be available shortly

Butch · *by **Butch** on Fri 21/Sep/07 4:34pm*

I'm getting all exciiiited!

leeman · *by **leeman** on Fri 21/Sep/07 4:41pm*

Cool

Mum said im getting it for christmas

shred_biker · *by **shred_biker** on Fri 21/Sep/07 6:29pm*

ive pre-ordered mine cant wait

NzO · *by **NzO** on Fri 21/Sep/07 6:34pm*

Lookin good

r_s · *by **r_s** on Fri 21/Sep/07 6:42pm*

Looks like im going to be away from home when its expected to arrive

w00t for the reveiw Tama. Im sure everyones amped to see it. Pre-Order People!!!

chalky · *by **chalky** on Fri 21/Sep/07 7:32pm*

Ohhh can't wait for it to come out

propster · *by **propster** on Fri 21/Sep/07 8:40pm*

I agree with Tama, having seen the movie yesterday morning I can't wait until my own copy arrives so i can watch it again and again.

It's fantastic I recommend it.

Biker4Life · *by **Biker4Life** on Fri 21/Sep/07 8:49pm*

r_s wrote: Looks like im going to be away from home when its expected to arrive w00t for the reveiw Tama. Im sure everyones amped to see it. Pre-Order People!!!

New idea:

go mail box shopping while r_s is away for a new dvd

dh_winner · *by **dh_winner** on Fri 21/Sep/07 8:51pm*

just......couldnt........resist........any.....more.....

avantibill · *by **avantibill** on Fri 21/Sep/07 9:13pm*

I'm away next week too, so I guess it will be waiting for me in my letterbox (or the neighbours place). Can't wait to see it. I am guessing from the preview shots that Karetai track is on it too ( It is the closest trail from my place - aprox 1.6km!)