J.A.B UK - MTB videos from the South East UK
MTB Videos - J.B Graphics
As with our photography, the filming projects are performed under the separate name of J.B Graphics. The MTB Videos page has a selection of our best edits, varying from Mountain Bike DVD trailers to bike park promotions. Most videos are based in the South East UK, with some shots taken overseas in mainland Europe. The three DVD's mentioned above are very important to us as the fist of these (New Motion) is where we started off our filming projects in 2004. Each one took roughly a year to complete with the mini projects appearing in between.
Latest Project
By Riders For Racers: Bull Track 2008 race series.
Release: Nov 2008
'By Riders For Racers' is the title for our collection of footage from
the Bull Track's 2008 race series. The name is a twist on the 'By Riders
For Riders' race series title, and contains footage from both practice
and race rounds, plus a segment on the dirt jump/ north shore area. Fairly
wholesome then. The DVD is shorter then our other DVD projects mainly
due to trying to avoid a repetitive feel which could easily creep in on
this formula of film. As our main camera was put out of action earlier
in the year due to an incident at the London 'Qashqai Challenge', several
other cameras were borrowed to complete the project, which eventually
delayed completion time.
We tried to include everyone who was present at the races, and the
main content of this DVD spans across 5 chapters. To grab yourself a copy
now, email
for more info.
The Motion series
New Motion
Jan 2006
In mid 2004 we began our first DVD project, under the name of New Motion.
The aim of the DVD was simply to capture the riders and locations all over
the Southeast we'd been photographing for the past few years in live motion,
presenting it with segments alternating between rider and area profiles.
New Motion was the most technically simple, but had a strong artistic
focus
which is reflected in the cover artwork. The formula seemed to work well,
and despite hardware limitations we were pleased with the result.
The DVD contains 10 segments with locations including: Tunbridge Wells,
PORC, Friston, Esher Shore and more...
Elements
Jan 2007
Elements, being the second DVD, contains footage that was shot directly
following New Motion. The project started in January 2006 and followed through
to January 2007 which started to give the DVD's a feeling of a diary as
to progress each year. Because of this the structure was altered to keep
the format fresh. The structure of Elements is based on progressing through
the year with segments based on seasons, and the various 'elements of
riding'.
This idea was an attempt to display the unique impact each season had on
the sport. Despite sounding a very similar format to another well-known
Mountain Bike DVD, it is worth considering this idea was original and produced
2 years before. It was also produced a year before a certain DVD titled
'Elementals'...
The line-up of venues stayed similar to New Motion, but included the
French Alps for the Summer segment. Elements is displayed over 9 chapters.
Free Motion
Jun 2008
Free Motion is the newest and cleanest of the series. Arriving late was
all for good reason; a lot of the stunts featured in the DVD were especially
built with filming in mind, and a bad Summer in '07 led to everything being
pushed back a few months.
As the title may hint, Free Motion goes back to the roots of New Motion;
showcasing rider profiles alternating with some of the South East's finest
area profile shots, from PORC through to urban Trials in Eastbourne. As
the blurb on the box states: 'Tighter shots and slicker riding than before.
New cameras and equipment led to an enhanced experience, bringing you closer
to the action.
"Like a South East version of The Collective" - Alvar Coppard
"Really enjoyed the film" - Max
other videos
Bull Track Advert
Jul 2008
Since opening it's gates in 2007, The Bull Track (located near the East Sussex town of Crowborough) has expanded fast enough to overtake it's rival South East venues for quality riding in just two years. It is well known amongst racers as it was the only spot to hold a solid '08 race series, but apart from that is fairly unknown to the general biking public. We were asked to create a trailer with clips to educate such people, so here you have it...
Qashqai Final 2008 Highlights
May 2008
Possibly our favourite mini edit. The first year the 'Qashqai Urban Challenge' comes to the South East of England ensured we were over to London in a shot. Being the finals made it extra special and the result of a days-worth of filming is a compiled 3 minute cut containing a mix of best tricks and favourite clips from the day.
Fox Shox 'Wherever You Ride'
Nov 2007
Fox Shox were running a short film competition under the title 'Wherever you ride' where you had to display a short story of either your riding day or an epic once-in-a-lifetime trip in a two minute cut. We had felt our version (above) was a little linear and some of the cutting wasn't great, but we were obviously very stoked to get the news through that our version had earned an 'honourable mention' place on their website.
The Bike Show 2007
The National Bike Show 2007. After swapping hands and being on shaky grounds for a few years we were under the impression it was finally here to stay. 2008 saw no NBS so maybe that makes this video a little more special. Back at the NEC in Birmingham, the show was downsized but had access to the 'Arena' which is where the riding took place. The King of Dirt had a round hosted here, featued in this video. It was at the time when the front-flip was the new thing, so crowd appreciation was noticeable and a rare shot at the time this was filmed...