Has Anyone Tried Shooting Les Stroud Style?

[kryten]

For those that don't know Les Stroud has a show called Survivorman. He doesn't have a camera crew. He films everything himself. Sometimes he'll actually walk down a path or across a wide open expanse in the desert or arctic to setup his cameras then he'll go back and walk it again with all of his survival gear.

I've been thinking of doing some videos like his where I film everything myself but do some things off the bike or setup cameras on the side of the road to record ride-bys. Has anyone here tried this? If so do you have any helpful tips or examples you can share?

 

[F4celess]

I saw a dude who did this on his journey from Norway to Marocco, He would prop a camera (proper DSLR) along the road, go back a bit, drive by, retrieve the camera and go on. He had some amazing production value. But I bet it took him a lot of time to do it. And he seemed to be more of a filmmaker than adventurer.

I have been searching around but I can't remember who it was, but I'll provide links if I find the channel.

EDIT: Found it, My Google Fu is still effective.
Episode 1 - 17 is for the trip, in Norwegian and no CC unfortunately.

 

[SalvageSV]

I've done it for other projects. I always worry about my gear just leaving it out filming like that. The hardest part IMO is knowing what you'll get and not seeing the shot in real time. It usually turns out a little different than you expected.

 

[KittenMeat]

this is my favorite way to take mountain biking photos. My lady makes incessant fun of me for it, but it makes for awesome shots.

 

[SighBored]

#1 worry is having your stuff taken while you leave it by the roadside. LoL.

 

[TriumfAnt]

A saw a guy ride solo from the UK to Japan using this method. It really adds to the watchability of his videos.

Here's his channel https://www.youtube.com/user/littledoms/videos

 

[SalvageSV]

Actually, I'm in need of some similar footage. If you want we can meet up and make a day of it.

 

[kryten]

Actually, I'm in need of some similar footage. If you want we can meet up and make a day of it.

I'm going on a group ride with some guys next Saturday and we'll be filming and taking pictures in the twisties. You're welcome to tag along. The only drawback is it starts in Guntersville. Otherwise we can plan something later.

 

[SalvageSV]

Maybe. I'll see if I can swing it.

 

[Amalgam509]

I've done that a few times, i live remotely and usually ride alone so flybys are just me finding somewhere I'm comfortable enough to risk losing a GoPro. Tips - 1) find a lightly traveled country road 2) depending on the mounts you have, I find that mile markers and road signs tend to work the best to clip on to 3) Use the GoPro app to get an idea of what your flyby will look like, otherwise it will be trial and error (especially if you don't have the preview/touch screen.) 4) stop being anti-social and ride with someone that will record you, it's easier but not as fun.

P.S. Now I have that tick-a tick-uh Les Stroud intro in my head, there goes my night. Off to YouTube for Survivorman episodes.

 

[Mr AusAdventure]

I've done it a few times, but I don't like leaving my camera unattended on the side of the road for too long, so I'm very selective about where and when I do it. I prefer to do it when riding with another motovlogger and we can both take turns at riding by and minding the camera gear. Captain Cranky is my usual sidekick for such exploits.
I do want to do this more though, especially in my series where I feature some of Australia's best motorcycling roads.