I think I have an eye for catching moments that can’t be recreated – I don’t do much posing when I film weddings. I let them be real and I let them do what makes them feel comfortable. I think that portrays well in the final edit  

W: How did you get your start?

KF: Inspiration from other videographers pushed me to buy my own camera. I had no idea how to use it. I researched online, watched tutorials, and took classes. I started to spread the word that I loved to film, and soon enough I got contacted to film a wedding, mind you it wasn’t very good. At all. But everyone starts somewhere!

W: What do you enjoy about shooting weddings?

KF: I enjoy shooting weddings because no matter where it is or who it is, so much thought, time and effort is put into making that day incredible, so you feel extra motivated to capture the beauty of the event. I love filming love. There’s nothing like the happiness of a wedding day. I feel honored that I am able to make wedding videos!

W: What challenges arise from shooting weddings?

KF: Challenges from shooting weddings. I would say weather is a big challenge, it’s either windy, raining, or the sun is waayyy too bright. Weddings around 5 PM are usually perfect Another challenge is deciding if you want to use a Glidecam or a Monopod. It’s too hard to carry both around so you have to decide based on what you are shooting. If only they made Monopods easier to carry

W: If you had a trademark shot, what would it be?

KF: A low shot of a couple kissing in front of the sunset. Slow motion of course!

W: What other types of videos do you like to film?

KF: I love love love filming documentaries. If I could travel around the world filming stories and lives that would be a dream. Also MISSIONARY HOMECOMINGS. With a boyfriend that just left on an LDS mission, it gets me really excited when I get to go to the airport and watch a mom become reunited with her son after two years.

W: What’s your inspiration?

KF: My inspiration comes from telling a story with a film. There’s nothing like watching a video that brings you to tears. It becomes more than just a film.

W: Do you have a defined style?

KF: I think my style would be defined as “filmie” looking. Colorgrading with VSCO helps that look a ton. Most of my shots are still, with a glide going up, down, or side to side. Light leaks as a finishing touch!

W: How do you choose the music for your videos?

KF: I give the bride an option to send me 5 songs she would like in her wedding video. It’s not my day, it’s hers, so I believe letting them choose is appropriate! (Unless they can’t think of any, then I usually use music from the music bed).

W: What does your editing process consist of?

KF: Downloading all the files, colorgrading them, putting the colored clips in final cut pro, editing the footage in chronological order, exporting to Vimeo, then last, but not least, sharing with family and friends!

W: Do you feel like there’s something about your work that sets you apart from others in the industry?

KF: I think I have an eye for catching moments that can’t be recreated – I don’t do much posing when I film weddings. I let them be real and I let them do what makes them feel comfortable. I think that portrays well in the final edit

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Troy said his career really began when he picked up a skateboard. Eventually his passion for skating led him to a camera. When Troy started filming his friends’ tricks, he wanted to emulate the work of legendary skate videographers like Brain Farm’s Ty Evans. He started filming for fun, though he admittedly knew next to nothing about how to operate a camera.

Since then, he’s shot countless skate videos and built an impressive portfolio. He’s been invited to help out shooting footage for DC Shoes, where he was able to shoot several top name pros. He also helped shoot a promo video for skating pro Chris Cole. Troy has also filmed advertisements for businesses and startups and worked as a production assistant on the set of Furious 7.

I asked Troy how he liked working on the set of Furious. “I prefer more action. It’s a little slow for me,” he said. “I like things moving. I like action. I prefer filming action sports.”

At heart, Troy is a skater and an athlete, which is why he seems to be cut out for a career in a specific field. He describes his style as somewhat unstructured and prefers unscripted stories. He’s humble and easygoing, and eager to give credit where credit’s due.

“I have a friend who is a video producer for the skateboard section at DC Shoes. He’s definitely someone I look up to,” Troy said. That friend is Ty Evans’ protégé, Chris Ray, whose background ESPN described as the “success story every young kid wants.”

Like Ray, Troy has spent a good amount of time in Reno, Nevada. Both videographers took a hands-on approach to shooting footage, initially guided by only ambition and uncanny natural ability. “To be honest, when it comes down to it, I have what I would say is a natural talent, and an eye for what looks good,” Troy said.

So what goes into filming a skate video? Troy said he likes to keep things unscripted, but he still tells a story every time he shoots a video by capturing the environment around the athlete, as opposed to just filming trick after trick. “I might just show everything that’s going on, so you get the feeling of being there,” he said. Troy captures his footage on multiple Canon and Panasonic cameras. When he’s able to he uses a Red Scarlet, which shoots in 4 and 5k and costs upwards of $20,000. “It’s very expensive to be relevant today,” he said.

But it’s sheer talent that’s brought him this far. What’s it take to start a career in skate videography? In Troy’s case, it’s a willingness to work tirelessly, a natural eye for what looks good, and a tendency to get bored on the set of Furious 7. It’s clear that Troy’s going to film until he gets where he wants to be.

Find Troy Gray on YouTube and follow him on Instagram: @troygray15

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