Clorophilla DVD Review

[Scott]

Ever hear someone say “you like a little pie with your sauce” when you or someone else is hosing down a meat pie with 10 litres of sauce? Probably not, but that idea comes to mind when watching this video...

Check it out here (http://www.farkin.net/page.php?zp=aa87b4).

[tu plang]

haha quite possibly the BEST review ever!

[S.]

haha quite possibly the BEST review ever!

I... *checks word of the day*... con-quer.

[scblack]

I... *checks word of the day*... con-quer.
That'd be....con-cur. ;)

[tu plang]

The name is pretty lame too, i have to agree. kinda devalues the one word and/or combinations of words that dont make total sense trend in mtb movies - they came up with one word that seems to lack relavence and if anything (and going on the screenshots and review) seem to make reference to some sort of flora fetish.

[Squidly Didly]

It's reviews like this that keep me from reading AMB.

Anyway here's my thoughts on the dvd from another thread:
As disapointing the riding was to watch backed by a soundtrack which made Clay Porter's vids sound good, I have to give the Chlorophilla crew a 2 thumbs up on their filming and editing skills. This side of the video was very impressive.

Hook this 'team' up with some decent riders, and you'll have one wicked production. Until then ...

[the F.H.B]

That be just be the best reveiw i've ever read! My bet is that Scott is off somebodys christmas list:D

[leafrider]

Ciao Scott and thank you for your fantastic review...this is a normal level freeride movie for normal level freeriders.
If your skillz are higher and you're looking a progressive video to stimulate your technical movement you have to buy DVD featuring tabletop pics on the cover. I can suggest you NWD series and many others.
Clorophilla is for riders riding in the Nature, not for those who ride in parks, backyards, skatepark or dirt jumps.
I'm sorry you don't understood that.


Ciao from Italy!

Better "sugo" that "sauce"

http://nyx.at/bikeboard/show_bericht.php?ber_id=1597&fpid=8

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7880/feelfreehy7.jpg

[leafrider]

I found Ridemonkey.com among Farkin's suggested links.
Here's their review about Clorophilla:

http://www.ridemonkey.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/40/cat/55

[Scott]

Thanks for your comments leafrider, I appologise if my comments seem harsh but I stick by my review. I can understand that I perhaps didn't quite get the theme you portayed, I reviewed it from a perspective that the average Farkin reader can relate to. Generally the farkin population tends to steer towards race/downhill side of things, sometimes we don't understand freeriding or the 'passion' that other people have for the sport. By all means don't stop producing films like you have because of cheap words from people like myself, there are obviously cultures and markets that will absolutly love your film, however the Australian race scene might not be that market. I also applaud you for not unleashing wrath on me in your post as many have done in the past for a negative review.

[broccoli]

Good review Scott manager at my bike shop said almost exactly the same as you about the film.Also i think the coolest thing about this site is that everyone is into the race seen way coller than all other websites in my opinon.

[johnny]

28 minutes??!! That aint much.

The teaser looked good, I show it to my friends that don't actually ride. I think that pretty much sums it up.

Leafrider: we all know how the average rider looks, we are them. We buy videos to get inspired or amazed, if we want mediocrity, we can go to our own local areas and watch it live. I appreciate the vistas etc, but I get MTB vids for bike riding, I travel for vistas.

[Dicky]

Couldn't help but think of chloroform (http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/chlorofo.html) when I first heard the title...

[toodles]

Scott... could you spell it out clearer? I don't get the gist of things without a X out of 5 stars kind of review

[fattyandthepiemakers]

If you have bought the movie and you hate it can I have it? Honestly this movie doesn't sound half bad (except the length). I love arty shit. I can find a deeper meaning behind anything. :D

[leafrider]

If you looking for a progressive mtb movie to grow up your technical skills you have to buy the classical mtb movies. There is also a fantastic australian production about that...you look for a tipical cover (a man with DH suite jumping and turn down).This is the right video for you. You can see also an italian race (pila) in it.
Why a mountain bike DVD doesn't have a mtb biker in the cover?
Why are there 6 friends and no pros on it?
Why is it a no sponsor film?
Is it a commercial product?
Is the mountain bike freeride only exploring for a gap or a huge drop and try to do it?
If you wanna ispirate your tech you have to buy tipical mtb films, like a bmxer a tipical bmx video, a snowboarder a tipical snow video, a skater a tipical skate video an so on...
In Clorophilla you can find also a 7 meters drop and 12 meters gap, but they're not very important in the film, we have pics of them (Scott knows) but they are not in the cover of the DVD.
This is a different mtb film showing other aspects about freeride rather than tech skills.
I'm sorry if you bought it and you don't find best pros, huge hucks and a lot of madness.

Just a suggestion: when you looking for a DHrace mtb video, you have to find Steave Peat or similar in the front cover and not a leaf. Be carefull next time, so you save your money and your time!

Sorry for my spaghetti-macaroni english!

Ciao

[arpit]

leafrider, I haven't watched this video. However, I have a question for you. It relates to the purpose of the video.

Why should I spend my money on a DVD with great scenery and average riding when I can see great scenery and average riding by hopping in the car for 15 minutes and going riding with my friends?

I'm not trying to shut you down. I can think of a few possible answers, but I'd like to hear yours.

And another one...
Who is your target audience?

By the sounds of it, It'd make a great IMAX movie for families to go and see. They'd think;
"oh wow! Italy's beautiful! I'd love to go there. This mountain biking thing is pretty cool. I wouldn't actually like to DO it- it looks pretty crazy- , but watching it is fun!"

I think marketing it as a video for mountain bikers has been, from all accounts, a bit of a mistake. Mountain bikers are a niche market. They are interested in mountain biking, not trees.

[leafrider]

leafrider, I haven't watched this video. However, I have a question for you. It relates to the purpose of the video.

Why should I spend my money on a DVD with great scenery and average riding when I can see great scenery and average riding by hopping in the car for 15 minutes and going riding with my friends?

I'm not trying to shut you down. I can think of a few possible answers, but I'd like to hear yours.

First you look the film and after we talk about it togheter. Don't buy it, find it on e-mule or masterize it!
Can you on a 3000 mt mountain an go downhill without a trail? Have you an hummer!
Ride your bike only between red and white tapes with a time in your head?
I have a time in my head when i work, not when i ride my bike!
I want to tell you Clorophilla isn't a national geographic style film, it talks about other themes too.
Take a bit of time to read the root on Clorophilla website, so you are sure don't mistake to buy it:

http://www.clorophillafilm.com/images/jpeg%20web/pop-up-root.jpg
By the way, I don't want tell you to buy it. You masterize, download from e-mule, criticize it and then put it in the garbage.
I don't tell you what is right and what is not...you are a free man.
Me and my friends told our way of live about freeriding, nothing else.
Is all videos great video?I don't think so, Clorophilla is a shit one. No problem, I'm out!

Ciao

[johnny]

Doesn't really matter what we think anyway, you probably had an excellent time making it!

Do the same thing but with more spectacular riding (more running time) and you'll have yourself a classic!

[leafrider]

Doesn't really matter what we think anyway, you probably had an excellent time making it!

Do the same thing but with more spectacular riding (more running time) and you'll have yourself a classic!

Sorry but I don't understand you (the concept of your words), sorry but my english is very pizza style!:D

[johnny]

That's ok, I'm drunk anyway! :D

[leafrider]

That's ok, I'm drunk anyway! :D
Eheh...ok, take other five beers and you'll like Clorophilla!:D

I'll write on the cover of the next project the following words :" Drink 5 beers before watchin' it!" :D

ciao johnny

[toodles]

Eheh...ok, take other five beers and you'll like Clorophilla!:D

I'll write on the cover of the next project the following words :" Drink 5 beers before watchin' it!" :D

ciao johnny

Mate, one thing that has impressed me is your brilliant response to this review. Nice one.

[leafrider]

Mate, one thing that has impressed me is your brilliant response to this review. Nice one.


From: http://www.howtobrew.com/section4/chapter21-2.html

Flavors reminiscent of chlorophyll and fresh cut grass occasionally occur and are most often linked to poorly stored ingredients. Poorly stored malt can pick up moisture and develop musty smells. Aldehydes can form in old malt and can contribute green grass flavors. Hops are another source of these green flavors. If the hops are poorly stored or not properly dried prior to storage, the chlorophyll compounds will become evident in the beer.

A beer company has to sponsor our next film!:D :D :D

[arpit]

First you look the film and after we talk about it togheter. Don't buy it, find it on e-mule or masterize it!


Okie doki!

[mattles]

See the trailer here:

http://www.clorophillafilm.com/pagina02.htm

[Stone67]

chlorophyll compounds will become evident in the beer.

Clorophyll is found in allsorts of green plants.

Eheh...ok, take other five beers and you'll like Clorophilla!

A couple of cones
of beer definently adds to the whole experience,
Good on you leafrider,for having the guts to just do it your own way
Just kicking back and just watcing it for what it is was a buzz;)
I hope you do another one.
But yeah it was way too short.
By the way when you mature will you be budrider:eek:

[thevish]

hehe scotts review, its.. well... honest ...
i hav'nt actully seen it but from the the first time seeing the trailer some weeks or months back i did'nt think it looked very... inviting... i liked the sound track though.
i can honestly say though mr leaf-rider .. you probly poured alot of time energy and money into it so props to you mate, for having a go!
after seeing peoples reaction on here and i'm sure it won't differ elsewhere..
...this is a few of the reasons why i won't unleash a DVD Any time soon...
1. we have none bar 1 pro rider on this gay little fishbowl called Oahu.
2. deleted.
3. i'd start going bigger but i can't do 2 things at once.. riding .. then filming or vice versa
don't mix at all.. if you don't understand that i can't be bother Explaining it..
or just accept the fact that both things wear you the fuck out.
4. there's no stunts left! everythings hucked and fucked... everyones seen
the drops in my videos whoopie..... next!

if i was ever to release a DVD it would have to be up there with the top MTB videos .... otherwise i woud'nt bother, untill then it's all Internet for me baby.
YEWWWW

[red_dog]

I liken it to a Seinfield episode:
Its the Mountainbiking DVD about nothing......

I also think that because of this movie there should be a new Australian law that prohibits moviemakers from not putting a running time on the cover somewhere

[Shorty40]

we all know how the average rider looks, we are them. We buy videos to get inspired or amazed, if we want mediocrity, we can go to our own local areas and watch it live.

Wow, if they are average riders, I need to lift my game :o :D

From the trailer, the DVD looks good to me. A bit different to the normal MTB DVD, but different is sometimes good :cool: A bit of variety in your DVD library is a good thing.

The preview kind of reminded me of ROAM. :cool:

I have a copy on the way :)

[Laserguns]

I went ahead and bought this DVD and then read this thread and I'm kinda glad I did.
I went into the movie sceptical and not expecting much and I was pleasantly surprised.
I dig this movie. The scenery is unreal and even though that shouldn't be the main theme of a biking movie it sure did impress and I reckon it adds a lot of weight to a movie to have a desirable locale. The biggest hucks and craziest stunt could be done in a garbage dump but who the hell wants to ride in a tip? The backdrops make you want to ride over there.
I also like the fact that the riders aren't pro's. It's awesome to have DVD's to inspire and pump you up with massive hits but its also cool to be able to watch something and say to yourself "...hmm, I'd give that a go..."
Good on ya Leaf Rider for having a go and making a killer film.
I'm glad I bought it.

[johnny]

Anyone with a junkwaffle avatar gets my respect.....no matter what you're posting!

Johnny, please do not make any more wasteful posts on Farkin.net. For an example of a wasteful post, please read the above.

[Laserguns]

Respect for knowing what a Junkwaffle is...

[red_dog]

Wow, if they are average riders, I need to lift my game :o :D

From the trailer, the DVD looks good to me. A bit different to the normal MTB DVD, but different is sometimes good :cool: A bit of variety in your DVD library is a good thing.

The preview kind of reminded me of ROAM. :cool:

I have a copy on the way :)

Do your self a favour buddy, just keep watching the trailer!
I had the exact same thought path as yourself, and I bought it and was dissapointed to say the least, but you are right it is something different....

[Wildurbeast]

After watching the vid with a mate last weekend we both had a quiet chuckle ourselves, then we watched it again. We ended up watching it 3 times and came to the realisisation that as a riding community we've turned into mainstream DVD snobs. After being spoiled by a few revolutionary DVDs such as the Collective*, NWD series etc... And to be honest, the quality of some the "national series" dvds that come out is pretty ordinary in terms of the repetitive footage (i.e, the same line, over, and over, and over again). Each to their own but Chlorophillia did put us in our place; we're ordinary dudes who love getting on the bike and love having just as much fun out there as the pro dudes who say "stoked" and "brah".








*warning - watching this vid may force watcher to say words like "stocked" and "feed off eachother" in the same sentence.

[Andy.G]

I totally love this film - for what it is - friends, a journey, some perfectly excellent mountains and a whole lot of effort into the filming/making. The music totally rocks with the vision. This film makes me want to ride. Thats what makes it good for me. This is not a production line film ... this speaks right into my passion.

Leafrider ... this is a masterpiece in my humble opinion.
Beautiful mountains, beautiful riding.

Bravissimo.

[astroboy]

Early this year I got me a cheap copy of this movie as well as a cheap copy of NWD6 ($7 or something ridiculous). Since that time I've watched NDW6 once (and not even from end to end) and Clorophilla about 6 times. I'm a pretty ordinary rider when it comes to technical stuff - mainly XC so my n'shore skills are limited and my technical DH VERY much so.

Now while watching NWDs 1 through 5 have all been a hoot and a case of "whoa that's amazing" I really don't get that inspired to go out and try out that type of stuff.

Clorophilla on the other hand is something that I relate to. Nope, it's not as hardcore as the other mainstream stuff, but lot of the things they do are things that I could do (or would have the balls to attempt) given the opportunity. In contrast, I'm never going to do 90% of the shit that the riders do on NWD or other similar bred of movies. And to be honest if I'm getting board with seeing Bender and the midget Kona Clump jumper launching off the same type of terrain.

Leafrider and his mates have tapped into one of the reasons I ride - the chance to head out with a few mates for a bloody great time. He just happens to be able to do it in locations I could only dream of getting to.

This is certainly an example of "different horses for different courses".

Astro

PS I will admit that I found some of the sountrack selections a bit arty farty. The opera-type music during the first n/shore section reminded me of Homer's Mr Plow TV commercial on The Simpsons. But on the whole a good movie in my books.

[Andy.G]

I'm hearin' ya ... well said. :cool:

Bravo, Clorophilla, Bravo.

[EastsideZero]

I quite like Chlorophilla, beautifully shot & flows pretty nicely. It's good to see something a bit more laid back for a change. Plus it doesn't make me as depressed about my lack of skills:) ,as some of those hardcore hucking vids do.

[leafrider]

Thank you for your appreciations.
Bye from Italy.

[fatboyproductions]

i'm sorry, but clorophilla puts me to sleep. iv'e had the movie for a few months and iv'e tried to watch it atleast a dozen times and cant finish it. MTB freeride movies and DH race movies are what we live for. They should be watched untill the video/dvd doesnt work anymore. The producers tried something and it didnt work. I give them credit for trying but thats all.

my opinion

luke


If anyone wants muy copy of clorophilla they can ahve it, just send me the postage.

luke

[leafrider]

If anyone wants muy copy of clorophilla they can ahve it, just send me the postage.

luke

Don't give away your copy of Clorophilla. It could be usefull to remove ice from your car!

http://www.amarillo.com/images/122006/41395_512.jpg

[izac]

I did buy this movie. I have to agree with the review. Was really boring and showed very average riding. It did have some good camera work in it though.

[hakea]

“Comparisons lead to results by detours; rather judge everything on its own merits and demerits.”

For what Clorophilla is, it has achieved what it has set out to do and has been sincere to itself. Hence I must congratulate you on your fine work and the inspiration it has put within myself to discover much more of my local wilderness.

Thankyou.

[Si222]

Yeh it sucks

[daever]

This film was a joke.
The only effort put in this film was by the guy who made the cover.

the riders sucked, the mastering sucked, the cinematography sucked even more. the movie didn't flow at all, the music was horrendous; If they even edited it, shoot me now.

[C.H.B]

your wrong the cinematography was ok, if nothing else it put italy on the
map as another picturesque place to ride............

[daever]

It was horrible! You've got bad choices in angles, poor panning, poor zooming, bad positioning of main elements like UHHH mountain bike riders. everything....It had great cinematography when they were filming landscapes cause they could take all day to set up the shot and use whatever filters they want and then timelapse it, but motion sequences sucked.

[C.H.B]

Daever, you seem to know more about cinegraphics than me , but i recon
its time there was a bit of art in mtb movies, look at the opening sequence in ''roam'' with the berrecloth bros, you gotta admit that was pretty dam good..........

[daever]

yea roams an awesome movie. as far as subject matter is concerned in this film, the more artistic approach with landscapes is great - its what mtbing is about, but it was poorly executed :(

[red_dog]

your wrong the cinematography was ok, if nothing else it put italy on the
map as another picturesque place to ride............
Italy has been on the map for a long time mate, Ever heard of Livigno......

The north of Italy is a beautiful place, only reason I say north is I'm biased (there are many other places)

[C.H.B]

I know nothing of Italy Red dog, Livigno hey? hmmmmmm..........

[arpit]

I know nothing of Italy Red dog, Livigno hey? hmmmmmm..........

I went looking for photos to show you. I was there during the Kona product launch - I just found a vid of it.
My brother had a dance off with the blonde girl at 2:31 in the bar shown ... :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqV-ou2Xn7Y

and they had a dirt jumping show - http://broadbandsports.com/node/12326


Oh and I did shuttles (via chairlift) of this track, on a yeti -
http://youtube.com/watch?v=D1qA7UyT-9s

I wasn't quite as fast as fabian, though...

And here's an australian vid : http://youtube.com/watch?v=pp9o-ML9-1A


I'll post a link to some of my own pics a bit later :)

[C.H.B]

Downhill heaven!,........thanks Arpit, i wantsks to go there......:D

[foes.fly.rida]

ahaha, quite a review you have there! At least your review made me smile on this rainy day, where my bike is in pieces and i know i have to go to work on my damn 20" bmx later!