You Can’t Buy Waves | A Surf Documentary shot on the BMPCC 6K

This is a short documentary about our good friend Sam and his relationship with surfing. This was my first time shooting surf as a subject and I loved it.
Do you guys surf ? And which one is your favourite shot? :)

Cheers,
Flo

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Loved it! 10/10 
I honestly I loved the shot of him getting in the truck early morning. I loved that shot because I could see what you were you doing there with the single street lamp over his head and having the frame of mind that early in the morning to get the shot is something I'm trying to get better at myself. So often when I get home to the edit there are too many shots I wished I had thought to get.

This was mesmerizing! As a surfer myself, who struggles to balance "life" with the desire to be able to surf good waves, the end hit me like a ton of bricks. It's true. You can't buy waves...

Wonderful told and shot documentary! 👌 Incredible colours! Ever considered mastering a version in PQ HDR10(+) for YT and Vimeo? As I have a pro grading suite at hand, I’d be happy to help. 🙃 just drop me a line.

Excellent

Inspiring video. I discovered surfing a couple years ago (34 years old now) and I can’t get enough. I drive 5 hours round trip every weekend to surf and continue to battle with the idea of selling the house and making the move to somewhere closer to the ocean.

I have lots of other hobbies (golf, ski, music, tennis, soccer, basketball, etc), but nothing is quite like surfing, and it’s where my heart is.

Thank you for making this and giving some of us hope that it is possible to chase your dreams.

You can buy them now in wave pools 😅😅

love this so much especially the part where he says you cant buy the waves!!

You can buy a wave machine 💗

Hola...podrías hacer el vídeo con audio en español? Gracias saludos desde Cuba 🇨🇺

This was really well done. Excellent storytelling and beautiful shots.

This just really motivated me both as a beginner surfer 🏄🏾‍♂️ and cinematographer. I live in Cape Canaveral Florida. I’m going to use this as a template. Thank you for your inspiration because I can totally relate to everything Sam said. This is amazing!!!!

Always good to see someone happy!! ❤🤙🏽 Good job guys!!

Amazing vibes man!...tnx 4 sharing🤙

nice movie. the color grading is pretty nice

"What are you doing to do? You can't buy waves"

Kelly Slater: "Hold my organic kombucha"

What a great documentary, cheers!
I'll keep the quote in mind for sure 🤗

Wow, This was really special from a surfer wannabee (and still might at 60+). The whole vibe of this was so sincere and comfortable. Want a wonderful piece of film 🙏👌👏🙏

You got skills! Respect buddy! 🤙

Just wondering where along the east coast Sam lives?

Nice 💪

If you're claustrophobic, how do you get barreled ?

Beautiful, amazing, inspirational, can’t wait to get wet.

poo

I love this

Great storyteller bro

Amazing visuals and story ! Great work and inspirational

Fantastic film! Thank you for creating this great peace of art and sharing his beautiful message with us. 🤙

Cool video

incredibly beautiful cinematography!

Awesome doco
I'm 31 looking to start surfing better late than never

Absolutely loved every second of this. A masterpiece. Beautifully told story. Keep it up!

Great docy guys! Loved it, only would just say as a surfer that some longer continous shots of some of the waves would add to it. Love seeing a wave from paddle in to kick out.

Also extended version with snowboarding in?! Would love that

Wauw i love this man! This is a big inspiration. ✨ Is this shot in prores?

You actually can buy waves. More money equates to more surf trips.

Love this so much !! So beautiful

Sam knows what he wants.....very few people do! Nice documentary, enjoyed till the end. The truck is film material...Well done

nice.

Finally someone that can tell a good story, and doesn't have to rely on a gimbal for a change. If I see one more gimbal shot I will vomit. Handheld all the way for documentary work and narrative.

Wsl would like to tell you otherwise

legendary Mr Green

Love the format and the quality on my 21:9 screen. The lowlight shots are quite impressive

what a line "What am I gunna do with the money? You cant buy waves." Love it

awseome clip really enjoyed this!

Wow, seen a lot of surf doco's you nailed it. And Sam's a legend

😊 😊

Hey man I love your work, I want to do videos like this, you really inspire me. Do you have a blog or something where I can learn about this type of filmmaking? :( maybe a book that you recommend? Saludos desde México!

great film! thank for the good work, all of you.