"Easier Rider"- a Mockumentary

LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:49 pm

This was filmed this past weekend, and posted to FB just now. I wasn't present (

) but Lokky told me what a fun time they had filming it.

I believe the mockumentary is a VCU student's project of some sort- it chronicles and geeky guy who desperately wants to be part of the local scooter gang. It's really well done, as well as hilarious.

Film features many Seven Hills members with their gorgeous scoots, acting like arses for the camera and being BAMFS.

You think you know, but you don't know.This is how we roll.

theflash784 · Post by **theflash784** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:05 am

I loved it! I also liked seeing the SPAZ patch on the one rider's jacket in the beginning.

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:46 am

Arrrrgh! VIMEO! Doesn't work worth a damn on any device I have.
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LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:48 am

jprestonian wrote:Arrrrgh! VIMEO! Doesn't work worth a damn on any device I have.
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That makes me have a sad.

The only other way I know for you to view the vid is to have you friend Seven Hills on fb and watch it there XD

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:50 am

That is hilarious! One of the best student scooter films I've seen! Great editing and the lead actor is a crack up!

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:04 am

even spotted a buck ten! sweet vid.

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:08 am

LunaP wrote:That makes me have a sad.

The only other way I know for you to view the vid is to have you friend Seven Hills on fb and watch it there XD

Well, I'd sooner claw out my eyes with a rusty melon baller than re-join faceborg, so... I'll try it again on the Android phone when I'm near some fast, free WiFi.
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LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:18 am

jprestonian wrote:
LunaP wrote:That makes me have a sad.

The only other way I know for you to view the vid is to have you friend Seven Hills on fb and watch it there XD
Well, I'd sooner claw out my eyes with a rusty melon baller than re-join faceborg, so... I'll try it again on the Android phone when I'm near some fast, free WiFi.
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I hope that works!

redhandmoto · Post by **redhandmoto** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:40 am

yep. Android works. Good thing too; would've been sorry not to have seen this.

The wistful, dreamy, gushiness of "Meredith's" delivery was perfect.
The "blood in/blood out, beatdown" rite, substituting mass tickling...a student exercise, you say? Would really like to see the fully realized feature.

Ya know, the cinematography was terrific; there were a couple of rolling dolly shots that were show-stoppers. Remarkable stuff.

ComboOrgan · Post by **ComboOrgan** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:01 am

hilarious

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:24 am

Ah! Got the first 2:34 of it on the phone, anyway.

If I pause it for an hour, maybe the rest will get here.
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neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 5:42 am

Grrr.... my bandwith is total crap! The new housemates must be downloading a fuckton of data (I think I have a long time friend who is not being honest with her World of Warcraft addiction). Will have to wait until the morning. Sounds like it's a winner

Punt_Speedchunk · Post by **Punt_Speedchunk** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:47 am

Luna,

Simply EPIC

... thanks for sharing. That is just a delightful short film and great fodder for scooter related thoughts and giggles while on a study break!

I give it two wheels up... wait... umm... on second thought... not so much... but such cuteness.

scubadoobie · Post by **scubadoobie** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:46 pm

Great video....hilarious!

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:56 pm

LunaP,

Thanks for sharing. Minutes after I posted that, the phone had all the bits, and I was able to watch all the way through (after pausing it a few times to let the bits collect). Cute flick, good editing.

Hope you're continuing to feel stronger and less ouchie by the day.

-Jeff
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Syd · Post by **Syd** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:11 pm

Was it just my slow dsl line or was it stop motion-y?

[edit]The audio is smooth and clear, but the video looked to be mostly pictures strung together[/edit]

LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:34 pm

Syd wrote:Was it just my slow dsl line or was it stop motion-y?

[edit]The audio is smooth and clear, but the video looked to be mostly pictures strung together[/edit]

That was your dsl line, or some other technical gremlin. They used some slo-mo shots, but no stop motion.

I'm so sorry everybody seems to be having problems viewing it!! But I'm very glad everybody's getting a laugh out of it

jasondavis48108 · Post by **jasondavis48108** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:51 pm

totally awesome

I love short films like this. although it makes me a bit sad cause the only place I saw other scooter folk was at the local shop which is now closed

Suppose it's my fault though, I'm a super introvert so I don't generally seek out groups of people I don't already know

LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:11 pm

jasondavis48108 wrote:totally awesome I love short films like this. although it makes me a bit sad cause the only place I saw other scooter folk was at the local shop which is now closed Suppose it's my fault though, I'm a super introvert so I don't generally seek out groups of people I don't already know

I feel you, I'd be the same way without Lokky around. He's the extrovert half of us for sure. Not sure where Ann Arbor is in relation to us, but you're always welcome at one of the rallies around here!!

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:23 pm

Very well done actually!! Great audio, great camerawork. Of course, the anti-social part of me that fights the other part that forces me to be social feels just like the Astrologer in my head:P

But it was nice to see a Rattler getting some actual screen time. Actually looks cool with the other scoots. Only having seen one other in the wild, you tend to forget there are others out there.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:09 pm

LunaP wrote:
Syd wrote:Was it just my slow dsl line or was it stop motion-y?

[edit]The audio is smooth and clear, but the video looked to be mostly pictures strung together[/edit]
That was your dsl line, or some other technical gremlin. They used some slo-mo shots, but no stop motion.

I'm so sorry everybody seems to be having problems viewing it!! But I'm very glad everybody's getting a laugh out of it

Funny, I tried it again today and it played as expected. (I kinda liked the stop action version though - Fantastic Mr Fox meets Quadrophenia)

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:58 pm

LunaP wrote:I feel you, I'd be the same way without Lokky around. He's the extrovert half of us for sure.

Yeah, that was my Andy's role, before he was taken from me.

Not sure where Ann Arbor is in relation to us, but you're always welcome at one of the rallies around here!!

It's in SE Michigan. A bit of ride for him.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:21 pm

"and thats when I get down on all fours"...OMG ROFL...I LOVe it...nice SPAZ patch,too. already required viewing for all my scooter friends.

Lotrat · Post by **Lotrat** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:31 pm

neotrotsky wrote:But it was nice to see a Rattler getting some actual screen time. Actually looks cool with the other scoots. Only having seen one other in the wild, you tend to forget there are others out there.

You are not alone. There are like 4 other Rattlers still on the road.

LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:37 pm

Lotrat wrote:
neotrotsky wrote:But it was nice to see a Rattler getting some actual screen time. Actually looks cool with the other scoots. Only having seen one other in the wild, you tend to forget there are others out there.
You are not alone. There are like 4 other Rattlers still on the road.

I know personally of two. Both awesome guys very happy with their Rattlers.

EVEN BETTER

Scrolling down my fb feed to find that Genuine posted a link to the video, with this to say

"The hazing scene in this video is something every single Genuine employee had to go through before being hired. I can still taste that pizza. "

OMG I love you, Genuine

kmrcstintn · Post by **kmrcstintn** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:51 pm

my DSL won't load vimeo feed very good, but downloading it using RealPlayer extension to watch later...

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:17 am

wonderful! I was sad when the credits started rolling. I hope eventually there's a part two!

Wheelz · Post by **Wheelz** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:15 pm

Hey with my two Rats that are still on the road that at least six of us, YAY! Rattler FTW!

BootScootin'FireFighter · Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:30 am

great video! RVA definitely know's how to have a good time. Can't wait to see everyone again in Stanardsville next month. Nice 7 Hills SC ink BTW.

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:24 pm

BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:great video! RVA definitely know's how to have a good time. Can't wait to see everyone again in Stanardsville next month. Nice 7 Hills SC ink BTW.

It's six weeks to the rally and already I can't hold my excitement!

I'll be also celebrating my graduation so it's gonna be an epic one