Bmx Videographers Talk About Video Parts VS Web Parts

Is there a difference between a web video and a web part? How do these compare to a video part? Those are some of the questions Defgrip went out to settle. Defgrip spoke to some of the top videographers from around the bmx community including Darryl Tocco, Will Stroud and Mike Mastroni.Click HERE to see the article. I would also like to give my opinion on this as an average rider. I realize not all people will agree with me, but as a writer for a blog I want to give my opinion and then I would also like your opinion. Please leave a comment or take the poll on the sidebar.

Is there a difference between a “web video” and a “web edit”? If so, describe how the terminology differs?A web video is something that a rider spends a lot of time working on for a long time.They really put a lot of effort into filming it. If he/she just throws together some old clips or releases a day in the life I would consider that a web edit. 

Should something labeled “web video part” be part of a full video, or can it be a standalone thing? A web video part can totally be a standalone part. Not very many teams are putting out full videos anymore and that makes it very hard for riders to release full video parts. Riders like Kyle Baldock may never release a true video part and that is fine.

If a rider releases a new solo 2 minute (or so) collection of kick ass footage online, you would classify this as a…? web video. The rider puts alot of time and effort into it to make it the best video he can. for that reason it totally deserves to be considered a video part even if it is released on the web.

If someone releases a “one night at House park with the homies” thing, you would classify this as a…? web edit. They did not put as much effort into a night edit as they would on a stand alone project.

If a full length video that’s been in the works for 2 years, has proper art direction and production value is released FREE online, is it considered a “web video” or just a “video”?It would be a web video, but that does not take away from it's value. As time goes on more people are releasing awesome videos directly to the internet. That doesn't mean it should be discarded just because it was meant for the web.

What would you describe Fiend’s “FIENDING” as?I hate to echo what everybody else said but it was a gift from Garrett Reynolds to the world.

Does a projects method of distribution (physical DVD or online) affect your opinion? No. As we progress more people are gonna turn to the internet to release videos. 

Can product promos that feature great riding mixed with product info and images also be considered web edit/video/parts? Or are they just “promos”?I would not consider most product promos a web video. There are some exceptions such as the latest Chad Kerley Markit video  that was more of a video part with a quick clip to inform us that the jeans were back in stock.