Cutting Edge - Short Documentary shot on Canon C70 and C300III

[@damiencooper]

If you have any questions about the film, just leave a comment and I will answer it in a separate video. Story, Locations, Equipment, struggles.. anything ;)

[@BracaPhoto]

How long was her journey once she combined the 2 passions ?? I love the synergy between the 2 - it's a force multiplier - strong woman 👍👍

[@h00manoid]

wondering how you make the questions list. the way she tell the story is very touching.

[@michaelbondoc8546]

What a great Story!!! Lovely!!

[@NativeBlackAmericanTv]

...what a beautiful capture...what a beautiful film. C70 I presume. Excellent...

[@cji2411]

What a lovely, uplifting story and a beautiful film.

[@RSafay]

Beautiful. Everything about this video was beautiful. Some of those shots of Belinda skating were so smooth and fluid. I could feel the speed. Thanks to everyone involved.

[@hangfire6368]

I've watched the product reviews and they were useful. This is something special. Do this.

[@lionroots11]

Bring tears to my eyes. I've been there as a reggae musician. I can relate!! Thank you for this video! Touch me deeply

[@rolandswales8753]

Beautiful images, and such an inspiring story, thank you for sharing.

[@EinfachDeluxeAbenteuer]

Wow! What a documentary, what a story, what beautiful scenes 🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@persvanstrom]

THIS is the reason I want to be a filmmaker. The way you told this story is just amazing. I loved every single piece of it. Thank you very much for making it and sharing it. As a fellow Canon user I feel I will need to watch this story many many times.

[@performlive1]

Great story and amazing video

[@MilitaryHistoryWithWill71]

Watching this brilliant documentary shows the transition from the passion of skating to the passion of filmmaking.❤

[@Iceplanetcamp]

Fantastic job 🙏🫶🏻

[@marcgilles4520]

Man, I just keep watching this documentary. This is one of the best films I’ve seen this year. I’ve been a long time follower of this channel, but I’m still amazed at how much @Damien Cooper has grown.

[@damiencooper]

Oh man. Thank you so much!!

[@MattSpaugh]

Really nice Damien. The pacing on this is just perfect. It breathes beautifully.

[@DavidBrand]

What a great story and beautifull film Belle and Damien, I loved it!

[@MoundorSene]

the interview shot looks epic! can't wait to see the whole thing

[@damiencooper]

thanks. Yeah, the location was amazing

[@paulgain7275]

Great film. I loved it. Thank you for being so brave in telling this story.

[@recordbutton1845]

Welcome home again Belle, welcome home.

[@ChristosGiantsios]

A tremendously inspiring story told through Amazing videography and Exceptional photography. Thank you for the emotions!!!

[@gillesmatheronpro]

This is a superb film, about a strong woman with a brilliant personality. First view was supposed to be all about filming techniques... I found myself trapped into the narration and story. Had to watch it two extra times ! Bravo.

[@BrettPapa]

That was really well done. Nice work.

[@filmsafaris]

Awesome film, Belinda and Damien!!! Wow!

[@Barbiroujameleddine]

It was from the heart ...warm feeling viabes from ice skater ...nice job

[@claudinchenchen]

Das Filmemachen hat schon vielen das Leben gerettet. Hört man immer wieder ;-) Darüber hinaus: Sehr schöne Doku, bei der man auch bis zum Schluss dranbleibt und nicht gleich wegklickt!

[@OLLIversusCOOPER]

Ich weiß nicht was es ist, aber es löst irgendwas in mir aus. Great Job Damien, und ne tolle starke Frau hast du da an deiner Seite 👏

[@mfjae]

This was something special. Great job man. I truly felt something watching that

[@soyizzle99]

Held my attention the whole way. Great job with composing the story mate

[@enricportraits]

Certainly, each person fights a battle that we know nothing about, delighted to hear Belinda's Story, which I suppose is also something of yours, I loved the video, I wish you great hits 🙂 (sorry for my English)

[@orlandomediatv]

Had me gripped for all 12 mins. A nice short doc. A well made story, compellingly told. Well done (both).

[@brockmorrell]

After following along with Damien and Belle for so long, it was amazing to hear more about Belle's journey. Very well done! Looking forward to seeing more from both of you!

[@joenicklo]

Beautiful shots and a wonderful story. Great job Damien. Subbed.

[@mosesmillanmctech4196]

This is amazing; a great watch - an inspiration.

[@minutesback]

Wow well told story, be seeing these clips for a while in your videos, but now hearing the story it’s great.

[@SighterFilm]

Just Beautiful Brother, excellent story telling.

[@patweds1402]

that's big..so real..amazing work guys

[@davidhardenberg5382]

What an amazing story. Inspirational 🙌

[@Wingman115]

Great message.

[@csound55]

Strong story and great production. Well done.

[@guillaumeschirra7699]

Seriously cool. Congratulations guys !

[@StanNovotny]

This short film is absolutely beautiful! Damien and Bel, you are both very talented individuals.

[@trondhelgehie6771]

I really like what you two have done here! 100% Respect!

[@damiencooper]

Thanks a lot :)

[@filmyardart]

Respect for all them how make there passion projects great

[@freemanfilms4195]

This is an inspiring and painful story, thnks Damien

[@AndreaDomjanPhotography]

Beautiful film, congratulations!

[@ChrisAbad]

Wow. This was awesome. Thanks for sharing her incredible story. You’ve gained a subscriber.

[@jumberbolkvadze78]

It is a genuine masterpiece. Very inspiring, cinematic kind, not boring stuff, emotional. Congratulations, Damian! It will be my inspiring example, of how to shot a documentary. The music is awesome, too. Good luck!

[@jameskatt4122]

Really great film. I'm at a transitional place in my life and this is inspiring.

[@michaelhametner9780]

beautifully made!!! love it

[@MayurMahapatraFilms]

Damien Bro.. One of the best short doc I have ever seen.. Being a documentary filmmaker I could not connect more.. Good job.. 🙌

[@stansabev]

This was not a video, it was a movie! The cinematography was beautiful, top down shot in the snow was epic and in the perfect moment! There is something special about filing on the ice 🧊, the camera movement is so satisfying. I follow the story on the Chanel, and when Damien was introduced to the story it felt surprising, but authentic, it’s a movie about the living on the “edge”. About Life worth living! But also story about love. The love of making life together. Together in the hardest hardships of all, the searching for meaning in the life that was once broken. Only one thing was bothering me the hole time:-), the position of the talent in the interview scene. It was way to left and the lines was distracting, for me however. I felt that should be framed in the doorway as frame in frame for depth. As the depth for her search in her soul. As the abyss of her past. And thank you sharing🙏🏻

[@cedricjamesjr1]

It is my hope to do something great with my C70. This is just great beautiful footage, beautiful story, and emotional value with mood setting music... just a good story and I hope the best for you and her.

[@roshangurung9051]

Beautiful Loved it!!

[@BenPhanStudios]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@kevinevans651]

Great work mate... Keep it up both of you!!!

[@dorothea5647]

Love this docu! 😍 Behind a closed door is always another door and sometimes a better one.

[@damiencooper]

That is soo true!

[@perrste]

I’m embarrassed now I charge money for my crappy interviews and short docs for government and government funded organisations. They say my vids are good but Jesus I wish I was half as good as you guys, amazing short doco, great story and visuals.

[@damiencooper]

Haha, don't be. If the client is happy that's great! And there's always room for improvement!

[@PhotoPro4612]

Amazing, cinematic, nice camera movement, editing and good strong storytelling. Well done DC.

[@damiencooper]

Thanks so much for the kind words :)

[@ChristianChannel]

Very impressive DC, Thank you for uploading this video. I know you and the team worked really hard on this project! and it paid off!

[@damiencooper]

It was. Can't wait to share a couple of the bts videos too. Thanks for the comment

[@bandeko197]

2:23 I really like this angle. It gave a good perspective. Could you make more of this plz

[@SvenVee]

Beautiful work you guys 👏

[@christhompsonphotography6783]

Such a pretty film.

[@RonaldoMoura]

This is fantastic!

[@erenkayman]

Mega Damien. Sehr sehr schöne Doku!

[@rabinkarki2690]

Loved it. What a story to hear. Counting for more 🪄

[@damiencooper]

Thank you. There will be lots of bts and making ofs

[@wadesweeney2200]

What a great documentary really enjoyed it, great job.

[@carstenortlieb5040]

Very impressive - and worth the waiting for! It's also inspiring for someone, who hasn't a straightforward CV as well. Please keep going with that kind of content!

[@bebespurs]

It's a very strong film. Like it.

[@matt.banton]

Amazing work, totally worth the wait! Told the story so well :)

[@savethephotons2532]

Sehr geil gemacht! Super erzählt, klasse Bilder. Gerne mehr! Da hat man gleich Bock raus zu gehen und zu filmen

[@damiencooper]

Freut mich, dass es so gut angekommen ist!

[@902MediaUK]

well made, awesome wee film.

[@todorjeravninski2130]

Bravo! Great work!

[@SBCREA8]

This is really nice 👍 Well done

[@ChristianKatja]

Love the story. Very inspiring!

[@WhitehouseVideo]

Just love this 🥰 great story and production, well done..

[@damiencooper]

Thanks a lot!

[@tbcmediaca]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Incredible work on the visuals both of you! I love this format and it is inspiring to the vision that I am building this coming year. Such a compelling story and the perfect way to tell it! Crisp, Clean perfection. Can’t wait for the next one. Sound design, artistry in motion and no detail overlooked. I could keep going but I think you get the point! ❤️🤘

[@DennisSchmelz]

Mega gut geworden

[@captainfilmmaking]

Gratuliere Damien! Tolles Intro - dokumentarisch super umgesetzt. Die Speed Ramps in den EislaufSzenen waren sehr passend. Mir hat das Colorgrading richtig gut gefallen und Belindas Emotionen hast du überzeugend rübergebracht. Kannst stolz sein auf deine Arbeit!

[@timothybellmediaproduction1240]

AMAZING JOB! Loved not only the awesome cinematography but also the storytelling aspect of this film. I would love to create something awesome like this one day with such a great story!:) Again love your videos and can’t wait to see more of what you guys create!

[@JackRea]

Amazing doc ! :)

[@juliancroot]

Very nicely done. As primarily a music and sound production guy these days, I'm less interested in the video side than I was a couple of years ago, but when you come across a real story like this, one that's told with such sensitivity, honestly and warmth, it inspires me to return to film making. Also, filming on ice looks so good...I wish I could skate now too!... And had some ice to skate on! Lol. Really enjoyed this production, and you should both be proud out of it. Well done.

[@BodyInTheBoxProductions]

Love it both - well done.

[@damiencooper]

Thanks a lot!

[@torbs_media]

Fantastic 👏

[@Jaimesebe]

truly inspiring!!!!Great job from y'all!!!Salutes from London!!!😀

[@damiencooper]

Thanks a lot and greetings to London ;)

[@michael.kronsteiner]

Good work!

[@locksleylennoxvfx]

This was amazing!

[@locksleylennoxvfx]

Can you imagine having to give up your dreams.

[@ricciocamposfilms1017]

I love it . This video made me subscribe to the channel :) Keep it coming :)

[@emanuellsmith1944]

Well done Damien C.

[@chromaticsentertainment]

nicely done!

[@MichaMedarmy]

Sehr gut gemacht, gefällt mir! ❤😊

[@skatingphoto]

Bel and your journey have inspired me in both filmmaking and figure skating filmmaking. This documentary is so real and special. Thank you for sharing. I'd love to learn more about how Bel controls the gimbal to maneuver it to focus on the skater. The gimbal seems to have a mind of its own. Does she use the joystick? And any comparison between using a gimbal and a glide cam for ice skating filmmaking? I'd love to go into the wild and film ice skating one day too.

[@katzevordempc]

Wow, so gut.

[@lfanoack]

This is so dang good! Absolutely stunning pictures, the story, your (ex)girl...crazy good in all kind of discipline.

[@daveseeley8689]

Beautiful work, as expected from both of you. There are moments that are truly gripping and heart wrenching, so... raw and authentic. Art is personal. I found you two years ago, while wondering if my photography (R5) could/should expand to video, so we had a convergence. Then, and since, the relationship between you and Bel has infused the channel. I developed an affection for you both. I know the little that you have shared about your romantic lives and have appreciated the candor and context, and I know what you've shared about your own journey w pro gambling. So understand my own context, and that it may be very difficult for you to see it through an outsider's perspective... but you made the choice to tell this as Bel's story, ...almost. Early we get that she met a "lost" guy and then "something bad happened" full stop. That creates a thing where we start down the road of a personal relationship, which is a trope we all know very well. If you truly want to expunge you, then I think you need to be more vague about it in her recounting her struggle. I understand that your mutual privacy is a thing that you want to control, but personally, I wonder if this is more powerful as a longer (1 hour?) autobiographical documentary about the necessarily intertwined stories. Lovers, biz partners, friends.... constructive...destructive, That may be very tough if the story is still in progress, but if not, or even if yes, I'd consider it.

[@NishiiGreen]

Starkes Video ❤

[@havoc025]

Should I pull the trigger on the C70 in 2023? Im heavy into RF glass as a photographer first.

[@ShinsoLP]

Epic docu, shows that I still have a lot to learn. Can you show and explain how you did the interview? Those shots look really good

[@billkujawa]

Nice would like to know your lighting choices for the interview portion.

[@katzevordempc]

Dieses Interview Set Up! Wow

[@davidschwan]

Wow dude!!!