New ElkNut Forum Sponsor - Huntography

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 1]

Hi guys!

It's almost been a year of me being on the forum and I have to say, I've had some really great conversations here, learned a ton and met some great folks.

That being the case, I thought of no better elk hunting forum to support and introduce my documentary films to, so I became a sponsor last week.

Many thanks to Paul, he's been amazing. I called him the Yoda of Elk Hunting and he said, "Who is Yoda?" I'm getting him Star Wars for Christmas

I've never sponsored another forum or anything like that but felt really comfortable here.

So here goes it.

I've been Filming America's Hunters since 2010. These are regular hunters like you and me. I've just connected with folks via social media and promoted it grassroots style.

Till today, I have produced 3 whitetail documentary films and one elk hunting film. My style of filming is very different from that of other hunting films or even TV shows that you may have seen. I film the entire story. Not just the hunt or the kill.

Here is last years #ELKTOUR film trailer to give you an idea of how I film:

http://www.huntography.com/elktour/

I'd love for you guys to watch the trailer if you haven't seen it already as your feedback would be very welcomed and valuable to me.

If you like what you see, I just made the DVD available last weekend on my site, along with our newest #DEERTOUR whitetail deer hunting film:
http://www.huntography.com/store/

Thanks in advance for your time and support fellas!

Rudy

PS - My films would make a great Father's Day gift. It's what I'm getting my dad

by **slim9300** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 2]

I love the trailer! Way to go. What a great business idea.

by **WapitiTalk1** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 3]

Umm. Awesome Rudy.. Loved the trailer! I like your filming style friend.

by **Swede** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 4]

Great news and thanks. I believe all of us here benefit.

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 5]

slim9300 wrote:I love the trailer! Way to go. What a great business idea.

Much appreciated! I love meeting hunters from around the country and capturing the whole experience for other like-minded hunters to enjoy.

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 6]

Phantom16 wrote:Umm. Awesome Rudy.. Loved the trailer! I like your filming style friend.

Thanks my friend. That means a lot to me. I'll work even harder to make this years elk film even better.

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 7]

Swede wrote:Great news and thanks. I believe all of us here benefit.

Thanks Swede! In one way or another, all Elknuts benefit from being here together. I love it here.

Rudy

by **LckyTylr** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 8]

Loved the trailer.

I'm shamelessly pitching this as a Father's Day gift to my Wife . . . but I'm fairly certain she just spend more than the budget on a different gift . . . she's not amused about this.

I'll just keep playing the trailer as loud as I can until she gives in. :-)

by **montanabrown** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 9]

its nice for people to see the other side of hunting. its not all about killing and it seems you really try to get that point across with your style of filming.

by **bnsafe** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 10]

great trailer

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 11]

LckyTylr wrote:Loved the trailer.

I'm shamelessly pitching this as a Father's Day gift to my Wife . . . but I'm fairly certain she just spend more than the budget on a different gift . . . she's not amused about this.

I'll just keep playing the trailer as loud as I can until she gives in.

Happy you like the trailer!

After hearing it over and over while editing, my wife and kids actually like my theme music now. So keep on playing over and pitch away

Rudy

by **ceetoo** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 12]

Rudy,
Well done sir. The trailer kept me engaged from beginning to end. I just started playing with video a little bit this year (as a complete dork amateur ; ), and am really only beginning to understand just how very difficult it is. Look forward to seeing more of your work!
Cheers,
-c2

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 13]

montanabrown wrote:its nice for people to see the other side of hunting. its not all about killing and it seems you really try to get that point across with your style of filming.

Indeed. Much appreciated.

There is so much that goes into a hunt - before, during and after. Capturing that entire story is very challenging but at the same time, so fulfilling.

Can't wait to film my next group of hunters.

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 14]

bnsafe wrote:great trailer

Thanks man!

Rudy

by **dotman** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 15]

Great trailer, well done. Also great to have your support of the forum and I know what I'll be getting myself for fathers day, shhh don't tell the wife

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 16]

ceetoo wrote:Rudy,
Well done sir. The trailer kept me engaged from beginning to end. I just started playing with video a little bit this year (as a complete dork amateur ; ), and am really only beginning to understand just how very difficult it is. Look forward to seeing more of your work!
Cheers,
-c2

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it.

Filming is not easy so I commend you for getting into it. If you ever have any questions, just pm me and I'll be happy to help.

The way I film is even more challenging than the typical way many folks do as I use only dslr cameras with manual focus.

If it was as easy as pointing and pressing a button, I probably wouldn't do it. I love the challenge.

Looking forward to sharing more. In the mean time, take a peak at my whitetail deer trailers, they are pretty cool too.

Best,

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 17]

dotman wrote:Great trailer, well done. Also great to have your support of the forum and I know what I'll be getting myself for fathers day, shhh don't tell the wife

Really appreciate it!

It's my pleasure to support the forum as everyone I have met here have been good people. I'll do as much as I can as what I learn here is invaluable.

No worries, I won't tell

Rudy

by **WapitiTalk1** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 18]

Huntography wrote:
ceetoo wrote:Rudy,
Well done sir. The trailer kept me engaged from beginning to end. I just started playing with video a little bit this year (as a complete dork amateur ; ), and am really only beginning to understand just how very difficult it is. Look forward to seeing more of your work!
Cheers,
-c2

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it.

Filming is not easy so I commend you for getting into it. If you ever have any questions, just pm me and I'll be happy to help.

The way I film is even more challenging than the typical way many folks do as I use only dslr cameras with manual focus.

If it was as easy as pointing and pressing a button, I probably wouldn't do it. I love the challenge.

Looking forward to sharing more. In the mean time, take a peak at my whitetail deer trailers, they are pretty cool too.

Best,

Rudy

Rudy, don't let ceetoo fool you. He is a fellow elk hunting video entrepreneur. He alone possesses the famous "flystrait" snorkeling in a creek video, which he captured on an ID wapiti hunt a few years ago. It is filmed quite well, has a certain movie flair with a plucky spirit but simple plot, and shows what a madman can do with a hand held camera as his buddy attempts to cross a snotty slick creek

by **Huntography** » 06 10, 2013 • [Post 19]

Thanks for the heads up Phantom16!

No worries. Helping folks is what I do. I'll keep my eye out for him though

Rudy

by **ElkNut1** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 20]

Check the Video out guys, I've watched the entire DVD, it has a lot lot to offer to see visually many of the setups that can work & not work! It shows how excitement on the shooters part can unravel a hunter & how important it is to control ones adrenaline & emotions in crunch time! Rudy shows how people/hunters who are everyday guys & gals go through the motions & emotions of the hunt. It's worth the look see!

ElkNut1

by **elkmtngear** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 21]

Nice work Rudy, I really enjoyed the trailer....it really has a great flow to it.

Nice job editing and filming!

by **BrentLaBere** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 22]

Yes, I agree with everyone else. Nice work Rudy! It had a unique vibe I am not used to seeing on most "kill" videos for big bulls I have watched before. Truly about family and friends experiencing the hunt. Great quality to boot.

by **Huntography** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 23]

ElkNut1 wrote:Check the Video out guys, I've watched the entire DVD, it has a lot lot to offer to see visually many of the setups that can work & not work! It shows how excitement on the shooters part can unravel a hunter & how important it is to control ones adrenaline & emotions in crunch time! Rudy shows how people/hunters who are everyday guys & gals go through the motions & emotions of the hunt. It's worth the look see!

ElkNut1

Thanks Paul! I love your take on our elk film. Coming from you, it means a lot. And you're right, I'm sure folks will be able to relate to many of the real world hunting and camp scenes. From screenings I have done with folks here in Colorado, it's so much fun to see the audience react and comment out loud while watching.

Shoot! Stop! Don't call. Don't Move!

As a viewer and fellow elk hunter, I'm sure some folks have been in similar situations.

I for one, by filming these hunters, learned what I should and should not do in certain situations. When to draw. When to call. What call to use.

Combined with watching your instructional dvd Paul and understanding what the elk are saying, I can't wait to not only film again this year, but to get a chance to kill my first elk.

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 24]

elkmtngear wrote:Nice work Rudy, I really enjoyed the trailer....it really has a great flow to it.

Nice job editing and filming!

Thanks so much! I'll be working hard to make improve the cinematography even more for this years film.

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 25]

BrentLaBere wrote:Yes, I agree with everyone else. Nice work Rudy! It had a unique vibe I am not used to seeing on most "kill" videos for big bulls I have watched before. Truly about family and friends experiencing the hunt. Great quality to boot.

Thank you Brent! I appreciate you enjoying the vibe of the trailer. My goal is to always Film America's Hunters. That means it's about more than just the kill or the hunt itself as you mentioned. To do that, I must become a part of the group that I am filming. Having chemistry with the folks you film is the key to producing authentic original content.

And believe it or not, all the people I film I typically have never met in person before. Just online. It makes for a truly amazing time.

I hope to film some ElkNuts one day. Now that would be cool

Rudy

by **>>>---WW---->** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 26]

Well Elknut, it looks like we have a good video man right here on the forum. So isn't it about time you filmed an actual hunt to go along with your instructional video series???????????????????????????

by **JohnFitzgerald** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 27]

I've watched the DVD I enjoyed it. If you like the Purgatory video's by On Foot Films, you'll like this one. Truely, unscripted hunts!

by **slim9300** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 28]

>>>---WW----> wrote:Well Elknut, it looks like we have a good video man right here on the forum. So isn't it about time you filmed an actual hunt to go along with your instructional video series???????????????????????????

What a great idea!

by **ElkNut1** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 29]

In time guys, in time! (grin)

ElkNut1

by **wapitibowman** » 06 11, 2013 • [Post 30]

Great sneak peek!!! I like the idea of regular guys and gals that work all year waiting for the month of September. We eat, breath, and dream elk all year long. Looks awesome!!

Wapitibowman

by **Huntography** » 06 12, 2013 • [Post 31]

>>>---WW----> wrote:Well Elknut, it looks like we have a good video man right here on the forum. So isn't it about time you filmed an actual hunt to go along with your instructional video series???????????????????????????

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

One day, I'd love to.

Rudy

by **Vanish** » 06 12, 2013 • [Post 32]

Great trailer!

by **Huntography** » 06 12, 2013 • [Post 33]

JohnFitzgerald wrote:I've watched the DVD I enjoyed it. If you like the Purgatory video's by On Foot Films, you'll like this one. Truely, unscripted hunts!

Thanks John! I know how much you liked those other films so I really appreciate the comparison.

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 12, 2013 • [Post 34]

slim9300 wrote:
>>>---WW----> wrote:Well Elknut, it looks like we have a good video man right here on the forum. So isn't it about time you filmed an actual hunt to go along with your instructional video series???????????????????????????

What a great idea!

Thanks Slim! Nothing better than filming authentic hunters under real-life situations around the country. Love it!

Rudy

by **cnelk** » 06 12, 2013 • [Post 35]

I would love to have you tag along on some of my hunts...
But I hope you dont mind wearing a blindfold and having no gps

by **slim9300** » 06 13, 2013 • [Post 36]

cnelk wrote:I would love to have you tag along on some of my hunts...
But I hope you dont mind wearing a blindfold and having no gps

This is soooo true!

by **Huntography** » 06 13, 2013 • [Post 37]

ElkNut1 wrote:In time guys, in time! (grin)

ElkNut1

Rudy

by **Huntography** » 06 13, 2013 • [Post 38]

cnelk wrote:I would love to have you tag along on some of my hunts...
But I hope you dont mind wearing a blindfold and having no gps

I'd love to @cnelk! Especially since we're both from Northern Colorado.

No worries on the blindfold. Some hunters I film don't even want me to say which GMU or even part of the state we're hunting in and I respect that.

Rudy

by **AndyB** » 06 15, 2013 • [Post 39]

Well guys, id just like to say what a great site, been lurking for a while. (first post)

Back to topic, really cool trailer Rudy! have to agree with others, nice to see films that look at why we hunt and not just the kill. My buddy Dave will be getting his DVD soon so will check it out.

I think we may be meeting when we cross the pond this Archery season. :-)

Andy.

by **Huntography** » 06 18, 2013 • [Post 40]

AndyB wrote:Well guys, id just like to say what a great site, been lurking for a while. (first post)

Back to topic, really cool trailer Rudy! have to agree with others, nice to see films that look at why we hunt and not just the kill. My buddy Dave will be getting his DVD soon so will check it out.

I think we may be meeting when we cross the pond this Archery season.

Andy.

Thanks Andy! I believe Dave received his copy already. Enjoy it!

And yes, looking forward to meeting you guys this fall.

Rudy