Shane McFalls is an artist, producer and videographer who fuses his passion for skiing
and videography into award-winning ski-movies, capturing incredible footage of ski
tricks and jumps, typically shadowing the skier on skis. Regularly shooting a variety of
digital and movie film formats, Shane recently branched out into 16mm format with the
FPP’s 16mm BW 3; Yeti 16mm BW Negative and FPP Sun Color Negative Film.
Here, Shane discusses his experience shooting 16mm on his Krasnogosrsk-3 (K-3)
Movie Camera with FPP Founder, Michael Raso. They cover ISOs, contrast, lighting,
metering, grain, and which film stock lends itself best to a snow-clad environment.
Shane mentions his preference for using a fish-eye lens with a K-3; and shares his
insight into how the format informs the art and vice versa, distinguishing between
professional and personal projects.
Shane’s upcoming projects will include a silent BW film, likely shot on 16mm, the
primary format for the early aughts ski-movies he grew up on.
For 16mm inspiration and an extraordinary example of how to “follow your passion and
find you purpose”, check out the entire video interview with excerpts from
Shane’s16mm footage.
About Shane McFalls:
Shane McFalls is an artist, film and video producer and avid skier who spent a decade
producing and directing award-winning ski-movies. Now, Shane spends his time in rural
southern Vermont as a freelance illustrator, teaching a high school filmmaking class,
riding his bike, making music and parenting two children.