The technology
Inside the Fourth Phase S1 E3
From helicopters to drones to vehicle-mounted cameras, the technology used to capture sports action has advanced dramatically – but getting incredible shots involves a lot of failure and frustration.
The inspiration
14 min
Travis Rice and the Fourth Phase crew talk about the poetic spark that set the whole epic project in motion.
The challenge
17 min
The film-makers discuss the immense pressure to raise the bar on snowboard films while telling a good story.
Watching
The technology
15 min
New technology has upped the standard of the shots the film-makers can get, but can also raise the frustration.
The unseen
16 min
The boarders and film-makers recall some of the memorable moments that wound up on the cutting room floor.
The shot
14 min
Hear the never-before-told stories of the inspirational moments of the film's most iconic shots.
The team
21 min
Ultimately, the crucial ingredient to making a film like this is pretty simple: teamwork.