''411 Video Magazine'' (commonly abbreviated as ''411VM'' or ''411'') was a
skateboarding
Skateboarding is an extreme sport, action sport originating in the United States that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry Profession, job, and a ...
video series. 411 was created in 1993 by Josh Friedberg and
Steve Douglas. ''411'' released four issues per year, until its last issue, issue 67 was released in 2005. Prior to ''411'', professional skateboarders only showcased their video footage in major video releases, which were sometimes spread years apart. ''411'' gave skateboarding fans access to videos of professional skateboarders more frequently than ever before.
''411'' was originally produced on
VHS tapes, and then later transitioned to
DVD
The DVD (common abbreviation for Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital optical disc data storage format. It was invented and developed in 1995 and first released on November 1, 1996, in Japan. The medium can store any kind ...
.
Host
The first 50 issues were hosted by
Lance Mountain
Robert Lance Mountain (born June 13, 1964) is a professional skateboarder and artist who was one of the prominent skateboarders throughout the 1980s, primarily due to his involvement with the Bones Brigade. As of August 2017, Mountain continues ...
. Afterward, each issue was hosted by a special guest.
Common sections
Openers - The best tricks of the issue, played mostly in
slow motion
Slow motion (commonly abbreviated as slo-mo or slow-mo) is an effect in film-making whereby time appears to be slowed down. It was invented by the Austrian priest August Musger in the early 20th century. This can be accomplished through the use o ...
.
Chaos - Mix of skateboarders on any terrain
Transitions - Skateboarders only skating ramps and pools
Switchstance - Only switchstance tricks
Wheels of Fortune - Amateur video spotlight and interview
Pro Files - Professional video spotlight and interview
Grapevine - Gossip and news section
Commercial Break - Advertisements
Road Trip - Skateboarders on tour
Day in the Life - Day in the life of a pro skateboarder
Industry - Profile of a skateboard company and their team
Shop Industry - Profile of a skateboard shop and local skaters
Metrospective - Profile of a city and their local skaters
Instagram account
In 2014, the makers of 411 created an Instagram account that featured archived content from 411 along with answering frequently asked questions from fans.
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References
Skateboarding videos