General
filmer
What does filmer mean?
A skater or videographer who records footage of others skating, essential to the culture of video parts and clips.
"Their filmer follows them on a board with a fisheye lens."
Origin
Agent noun from 'film'; central to skate video culture since the 1980s.
Frequently asked questions
What is a filmer in skating?
A filmer is the person who records footage of skaters, often chasing them on a board with a fisheye lens.
Why are filmers important?
They capture the footage that becomes video parts and clips, which are central to skate culture.
Is a filmer usually a skater too?
Often yes; many filmers skate themselves so they can keep up and shoot from moving angles.
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