RE: Are they really good???
 

nail has been hit on the head by tsoc.

RE: Are they really good???
 

I've just started DVR-ing shows, so I've been watching a bunch more lately.

To be completely honest, and this mayget off the track a little, butI'm almost sickened with the number of awful shots. In about five shows, I've seen two hindquarter shots (on Summit's show and Brenda Valentine's) and a gut shot (forget which show).

I know bad shots are sometime part of bowhunting, but it seems like they're so focused on getting a kill on camera, that they rush or take bad shots.

I've found myself actually rooting for a deer to walk the other way, just to make videos actually resemble REAL hunts and not just kill shows.

RE: Are they really good???
 

Todd, this is so true. Unfortunately since many of the shows being referenced are on TV there is a very finite amount of time to tell your story and get your footage in. Generally for a 30 minute show, you're looking at 17-22 minutes for your show, which also has to include your intro, credits, host lead-ins,and sponsor spots. So, that doesn't leave a lot of time for actual footage.

I know I don't need to tell you this as you already know, but most guys out there don't realize what goes into a 30 minute show. You guys do a great job of balancing the hunting action and scouting, networking, shed hunting, etc. on your DVDs. I'd love to see how you put it together into a show. I think you guys could do a good job of it, but many others just focus on that kill.

There are a few that have some balance in their shows, but to me, they are the elite. Some can't show balance, because they don't have any.;)