Operation Snakebite - a Basho airsoft/milsim film

The main article for Operation Snakebite is on my site: www.outsidecontext.com

About the film:

I have often remarked that the challenge of making an airsoft film - when you are also playing in the game - is that you can only edit what you film. In other words: all the events and action is "live" and you cannot simply stop filming, back everyone up, and take a different angle! I have tried many approaches to defeating this problem such as using multiple camera's, being an extra slice of awesome and filming everything that happens.

However, Milsim proved a stronger challenge.

How can I make a film about an airsoft event where for the first 10 hours I fired not more than a handfull of BBs? In fact only one burst! I decided to focus on the story and one particular incident that happened to me on the Sunday morning when on sentry duty. Unfortunately, my part in the large battle that followed (see the awesome comment above) was entirely too dark to use as was the tunnels section at the end of the day. So, what we have is my filming as a dead player. I think the guys in the footage played very well indeed and were excellently commanded by Ed (the guy with the beard).

I am working hard at ways of defeating low light issues for the next film, but for now - here is Operation Snakebite, I hope that you like it!


Regards,


Basho

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[agentx4575]

I actually spent an extra 15 minutes watching this because of my shit connection.

[bashomatsuo]

@agentx4575 Thanks! Hope you felt it was worth it!

[kjekZz1]

Songs used?

[bashomatsuo]

@kjekZz1 see 9:29 in the film for a list!

[scrappy1312]

Nice video man i can't wait for your next one!!!

[bashomatsuo]

@scrappy1312 Thanks buddy, a new 18 minute long commissioned video is being produced of the Tier One Sub Operations (ultra milsim) and I am the camera man at their next big game (which has helicopters!)

[bashomatsuo]

@Bhomein Sorry you feel that way. Tier 1 is staffed by ex and serving Marines and run by an ex SAS sergeant. Since they feel fine with airsoft, I don't see how you could be right.

[Nitoryuu]

@Bhomein I'm sorry you feel like that but do you think it's fair that you're bashing on airsofters who are just trying to have fun, when at the same time there are people in whatever country you live in who call your (our) men and women over seas murderers and are completely ungrateful for what they are doing? Airsoft is a hobby, just like paintball. Not some kind of substitute for the real deal.

[gikaintapan]

asa ang basho kay mag tagay ta hehe

[LeMonseurHappyFarmer]

OMG i cant believe how much it looks like Afghanistan 33

[FortPolkAirsoft]

This is just like our Basic Special Warfare Course for the USJTF. Great Job gents!

[MrLec95]

Awesome video you got a new subs! keep the new videos up!

[meany1023]

@BlueyFromMelbShuffle yes sorry meant to put systema ptws lol my computer is shit and was crap

[BlueyFromMelbShuffle]

@meany1023

You might want to re-read my comments with some thought. I have nothing against airsofting, it can be great fun. I think the posing and wannabeism that usually come with it are wank.

Not that any of what you said had any relevance to my comments, but it sure was nice to learn that airsoft was used by military before they "got simunitiion". Bless your heart. You must be talking about Systema PTWs and such?

[meany1023]

@BlueyFromMelbShuffle dude you do know the military used to use airsoft for training right? and o wait theres thousands of ex military that play airsoft also dumbass so tell me there how its offensive if they play it and they used to use airsoft for training till they got simunitiion

[BlueyFromMelbShuffle]

@Nitoryuu

You can say that again, good luck finding some hobby that doesn't irritate some poor bastard. Not that you should worry too much about this stuff anyway, since you're just plain airsofting without the whole dress-up-thingie. Nothing wrong with that.

All the best.

[Nitoryuu]

@BlueyFromMelbShuffle Yeah I've never served so I will probably not get the whole picture, and we can't really speak for everyone either. I will admit that I find it kinda off when someone shows up with 5 stars on his shoulders. But w.e, it's not like all sports/hobbies are free from criticism.

[BlueyFromMelbShuffle]

@Nitoryuu

It's a bit complicated to explain these things. I recommend you read around a bit, to see why airsoft is getting such a bad rep among servicemen.

It's not like I'm personally offended, I doubt too many airsofters run around impersonating my unit, current or past. I just think that spoiling a legit past-time by using it as an excuse to pretend is wank.