Meet Tyson Traner

We were lucky to catch up with Tyson Traner recently and have shared our conversation below.

Tyson, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

When I was around 8 years old, my grandma gave me a camera, so I started walking around our property in Rainbow and taking pictures. My parents were impressed and encouraged me to keep moving forward. Then about a year later, my Aunt Krista gave me a video camera and a lesson how to use it. I started filming action sports just for fun one day in Pala at the Fox Racetrack and met some FMX riders. Then the craziest thing happened and the guy who was mentoring me got in an accident and passed away. I had the last footage of him and decided to make a memorial video. My parents told me that I had an obligation to pursue this as a career because they were so moved by the video. The bittersweet thing is that other people from the industry noticed me and the rest is history. Once I got in the rhythm of the riders and honed in on my editing skills, I realized this is what I wanted to spend my energy on.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Doing what I do is not just the filming aspect of it, but being able to communicate and work with the riders and/or businesses that want the video. I enjoy being outside, so working with the riders, setting up jumps and scenarios is second nature to me. When I’m asked to come film something, I can generally see what will look good and set up the scene how I see it in my head. I love input from my clients, but sometimes they don’t know what they want and so I will have to help them try to express what they want. Occasionally, I’ll think I didn’t get enough shots or footage, and then when I get home and start to edit, I’ll end up being able to create something great. I love being able to highlight a product and making the colors vibrant and getting great angles. I shoot not only the product or people, but the surroundings, honing in on the beauty of the environment.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

The skills I learned from my high school film class and my aunt have brought me to where I am today, that and the experience. I have traveled all over the world and have had to deal with tough environments, no sleep, travel troubles, equipment failures, etc. But I have always found a way around it, whether it be using back-up equipment that I’ve acquired or finding the nearest Best Buy, I have never missed an important shot. I have a very positive attitude and know that no matter what, we’ll get some good shots. I am mostly self-taught but have worked with some great filmers in the past and plan to do so in the future, constantly learning and upgrading to the best and most productive equipment.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

I think the most impactful things my parents did for me was to remind me that I had an obligation to use my talent to serve others and become a participating member of society, do what feeds my soul and what can ultimately support my lifestyle. They have given me the opportunity to try to build my business, even though things have not always been consistent. My parents bought my computer for me and have always been supportive in making sure I have the equipment and knowledge I need to succeed.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfilms/
• Other: I plan on making another Insta account for restaurants, product content, birth announcements, engagements, bank footage, etc., but for now I just have my action sports page. I do have lots of samples of these other things though.

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Tyson Traner