{"id":5008,"date":"2025-10-31T11:33:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T10:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/?post_type=news-post&#038;p=5008"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:21:53","slug":"capturing-waves-differently-behind-the-lens-with-javi-jose-postigo","status":"publish","type":"news-post","link":"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/en\/news-post\/capturing-waves-differently-behind-the-lens-with-javi-jose-postigo\/","title":{"rendered":"Capturing Waves Differently: Behind the Lens with Javi &#038; Jose Postigo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Keep this\n\n\n\n<style> only once per page --><\/p>\n<style>\n.alaia-article{--text:#0b1220;--muted:#5b667a;--accent:#0ea5e9;--rule:#e6eaf2;max-width:860px;margin:32px auto;padding:0 20px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,Roboto,Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--text);line-height:1.65}<br \/>\n.alaia-article p{margin:0 0 1rem}<br \/>\n.alaia-article .lead{font-size:1.125rem;color:#111827}<br \/>\n.alaia-article strong{font-weight:700}<br \/>\n.alaia-article h3{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;margin:2.25rem 0 0.75rem;letter-spacing:.2px}<br \/>\n.alaia-article h3 .kicker{display:inline-block;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted);margin-right:.5rem}<br \/>\n.alaia-article .section{margin:1rem 0 2rem}<br \/>\n.alaia-article .rule{height:1px;background:var(--rule);margin:1.25rem 0}<br \/>\n.alaia-article blockquote{margin:1rem 0;padding:0.75rem 1rem;border-left:3px solid var(--accent);background:#f7fbff;color:#0f172a;border-radius:6px}<br \/>\n.alaia-article figure.video{margin:1.25rem 0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(2,6,23,.08)}<br \/>\n.alaia-article .video .frame{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;background:#000}<br \/>\n.alaia-article .video iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}<br \/>\n.alaia-article .closing{font-weight:600}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"alaia-article\" lang=\"en\">\n<p class=\"lead\">When you think of surf cinematography, the Alps probably aren\u2019t the first location that comes to mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">But for filmmakers Javi and Jose Postigo, the precision of Ala\u00efa Bay offered something they couldn\u2019t find anywhere else \u2014 <strong>the perfect wave, on repeat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">Their latest vlog, now live on their new YouTube channel, takes viewers <strong>behind the scenes of a session that blends creativity and control<\/strong>, showing how surf filmmaking evolves when the ocean\u2019s unpredictability gives way to engineered perfection.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Replace this\n\n\n<figure> with your WP[embed]\n\nshortcode if you prefer --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"video\">\n<div class=\"frame\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l4CcsqbNPOs?start=41\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"kicker\">Chapter 1<\/span>From Unpredictability to Precision<\/h3>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIn the ocean, everything is unpredictable,\u201d says Javi.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWaves, currents, weather\u2026 you adapt on the go.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It\u2019s the challenge every surf filmmaker knows: reacting fast, constantly adjusting, and hoping the next set lines up just right.<\/p>\n<p>But inside Ala\u00efa Bay, things shift.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYou know exactly when and where the wave will break,\u201d explains Jose.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThat lets you focus entirely on composition, light, and timing. It\u2019s the ideal setup to experiment, to push new ideas.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The pool\u2019s reliability becomes a <strong>creative tool<\/strong>. Instead of chasing the perfect moment, they can <strong>build it<\/strong>, testing new lenses, angles, and underwater shots until the vision matches the frame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"kicker\">Chapter 2<\/span>Freedom Within Boundaries<\/h3>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p>Even in a controlled space, filming in the pool has its rhythm and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSafety always comes first,\u201d says Javi. \u201cYou stay clear of the surfer\u2019s line, respect the entry zones, and keep communication open with the operators. It feels safe, but it still keeps you focused.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For the Postigo brothers, surf cinematography isn\u2019t just about the perfect manoeuvre \u2014 <strong>it\u2019s about emotion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI look for moments that show what the surfer feels,\u201d says Javi. \u201cA turn, a wipeout, a smile \u2014 those small, honest reactions.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And the pool\u2019s predictability amplifies those moments.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThere were a few barrels where the light was perfect,\u201d adds Jose. \u201cBeing able to repeat the same wave helped us capture shots that would be nearly impossible in the ocean.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"kicker\">Chapter 3<\/span>A New Space for Creativity<\/h3>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p>For creators stepping into this space, their advice is simple: <strong>know the wave<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIf you understand how it breaks, your footage will instantly improve,\u201d says Javi.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And don\u2019t overcomplicate things.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cKeep your setup simple so you can focus on the story.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>From their perspective, <strong>\u201cAla\u00efa Bay is the best place to learn and push your creativity,\u201d<\/strong> they agree. \u201cEverything\u2019s set up to help you get the shot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"closing\">Their vlog captures exactly that \u2014 <strong>a blend of craft, precision, and curiosity.<\/strong><br \/>\nWatch it now and see <strong>the waves of the Alps through a filmmaker\u2019s eyes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of surf cinematography, the Alps probably aren\u2019t the first location that comes to mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5005,"template":"","class_list":["post-5008","news-post","type-news-post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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