411 Video Magazine (commonly abbreviated as 411VM or 411) was a skateboarding video series. [1] [2] 411 was created in 1993 by Josh Friedberg and Steve Douglas. [3] [4] [5] 411 released four issues per year, until its last issue, issue 67 was released in 2005. [6] [7] Prior to 411, professional skateboarders only showcased their video footage in major video releases, which were sometimes spread years apart. 411 gave skateboarding fans access to videos of professional skateboarders more frequently than ever before.[ citation needed ]
411 was originally produced on VHS tapes, and then later transitioned to DVD.
The first 50 issues were hosted by Lance Mountain. Afterward, each issue was hosted by a special guest.
Openers - The best tricks of the issue, played mostly in slow motion.
Chaos - Mix of skateboarders on any terrain
Transitions - Skateboarders only skating ramps and pools
Switchstance - Only switchstance tricks
Wheels of Fortune - Amateur video spotlight and interview
Pro Files - Professional video spotlight and interview
Grapevine - Gossip and news section
Commercial Break - Advertisements
Road Trip - Skateboarders on tour
Day in the Life - Day in the life of a pro skateboarder
Industry - Profile of a skateboard company and their team [8]
Shop Industry - Profile of a skateboard shop and local skaters
Metrospective - Profile of a city and their local skaters
In 2014, the makers of 411 created an Instagram account that featured archived content from 411 along with answering frequently asked questions from fans. [9]
Below is the list of the main 67 411VM skateboarding issues
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