Harnessing the Power of the Edit
Nathaniel Ramirez is a California-based film editor, filmmaker, and founder of "The Motorcycle Archives" - a YouTube channel and podcast exploring the personal stories of motorcyclists and builders.
With roots in traditional film education and agency production, Nathaniel launched his own platform to tell unfiltered, emotionally rich stories at the intersection of motorcycles, philosophy, and craft.
He’s not just chronicling bike builds - he's archiving culture, identity, and human connection on two wheels.
Episode 9 of the Reel Riders podcast focused on Nathaniel's journey, from his formal education in filmmaking through to his establishment of "The Motorcycle Archives".
Included in this episode:
Taking control of your narrative.
The ethics of editing for emotion.
Preserving culture through documentary film.
Why motorcycling is a form of meditation.
Every episode of the Reel Riders podcast can be found at one of the following links or on your favourite podcast app; just search for Reel Riders:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/ReelRidersApplePodcasts
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