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I have previously made it to the front page for my "Winter in Japan" video and I received an incredible amount of feedback and comments which made it all SO WORTHWHILE. It was inspiring to have so many of you ask me simple things like what equiptment I recommend or what my ideal itinerary would be.
If anyone is interested the link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxamZiDlJ0A.
Although I am very happy with my travel video(s), this project is something far more ambitious and driven from my own desire to tell the story from an unbiased perspective as possible.
This was my host father during my stay, his name was Hide and he was an absolutely phenomenal person. Clearly in this shot he wasn't exactly sure when I was going to stop filming.
This was the first temple I found in Tokyo in the Akasaka district. It was absolutely mindblowing to find such a place in the heart of Tokyo.
Shibuya will always be hectic and beautiful.
One of my favourite shots from the Sensoji Temple in Tokyo.
No trip to Japan is complete without SNOW MONKEYS. I won't lie - a whole section of this film is strictly dedicated to these amazing little animals. Quite a few baby monkeys in there too.
Ahh, it was a dream of mine since I was a child to actually pet a deer. That finally happened in Miyajima - WILD DEER EVERYWHERE.
Again, please don't hesitate to check out the full video here and leave any comment you see fit. Thanks Imgur!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxamZiDlJ0A
Edit: WOW FRONT PAGE. THIS HAS ACTUALLY BEEN 7 YEARS IN WAITING. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE POSITIVE COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK!
ON a sidenote, I run a freelance video and photography company in the Netherlands. If anyone is interested please check out our Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/strobepictures/?view_public_for=512464298893693
FunctioningWorkaholic
Watched the thing just now. Beautifully shot and edited. Are you a professional or just *really* ambitioned?
cogs
I spent 13 months there. Don't even have a single fucking Polaroid.
lostsincethemomentigothere
Beautiful work man.
GulcasaOfTheSnowfall
That's some real high quality filming, m8. I plan on going there soon-ish and stuff like this makes my heart melt.
Mtumbe
Absolutely stunning. Everyone needs to watch the video! Love the dialogue, you're a great writer as well as cinematographer.
duyhuynhpham
I always want to go japan once in my life. Japan is a powerful country.
FunctioningWorkaholic
I'm also working in a travel short film. Mind doing an editing or shoting tutorial?
Peasandcorn
I'm from manitoba and we pet (hit with our car) deer all the time.
jawnnyrawten
The monkeys remind me of a tripped out film called Baracka (sp?). Anyone know what I'm talking about?
iamOzymandiasLookOnMyWorksDumbassAndDespair
I petted a wilder deer than that. It was dead though.
accidentalrainbowfart
Wife and I are planning to go to Japan this year, will definitely at least try and visit one of these places. Thanks!
Kairi12
Best place for culture is Kyoto. I'm sure you'd like it there!
alittletime
as an amateur photographer, I've always wanted to make a video like this, but I'm always too shy to do so.
memeconnoiseur
https://m.popkey.co/ab7109/q0AY0.gif
itsdchlorine
Loved living in Japan when I was there. The night hike up Mt. Fuji is a must if you have time in your itinerary.
gingerbeardcyclist
Asakusa +1
MrBananaBeak
When I come back, this better be front page. The camera work here is of such quality I have doubts that an amateur did it. Good fucking job.
MartinGrahovski
Haha I appreciate the kind comments :)
TheMightyWitcher
Cinematography was absolutely top notch
MartinGrahovski
Thank you very much!
Eureka008
Watched the whole movie. Thank you, it was truly beautiful. It seemed to come from the heart, and that means that whoever sees this get to
Eureka008
know a small part of you. (gets*)
WanderinWhitlows
Thank you for sharing this.
MartinGrahovski
Thank you for your kind comment :)
Synai
Those deer are assholes. I was yelled at because one of them was eating my brochure. I also got my butt nipped.
jabba23
I love Miyajima! We tell all of our friends to go there when they're in the area. Beautiful island worth exploring. Went back for a 2nd time
ThatOnePolarBearOnTheLeft
That guy in #5 had a massive joint.
MakeTabbouleNotWar
I live in the woods in Arkansas. Deer are FRIGGIN everywhere!!
Reeves32hp
When I went to Miyajima I punched a deer in the face, taught that little shit not to steal my ice cream.
Buckbeak1486
Japan is a free country despite the strict schooling, right?
Grangerdanger
@MartinGrahovski cool to see this on Imgur!! x from LUC
MartinGrahovski
haha represent :) Any hints as to who you are ? :O I'm so fascinated now.
Grangerdanger
same year!
ObiSeanFlurNobi
I live about a 20min train ride from Miyajima. Place is very to visit for hiking and shopping.
MartinGrahovski
Where in Japan are you located? I'm so jealous !
ObiSeanFlurNobi
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi province. When I tell Japanese people I live here they ask "why?"
MartinGrahovski
Ahh, quite far down! The South most point I got on the map during my month there was Miyajima. It looks beautiful from photos though!
kenshin4658
Military? There is a Marine base there.
ObiSeanFlurNobi
Yup
EveningEarlGrey
I went to Miyajima once. God damn deer stole my lunch right out of my hand and ate it.
authorannon
As someone who is about deer height, Nara was terrifying.
thewertle
They ate my map, I got lost
spug3t
Ate my god damn map.
MartinGrahovski
Almost stole my railpass actually. Amazing either way.
yoginioftruth
This is magnificent. You've done an exceptional job. This should be a tourism video. It makes one want to visit.
EveningEarlGrey
Definitely amazing. Japan is wonderful but I was too young to fully appreciate it while I was there. Your video is shot beautifully btw.
MartinGrahovski
Haha yeah, I mention at one point in the film the duality between feeling like a kid there and feeling like an adult. Very interesting trip.
Gonnaderpya
I went to Hawaii once, the big island, and a fucking mongoose stole my breakfast when I went to go get a drink.
sillysalmon
My dad went to Hawaii and came back with a hatred of roosters.
idrinkfromacup
i went to the virgin islands and a fucking chicken walked up and started drinking my rum punch on the beach
DidItForScience
I thought dudes on vacation liked chicken heads.
DidItForScience
Sadly mongoose aren't indigenous. They were brought in to kill the rats that came in on ships but wiped out the indigenous birds instead.
Gonnaderpya
Iirc it was rats then introduced snakes then introduced mongoose
DidItForScience
I freaked out and was pissed the first time I saw a scorpion there. Apparently they come over in shipments of wood.
DidItForScience
There are no snakes in Hawaii. Aside from in the zoo. Though I remember them finding a cayman in a lake once.
Gonnaderpya
I looked it up and you're right. I coulda sworn they introduced snakes to take care of the rats.
TroyFisher
What camera and editing software? This is amazing by the way, I'd love to see more.
MartinGrahovski
woops sorry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxamZiDlJ0A
wearemoonmoon
Commenting for the save
Quiteplease
Me too
MartinGrahovski
Filming with a Nikon D750 and edited with Final Cut Pro X. You can find the full video here:
MartinGrahovski
Filming with a Nikon D750 and edited with Final Cut Pro X. You can find the full video here:
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FunctioningWorkaholic
What lens(es) did you use? Can you recommend one? - Wanted to buy a Nikon too.
umpbumpfizz
The 50 1.8 is a great lens. I have an older 50 2.0 that's on an adaptor for my Sony A7SII 95% of the time. You will not regret a 50mm.
MartinGrahovski
Of course - I used a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 as well as a 24-120mm Nikon f/4. The second one is a bit pricy just a heads up!
FunctioningWorkaholic
Thanks! I'd like to have a zoom lens but the 24-120 is a bit out of my price range. Maybe I get yhe 50mm for video and a cheap zoom or foto.
FunctioningWorkaholic
What do you think about the 50mm 1.4G? A bit pricier, but worth the money?
MartinGrahovski
hmmm, personally I'd say it's not worth it for video because the difference isn't monumental.