Alright, I'm throwing it out there right off the bat. There is going to be no story tonight womp womp. Long day at work + Ultimate frisbee = one tired blogger.
But I do have some videos for you - so don't fret!
Looking around the interwebs today, I found two short pieces that showcase how awesome the world is - more specifically nature. Sitting back and just watching these, it's pretty amazing what goes on around us.
The first piece is actually from the company North Face and showcases the scope of our planet as well as the different cultures spread throughout it. While I'm not exactly sure what the main feature is going to be about (maybe hiking or skiing), I still really love this piece. Favorite aspect of this? The transitions between shots. How the camera literally "falls" into the next - rising up to show you a whole new scene. Amazing stuff. Can't wait for the full length version.
Into The Mind - Official Teaser from Sherpas Cinema on Vimeo.
The second piece is completely different. It showcases the power of animals - specifically cheetahs. Watching the video below, really puts in perspective how amazing the animal kingdom is. This is the first time a cheetah was able to be caught in high definition slow motion. Their movement is absolutely jaw dropping - how the hind legs come as far forward as the front shoulders - seeing every muscle twitch and flex. They just seem to float along in the air.With so much grace. Almost playful. I'm amazed how still their head remains as the rest of their body is in motion - such focus. Mind you - the music is a bit much, but it kind of gets drowned out by the footage.
Another cool aspect of this video? During the credits you get to see how they arranged the shoot. Also, here is a fun fact: the typical film we see at the movies is shot at 24 frames per second. To catch a cheetah moving at 60+ miles per hours, at the speed below, they needed to use a camera that shot 1200 frames a second. Thats so much footage for what probably lasted all of 10 seconds in real life.
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First of all, your passion for film really shows through in your descriptions. You got my pumped to watch these.
ReplyDeleteIn the first one, during the ski shots I literally said RIDICULOUS. so cool
The animal one is awesome, and you're right that cat's head doesn't move an inch! but I don't like that they tricked him into running!
coool post
Well, Paige might have said RIDICULOUS, I said something a bit stronger!
ReplyDeleteThings that caught my attention, Sherpas Cinema:
1. Is the Sherpa really blue eyed (I guessed not), or does he have cataracts???
2. I am mesmerized by shots of water - the snow, the ocean, clouds, droplets
3. The one dude skiing that mountain without poles? Are you kidding me?!?
4. Night skiing is beautiful
Cheetah's:
1. Thanks for letting me know about the footage/shots per minutes. Having filmed with you, I have a much greater appreciation for that!
2. I never realized how far the back legs came forward - they almost look like kangaroo legs.
3. Incredible nails on the front paws.
4. It almost looks like it is flying.
5. LOVE the markings on its face
6. Liked watching its ears
7. I do like the music
8. I couldn't help but thinks of Bartleby and Loki...
9. SUCH concentration!
10. Why didn't the Cheetah turn on the people?
11. INCREDIBLE production planning!
ieyu, ilys!