Simon Hird
Simon Hird
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Three Weeks in Sri Lanka - Sony A7RV
Highlights from our trip to Sri Lanka in January.
Filmed on the Sony A7RV with the 24-70 2.8 GM II.
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Видео

The South Island of New Zealand - Sony A7RV
Просмотров 3376 месяцев назад
Highlights from our two-week road trip through the South Island of New Zealand. Filmed on the Sony A7RV with the 24-70 2.8 GM II. simonhird simonhird.com/
FX3 Test Footage
Просмотров 2952 года назад
Just got my hands on the Sony FX3 and on first impressions I'm super pleased with this camera! Slog3 is a joy to use, particularly when paired with the Phantom LUTs by Joel Famularo. I used Joel's neutral LUT to convert my footage and then add my own grade on top. This camera is going to be my main cam for filming weddings, commercial and personal work and I am super excited to properly get usi...
Harris & Lewis Road Trip
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад
A road trip around the Isle of Harris & Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. We got the ferry over from Uig on Skye and spent 5 days exploring the island. Website: simonhird.com/ Instagram: simonhird
1 minute of Glencoe - Mavic 2 Pro
Просмотров 2782 года назад
1 minute of calm cinematic drone footage from Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands. Filmed on the DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone. Instagram: simonhird Website: simonhird.com/
A camera to document my everyday life - Leica Q2
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.2 года назад
Why I bought the Leica Q2 to document my everyday life. Excuse my ramblings in this, I'm still very much getting used to talking to the camera. But I hope you enjoy the video and the photos at the end! Photos edited with my Everyday Presets: simonhird.com/store/everyday-lightroom-presets-for-desktop-mobile Website: simonhird.com/ Instagram: simonhird
Scottish Community Rail Partnerships Film
Просмотров 2322 года назад
A short film for the Scottish Community Rail Network showing the work their Community Rail Partnerships across Scotland. Creative Agency: forecreativeagency Film: simonhird.com/ Photography: calum.huntington
Seacliff Beach - First time out with the Sony A7 IV
Просмотров 2642 года назад
My Sony A7 IV arrived last week and I was super excited to get out and test it. Here's a collection of clips shot in 4K 25p in S-Log3 with the 35 1.4 GM and a Pro Mist 1/8 out near North Berwick on the east coast of Scotland. Website: simonhird.com/ Instagram: simonhird
1 minute of calm from Hartland Quay - Mavic 2 Pro
Просмотров 1933 года назад
A short drone sequence from Hartland Quay in North Devon shot on the DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Website: simonhird.com/​ Instagram: simonhird
Autumn in the Highlands
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
A short film from a road trip through the Scottish Highlands in Autumn 2019. Big thanks to Sam Rogers, Joe Hall and Pete Elliott for such an awesome trip and for helping out with filming some of the clips in this video. Simon: simonhird Sam: samrogerss Joe: joebhall_ Pete: pete_ell simonhird.com/
Appledore Sunset Photo Walk - Sony A7RIII
Просмотров 5733 года назад
A beautiful spring evening in Appledore, North Devon. Jack Levick and I took a stroll through the town to take a few photos and enjoy the sunset. simonhird.com/​​ simonhird​ levickphotography
Stills & Motion Podcast | Episode 004 - Photography & Remote Working with Jeffrey Kieffer
Просмотров 1623 года назад
Episode 4 of the Stills & Motion Podcast with Travel & Lifestyle Photographer Jeffrey Kieffer. Today on the podcast we talk about Jeff's journey into photography, deciding when to go full time, tips on reaching out to Brands, remote working, time management and balancing photography with other projects/work. Host: Simon Hird Guest: Jeffrey Kieffer Jeff's Instagram: jeffreyjkie...​...
1 minute of calm at Instow Beach
Просмотров 2683 года назад
1 minute of calm at Instow Beach
A morning walk at Westward Ho!
Просмотров 9743 года назад
A morning walk at Westward Ho!
Calum & Sarah | Intimate Garden Wedding in Edinburgh | Film Trailer
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
Calum & Sarah | Intimate Garden Wedding in Edinburgh | Film Trailer
Alice & Alastair | Wedding Feature Film | Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds
Просмотров 7283 года назад
Alice & Alastair | Wedding Feature Film | Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds
Stills & Motion Podcast | Episode 003 - The Importance of Passion Projects with Mika Aberra
Просмотров 4653 года назад
Stills & Motion Podcast | Episode 003 - The Importance of Passion Projects with Mika Aberra
Stills & Motion Podcast | Episode 002 - Finding Your Why with The Travel Project
Просмотров 1103 года назад
Stills & Motion Podcast | Episode 002 - Finding Your Why with The Travel Project
Stills & Motion Podcast | Episode 001 - Why Your Portfolio Matters with Derek Malou
Просмотров 1703 года назад
Stills & Motion Podcast | Episode 001 - Why Your Portfolio Matters with Derek Malou
Stills & Motion Podcast | Trailer
Просмотров 1433 года назад
Stills & Motion Podcast | Trailer
An evening walk to Baggy Point | Lockdown Vlog
Просмотров 4033 года назад
An evening walk to Baggy Point | Lockdown Vlog
Jack Wolfskin | Highlands Hidden Gems | Suilven
Просмотров 5424 года назад
Jack Wolfskin | Highlands Hidden Gems | Suilven
Rame Head, Cornwall | Shot on DJI Mavic Pro
Просмотров 2464 года назад
Rame Head, Cornwall | Shot on DJI Mavic Pro
An evening with Henri & Harry | Sony A7R III & Atomos Ninja V Test Footage
Просмотров 1 тыс.4 года назад
An evening with Henri & Harry | Sony A7R III & Atomos Ninja V Test Footage
A morning on the North Devon Coast
Просмотров 2104 года назад
A morning on the North Devon Coast
Aimee & Noman | Wedding Feature Film | Glasgow Hilton Grosvenor, Scotland
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.4 года назад
Aimee & Noman | Wedding Feature Film | Glasgow Hilton Grosvenor, Scotland
Sally & Hugh | Wedding Highlight Film | Lyveden New Bield, Northamptonshire
Просмотров 5604 года назад
Sally & Hugh | Wedding Highlight Film | Lyveden New Bield, Northamptonshire
Winter in the Highlands
Просмотров 29 тыс.5 лет назад
Winter in the Highlands
A weekend in Snowdonia
Просмотров 4585 лет назад
A weekend in Snowdonia

Комментарии

  • @georgeblackley6028
    @georgeblackley6028 2 месяца назад

    Wow, stunning. World class country.

  • @kumuduweerawardena6890
    @kumuduweerawardena6890 5 месяцев назад

    Nicely done...!

  • @PIXELvoiz
    @PIXELvoiz 5 месяцев назад

    nice one! I just want to know why all movie makers make video looks soo moody and dark with orange colored? thanks

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Hmm, I'm not sure, I guess it is just personal taste and style? I think for me making things a bit darker and warmer makes it feel a bit more nostalgic and dream-like, which is kind of what I would like to feel when I watch back these old travel videos in years to come

  • @timothydewmeth
    @timothydewmeth 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful <3

  • @GenesisDVibe
    @GenesisDVibe 5 месяцев назад

    Hi 🥰

  • @nomakhosi000
    @nomakhosi000 6 месяцев назад

    Great video!! So beautifully captured🌸

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @amyjrobinson
    @amyjrobinson 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful video, I hope to visit here again some day 🤗

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 5 месяцев назад

      Ah thanks, Amy - I hope you get to revisit again soon!

  • @yayayaya000
    @yayayaya000 6 месяцев назад

    you're very talented every shot was beautifull

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 5 месяцев назад

      Ah thank you very much!

  • @Mrroy08657
    @Mrroy08657 6 месяцев назад

    Pls give me the RUclips vdo link of this Beautyfull BGM background instrumental music of this video pls

  • @dogstoryteller
    @dogstoryteller 9 месяцев назад

    thank you Simon for this video! If I prefer documentary perspective family photography at home or events, indoors and often low light around 28-35 lens, would you find the q2 to be adequate and quickly focusing for those needs? My Canon r6 and L glass is a bit heavy and I like the minimal look of the Leica, especially longing for the q2m iso ability with little noise. Thank you for your thoughts!

  • @Alastair_
    @Alastair_ 9 месяцев назад

    Glen Coe is quite possibly my favourite place on Earth.

  • @FXSTB-i
    @FXSTB-i Год назад

    Class

  • @twistedfilmworks
    @twistedfilmworks Год назад

    Looks amazing! I'd love to know what camera and lens combo you used! Any filters?

  • @elizabradley4797
    @elizabradley4797 Год назад

    Are you a for real Scoti ? Let's hear ya speak ~ Let's hear yer best Stuart Adamson "Big Country" "Stay Alive" ~

  • @dorothebekkers9225
    @dorothebekkers9225 Год назад

    Ik heb in mijn vakantie in augustus, jullie prachtige highlands bezocht. Geweldig daar.!!💕💕 kom zeker nog eens terug,dan is Nederland ineens wel erg plat.groetjes,en bedankt voor jullie leuke filmpjes.⛰️🏔🗻👍👍

  • @joanneneaves9651
    @joanneneaves9651 Год назад

    Wonderfully filmed. Thank you for the video 📹 upload.

  • @joanneneaves9651
    @joanneneaves9651 Год назад

    Epic amazing

  • @filmtau
    @filmtau Год назад

    Beautiful shots! Your video has such peaceful vibes. Really enjoyed it. When exactly in September have you been there? We have been in Scotland this october and we loved it! So we think about visiting Harris and Lewis next year in June or September. Thank you for your help!

  • @manuelepasqualini1429
    @manuelepasqualini1429 2 года назад

    The Leica Q2 is a dream camera. I really wanted one but the price was a bit too hefty for me, so I picked up a used Leica CL digital with a 24mp crop sensor which takes amazing photos. But I still would love to have a Q2 one day. Nice video. Manu

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird Год назад

      Oh yeah, it's certainly not the cheapest. Hope you have fun using the CL!

  • @vinithavalsan152
    @vinithavalsan152 2 года назад

    Wow I was searching for a video on winter in Scotish highlands this is the best one yet ❤️😭 I am planning to travel to Scotland this Dec can you suggest me what to do?

  • @andersphansson8335
    @andersphansson8335 2 года назад

    Nice video! Your photos in video are they straight out Of camera or cropped?

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird Год назад

      Thanks! A mixture of both

  • @Relyse
    @Relyse 2 года назад

    I felt like I was back in Glencoe, you captured the scale of the mountains so well.

  • @sixpgc
    @sixpgc 2 года назад

    Q2 as an everyday carry is priceless. I grabbed one when I found out about my cancer diagnosis. Best purchase I made that saved my life. Kept me busy during those dark days. I’m glad you found some use for it as well

    • @Emanzz139
      @Emanzz139 2 года назад

      Hope you are doing good buddy

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird Год назад

      That's amazing, thanks so much for sharing and I hope you are doing ok!

  • @jro440
    @jro440 2 года назад

    How had your opinion changed if it had about the autofocus after the firmware update?

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird Год назад

      I actually haven't done the firmware update! But it's honestly more than adequate already for most situations

  • @coolfix948
    @coolfix948 2 года назад

    Nice , good , I loved trains since I was a kid

  • @coolfix948
    @coolfix948 2 года назад

    Hi simon I'm from Karnataka. I like Scotland and it's culture. But Scotland culture is overshadowed by both England and Ireland culture. Can you suggest any movie about scotland to watch ?

  • @renatoquirona2419
    @renatoquirona2419 2 года назад

    I have the Q2 as well and I love it! I sold my A7III and lenses for it, it's perfect for everyday and travel use! Lovely edited photos too!

    • @jro440
      @jro440 2 года назад

      HI Renato, I read your comment. Now, I have a question… had you used it for travel photography? I’m asking because I have a trip coming up to Normandy and I’m trouble between two cameras, one with an interchangeable lens or just the q2… any inside tip would help. I just don’t want to miss any shot because I didn’t have the reach… thanks. Jro

    • @jusren
      @jusren 2 года назад

      @@jro440 Hi Jro, I did you use A7III for travel photography, I only had a Samyang 35mm 1.4 and that lens was huge and bulky (I later on went onto buying a Tamron 28-75mm and that was much better to use on a daily and for travel. The Q2 however is just fantastic for daily and travel use! It's got some weather proofing, it's compact, the lens is beautiful and sharp! I'd go with the Q2 because of it's scalability! The digital crop at full frame is great so you don't have to worry about quality of your photos when you use this feature! Q2 FTW! I hope this helps!

  • @ChrisSpiegl
    @ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

    I feel this perspective. I have been looking at the Q2 for a few weeks now and thinking that it would be an incredible compliment to my Canon gear which also feels a bit "heavy" not just because of the weight (though that's also a point). The Q2 sounds like it would be a fun camera to keep around, half the weight of my R5C+Lens and less brain space (no lenses to change). Let's see if I can get my hands on one by the end of August - that's my goal right now.

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Sounds like the Q2 would be a good option for you! Super fun and simple to use as well

    • @jro440
      @jro440 2 года назад

      Thanks Ron and Simon… it does help. Taking my sl2 with the 24-70 was a little bit heavy set for my trip to Normandy. But again my hesitation comes when I think about missing shots… I’ll have couple of trips before to try one and the other. Again, thanks to both.

  • @dirkfrieswijk7953
    @dirkfrieswijk7953 2 года назад

    Wow, thanks for this beautiful video.

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @dirkfrieswijk7953
      @dirkfrieswijk7953 2 года назад

      @@SimonHird maybe this autumn, maybe next year but if we go to Scotland we don’t want to miss Lewis and Harris

  • @julieianson.com2722
    @julieianson.com2722 2 года назад

    Absolutely Breathtaking. I could never leave Scotland.

  • @JohnnieVibes
    @JohnnieVibes 2 года назад

    Thanks for making videos! I watched a few and enjoyed.

  • @foggymossstudio
    @foggymossstudio 2 года назад

    Nice

  • @snappyft
    @snappyft 2 года назад

    Hi Simon. I’ve been on the fence for a Q2 on & off for over a year. I’m similar to yourself,a full time commercial & event photographer. Would you say the AF is accurate, but just slower than Canon Sony etc, or does it hunt a lot? And what are the colours like, both straight out of camera, and in Lightroom? Does it really have that different look, the so called Leica Pop? Thanks for your time. Simon

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Hey! Yeah, I think the autofocus is accurate, it's just not as high-tech as the new Sony & Canon's etc with the eye-tracking AF. I've not really had a problem with the focus, but I am not super fussed about things being perfectly sharp particularly as this is just for personal use for me. I do love the look of the colours straight out of the camera and in lightroom. I think there definitely is a slight more contrasty feel with richer blacks on the Q2 but I think the character comes from the lenses to be honest rather than the sensor. I could be wrong there though, I'm no expert. When looking at photos taken on the Leica versus my Sony A7iv the Leica has a bit more character but the image quality is fairly similar it just comes in a much nicer package that is considerably smaller, more simplified and more enjoyable to use. Hope that helps!

  • @debbiecapjon98
    @debbiecapjon98 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing, we are going to Harris next week- exciting!

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Amazing, hope you have a lovely time out there!

  • @Jimmy-db4xi
    @Jimmy-db4xi 2 года назад

    ᑭᖇOᗰOᔕᗰ 🤗

  • @claytonmead_dronephotography
    @claytonmead_dronephotography 2 года назад

    Nicely done 👏

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Thanks so much Clayton!

  • @stuartwaltongetprocopy2333
    @stuartwaltongetprocopy2333 2 года назад

    Nice video

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it

    • @georgenevin6055
      @georgenevin6055 2 года назад

      @@SimonHird really enjoyed this, hopefully picking up a q2 for this exact reason soon. What lens was used for the piece to camera?

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      @@georgenevin6055 thank you, hope you enjoy the Q2! I believe I filmed this on the Sony 35 1.4 GM

  • @fpvshenanigans
    @fpvshenanigans 2 года назад

    Beautiful shots!

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @nickcagol
    @nickcagol 2 года назад

    An amazing and peaceful sequence of b-rolls! Thanks for sharing this Simon!

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Ah, thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it

  • @ArturCieplik
    @ArturCieplik 2 года назад

    Thank you for capturing and sharing the beauty and tranquility of Scotland, Simon. I’ve done the same road trip in 2008 and recall some of the places in your video.

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Ah, thank you so much Artur! It's a really beautiful part of Scotland

  • @SantiMorganGarcia
    @SantiMorganGarcia 2 года назад

    Really beautiful man. Super calming. Felt like it was a nice reminder to slow down once in a while.

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Ah thanks a lot mate! I think I needed that reminder myself haha

  • @najeebbadalandabad8351
    @najeebbadalandabad8351 2 года назад

    i am on the same page as you mate! i got overwelmed with what lens i wanted to use for documenting moments with friends and family and that is why i have my Q2 as well. i also have the a74 but that is more when i wanna take it up a notch in my story telling.

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Ah that’s so awesome to hear you are in the same situation as me! Thanks so much for the comment!

    • @najeebbadalandabad8351
      @najeebbadalandabad8351 2 года назад

      @@SimonHird yessir! and all of my friends and family members are like now obsessed with the leica xD

  • @schoeferfilm
    @schoeferfilm 2 года назад

    Really epic drone footage and perfect sound design with the wind 👍🏻

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @ArturCieplik
    @ArturCieplik 2 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @atkpjdv
    @atkpjdv 2 года назад

    I am not a commercial photographer, but a keen enthusiast. I love planning days out with my Nikon Z6 , multiple lenses, filters etc, but I have to say I find the Q2 so much fun to use. As you said it is relatively unobtrusive. Image quality is simply stunning. I did some street photography shooting from the hip and got fantastic results. Whilst I will not be ditching my Nikon kit the Q2 has become my grab and go camera … It is worth every penny of the substantial investment that I made in it.

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Ah, that's great to hear! It's definitely a substantial investment, but an incredible camera for it's size and quality for sure

  • @tomanders329
    @tomanders329 2 года назад

    Glad to hear you're planning to get more into YT Simon, followed your insta for a long time and it's one of my favourite accounts! Would love to see some BTS of your commercial work or a breakdown of some of your wedding stuff too.

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Ah thanks so much Tom! I really appreciate that. Yeah sure, will definitely make those kinds of videos this year!

  • @SomewhereWilder
    @SomewhereWilder 2 года назад

    This is such a good idea! I've been trying to do this with my film camera but then I don't get them developed for months so it would be so nice to have a little one like this just for life snaps, also the Leica is so beautiful 🤤

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Thanks so much! That’s a good idea, I was thinking about getting a film camera for this kind of thing, but ended up sticking with digital. Love the Leica so far though!

  • @scottarthur5267
    @scottarthur5267 2 года назад

    ❤️

  • @scottarthur5267
    @scottarthur5267 2 года назад

    Great job Simon! Looks so good. Audio is great! Colours in the editing is class. V impressed!

    • @SimonHird
      @SimonHird 2 года назад

      Ahh thanks so much mate!!