I'm a 71yr old man and have been traveling by bycicle camping everywhere twenty more times throughout Japan since my 45. You are really talanted to catch the essence of what you see. In this chaotic world when you do something pushing the earth forward even a tiny step better a precious contribution.
I'm Japanese. I remember when was 18 back in early 90's I came out of a mini theatre after watching late night revival show of Blade Runner the whole city looked different. Just like 11:15 It was some experience. Thank you illkoncept for this.
Hi, I am Japanese. I used to think that my life was just a boring everyday, but watching this dramatic movie made me feel a little better. Being a part of this scenery might not have been a bad life.
I have been living in Hong Kong, a metropolis where East meets West. But I have the same feeling: Life is so boring. So, to cheer myself up, I love to visit Japan, just to look around, enjoy the landscape, and talk with the local people. And then, I feel refreshed.
I spent the summer of 2023 here. This captures these two beautiful cities so well. Sheesh it's breathtaking so great work! I love Japan, Tokyo/ Osaka. I truly appreciate how the Japanese culture and lifestyle. Yes I get that no culture or country is perfect, so I don't want to romanticize Japan, but as an American, who's also lived and travel in other parts of the world, Tokyo is the ultimate city experience. IT has a little bit of everything you imagine a city would be. From the people, to the food, to the music, to the transit system, cleanliness, to the art and fashion to the intensity of the work life/family life balance, to the preservation of culture, to their traditions to the innovations. The philosophies people live out everyday that stood out to me was Shu-Ha-Ri and Onkochishin. Thank you Japan for the life experience that I will never forget. Arigatou Gozaimasu
@@electricearth1101 It doesn’t matter; those are just the ‘paint,’ if you will. He painted with them. It’s all about composition; the subject is irrelevant. Currently, 8 billion humans are living in the present with you, and 117 billion have ever lived on this planet. Anything and everything has been done. Just watch it go by and don’t forget to enjoy.
Tokyoites who are exhausted by daily life are often said to have the eyes of a dead fish. Photographed from inside the train (what a beautiful side trip!) the people looked so calm and relaxed. They are good, gentle fish that move slowly through large amounts of information. I was born in Tokyo. Thank you for your pure gaze. I was very moved by the scene where the camera slowly moves from the exterior of a retro game center in Osaka to inside. The space that had been frozen seemed to come back to life. And it was very encouraging to read so many comments praising this intelligent and positive work. ARIGATO!!
for some reason this gives me the same feeling I get when I see old very old videos and photographs. something about the crowds of people each living their own lives and the mundanity of it all is somehow fascinating
So you experienced City Pop in real life. Although most great j pop songs never appeared on TV son you wouldn't know them unless you're into music and followed what locals did. Even today we get to hear only media pressed kid's music never from the real Tokyo music scene.
So grateful to the algorithm for suggesting this piece of art. Absolutely loving it. Beautiful stills and video, and the music to top it off 😮💨. Cool you captured the food spot from Perfect Days!
I am absolutely amazed by this piece of art. Preparing myself for a video and photo trip to Tokyo 🇯🇵 I am totally flashed by not only your camera work (both still and motion) but also by your cutting and arranging. (as a musician) I was also blown away by your choice of music: what great music is this!! All the best from 🇨🇭
You have an astonishingly good eye for unique assembles and views, paired with the skill to capture it all apropiatly. This video was a blast to watch. I was in japan recently, and this matches my experience so very well :)
This is everything I want from RUclips! Makes me want to go back to Japan so badly! The night stuff is just perfect! Thanks for the upload. More please!
I'm on the first third of the video and came to conclusion that no matter what camera you use, the quality of your framing, the things that you see trough the lenses and the desicions that you make when editing and color grading are gonna be always beautiful. The gear is just gear. Kudos to your craft and good taste. Salute from Argentina.
I've seriously watched this video about 50+ times since it initially dropped, no joke, and now I am finally ready to make my first comment. Sorry for the yapping session, but it's just my praise and feedback since this video alone inspired me to get into photography. Of course, let's start with the obvious-this video is absolutely stunning. I realized that you executed the hook perfectly. From gorgeous video and photo captured, both in composition and pacing, sound effects that create a thrilling intro build up, sound design, from the birds chirping to the motorized bikes and photographs flickering, that I almost feel as though even the song selected, "The Westernization of Asia" was the final piece for a beautiful harmony that we all enjoyed and listened to together. The irony in the song name is not lost of me either. This is a video where soundscape, photography and cinematography style all came together like a symphony. And even the title's keywords "Cinematic" & "Japan" (Literally the two words I type to search for this video every time) all comes together and evoke the emotion that the first 6 minutes encapsulates. I've also watched all of your videos to better understand your "eye/style/taste" for photography and post-production which I am assuming was done in lightroom classic, I would be ecstatic if you made a video about the "look" you typically go for during post-production the same way you discussed your inspiration and execution for film photography in one of your latest videos titled, "Film Photography in Red Hook, Brooklyn + Channel Update". Of course, that may stray away from your overall channel's content goal, and I admit, it comes from my own self interest to learn lol but can't hurt to ask. Anyways, the only feedback I would say for whatever it is worth is that if you are looking at your analytics and trying to chase the dragon of how to recreate a video like this again, you might think "more japan content, more japan content," BUT I would suggest consider what made your hook so successful in this video which I tried my best to example above. Even your video title captured people, like me, outside the photography and film world. That's the end of my yapping session. Have an amazing day.
I'm so happy to help inspire your journey into photography. Thank you so much for this thorough, thoughtful comment full of positive feedback. The Westernization of Asia title was a happy coincidence - but everything in this video seemed to come together naturally for me. I took it as a sign as this is what I should be doing. I'm so glad you took time to check out my other videos, too. I have yet had the time to make something on par of the quality of this Japan video, but I'm happy my other videos can help with developing your eye, look in post-processing, etc. I plan to eventually make more videos that highlight the entire process from on-location to post-processing...it's just hard to multi-task photo/video/BTS all at the same time, but I know it would help a lot of people. Mentioning it gives me the push and motivation to start planning something like that though. Or perhaps a video explaining "how this video was made" sort of deal from start to finish. I totally would for this Japan video if I had applicable footage. Anyways, thanks again for your comment. I just wanted to reply to make sure you know I DO read these and really appreciate it. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions on your photo journey, whether it's about gear, editing, shooting, whatever.
I don't usually comment on videos, but this is a masterpiece that deserves a lot. I could watch it for hours. Congratulations and thank you so much for publishing it, I hope you can publish many more.
One of the best things I've ever seen on RUclips! Seminal integration of photo and video. And you really capture the atmosphere and personality of Tokyo! Shooting the photos on film shows a keen insight, and the photos are better for it! Better still, by integrating them with the video you create something that is greater than the sum of its parts, no matter the strength of any particular part -- which I think points the way forward for photography. One note: Where Tokyo is refined, understated and reserved, Osaka is outgoing, open, optimistic and demonstrative. In your treatment of it here, including the music, much of it looks the same as Tokyo; it would be more effective, in my view, to better differentiate the two places; also, easy to do, given the marked difference between them.
when i finally decide to clock out of this paradigm im doing it in japan, its always felt more like my real home then where i was born and raised. being geographically seperated by distance is like being in a weird long distance relationship where the attraction never fades because you dont have to acknowledge all the less perfect aspects of living daily life there.. sigh, one day soon ill be back in your arms again my beautiful tokyo ;) lol
This is as much a fine art piece as I have ever seen on video … Japan is the perfect out-of-this-world subject to photograph, the music is so evocative … just WOW!
Really put things into perspective on what we CHOOSE to observe in our daily surroundings. There are snippets of beauty in what you choose to observe. But it doesn't have to be in another country, we often forget that these kind of scenarios can happen in our own town or city.
Your work is truly amazing. It's like a moment is brought to life. For example, the woman reflected through the window at night may have experienced happy or sad things in that place. And it becomes a foreshadowing of the future. I'm grateful to have come across this wonderful work. Thank you very much. From Japan with love❤
The level and quality of production in this short film is better than anything I have seen on British television for as long as I can remember, I am a beginner youtuber that makes little videos of my hunting dog and watches countless hours of youtube videos about my interests, hunting & photography, consider me a loyal subscriber and fan from this day forward, please don't ever stop making content like this ! absolutely amazing ! thank you for inspiring me.
my brother just moved to Osaka. Took that train from Tokyo to his new home there. This was a wonderful way to see the trip he took. Very well done. Captivating.
@@illkoncept Do you do any colour grading content? I would love to know how you get those milky highlights and such a sharp looking image at the same time!
4:21 to just stumble on this and be able to take a photo is incredible. Great work on the video and of course the amazing photography. Please keep it up ❤
I can write up a 5 page essay on everything I loved about this but I'll keep it brief. Absolutely crushed this dude. Both the filming and the photos. I'm gonna be coming back to this one a lot
Tokyo is my favorite city for many reasons, and you’ve captured the visual spell it casts. I’m just blown away. I feel a longing and transcendence. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Mike, i've been following you from the Milwaukee/ Chicago days. LOVE this incredible video. Blade runner feels esp with the music. Pure eye candy. Thank you for making this beauty! A True artist.
Thank you so much for sticking around all this time. Fall 2024 will be the 10 year mark doing photography. What a journey it's been. The video definitely feels Bladerunner-esque in those rainy scenes with the music. Appreciate the kind words!
Cinematically, acoustically, and geographically outstanding. I’ve always enjoyed watching Rambalac (search for his channel) walk through Tokyo, but this takes that experience into another dimension. Incredible.
As a Japanese, I honestly do not like Tokyo. People and buildings are cluttered and crowded, and there is too much unnecessary information such as advertisements and announcements. Compared to the traditional and well-designed cityscapes of Europe, Japanese cities look really bad. But in your video, Tokyo itself is like an organism, and I could feel the vividness that people are living right here. It made me think again that this might be a good thing. Thank you.
It's so interesting you say this because I find the cityscape of Tokyo to be wildly fascinating. The blend of modern and old. The lighting and neon. I think Tokyo looks awesome. It's places like Copenhagen that I find to be drab and rather boring.
I live in Tokyo ten years ago and I recognized so many places and atmospheres. Thank you for that. Amazing work, beautiful photos and videos. Excellent music choice also. Slow and beautiful editing. Congratulations.
This is a masterwork of image and sound. Reminds me so much of the films Baraka and Samsara, which are some of my favorite pieces of cinema. I wouldn’t be surprised if this creator was inspired by them as well.
This has got to be one of the most well-produced videos I've seen on here in a long time. The fact that you're able to produce something like this and only have 20k subs blows my mind. Wtf is wrong with the world
Haha! I appreciate that Adam. To be fair, that was my first video on here, so it kind of catapulted me from 0 to 20k, which has been a great start! It's been hard to produce more at this quality...I definitely set the bar high for myself. I really appreciate the support!
Nah I had to pause the video to type this. I've been following you on IG for quite some time now and you're my favorite photographer. I'm not one myself, but I admire the art of photography and you use your camera exactly as cameras are meant to be used (according to my opinion at least). You manage to give life to a picture by flawlessly capturing colors, textures, shading and little details that make one feel like they're inside that little world themselves, unlike the usual, flat pictures. And when it comes to your portraits and pictures of people, I just love how each one of these pictures cancels out the "main character" culture and subtly remind to the viewer that what makes one a "main character" is the combination of many people. Each person's story is what makes somebody else so special. TL;DR: You're really good at what you're doing, keep doing it.
Holy fcking sht bro... you made me tear up. I dream of making videos like this and I'm literally watching it happen before my eyes. This is pure creativity at its finest. WOW, just WOW!!
Have never watched anything like this before. 31 minutes of photographic inspiration. Will have to get the OM1 filmed up & shooting. The music & editing is brilliant & thank you for sharing.
i often walk around in Shinjuku talking pictures with my phone like "wow this is kinda cool" but this real professional art is on a completely different level! you made an art out of nothing!
WOW! I have never used the word "brilliant" but as a photographer since the late 70's I would call this brilliant. You have inspired and given me many ideas for my photography...... and the way u mix the video is outstanding. Great work my friend. U've also given me a little more of a reason to visit Japan, which has been on my bucket list for a long time......just got moved up to top three. Thanx, Todd
Really appreciate the kind feedback. So happy to inspire and you definitely won’t ever regret a trip to Japan. It quickly became one of my favorite places ever. 🙌🙌
Been living in Tokyo for 13 year and I still watched the whole video. You managed to capture the character of the city so well. You deserve much more views. Music choice is also on point.
It is pure art! I hope to see more videos in that style from you. To feel inspiration from small everyday life details, to catch them and be able to convey is something rare.
To say this is incredible is a massive understatement. Your skill, composition, colour grading and music choice is outstanding. You really take people into your moment, your world, it's a really artistic piece of escapism. Is there a way you can list the music you use in your work? Specifically what is the last track at the end. The strings are beautiful.
Meticulous. Mesmerizing. Thank you very much for framing, editing, and uploading your art. As a Tokyo-loving Tokyorities, this is so breathtaking and it hits me hard realizing I am breathing life in this saturated cultural chaos.
My favorite part is from 25:14-25:40. The reflection of the lights in Osaka near the Glico sign? What a great spot. Last time I was there was in 2013. If you didn't get the takoyaki, you missed out. Great photography regardless!
I'm a 71yr old man and have been traveling by bycicle camping everywhere twenty more times throughout Japan since my 45. You are really talanted to catch the essence of what you see. In this chaotic world when you do something pushing the earth forward even a tiny step better a precious contribution.
Keep on cycling n camping .Good luck n good health.
Fantastic! I fervently wish to bike through Japan just like you. Greetings from Spain, and congratulations on such a fulfilling life🚀
The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK
you are a true inspiration Sir
❤
Can we take a moment to appreciate this creator’s insane editing and composition skills!
that opening shot is a masterpiece
I know! Crazy!
It’s so clean - would love to know how it was shot.
@@jamesbooker6284 what do you mean? It was shot out of the window of another train
It's so good!
I'm Japanese. I remember when was 18 back in early 90's I came out of a mini theatre after watching late night revival show of Blade Runner the whole city looked different. Just like 11:15
It was some experience.
Thank you illkoncept for this.
I am 5 minutes in and I cannot imagine how there can be another 25 minutes of this goodness😮💨
It just gets better in my opinion lol. Night was the best time. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Not all videos will be this long
Amazing.
Wow-awesome footage. Great inspirations. Thanks for sharing
Come visit JPN and you'll enjoy here for 5weeks at least
changed my whole view on life in 4 minutes xd
Hi, I am Japanese.
I used to think that my life was just a boring everyday, but watching this dramatic movie made me feel a little better.
Being a part of this scenery might not have been a bad life.
lol
As someone who lives in Japan, the trick is to pretend that you're on a holiday everyday 😂 Then you'll find interesting things.
It's life ... simply street life ...japanese street life ... colors colors and colors ... wonderful atmosphere. You just need wings.
Life is what you make it out to be.
I have been living in Hong Kong, a metropolis where East meets West. But I have the same feeling: Life is so boring. So, to cheer myself up, I love to visit Japan, just to look around, enjoy the landscape, and talk with the local people. And then, I feel refreshed.
I spent the summer of 2023 here. This captures these two beautiful cities so well. Sheesh it's breathtaking so great work! I love Japan, Tokyo/ Osaka. I truly appreciate how the Japanese culture and lifestyle. Yes I get that no culture or country is perfect, so I don't want to romanticize Japan, but as an American, who's also lived and travel in other parts of the world, Tokyo is the ultimate city experience. IT has a little bit of everything you imagine a city would be. From the people, to the food, to the music, to the transit system, cleanliness, to the art and fashion to the intensity of the work life/family life balance, to the preservation of culture, to their traditions to the innovations. The philosophies people live out everyday that stood out to me was Shu-Ha-Ri and Onkochishin. Thank you Japan for the life experience that I will never forget. Arigatou Gozaimasu
Those three Ronalds McDonalds having diner was pure art.❤
at a burger king no less
timestamp please?
@@Iamspi 4:20
The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK
@@electricearth1101 It doesn’t matter; those are just the ‘paint,’ if you will. He painted with them. It’s all about composition; the subject is irrelevant. Currently, 8 billion humans are living in the present with you, and 117 billion have ever lived on this planet. Anything and everything has been done. Just watch it go by and don’t forget to enjoy.
Tokyoites who are exhausted by daily life are often said to have the eyes of a dead fish. Photographed from inside the train (what a beautiful side trip!) the people looked so calm and relaxed. They are good, gentle fish that move slowly through large amounts of information. I was born in Tokyo. Thank you for your pure gaze. I was very moved by the scene where the camera slowly moves from the exterior of a retro game center in Osaka to inside. The space that had been frozen seemed to come back to life.
And it was very encouraging to read so many comments praising this intelligent and positive work. ARIGATO!!
The intro the internet didn't deserve. 🎞️
for some reason this gives me the same feeling I get when I see old very old videos and photographs. something about the crowds of people each living their own lives and the mundanity of it all is somehow fascinating
I lived in Tokyo near Shinjuku for nearly three years in the late 80th. This videos makes me feel homesick so much. Very well done. A masterpiece.
Shinjuku, expecially Okubo was dope back in the 80s. Dangerous and nasty (and so cheap). I liked that chaos. Too touristy nowadays.
@@z.833 680 Club!
So you experienced City Pop in real life. Although most great j pop songs never appeared on TV son you wouldn't know them unless you're into music and followed what locals did. Even today we get to hear only media pressed kid's music never from the real Tokyo music scene.
@@z.833 Yea lots of crimes and out of society immigrants as well
So grateful to the algorithm for suggesting this piece of art. Absolutely loving it. Beautiful stills and video, and the music to top it off 😮💨. Cool you captured the food spot from Perfect Days!
timestamp
@@stevethea5250 at the end of day 1, so from 4:33 onwards.
The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK
日本人として普段のありふれた日常も捉え方によってこうも神秘的に見えるものなのかと思いました。素晴らしい作品でした。
I am absolutely amazed by this piece of art. Preparing myself for a video and photo trip to Tokyo 🇯🇵 I am totally flashed by not only your camera work (both still and motion) but also by your cutting and arranging.
(as a musician) I was also blown away by your choice of music: what great music is this!! All the best from 🇨🇭
You have an astonishingly good eye for unique assembles and views, paired with the skill to capture it all apropiatly.
This video was a blast to watch.
I was in japan recently, and this matches my experience so very well :)
This is everything I want from RUclips! Makes me want to go back to Japan so badly! The night stuff is just perfect! Thanks for the upload. More please!
The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK
I'm on the first third of the video and came to conclusion that no matter what camera you use, the quality of your framing, the things that you see trough the lenses and the desicions that you make when editing and color grading are gonna be always beautiful. The gear is just gear. Kudos to your craft and good taste. Salute from Argentina.
I've seriously watched this video about 50+ times since it initially dropped, no joke, and now I am finally ready to make my first comment. Sorry for the yapping session, but it's just my praise and feedback since this video alone inspired me to get into photography.
Of course, let's start with the obvious-this video is absolutely stunning. I realized that you executed the hook perfectly. From gorgeous video and photo captured, both in composition and pacing, sound effects that create a thrilling intro build up, sound design, from the birds chirping to the motorized bikes and photographs flickering, that I almost feel as though even the song selected, "The Westernization of Asia" was the final piece for a beautiful harmony that we all enjoyed and listened to together. The irony in the song name is not lost of me either. This is a video where soundscape, photography and cinematography style all came together like a symphony. And even the title's keywords "Cinematic" & "Japan" (Literally the two words I type to search for this video every time) all comes together and evoke the emotion that the first 6 minutes encapsulates.
I've also watched all of your videos to better understand your "eye/style/taste" for photography and post-production which I am assuming was done in lightroom classic, I would be ecstatic if you made a video about the "look" you typically go for during post-production the same way you discussed your inspiration and execution for film photography in one of your latest videos titled, "Film Photography in Red Hook, Brooklyn + Channel Update". Of course, that may stray away from your overall channel's content goal, and I admit, it comes from my own self interest to learn lol but can't hurt to ask.
Anyways, the only feedback I would say for whatever it is worth is that if you are looking at your analytics and trying to chase the dragon of how to recreate a video like this again, you might think "more japan content, more japan content," BUT I would suggest consider what made your hook so successful in this video which I tried my best to example above. Even your video title captured people, like me, outside the photography and film world.
That's the end of my yapping session. Have an amazing day.
I'm so happy to help inspire your journey into photography. Thank you so much for this thorough, thoughtful comment full of positive feedback.
The Westernization of Asia title was a happy coincidence - but everything in this video seemed to come together naturally for me. I took it as a sign as this is what I should be doing. I'm so glad you took time to check out my other videos, too. I have yet had the time to make something on par of the quality of this Japan video, but I'm happy my other videos can help with developing your eye, look in post-processing, etc.
I plan to eventually make more videos that highlight the entire process from on-location to post-processing...it's just hard to multi-task photo/video/BTS all at the same time, but I know it would help a lot of people. Mentioning it gives me the push and motivation to start planning something like that though. Or perhaps a video explaining "how this video was made" sort of deal from start to finish. I totally would for this Japan video if I had applicable footage.
Anyways, thanks again for your comment. I just wanted to reply to make sure you know I DO read these and really appreciate it. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions on your photo journey, whether it's about gear, editing, shooting, whatever.
I'm obsessed with Japan and this incredible video just make my "I want to go there " feeling so stronger
We welcome you.
@futonlove6347 thank you 🙏
One of the best cinematic pieces on Japan. Love the compositions, music, edits, and stills!
単なる日常の素晴らしさ。
最高です😭
素晴らしい作品をありがとうございます！！
あっという間の30分でした
The rainy evening scenes remind me of Bladerunner
Exactly my thoughts! The original Bladerunner!
Exactly same impressions !
I don't usually comment on videos, but this is a masterpiece that deserves a lot. I could watch it for hours. Congratulations and thank you so much for publishing it, I hope you can publish many more.
The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK
This is absolutely beautiful.
One of the best things I've ever seen on RUclips! Seminal integration of photo and video. And you really capture the atmosphere and personality of Tokyo!
Shooting the photos on film shows a keen insight, and the photos are better for it! Better still, by integrating them with the video you create something that is greater than the sum of its parts, no matter the strength of any particular part -- which I think points the way forward for photography.
One note: Where Tokyo is refined, understated and reserved, Osaka is outgoing, open, optimistic and demonstrative. In your treatment of it here, including the music, much of it looks the same as Tokyo; it would be more effective, in my view, to better differentiate the two places; also, easy to do, given the marked difference between them.
I wish I didn't have protanopia, in order to experience this in the fullest.
But HOLY HEAVENS! I wanna cry!
Straight back to the late 70’s
This felt like being taken out from some oscar nominated movie. Absolutely stunning!
when i finally decide to clock out of this paradigm im doing it in japan, its always felt more like my real home then where i was born and raised. being geographically seperated by distance is like being in a weird long distance relationship where the attraction never fades because you dont have to acknowledge all the less perfect aspects of living daily life there.. sigh, one day soon ill be back in your arms again my beautiful tokyo ;) lol
This is as much a fine art piece as I have ever seen on video … Japan is the perfect out-of-this-world subject to photograph, the music is so evocative … just WOW!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Everything is brilliant, photography, cinematography, music! Love it.
I hardly believe that such an incredible video is on the channel with only 20k subscribers. You'd got an another one. Good job!
Really put things into perspective on what we CHOOSE to observe in our daily surroundings. There are snippets of beauty in what you choose to observe. But it doesn't have to be in another country, we often forget that these kind of scenarios can happen in our own town or city.
100% agree to this! I will definitely be making videos showing these things in more familiar places as well.
Your work is truly amazing. It's like a moment is brought to life. For example, the woman reflected through the window at night may have experienced happy or sad things in that place. And it becomes a foreshadowing of the future.
I'm grateful to have come across this wonderful work. Thank you very much.
From Japan with love❤
This is exceptional. Incredibly well made. The art the skill the vision the editing the music choices. Thank you.
The level and quality of production in this short film is better than anything I have seen on British television for as long as I can remember, I am a beginner youtuber that makes little videos of my hunting dog and watches countless hours of youtube videos about my interests, hunting & photography, consider me a loyal subscriber and fan from this day forward, please don't ever stop making content like this ! absolutely amazing ! thank you for inspiring me.
What most people think is an ordinary day-to-day life is full of stories under your lens. I watched it several times. It was so touching~
The things that are possible these days with consumer level equipment and good artistic eye is amazing
Fantastic! Such beautiful colours and scenes. The soundtrack is perfect too.
24:21 I just got the chills.
my brother just moved to Osaka. Took that train from Tokyo to his new home there. This was a wonderful way to see the trip he took. Very well done. Captivating.
Finally some long-form cinematic content! It looks amazing!
Glad you like the longer format! I was so nervous when making this that no one would have the attention span to make it to the end lol
@@illkoncept Do you do any colour grading content? I would love to know how you get those milky highlights and such a sharp looking image at the same time!
4:21 to just stumble on this and be able to take a photo is incredible.
Great work on the video and of course the amazing photography. Please keep it up ❤
Extraordinary Eyes and a true Master of the camera! A phenomenal work of art!
I can write up a 5 page essay on everything I loved about this but I'll keep it brief. Absolutely crushed this dude. Both the filming and the photos. I'm gonna be coming back to this one a lot
Thanks so much man! Excited for your next videos as well
Tokyo is my favorite city for many reasons, and you’ve captured the visual spell it casts. I’m just blown away. I feel a longing and transcendence. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
This is PURE ART! Please show us more!
Probably the best thing I've ever seen on RUclips.
Mike, i've been following you from the Milwaukee/ Chicago days. LOVE this incredible video. Blade runner feels esp with the music. Pure eye candy. Thank you for making this beauty! A True artist.
Thank you so much for sticking around all this time. Fall 2024 will be the 10 year mark doing photography. What a journey it's been. The video definitely feels Bladerunner-esque in those rainy scenes with the music. Appreciate the kind words!
Cinematically, acoustically, and geographically outstanding.
I’ve always enjoyed watching Rambalac (search for his channel) walk through Tokyo, but this takes that experience into another dimension.
Incredible.
As a Japanese, I honestly do not like Tokyo. People and buildings are cluttered and crowded, and there is too much unnecessary information such as advertisements and announcements. Compared to the traditional and well-designed cityscapes of Europe, Japanese cities look really bad.
But in your video, Tokyo itself is like an organism, and I could feel the vividness that people are living right here. It made me think again that this might be a good thing. Thank you.
You have to try sometimes different angles to look at the same thing.
It's so interesting you say this because I find the cityscape of Tokyo to be wildly fascinating. The blend of modern and old. The lighting and neon. I think Tokyo looks awesome. It's places like Copenhagen that I find to be drab and rather boring.
This just kept getting better and better! Amazing...those shots at night in the rain:O:O:O
素敵に写真取ってくれてありがとう❤
あなたに良い一日が訪れますように✨
Two of my passions: night street photo and Japan - combined in this pure masterpiece.
I live in Tokyo ten years ago and I recognized so many places and atmospheres. Thank you for that.
Amazing work, beautiful photos and videos. Excellent music choice also. Slow and beautiful editing. Congratulations.
I honestly never comment on RUclips, but this is so good. This is so inspiring, i have no words. Thank you for this masterpiece.
Thanks for the comment! Means more than you know. Appreciate you taking the time to do so
Absolutely amazing! The colors, the images, the movement, the purity, the narrative, the soundtrack! A true work of art. Thanks for sharing!
I watched this again and again
Astonishing work. You’re inspiring me to get back to making art. Thanks for sharing!
This is a masterwork of image and sound. Reminds me so much of the films Baraka and Samsara, which are some of my favorite pieces of cinema. I wouldn’t be surprised if this creator was inspired by them as well.
This is a masterpiece Mike! Kept me intrigued and even after 30 some minutes I didn’t want it to end!
Love to hear that dude
A video that connects with your soul.
Means a lot. Thanks!
この映像で製作者が感じた東京を
擬似体験できる。
日頃見慣れている東京とは
別次元のもので楽しい。
上京した当初のように
ニュートラルな気持ちに戻りたくなった。
ありがとう。
This is incredible 🎉
Instantly subscribed. The videography. The music. Simply artistic.
This has got to be one of the most well-produced videos I've seen on here in a long time. The fact that you're able to produce something like this and only have 20k subs blows my mind. Wtf is wrong with the world
Haha! I appreciate that Adam. To be fair, that was my first video on here, so it kind of catapulted me from 0 to 20k, which has been a great start! It's been hard to produce more at this quality...I definitely set the bar high for myself. I really appreciate the support!
Nah I had to pause the video to type this.
I've been following you on IG for quite some time now and you're my favorite photographer. I'm not one myself, but I admire the art of photography and you use your camera exactly as cameras are meant to be used (according to my opinion at least). You manage to give life to a picture by flawlessly capturing colors, textures, shading and little details that make one feel like they're inside that little world themselves, unlike the usual, flat pictures. And when it comes to your portraits and pictures of people, I just love how each one of these pictures cancels out the "main character" culture and subtly remind to the viewer that what makes one a "main character" is the combination of many people. Each person's story is what makes somebody else so special.
TL;DR: You're really good at what you're doing, keep doing it.
I love that. Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment. Means a lot
Love the sound track used in this video. It’s amazing
I had to turn the light off for a while but I couldn't just pause my video or take my eyes off of it. It's magical
Bravo. A real masterpiece. The claustrophobia is intense and amazing
Such an underrated channel! Awesome photography. Instant sub!
Outstanding work. Very inspiring.
Holy fcking sht bro... you made me tear up. I dream of making videos like this and I'm literally watching it happen before my eyes. This is pure creativity at its finest. WOW, just WOW!!
Beautiful, well done!!! Music and that Cyberpunk vibe... What a ride...
This is gorgeous! I also very much appreciate your music selection and subtle use of environment sounds. Very well done indeed. More please!
You are a true artist. Pure magic.
Have never watched anything like this before. 31 minutes of photographic inspiration. Will have to get the OM1 filmed up & shooting. The music & editing is brilliant & thank you for sharing.
whoever you are, your vision is damn good. magical video, love it
Absolutely love the music/soundscape in this.
Great video! Beautifully done.
i often walk around in Shinjuku talking pictures with my phone like "wow this is kinda cool" but this real professional art is on a completely different level!
you made an art out of nothing!
This is ai generated
WOW! I have never used the word "brilliant" but as a photographer since the late 70's I would call this brilliant. You have inspired and given me many ideas for my photography...... and the way u mix the video is outstanding. Great work my friend. U've also given me a little more of a reason to visit Japan, which has been on my bucket list for a long time......just got moved up to top three. Thanx, Todd
Really appreciate the kind feedback. So happy to inspire and you definitely won’t ever regret a trip to Japan. It quickly became one of my favorite places ever. 🙌🙌
Hands down the greatest introduction to a YT vid I’ve ever seen
A masterpiece. Truly mesmerising 🫨
Love the photos, and I'm awe struck at the opening and closing shots for the video. Makes me want to go right now!
Glad you stuck around for that last shot. It's pretty mesmerizing to me, too. I could film out those windows for hours...and I guess I did lol
Been living in Tokyo for 13 year and I still watched the whole video. You managed to capture the character of the city so well. You deserve much more views. Music choice is also on point.
It is pure art! I hope to see more videos in that style from you.
To feel inspiration from small everyday life details, to catch them and be able to convey is something rare.
To say this is incredible is a massive understatement. Your skill, composition, colour grading and music choice is outstanding. You really take people into your moment, your world, it's a really artistic piece of escapism.
Is there a way you can list the music you use in your work?
Specifically what is the last track at the end. The strings are beautiful.
Meticulous. Mesmerizing. Thank you very much for framing, editing, and uploading your art.
As a Tokyo-loving Tokyorities, this is so breathtaking and it hits me hard realizing I am breathing life in this saturated cultural chaos.
Great angle of cinematography of daily life in Japan. Reminds me of Samsara and Baraka.
Love those films! Thanks so much for the support
holy shit that intro made me say "jesus christ" out loud, like...damn, so good! Perfect editing and choice of music 👌🏻
Ahhh so happy to hear that. Glad you liked everything
Greatest work I've seen in a while
日常を映画みたいに切り取っていて素敵なセンスですね👏日本への愛を感じます。また自作が見たいです
このビデオを通して私の愛が輝くことができて嬉しいです。すぐに戻りたいと思います！そこが大好きです
Music, shots, magnificent, editing magnificent... thank you for this feast. Best regards, master ❤❤❤
Hey Mike. I can see all the time and care you put into this. Great job.
Appreciate you dude. Always an inspiration
@@illkoncept likewise man! Keen to see more films from you!!
Love this
My favorite part is from 25:14-25:40. The reflection of the lights in Osaka near the Glico sign? What a great spot. Last time I was there was in 2013. If you didn't get the takoyaki, you missed out. Great photography regardless!
The night footage is just exceptional