Video - Fields of Kamuela

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I took the HD camera out this weekend and tried some time lapse stuff.

**Music is licensed for my usage, all images captured by me.**

I'd like to state again that Flickr's video compression CODEC sucks tremendously. This looks way better full quality. The artifacts in the Flickr version are enough to make me vomit.

EDIT: Wow. Thanks everyone for your kind words. Two days after I posted this it has become my most "interesting" upload out of the 500 or so images and videos I've posted. Unreal. For those interested in doing something similar: the time lapse imagery here was shot at intervals of one frame per second (Progressive Scan), edited in a standard 29.97 FPS timeline (Progressive) in Final Cut Pro, colored with some 3rd party software, then outputted to Compressor for the 640x360 H.264 compression to fit within Flickr's uploader file size limit. For the record, a lot of still cameras have "interval recording", such as my D200, and I think a similar looking video could be made with stills, it just might be a bit more labor intensive and time consuming.

UPDATE (3/3/09): Flickr has now greatly improved their compression CODEC. It no longer sucks tremendously as I had previously stated. Way to go Flickr!

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Comments

Dunstan says:

Well, it still looks good to those of us who haven't seen the original.

Lovely stuff.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Grey Fox's House says:

You can just feel my presence. and Presents.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

eb's start of art says:

a) I love it, more than I love the rain video. That's a lot.
b) If that's a reference to the headline last week, I think you are funny, Double James.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

peterscottnz says:

I like this.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

my 808 world says:

hot stuff
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

applec2400 says:

ahhh!! I love it!

Would be perfect for a pro environmental commercial for global warming, oil consumption etc.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

heather says:

Gorgeous! I'm an admin for a group called Video! Video! Video!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

ckabril_16 [deleted] says:

this is fricken phenomenal.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Luĭs Eduardo says:

Nice composition
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

` ®© ROBERTO CARBONI says:

bellissimaaaaaa te felicito
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

bru. says:

I wonder how the original looks, because this one, for me, it´s already fantastic.

:)
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

marcel07 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nature Videos~, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

marcel07 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Out in the Green - Video, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

★ Michael ★ says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado The Video y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

four_miles says:

franke you badass. fyi.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephanie Massaro says:

this is the first video i ever faved.
its so amazing, i love it.
i always wanted to try something like this.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

nadiA* says:

tmb es el primer video q veo aki en flickr!

MUY buen comienzo!

felicitaciones x el trabajo!

saludos!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

SARAΗ LEE says:

gosh I loved everything about that - the music worked, vingetting, composition, colour tones/exposure, pacing ... great job.

but yeah, flickr fails .. you should put an alternative vimeo link up or something because the difference is huge.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

EfrankE says:

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

@Sarah: Thanks for the input. Do you really think the Vimeo version is better? I thought Vimeo did just as poorly as Flickr; smeary looking video all over the place. I think I'd rather just invite everyone over to watch it with me in all it's HD glory. So frustrating this Internet when it doesn't do things your way.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

SARAΗ LEE says:

EfrankE: For me Vimeo clips have always seemed to look better.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

hinetcain says:

I like this. ... Sensational!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

four_miles says:

franke i might be made of bones a little bit but you are made of AMAZING. ohshetohshet.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

peterscottnz says:

tmb es el primer video q veo aki en flickr!

MUY buen comienzo!

felicitaciones x el trabajo!

saludos!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Michel Rosas says:

Gorgeous!
The images are incredible and the music is perfect.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

jmven says:

Muy buena felicitaciones
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

irinsky says:

how very cool, I was really against video on flickr, just didn't want it to turn into another u-tube, but this is fantastic! well done!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Ralph Wilson says:

Beautiful work!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

BruceL. says:

Actually pretty impressive vid. I like it!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Kaplan Designs says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Video Gold Awards (Post 1 Award 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Congratulations on a wonderful production.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Grey Fox's House says:

Global Warming. Read it in my latest blog.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

joeannenah says:

yet again... inspired.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

SoyJuan says:

loved it! thanks for sharing.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Jordyn Tαylor, says:

i love this!
your awesome. haha.

my favorite part was when it was out of focus and then
it slowly came into focus.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Figuromo says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ^ Film Look ^, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

great stuff!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Piotr Barna says:

VERY. very well done!!
It reminds me of home!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

the bonnie blues says:

absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and the music was perfect with the moving scenery ; )
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

greytwightsubtraction says:

amazing.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Andii. says:

Absolutely beautiful. I love the music as well.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Alicia en Sheffield says:

nicely sequenced timelapse images and great music
This clip is fabulous!
You are invited to display:

Clip City Video
Post 1, View 3
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

( TM ) says:

Wow, this convinces me that video is good for Flickr. Very well done.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

O-Kay [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called A VIDEO, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

alisha_word says:

amazing. i love it.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

jonathanrperkins says:

Well I just wanted to tell you what an amazing video this is. It is truly inspiring, makes me want to make better videos. The opening shot is so captivating and the music is so well fit to the images.

What camera did you use exactly?

This video deserves to be part of the movement!
Please join us at:
bolexH8 The Film and Video Movement
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

M.José [deleted] says:

Ok, you are my first fav video.. i don't know why I'm doing this... maybe is for your splendid video... is just... it make me touch the sky!!!!

Thanks
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Parag Sankhe says:

gre8 work
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

arjanv says:

Love IT.

From which composer is the music?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ρϊηҝςάτಇ ~☮ says:

wooow
so nice ^^
FAV
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

lexup says:

So, I was searching; "Quote: "The Heart wants what it wants" and this gem shows up. I want to share my epiphany that many of life's best experiences will be gathered while alone. Many times,no one but yourself will witness the ephemeral wind stroking fields of grass. That the landscapes and people that are observed while being alone are often the most vivid and memorable. There is no one to bounce them off of, to check or moderate your perceptions...No filter. This random video reminded me of the beauty of solitude, By the way who was the music by?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

EfrankE says:

The music is from a company that provides licensed music for production usage (at a cost). It is not available commercially.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

gone_ [deleted] says:

this is great
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Raúl || Barrera says:

impresionante!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jacquelinemingoia says:

this is absolutely incredible and literally brought a tear to my eye.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

applec2400 says:

^^ lolz
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

chase oros says:

Wow, awesome stuff!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

la mack says:

inspiring! very beautiful. so many ways to interpret.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Sudheer. says:

this is awesome...great..nice music
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaqme says:

stunning! Great! Magic!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

rafael.h - elikon says:

Wonderful piece!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

M_José :-) goodbye [deleted] says:

I'm coming back again for this video!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ras263 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Solo Videomontaje fotográfico., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben Gillin says:

Nice little audio/visually pleasing journey you just took me on. Thanks.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Alessandro Marinai says:

Meraviglioso
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

heyheyKK says:

this is amazing
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

crbassett says:

Try Vimeo for HD
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

martimeer says:

Beautiful.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

pacific pirate says:

Awesome : )
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

marrrxx says:

oh i loved that!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

friteX1984 says:

guess i see now why you hate the waimanalo jamba vid. haha.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

richtrf says:

You did a great job!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

elyziumfields says:

Great work
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

amanda rae, says:

This is so peacefull.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

indy.liu says:

Presence, loneliness
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

E.mmel says:

Very cool.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

laiii* says:

-hopelessness
-heartbroken
i can felt that.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jessicaredefined says:

simply beautiful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sssquid says:

Oh my God this is beautiful
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Roolooth says:

Very good, I enjoyed it!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

~sal says:

Fantastic
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

EmperorNorton47 says:

This would be welcome in the Panoramic Videos group.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

BruceL. says:

Excellent job! The musical track fits perfectly. To bad flickr limits the size you can post, cause I could watch these kind of vids for hours.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

krzysiek.wypych says:

Gratz my friend, its maevelous. Now i cant sleep and eat, cause i am dreaming about seeing it in Hd.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Virtual Bandit says:

Wow love it!! what is the music in the background???
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nasser★ (BRB very long) says:

amazing
I love it
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Moustapha i says:

Very relaxing.. Great job..
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mjoksiglandi_raudi says:

love the music
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

:DouG says:

Video only

Please add your video to Video only
After you add it to the group pool, please tag this photo as a Video only
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nee92 says:

excellent
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

cocole27 says:

tres beau!!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Venere di rimmel says:

Fantastic!!!
Love the music and the wind..
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Masivie says:

Best video I've seen on Flickr.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Mane ~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Video-mania, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

niklas94 says:

my first commented video: this is great!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

robinaba says:

真棒~
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

novaos says:

i love the song and i was wondering if you could let me download it? i always sleep with music and this song is amazing...
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

EfrankE says:

I do not own the song and so I cannot let you download it. Sorry, novaos.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

--Bambola-- says:

Wow! good
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

DanaaaLOVE says:

this is absolutely amazingg
i love itt :D
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Mountain Poppy1 says:

Really beautiful. Thank you!!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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