Take a 3-Minute ‘Tour of Light’ Through L.A. With This Stunning Time-Lapsed Video
- Posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:16pm by
Liz Klimas
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Say what you will about Los Angeles smog and traffic congestion, but you might think differently after viewing the City of Angels through this “tour of light.”
Filmmaker Colin Rich posted this three-minute time-lapsed walk through L.A., in which he made an effort to “capture and accentuate the movement of light through the day and night” using multiple motion control techniques.
(Image: Colin Rich/ Vimeo screenshot)
(Image: Colin Rich/ Vimeo screenshot)
Given the city’s expanse, Rich writes on his Vimeo description of the short film that he shot from many different angles to give the feel of the whole city and its many different elements.
(Image: Colin Rich/ Vimeo screenshot)
(Image: Colin Rich/ Vimeo screenshot)
(Image: Colin Rich/ Vimeo screenshot)
“Usually I was able to capture just one shot per day with a lot of driving, exploring, and scouting in between but the times sitting in traffic or a ‘sketchy’ neighborhood often lead to new adventures and interesting places,” he wrote.
Watch the tour for yourself:
(H/T: Gizmodo)
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KusoJiJi
Posted on August 25, 2012 at 12:03pmmy time is very limited these days. i appreciate the blaze posting this stuff here otherwise i’d never get a chance to see some of these innovative works of art.
Report Post »LimaBean
Posted on August 25, 2012 at 9:48amThis is well done (I don’t like the voice over either). Several shots of the Griffith Park Observatory & Downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, the L.A. River…..a cool vantage point of Los Angeles from what looks to be Mulholland Drive.
Report Post »Personally, I would prefer a montage of the Mohave desert or the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. But, to each their own. Except for the voice over I actually liked it.
HoratiusAtTheBridge
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 11:18pmA quick one – no shots at the LibTools that for some reason read everything on The Blaze even though we are “crazy” and “evil”… ANYWAYS, This video would be AWESOME with some of the music from the soundtrack of the movie “DRIVE” – especially the opening stuff. There is also video online of a guy snowskiing in the dark on a mountainside, while wearing this white-LED suit. That video is also way-cool with that “Drive” music!
Report Post »HoratiusAtTheBridge
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 11:12pmWas thinking how cool this video is, then had a chilling thought: What will happen there WHEN (not if) the US economy crashes? I can’t imagine trying to stockpile and defend a house or apartment in such an area. I do imagine that many are going to TRY… My own prayer is that there will be some little blip that’ll give us even 24 hours heads-up that “it has begun”. I pray for just enough time to cross the state-line and get the heck out of Florida before the martial-law hammer falls. Anyone with a brain needs to be warned and at least buy yourself a Ruger 10/22 (under $200) and a buttload of ammunition. You can get a 1000 rd box at “WallyWorld” for fifty bucks. Believe me, a .22 vs empty hands – better than buying that stupid gold coin! Watch the movie – imagine the lights going out.
Report Post »eddie333
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 6:25pmVisually great.
Leave out the French-sounding voiceover – it adds nothing except to be a reminder of France and everything we loathe about France.
Report Post »floridareader
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 2:25pmNice, very nice. Thanks.
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 5:01pmAgreed.
Report Post »Liked the music too, just not the weird voice-over.
bobad
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 2:21pmLove that. It reminds me of “Breaking Bad”.
Report Post »jsweetman
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 2:16pmI think these are the top stories people click on.
Report Post »jsweetman
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 2:14pmIf everyone had night vision goggles you would not have to turn all those lights on. Do people sleep anymore?
Report Post »eCharleen
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:59pm“The methane emissions really pick up the colors.”
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 8:18pmHigh Dynamic Range imaging.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:55pmSo this story is more important than today’s Rasmussen poll that shows Obama now beating Romney in Missouri, a supposed non-swing state that Romney has led for months. Akin is dragging down the whole party. I‘d say that’s more important than a silly time-lapse video. This is why the Blaze needs an overhaul.
Report Post »floridareader
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 2:31pmNo, but is more real. You just need three minutes everyday to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. After that you can torture yourself with the reality of mankind.
Report Post »eCharleen
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 4:39pmDon’t worry.. there is hope in the 56 other states.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:22pmChange the soundtrack to LA Woman by The Doors and it would be pretty cool.
Report Post »armyofnibiru
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 3:14pmwha you doe not speaky sa fransae
Report Post »woodyee
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:20pmBLAZE, you’re burying very important headlines with hyperbolic nonsense. Couldn’t you put articles such as these, and BLAZE OPINION articles in another section, away from the HEADLINES?
Report Post »amtsoundsmith
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:54pmDid someone force you to click on this story? It must be hard not being able to scroll down past a story…
Report Post »jsweetman
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 2:18pmthese pics look like fact to me.
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