Japan on 16mm Film | Shot on Bolex
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- Introducing a short film created from my nights in Japan exploring Tokyo and Osaka. This video was shot entirely on 16mm motion-picture film using a Bolex H16 Rex-5, which has been converted to Super 16. Stick around to the end of the video for some BTS of the camera and to learn about some of the problems I experienced while creating this. I’m looking forward to using this camera to create more 16mm films for this channel. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments, I will reply to all. Thank you for watching!
0:00 16mm Footage
3:43 Bolex BTS
Camera: Bolex H16 Rex-5 (converted to Super 16)
Lenses: Kern-Switar 10mm, 16mm, and 25mm
Developed and Scanned by Negativeland in Queens, NY
Film Stocks: Kodak Vision3 500T & 250D (+1 stop)
Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve
BTS footage by my lovely girlfriend Gabrielle: / portmantbeau
Music:
Vendla - Longing
GXNXSIS - Wanderlust (with $MASH)
Instagram: / illkoncept
Twitter: / illkoncept
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Musicbed Sync ID: MB01GNP2ECRXDIS
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It's the visual version of listening to vinyl. An ethereal quality.
Taxi Driver vibes.
Absolutely love Taxi Driver and that was the inspiration for the music here. Thanks for saying!
@@illkoncept Scorsese would appreciate your 16mm celluloid efforts. I'd bet my life on it!
Dude, you must've felt like a 70's documentarian or something run and gunning with 16mm. Loading 16 is such a pain in the ass anyway, but i'd say this footage was worth it.
Haha I did feel like a 70s documentarian. The camera definitely attracts a lot of attention. I had a lot of people asking about it, even in Japan. Can't wait to film more with it this year.
Props to anyone with enough patience to actually film something on Bolex 😁😁
On a more serious note, film has it's magic, not yet reproduced by anything else
Thank you! Totally agree. It’s a lot of fun too, until you have to pay the film lab invoice
@@illkoncept Oh the joy 😁It was a pretty penny even when it was a common thing, now I can only imagine.
@@illkoncepthow much are we talking for this film for processing?
~$70 for the roll and ~$80 for develop/scan @@Jimmy_Bee
@@illkoncept Is it possible to develop at home at least in black and white in the way that something like old large format diana camera black and white film can be done at home (vs color which takes a lot more care). Even if a darkroom setup or whatever you need costs ~2 to 3k, that seems like a huge savings and also the ability to control the outcome even more. I imagine motion picture film is a lot more involved to be processed though than stills... but it would be great to be able to at least process black and white in a home lab.
There's something about the look of film that's wholly unique to film. 16mm has its own unique look and feel. I wish film these days wasn't considered a gimmicky throw back and something to be nostalgic about; but something that still has its place in terms of art and creativity. Film to me just looks nicer than digital. Its gives whatever's being photographed personality and a sense of tactile feel to it.
I'm living in Tokyo. Thank you for taking me back in 80s.
Good work as always👍
Love that!!
The film lends a very nostalgic and warm/fuzzy quality to the footage, and its very pretty. But that isnt to detract from the fact that these are very nicely framed, lit and executed shots. The whole piece is very nicely edited too. It could be B-roll in a modern hollywood film, or 1970's art film equally. Its a groovy thing, Kudos.
Thanks for the kind feedback. This made my day 🙌
Exactly. I'm sure good editors could replicate the soft fuzzy feeling quite well. But it's the composition, camera work, choice of exposure etc that makes this short video fantastic.
@@TheKiwiJobes baring in mind the process of using that camera also. And the pressure of price per foot etc etc. it all adds to the melting pit
This and your first video should be shown at a festival or something, insane quality
So happy you think so. It’s going to be hard to top that first video but I’m going to challenge myself this year. Glad you dig those so far, it’s nice people appreciate the creativity
I can't tell you how much I love this. The music, the composition and the aesthetic are breathtaking. The contrast if the old film in modern Tokyo is brilliant.
Man this really did it for me. I spent some time in Japan when I was younger and watching videos like this transport me into who I used to be when I was there. Unfettered, full of wonder, and completely free to find myself in the streets of Japan. I can't wait to get back there someday. This time with my son.
Sounds like a great time! I love that feeling as well - hard to beat. Thank you for sharing. I hope you can get there with your son someday, I’m sure you will.
sucks to have brats holding you back. you'll be too old and crusty by the time you get back.
This is like 90's and 80's
This. Right here. This is how I have seen Japan for the great majority of my childhood.
Not through Anime, and even not exclusively through 16mm film. But on slick, glossy Eastman-Kodak color film at the very least.
This is how i've seen Japan for half my life, and this is how i'll remember it for the rest of my life.
I love this. Thank you for sharing 🙌🙏
You've never been there, you're delusional.
Honestly its very easy to think this is older footage upon first glance. Though the early shot of a person on smart phone is a giveaway, let alone more modern cars and vending machines. Despite the retro equipment, Japan shot like this evokes a near future.
To anyone who thinks you can use a filter to perfectly replicate 16mm. I present you this mans project. Would love to see more of this in different places around the world. Beautiful work.
Appreciate that! I haven’t been using it as much as I’d like, but hoping to change that soon! 🫡
100% I have watched some people make some admitting good looking recordings using Frankenstein setups with old lenses... but the dust and weird clarity combined are a different beast... different than pure clarity, and yes looks good, but certainly if you put this and those back to back and made people guess, there is no contest... now if a filter existed that could make this happen, you won't find me upset... but until AI folks make a point of some deep dive effects... I highly doubt they will ever make things look legit... They almost over emphasize "old film" oddities to the point it becomes a caricature
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks so much Gawx! Your work is super inspiring 🙌🏆
are you going to shoot on true film one day? Your emulation on digital camera always look awesome, But I'm sure that true film is gonna look even better!
The combination of music, grain, and shooting style creates an instant mood. It’s terrific.
The quality of film is just mind blowing! Salute to you, Sir!!! Absolutely stunning!
Really enjoyed this man, great work!!
Truly nothing better than well shot 16mm night footage. Absolutely goregous shots. If it weren't for the modern things hiding in the background, I would have guessed this was old footage. A+ from me!
I love the way 16mm looks. It is very pleasing to the eye.
What I can’t get over is the super steady camera work. Awesome work
Thank you so much. Big thanks to stabilization in post via Davinci haha
damn... I couldn't stop watching it. The music, the motives... and I totally forgot it's modern times with an old camera. I lost myself there. I got thrown off as soon as some modern stuff appeared and I remembered.
I could watch it for hours.
Love that! Thanks so much for saying. Motivates me to film/share more with this camera
@@illkoncept yes please!!! I was kind of shocked when I saw there aren't more already lol. Speaking of motivation, your video inspired me to finally make some music. Thanks for that :)
Love that it can inspire across different mediums. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had fun creating @@xhall0910
Great stuff, my man. Very cool. There's just something really special about film that can't be emulated in digital. Good eye for composition, too. Especially loved the shot at 2:08 with the train coming in in front of the neon sign.
Thank you! I totally agree. Appreciate the feedback and you saying your favorite shot 🙌
I can't even express how perfect this noir film & music combination is 😲
I keep expecting to see a young Gene Hackman in a comically small hat 🤣
Thank you so much 👍
Love that! I’m a huge fan of noir films obviously. Thanks for stopping by
This is so cool. It reminds me of the movie Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. The music, the mood, the scenery.
Love that movie! I thought the same, especially with the karaoke rooms. Thanks for saying. 🙌
Enjoyed watching this video. Filming Tokyo in 16mm film gives off this late 20th Century vibe IMO.
I agree! Thanks for saying
Just want to say I watched this short film last night and loved it so much I watched it this morning with my breakfast and coffee to get me ready for the day thank you for the vibes!
That means so much! Thank you for the kind words 🙏🙏
BEST BAR NONE. Genuine! Authentic. Inimitable. The feelings I rolled through watching your film. I lived 10 years in Japan and the last 3 months on the streets you film here. On the streets. VERY fabulous capture you got here.Thanjs. Will look for more
Thanks so much for these kind words. Made my day!
its so delightfully weird seeing modern life through the lens of an old camera like this. It looks distinctively 70s-80s but then you see people with smart phones. Its messing with my brain lol. In a good way! Love it!
this is so beautiful holy shit. This is my IDEAL look for film, the soft fuzziness, the colors, absolutely incredible work
Thanks so much! So happy you like it
All the imperfections and limitations of 16mm adding up to something really special. Just amazing.
Love documenting trips like this. I did a similar approach a few years back with super 8 when I visited Barcelona and Malaga, Spain. Used some Mile Davis for the edit, magical.
So many words to describe this footage: city lights, distant futures, neons, loud places, busy people, rainy nights, cramped alleys, crowded streets... Really nice work of art. I think we can call this AESTHETIC for sure.
Love that. Thanks for saying. Tokyo is definitely all of the above
The best place on earth
Legitimately very cinematic
Thank you!
I love that it’s just a giant Rolleiflex. Amazing instrument, hope to see more.
lol pretty much! thanks 🙌
Incredible. I’m in Tokyo right now and I wish I had a Bolex with me. Really inspiring images. Thank you.
Definitely has that showa era look. I love it.
Thank you!
Beautiful job, as a lover of 16mm and Japan, this was divine. Thank you.
Beautiful. Nothing beats film.
Man, with this cinematography and sense of composition, I'd hire you to be the cinematographer if I ever make a movie
This looks incredible!
Watching the video, with its 70s vibe and cool soundtrack, was already a great experience, and the colors and people of Shibuya, Shinjuku and Osaka look so much more interesting in 16mm. Only after I saw the gear that was used to getting that footage I really understood how cool your work is. Congratulations!
This looks so good !
Absolutely mesmerizing.
Thank You!
The vibe in this video is amazing! taking me back to 90's along with the jazz - amazing work man!
Thanks so much!
absolutely beautiful!
This looks incredible. Hope to see more.
What a great vibe you've created!
To think capturing the everyday could feel so beautifully soothing; I'm in awe
I love that camera. Great for documentaries.
This is so beautiful omg! Thank you!
There is just something about film that digital can’t recreate.
As for the footage, very nice. Gives me Blade Runner vibes.
Thank you! I totally agree. Before I got this camera I was trying so hard to emulate 16mm digitally but couldn’t get the results I wanted
Beautiful, 16mm just has that timeless aesthetic
This is how Kiryu sees Japan 😂
Seriously though, this was a treat, thank you. 😎💜
Beautiful! Totally worth the effort. Thanks for sharing!
This was freaking incredible man. Got me so freaking inspired for my trip there
Really excited to see what you create there dude. 2 months is a long time. I’m sure you’ll get around the country much more than I did 🙌
Great job keeping the flame burning. Thank you for letting us live it through you. Excellent cinematography !
Appreciate that! 🙏🙏
Very cool, loved last weeks vid, this ones just as good. Looking forward to more.
Thanks so much for saying
Beautiful. What a result.
dude that looks fantastic!
Wonderful vision and pitch perfect soundtrack!
Thanks for the feedback!
One of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing the art 📽️
Thanks so much for saying 😄
This looks like my favorite movie…..all of ‘em!
Ha! Thanks for that 🙏
Loving the grainy texture of 16mm film. Kodak brought out a Super 8mm recently I had the Arriflex 3 changeable lens 16mm film camera back in 2007. Celluloid needs to stay alive!
Broooo, beautiful footage!
Incredible work
And a definite vibe.
Very cool. I watched this without reading the description first, and just assumed it was going to be the 80s or something. "Wait, that looks the way Japan looks today! 🤣What? An S-Ride taxi?!?" Anyway, I hope you have a lot of fun with your new rig.
The footage, the music, the texture, the vibe.
Simply beautiful 👌🏻
This is too good! Love it!
Thank you!
Great mood, really soaked it in
Your work is incredible, can't wait for the next one. Very well crafted, also with your decision of music. I appreciate your BTS as well.
Thanks for the feedback! Means a lot
Beautiful!
In love with this! Really beautifully captured. The vibe is perfect 👌❤
thank you so much! so glad you like the vibe
Man you I enjoyed watching your BTS so much! The entire video was really beautiful and your format refreshing
Wow that was awesome
looks amazing, indeed! Excellent! waiting for more, definetely
Awesome! Thanks for saying 💯
this is so beautiful!
I’ve always been intrigued by 16mm film and It looks incredible ! Looking forward to your next films !
I’m not sure if this is a double reply but thanks so much for stopping by and the support.
this was so sick. i really appreciated the last part explaining your process as well. can't wait to see more.
wow...wow...wow...been some times in Osaka and Tokyo the last 30 years and you captured that ever-coming-back vibe in 6 minutes. Great work, thanks.
this is amazing!!!
Thanks so much
I love this so much
this honestly how "film" should look. People will insist that you can recreate this in post with digital, but I have never seen anything come close.
Incredible work. This up there with any cinematography by experienced old hands of the Era. Excellent!
Wow, gorgeous!!!
omg you nailed it with the 70s music.
Glad you think so!
So jealous of your skills. This footage is so perfect, great job!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful work. Excellent choice of sound track too.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Gorgeous, love film
Really great seeing the modern world through a retro aesthetic. I can see a lot of time and expense has been put in to this project. Well done 👍
Stunning
This breathtaking. Excellent composition, this is making me miss Japan.
Thank you! Amazing film, incredible audiotrack. The Bolex is a treasure, so beautiful. Please, share more videos, more photography! Congratulations!
Thank you so much for the kind comment. The bolex truly is a treasure. Will definitely keep the videos and photos coming 🫡
Beautiful. And great choice of music.
Wow fantastic! Makes me wanna go back. ❤🇯🇵
You’ve got some talent 👍🏻
came here for the visuals, stayed for the bg music
Glad you liked it!
I just love this!
I loved it!
I recognize some of the places and the feeling of the 16mm really made them stand out even more. It's incredible!
As someone who's not familiar at all with Bolex and cinematography in general, I really like the BTS! It was really interesting.
Beautiful. Thanks for your efforts.
This is sick good stuff
This is incredible, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
LOVE IT - BEAUTIFUL
THANKS!
Just wow!! Amazing work, and the music really great choice!
Thank you!