Went last year for my first and was blown away by the overall generosity of everyone there. At the same time, everyone follows radical self reliance so no one expects or relies on the kindness of strangers yet it is given so freely.
Thank you . Yours is the first video that talked about the Temple. I love that idea. I thought you did a awesome job of sampling the whole experience . Peace
The guy who made the dome with all the beautiful art seemed like he has a real genuine way about him!Id love to sit down with a cat like him and learn some of his positive outlooks on life
I’ve never been. This morning my curiosity was sparked. I began with a cup of coffee and a search of “burning man” and the list of videos I began watching. This video helped me understand another aspect of what the human receives at the festival. Along with the fun, creativity, freedom it is an opportunity to cleanse the spirit. One solid thing the festival stands on: love. The way a human wants it and gives it will never change. At the temple part of this video is where I got choked up.
Thank-you for taking the time to create this presentation. Enjoying the after glow of this whole event & all of the new ways of documentation..... Burning Man Festival is everything - thanx for filming the 10 Rules of the Event, as well maintaining a solid follow-up through-out your presentation of the folks attending. excellent job! 100% :) in trust, Matthew Pretty, Collingwood, Ontario. Canada. 38 years old.
Thank you for saying this about the dust storm! Everyone else at BM was hiding from the storm.... I was out in the thick of it trying to document what it is like to get caught in a dust storm. And show you how crazy it can get very quickly. Dust masks are essential for BM. You'll be glad you brought a good one that filters out the dust. Not these wimpy masks we wear today.
What a great production. Well done Todd. I'm 55 and live in Australia. I'm adding this to my bucket list right now in the hope that the world settles down again soon.
I can't thank you enough for sharing this video. It's my first dive into learning about burning man and after watching this, I would definitely love to go next year.
Unfortunately... very unfortunately... I’ve never been to a burn for a very important reason. My experience watching this incredibly well crafted video was moving. “Burning Temple,” I loved the proposed rename. Thank you. Thank you for taking the time, creating energy, and determination to withstand the dust storm. So fuckin intense! I look forward to opening my art students' perspective with Android Jones. What a beautiful artistic perspective. 🙏🏼&❤️
Thank you so much for this comment!!! What a nice message to read from you. Thank you for taking the time to watch the entire video. The dust storm was intense. I was fortunate to have a good mask to filter the dust from the air. Dust storms are such a critical part of the event, so I wanted to capture it. Android is great. Check out his site. Not all the comments are positive. I really appreciate that you took the time to write this. Thank you so much. Todd Kortte
Todd: Thank you for what seems to be a fine description of one of the items on my bucket list. Please ignore the deplorables; knowing they won't be there makes it even more attractive.
Thank you Rmicaiah. Some of the comments left here are not enjoyable for me to read. I appreciate yours. I hope someday you get a chance to experience Burning Man and cross it off your bucket list. Todd
Thank you Todd for making this video I greatly enjoyed it! I have been to burns in Europe & New Zealand, hopefully the big one soon. I am horrified at some of the comments, I have been reporting them all.
Todd Kortte If they are so negative about Burning Man why are they wasting their time even watching and commenting on the video? I enjoyed this so much. Trolls enjoy being ugly, spreading hate, but I have no idea why.
This was such an amazing documentary! I've been to the last 11 Bonnaroo's in a row, and have always wondered what Burning Man was like??? You really captured the energy, spirit and vibe of the event! I reallly hope to someday make it there myself! Thanks for your work on this production and for sharing!
Really great summaries from people about what it is and how it feels to be there. I’ve been through a dust storm or two in my 4 burns though none for a whole day. Also a heavy downpour of rain followed by very muddy shoes for a while. It was amazing how little any of that mattered; the vibe of the experience is so congenial, comforting and inspiring. One year i was there for a full week; watching this city rise up out of the desert and fold back in again. Very meaningful though very ephemeral. The art installations are not to be missed. The mountains rising out of the flat horizon. For two months after i get back home, little things that annoy and irritate me the rest of the year just don’t bother me. Is it like being in a Mad Max movie? yes but combined with Carnavsl and Fellini movies. The playa - the ancient lake bed - just gives us a nice spread out area to experience and share it in. It’s more about being there than the philosophizing - this video just happens to be about the philosophizing aspect. It’s more like being a kid again and seeing the world with eyes of wonder and surprise. And each time it took me a day and a half to really get into it. But so worth it and each year very very different from each other year!
I get it. I never been burned, but I sense the inevitable reality that th great aspects of Burning Man are balanced by the hardships involved. Yin & Yang. Totally worth it. I hope to attention someday
This is a beautiful documentary! I’ve never been but I can feel through this video so whole heartedly and deeply. Especially during the end. This is definitely a sacred place and a place to feel, release, and also take in all of its beautiful energy. Thank you for making this
From what I've seen they clean up every tiny bit of trash at the end, its one of the basic ideas of it. Ok, I appreciate that they may not clean up as well as they should. It would be interesting to compare the amount of trash left, pollutants emitted, etc with a town of similar size over the same time period. Especially if the inhabitants have to clear up their own shit, literally.
Nick Rice I think he was referring to when the whole event is over. All the people that drove out have to come back and there is only one road. The towns and shops surrounding that road is where people dispose of their trash. And they don’t care if it overflows.
He was a great interview. I randomly ran into him. Was meant to be. It was nice to get a perspective on someone who has attended the event for several years.
I got the chills with the ending portion of him explaining the temple . It’s another way of personal growing and releasing energy inside a flame ❤️ amazing .
This is incredible. I love that something like this exists, thanks to everyone who participates in it. I hope that I will be part of this one day, even if it's just for once.
Thank you thank you yank you . My dream to go there will never materialize , so your award winning video brought me there and then some. THANK YOU!!!!!!
I noticed that the 88 year old man who's been going to BM for 11 years says without hesitation that he'll return as many times as he can. This man knows what's important in life.
It mad me sad when editing this Documentary on Burning man knowing James Duffey, the old man in this film....did not have many more years left to attend the event. He was a very kind part of the Documentary. I'm afraid to reach out to him today in fear that he is no longer with us. I cant thank him enough for the interview he gave us, and how many people have heard his words. I did not know when I made this film that it would generate over 7 million minutes of online streaming! James was a big part of the story behind this Documentary. Thank you James! Todd Kortte
Thank you. Burning Man has the ability to creatively get you thinking in an imaginary way. I am glad you found something in yourself while watching, and are inspired in some way. Thank you, Todd
@@timbrink you should , maybe look at videos of the playa when everyone has left , watch vids of folks who clean it up after and didn’t go to event who are disgusted by the self righteous pos that don’t do what they say , assuming they think someone else is gna do it . U fortunately it’s a lot folks who have zero to do with event and disgusted by the mess left .
The temple looks so awesome with only a clear sky to frame it and no other structure to interfere with our appreciation of those beautiful arches. The desert landscape makes every thing you look at so well defined and meaningful. It must be absolutely incredible to bike around at night with all those brightly colored objects flying around.
Thank you for mentioning the time-lapsed Temple shot. I made sure to be out there before the sunrise to catch the last sunrise before the temple would be burned. Spent hours watching my camera to make sure nobody bumped into it or knocked if over.
Cant believe all the negative comments - - - If I loved for but a moment - I have loved for an eternity. I am saying that those who judge and criticize people who are feeling free enough to be creative and loving - might just want to re-evaluate what is important in their own lives and spend more time pursuing that rather than wasting precious time criticizing others...
Yea many people just think of it as a small screen square on their monitor - nothing on a computer monitor is the same as real life. Just visiting that area of the desert alone would be amazing
Possibly humans are going toward that journey's end however they can be just like me or maybe you were before you got this far in your heart. Right now just projecting their stuff for awhile.
Doesn't realize Burning man is about revenue and actually thinks its made for their freedom of expression. That's amazing marketing. ROTFLMAO Burning Man made $44.5 million in total revenue - $42 million of that coming from the weeklong annual event. Add drugs, sex, mentally ill and the socially retarded thinking it's cool and the money flows freely. Pay up for you freedom of expression, bitches. th-cam.com/video/qMxX-QOV9tI/w-d-xo.html
Good coverage of a glimpse in time, of Burning man! All of us have personal journeys and it's just nice to unite with others crossing the path of life and rekindle one's own spirit! Thank you!
@@marcbee1234 Tickets $475, vehicle pass $140. RV rental for a week $5000 divided by 4 or 5 friends. Gas, food, dust masks/goggles, lights, more lights, cups, trash collector, bike, costumes, things to gift, basic camping gear like chairs/grill/utensils, warmer clothes for night, first aide kits, travel mugs, sleeping bags, big coolers, generator, more and more items. It takes a lot of time to prepare. You have to bring it all with you, you can't get it there and you can't leave and come back.....man it ALL ADDS UP!!!
Todd, you did the best Burning Man video! I haven't Burned yet but I dream of it. And your vid is one of the few which really make me feel like participating to BM.
Thank you for your nice comment, I really appreciate it. Some people have left some pretty horrible comments. I think they are just bitter about the whole event and don't understand it. But I thank you for reaching out and saying something positive. I hope you get a chance to experience the event someday.
went with friends a few years back, had a great time! Rolled in at night from out of the desert lol, weren't paying the insane ticket prices! It's not allowed but yes it's possible! Had a GREAT time! It's just about showing up and freaking out, letting go, having fun! There's nothing about this place that isn't fun! Best vacation I've ever had!
I love watching the Burinig Man videos the Art Installations are Incredible if I ever get the opportunity it would be my No one priority thanks to all who put all these videos together.
Tickets for what ? Who legally could collect money off of this ? Everything went from “free” people give everything and anything to u , to these kind of prices to set in a dust bowl ? Shocking
This is now on my list of things i must do, before leaving this existence. I've always heard of/about burning man and always knew kinda about...just as like a 3rd party in a convo/word of mouth or of course social media, whatever it may be. I've "known about" burning man for probably a decade now. Known of is maybe a better phrase to use. Anyhoo, I've been binging BM videos right now and I'm in awe 😶😲🤩😍🤗🥰😶💗. I myself, have a genetic, progressive illness in which there is no cure called Ehlers Danlose Syndrome. I am only 28 and upon just/first looking at me, you'd think I'm perfectly healty...yet just under the surface, I am actually incredibly ill... and only get sicker as i age. In the "invisible" illness community, we're known as zebras. If you hear hoof steps, you'll immediately think a horse is coming...you'll not be on the look out for a zebra. Anyways... haveing EDS sometimes makes me feel like an alien lol. Sometimes in the most amazing, self empowering yet very humbling ways! All of which im tremendously thankful for. And in also, ways in which can be very frustrating, isolating and very lonely. And truthfully, I am also grateful for that as well...in which without I'd not appreciate the good nearly as much. So something about this festival just makes me feel this undeniable sense of peace... and this is literally just from watching maybe half a dozen videos on it (including this one. Which is my favorite). To me its just seems like all of us people, celebrating life and love and the present...the right now...and also is all about celebrating YOU and what makes you uniquely who you are and were meant to be (before the worlds society brought ya down) but at same time VERY MUCH celebrating what makes you exactly the same as everyone else around you... and everyone else in this world...or even more! Everyone is an outcast, yet completely and unapologetically belongs! If that makes any sense at all lol. In my mind it does... not so sure if it correlates lol. But it just seems absolutely magical and so very real and vulnerable at the same time. It is kind of the embodiment of complete freedom but with personal responsibility. When people are intrusted with good...with a sense of goodness...to be kind, to be self reliant, to be selfless, to be very giving and generous and very open, ect... yet in all reality you are entirely free to do as you please, you'll find that.99.99% of the people will do good. Its about expectations...of others...but of yourself first and foremost. And when everyone has that same selfless, inclusive and self reliant mind set...it just makes for this crazy amazing society of SOOO many different type of like minded humans... coming together for a common purpose of love, life, growth and giving. I can only imagine that you leave this week long event, feeling as if you've been gone, to an alternate reality for like a like year! lol. Though the beauty is that it isn't an alternate reality... it IS our reality! Just goes to show ya, your reality is what YOU make it. YOUR brain creates your reality. Just the same as when you're dreaming (most often) you don't realize it and the world around you is just as real as anything else you've ever experienced when you're "awake". So then, who's to say this life, this existence isn't anything more than a dream. Bottom line though, control your mind...create your reality. It seems to me as if Burning Man is a week long, great, huge physical manifestation of a reminder of just that! You are the Universe...we are all yet a small part of it and entirely it at the same time. You DO have the power and ability to create your own reality. BM reminds us of our unlimited abilities and capabilities...seems to help us learn, grow and explore them (explore your YOUniverse in depth and freely). To then bring back with you more of those awakened aspects and ideologies and apply them to your every day. ...just wow. Beautiful! I hope to be able to attend at least once, one day. Because of my chronic and progressive illness it'll be quite tough! But in a way, its one of the more reason to go! I want to challenge myself in all aspects...physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. ✌ & 🤟
What many people regard as a flaw, I regard as a beauty mark. You are a truly beautiful person. Your words speak to me as if they were my own thoughts. I feel as if I have known you all my life, or at least searched for you that long. Accept my unconditional love and all best wishes for the future. See you on the other side of the curtain, cause it won't be heaven without you.
Going to Burning Man is on the top of my personal bucket list. I don't wanna go there by myself, however. I intend to find a woman who's mentally strong enough to attend it with me.
Really enjoyed the whole video, especially the section with the dust storm. Dust storms can be seen as a pain or something super surreal and unusual... one of a kind experience.
Thank you Eric, The Dust Storm is one of my favorite segments of the film. Not many other Burning Man Documentaries include a dust storm. A sure reminder to make sure you bring really good dust goggles, and dust mask. Todd
Rouge Burn 2021 is definitely on this year for Aug 29th thru Sept 6th! Its happening a couple miles deeper in the playa. NO tickets, no front gate. Several hundred camps are already planning on being there.
Burning Man is a Bacchanal, in the truest sense of the word. It is also a mandala, created for a week, then destroyed. Burning Man cannot exist in the outside world, because it requires that you expend tremendous effort, and outlay large amounts of money just to be able to attend. It is a moment in the sun, and a glimpse of potential, which you can choose to take back to your life in pieces. It is a through-the-looking-glass week which can fuel your spirit and imagination. You can learn from it, but you can't live it 24/7. That's one thing that makes it special. It has a beginning, middle and end. Then, you go back to life, hopefully with an idea of ways that you can improve it for the better. I have been on core team for theme camps for over a decade, and I will tell you that I work harder at Burning Man than I do in regular life. I show up 6 days early and build my camp, prepping for the everyday burners to filter through and enjoy our offerings. It is an insane amount of responsibility and work to achieve this, and I have learned even more joy in work than I ever have before. Satisfaction in a job well done, even in the face of obstacles you can't imagine exist. Don't let anyone tell you this is about a party. It is life, expanded. PS: To the OP - I see you were in a teeny little dust storm there :-) BRC has not had a real dust storm since 2008-2009. Maybe they will return someday!
I was there in 2015. I love so much to see the storm of friday. I can remember that day specifically... Woke up earing David Bowie in the neighbord camp ... Mimosa... Hula hoop... Dance and STORMMMMM ❤ Thank you xxx
Thank you Frankie, I was hoping my Documentary would help clear up some misconceptions of what Burning Man is, and show some insight on the meaning. It can fundamentally change some people and have a big impact to those who attend. I am glad you found something you like in my film. Thank you for your comment. Todd
You're welcome Todd. It really did clear up everything i was thinking about. This looks like the type of place and meaning that the world could learn alot from. I found alot of things i like in your film, i actually wished it was longer lol. It showed me that there still can be hope for humanity.
I was struggling on the length. Hours of content didn't make it into the film. I almost thing some scenes are too long. Its hard these days to keep viewers attention while also trying to educate. I am really happy at those who keep watching to the end. The film is structured to have a rising action...Temple Burn being the peak. To cut yourself short and ditch out around 10 minutes is depriving you of all that the story is building. I was actually having a conversation with my Producer Anna about making just a Dust/Temple Burn short clip with those with attention deficits :)
Beautiful documentary. I did not even know there was a Temple at BM each year. I see now that its fire was the poignant part of the whole experience of being there. Also you showcased the art much better (day AND night) than was done in the other vids I found on YT.
We have a nephew the loves going to Burning Man I had a concept that was a little off on the event. It is way larger than I thought it was and also didn't know you have to buy a ticket to go to it. Also, one fella was talking nothing for sale? The tickets are for sale and I am sure the wine bar is not free. Anyway, seems like a nice way for people to connect and just simply drop all the "supposed to be's" and just enjoy meeting new people. and seeing different artwork although seems like the dust storm would ruin a lot of art. If I went I would definitely bring an RV in case of the dust storm wouldn't want to be inhaling that for a week. If there is a lot of drugs wouldn't like that - people high on drugs usually have no idea of what they are saying lol!
Once inside, the only thing for sale is coffee, ice, and water. Everything else is given for free including the wine at the wine bar. The large camps will have free entertainment and give our free drinks. Maybe very small pours and you don't have an option of what they will give you...but its free. You need to take with you all the food, shelter, survival gear, and water you need on a daily bases. Some people take advantage of others' hard work and show up with just a backpack.
Greg Steckler thanks for sharing that. At 61 years old I was just thinking Im too damn old. Now I d need to get in better shape to be able to have the stamina to do some work in the desert, but now Burning Man is a goal!
Great video! Thanks for sharing... this is something my boyfriend and I have wanted to experience for years now! I hope we can make it this coming year!
Yea like, you get to be super creative and experience the potential of ultimate human creativity, and you can just like, be yourself and rely on yourself and like get really creative and wear a creative little outfit and it's so crazy like you wouldn't understand
I was lucky to run into him and interview him for this Documentary I created. He was great. Had so much to say, and his experience at BM was valuable to the story. Go check his FB and Instagram pages. Thank you for watching my Documentary. Todd Kortte.
Right in this video I witnessed racism! hipsters wearing head dresses!!! Same people that cry Orange man bad Orange man racist when they themselves are doing racist shit on camera!!!
After three days on the playa Cherise smelled like patchouli, armpits, and port a potty. But when she and Summer started soul kissing and pulled me into their yurt I thought "what the hell?" And that's my Burning Man Gonorrhea story.
Man, that playa burn is a whole different level of discomfort. Strongest gonorrhea strain out there second only to the wartime SE Asian strain commonly known as "Agent Orange."
This is such a great video Todd. I watched the whole thing twice. I'm a TH-camr myself and I'm going to burning man this year. I hope I can make a video half as good as this. Keep up the great work.
People Talking: This place is magic, it will open up your soul and make you a better person. Everyone else looking from the outside in: your there to abuse drugs and have a lot of sex.
And they destroy the environment with gas fumes and trash everywhere. They are hypocrites and hide behind Moop warriors that do nothing to clean the trash along the roads and in the small towns surrounding the dessert. Typical children.
You don’t have to go to burning man to practice these principles. You can do it in your everyday life, and it is far more meaningful.
Good point!
yeah you don't have to be half naked and on drugs at a huge ritual social experiment that is sold like this. Wow, people are just so clueless!
Went last year for my first and was blown away by the overall generosity of everyone there. At the same time, everyone follows radical self reliance so no one expects or relies on the kindness of strangers yet it is given so freely.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Along with the trash
pagan ritual
Thank you . Yours is the first video that talked about the Temple. I love that idea. I thought you did a awesome job of sampling the whole experience . Peace
Thank you Louise! Todd
The guy who made the dome with all the beautiful art seemed like he has a real genuine way about him!Id love to sit down with a cat like him and learn some of his positive outlooks on life
Yeah Adroid Jones! Great artist with a long history with Burning Man. Check out his FB page for more info on him.
Todd Kortte cool Todd thank you brother!!
I’ve never been. This morning my curiosity was sparked. I began with a cup of coffee and a search of “burning man” and the list of videos I began watching. This video helped me understand another aspect of what the human receives at the festival. Along with the fun, creativity, freedom it is an opportunity to cleanse the spirit. One solid thing the festival stands on: love. The way a human wants it and gives it will never change. At the temple part of this video is where I got choked up.
Thank you Tracy for your nice comment on my film. It rally means a lot to me. Todd
When you have the chance, just go. Yes... you will find true love there but no.. it is not a festival :-)
Thank-you for taking the time to create this presentation.
Enjoying the after glow of this whole event & all of the new ways of documentation.....
Burning Man Festival is everything - thanx for filming the 10 Rules of the Event, as well
maintaining a solid follow-up through-out your presentation of the folks attending. excellent job! 100% :)
in trust, Matthew Pretty, Collingwood, Ontario. Canada. 38 years old.
Thank you for your kind words, and appreciating that the 10 Principles are in this Documentary. Todd Kortte
Dude the dust storm images are amazing. The art and crasyiness too
Thank you for saying this about the dust storm! Everyone else at BM was hiding from the storm.... I was out in the thick of it trying to document what it is like to get caught in a dust storm. And show you how crazy it can get very quickly. Dust masks are essential for BM. You'll be glad you brought a good one that filters out the dust. Not these wimpy masks we wear today.
What a great production. Well done Todd. I'm 55 and live in Australia. I'm adding this to my bucket list right now in the hope that the world settles down again soon.
Thank you so much for leaving this nice comment. Some of the comments are not always positive. It means a lot that you left this. Thank you.
World ain’t settled down mate 😂😂 (2024)
I can't thank you enough for sharing this video. It's my first dive into learning about burning man and after watching this, I would definitely love to go next year.
Thank you! Really nice comment you left. I appreciate it. Todd
Unfortunately... very unfortunately... I’ve never been to a burn for a very important reason. My experience watching this incredibly well crafted video was moving. “Burning Temple,” I loved the proposed rename. Thank you. Thank you for taking the time, creating energy, and determination to withstand the dust storm. So fuckin intense!
I look forward to opening my art students' perspective with Android Jones. What a beautiful artistic perspective. 🙏🏼&❤️
Thank you so much for this comment!!! What a nice message to read from you. Thank you for taking the time to watch the entire video.
The dust storm was intense. I was fortunate to have a good mask to filter the dust from the air. Dust storms are such a critical part of the event, so I wanted to capture it.
Android is great. Check out his site.
Not all the comments are positive. I really appreciate that you took the time to write this. Thank you so much. Todd Kortte
Todd: Thank you for what seems to be a fine description of one of the items on my bucket list. Please ignore the deplorables; knowing they won't be there makes it even more attractive.
Thank you Rmicaiah. Some of the comments left here are not enjoyable for me to read. I appreciate yours. I hope someday you get a chance to experience Burning Man and cross it off your bucket list. Todd
Thank you Todd for making this video I greatly enjoyed it! I have been to burns in Europe & New Zealand, hopefully the big one soon. I am horrified at some of the comments, I have been reporting them all.
Todd Kortte If they are so negative about Burning Man why are they wasting their time even watching and commenting on the video? I enjoyed this so much. Trolls enjoy being ugly, spreading hate, but I have no idea why.
This was such an amazing documentary! I've been to the last 11 Bonnaroo's in a row, and have always wondered what Burning Man was like??? You really captured the energy, spirit and vibe of the event! I reallly hope to someday make it there myself! Thanks for your work on this production and for sharing!
Thank you so much for leaving this nice comment, I really appreciate it! Todd Kortte
Really great summaries from people about what it is and how it feels to be there. I’ve been through a dust storm or two in my 4 burns though none for a whole day. Also a heavy downpour of rain followed by very muddy shoes for a while. It was amazing how little any of that mattered; the vibe of the experience is so congenial, comforting and inspiring. One year i was there for a full week; watching this city rise up out of the desert and fold back in again. Very meaningful though very ephemeral. The art installations are not to be missed. The mountains rising out of the flat horizon. For two months after i get back home, little things that annoy and irritate me the rest of the year just don’t bother me. Is it like being in a Mad Max movie? yes but combined with Carnavsl and Fellini movies. The playa - the ancient lake bed - just gives us a nice spread out area to experience and share it in. It’s more about being there than the philosophizing - this video just happens to be about the philosophizing aspect. It’s more like being a kid again and seeing the world with eyes of wonder and surprise. And each time it took me a day and a half to really get into it. But so worth it and each year very very different from each other year!
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I get it. I never been burned, but I sense the inevitable reality that th great aspects of Burning Man are balanced by the hardships involved. Yin & Yang. Totally worth it. I hope to attention someday
This is one of the best burning man videos on TH-cam. Thanks for making it!
Wow what a really nice comment! Thank you! Todd Kortte
This is a beautiful documentary! I’ve never been but I can feel through this video so whole heartedly and deeply. Especially during the end. This is definitely a sacred place and a place to feel, release, and also take in all of its beautiful energy. Thank you for making this
Really nice comment! Thank you for writing this.
The artwork is amazing! Really enjoyed watching the entire video, definitely on bucketlist to visit.
"Virtual reality manifested" proved to be a prophetic description!
Cool event! Now all you have to do, is learn how to clean up after yourselves! A Big Fail on Principle #8
From what I've seen they clean up every tiny bit of trash at the end, its one of the basic ideas of it. Ok, I appreciate that they may not clean up as well as they should. It would be interesting to compare the amount of trash left, pollutants emitted, etc with a town of similar size over the same time period. Especially if the inhabitants have to clear up their own shit, literally.
Nick Rice I think he was referring to when the whole event is over. All the people that drove out have to come back and there is only one road. The towns and shops surrounding that road is where people dispose of their trash. And they don’t care if it overflows.
@@SunGodNika-ws9zu do they care about the thousands or millions of dollars of tourism revenue?
They don't care. There's always an excuse.
@@nickrice5819 not true in theory but not in reality its hypothetical
Amazing video of The Temple Burning ….such a poetic way you shined light on this place
Thank you for this nice comment. Todd
Android Jones I loved your work on display at the Art of Burning Man in Cincinnati, OH. ♥ Happy to put a face to it. Peace.
He was a great interview. I randomly ran into him. Was meant to be. It was nice to get a perspective on someone who has attended the event for several years.
I got the chills with the ending portion of him explaining the temple . It’s another way of personal growing and releasing energy inside a flame ❤️ amazing .
weirdo lefty FREAKS!!!!! perverts, all of you.
This is so beautiful. Really cute when the people in the pink march were shouting 'I love you'. :')
Thank you so much for your comment!!!! Todd Kortte
This is incredible. I love that something like this exists, thanks to everyone who participates in it. I hope that I will be part of this one day, even if it's just for once.
That's a great attitude! I created this Documentary, thank you for watching it. Todd Kortte
@@ToddKortte Thank you for making this documentary, it is a inspiring insight!
Manifest it !
Thank you thank you yank you . My dream to go there will never materialize , so your award winning video brought me there and then some. THANK YOU!!!!!!
Wow thank you so much for this very nice message! Todd Kortte
I noticed that the 88 year old man who's been going to BM for 11 years says without hesitation that he'll return as many times as he can. This man knows what's important in life.
It mad me sad when editing this Documentary on Burning man knowing James Duffey, the old man in this film....did not have many more years left to attend the event. He was a very kind part of the Documentary. I'm afraid to reach out to him today in fear that he is no longer with us. I cant thank him enough for the interview he gave us, and how many people have heard his words. I did not know when I made this film that it would generate over 7 million minutes of online streaming! James was a big part of the story behind this Documentary. Thank you James! Todd Kortte
@@ToddKortte 2 Yrs ago You wrote that, did He make to the next one ? & The Renegade Allegedly canceled One? Thanx
@@Nomadcreations IDK I am actually kind of scared to reach out to him. If he has passed, I don't want to know. He will always live on to me.
@@ToddKortte You Are Thoughtfull In That Idea, somes times Better to Have some one live ongoingly in our minds than know they passed
@@NomadcreationsI’d disagree. I’s rather reach out it there’s a chance to connect rather than pass it up… but that’s just me and I miss my father
This video is absolutely incredible!!!! I feel like I just had my brain turned back on. Awesome can't describe this and the message within....
Thank you. Burning Man has the ability to creatively get you thinking in an imaginary way. I am glad you found something in yourself while watching, and are inspired in some way. Thank you, Todd
This is a BADASS documentary!😁
I've been so interested in this place!
Thank you, I created this documentary! Todd Kortte
I love when a large group of environmentalists get together and destroy the environment. SMH.
You should educate yourself prior to making ignorant statements. SMH
@@timbrink LMAO
I saw all the plastic being burnt on the man!! Hippies!!
@@timbrink you should , maybe look at videos of the playa when everyone has left , watch vids of folks who clean it up after and didn’t go to event who are disgusted by the self righteous pos that don’t do what they say , assuming they think someone else is gna do it . U fortunately it’s a lot folks who have zero to do with event and disgusted by the mess left .
@@reddawn1487 I have
The temple looks so awesome with only a clear sky to frame it and no other structure to interfere with our appreciation of those beautiful arches. The desert landscape makes every thing you look at so well defined and meaningful. It must be absolutely incredible to bike around at night with all those brightly colored objects flying around.
Thank you for mentioning the time-lapsed Temple shot. I made sure to be out there before the sunrise to catch the last sunrise before the temple would be burned. Spent hours watching my camera to make sure nobody bumped into it or knocked if over.
I have to put this event on my bucket list. Living in Arizona I am not too far away. Looks awesome
Great video! Thank you for capturing the love and dust of the Playa....
Thank you Cindi! I am happy you enjoyed the dust segment! Todd
Great documentary. I love the meaning behind the temple and just "living" for a week.
Cant believe all the negative comments - - - If I loved for but a moment - I have loved for an eternity. I am saying that those who judge and criticize people who are feeling free enough to be creative and loving - might just want to re-evaluate what is important in their own lives and spend more time pursuing that rather than wasting precious time criticizing others...
Yea many people just think of it as a small screen square on their monitor - nothing on a computer monitor is the same as real life.
Just visiting that area of the desert alone would be amazing
I agree, Len... I think deep down they are envious.
Dude, its a festival at the end of the day. Just Like thousands of others that take place across the planet. Get over yourself ffs
Possibly humans are going toward that journey's end however they can be just like me or maybe you were before you got this far in your heart. Right now just projecting their stuff for awhile.
Doesn't realize Burning man is about revenue and actually thinks its made for their freedom of expression. That's amazing marketing.
ROTFLMAO
Burning Man made $44.5 million in total revenue - $42 million of that coming from the weeklong annual event.
Add drugs, sex, mentally ill and the socially retarded thinking it's cool and the money flows freely.
Pay up for you freedom of expression, bitches.
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Good coverage of a glimpse in time, of Burning man! All of us have personal journeys and it's just nice to unite with others crossing the path of life and rekindle one's own spirit! Thank you!
What a nice comment! Thank you for these words.
Iv watch a a lot of these burning man videos and this one is probably the best one I've seen. Great work Tod
Hey, thanks for filming this! Now I don’t have to go!
You're welcome, saved you about $3000-4000!
@@ToddKortte Is that really the costs.
@@marcbee1234 Tickets $475, vehicle pass $140. RV rental for a week $5000 divided by 4 or 5 friends. Gas, food, dust masks/goggles, lights, more lights, cups, trash collector, bike, costumes, things to gift, basic camping gear like chairs/grill/utensils, warmer clothes for night, first aide kits, travel mugs, sleeping bags, big coolers, generator, more and more items. It takes a lot of time to prepare. You have to bring it all with you, you can't get it there and you can't leave and come back.....man it ALL ADDS UP!!!
@@ToddKortte daaaaaaamn
The 8th rule was don't leave any trace. Well after this event is over there is garbage everywhere along both sides of the road.
I don't usually fuck around, but when I do...I don't fuck around!
Todd, you did the best Burning Man video! I haven't Burned yet but I dream of it. And your vid is one of the few which really make me feel like participating to BM.
Thank you for your nice comment, I really appreciate it. Some people have left some pretty horrible comments. I think they are just bitter about the whole event and don't understand it. But I thank you for reaching out and saying something positive. I hope you get a chance to experience the event someday.
The algorithms just brought this to me.....you done a great job on this, truly enjoy it!
Thank you George, I appreciate your comment! Todd Kortte
went with friends a few years back, had a great time! Rolled in at night from out of the desert lol, weren't paying the insane ticket prices! It's not allowed but yes it's possible! Had a GREAT time! It's just about showing up and freaking out, letting go, having fun! There's nothing about this place that isn't fun! Best vacation I've ever had!
This is most reverential Burning Man video I've watched, and there's a zillion out there. :)
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment! Todd Kortte
I've seen a few Burning Man videos, but I think this one gives me the best perception of what it really is.
Thank you, that was my goal when creating this documentary. Todd Kortte
Thanks for creating this! I look forward to being back on playa 🙏
Thank you for this comment!
I love watching the Burinig Man videos the Art Installations are Incredible if I ever get the opportunity it would be my No one priority thanks to all who put all these videos together.
Thank you John for your nice comment on my Documentary. I hope you get a chance to go someday. Todd Kortte
Thank you for sharing this! I feel this really captures the spirit of the event, more than any other video I've seen :)
I am glad you enjoyed my film. Thank you. Todd
Humankind's best days are behind it.
Amen to that
Wow you got Android Jones at burning man. He’s my favorite visual artist 😭
Yes there was a lot more to this interview. Android was great. He does talks around the Playa. I was lucky to catch him for this documentary.
Holy sheeit!
I just checked for tickets to 2022. It's $2500 admission and $700 for vehicle pass.
Those are probably early tickets. Main ticket sales should be around $400.
Tickets for what ? Who legally could collect money off of this ? Everything went from “free” people give everything and anything to u , to these kind of prices to set in a dust bowl ? Shocking
This is now on my list of things i must do, before leaving this existence. I've always heard of/about burning man and always knew kinda about...just as like a 3rd party in a convo/word of mouth or of course social media, whatever it may be. I've "known about" burning man for probably a decade now. Known of is maybe a better phrase to use. Anyhoo, I've been binging BM videos right now and I'm in awe 😶😲🤩😍🤗🥰😶💗. I myself, have a genetic, progressive illness in which there is no cure called Ehlers Danlose Syndrome. I am only 28 and upon just/first looking at me, you'd think I'm perfectly healty...yet just under the surface, I am actually incredibly ill... and only get sicker as i age. In the "invisible" illness community, we're known as zebras. If you hear hoof steps, you'll immediately think a horse is coming...you'll not be on the look out for a zebra. Anyways... haveing EDS sometimes makes me feel like an alien lol. Sometimes in the most amazing, self empowering yet very humbling ways! All of which im tremendously thankful for. And in also, ways in which can be very frustrating, isolating and very lonely. And truthfully, I am also grateful for that as well...in which without I'd not appreciate the good nearly as much. So something about this festival just makes me feel this undeniable sense of peace... and this is literally just from watching maybe half a dozen videos on it (including this one. Which is my favorite). To me its just seems like all of us people, celebrating life and love and the present...the right now...and also is all about celebrating YOU and what makes you uniquely who you are and were meant to be (before the worlds society brought ya down) but at same time VERY MUCH celebrating what makes you exactly the same as everyone else around you... and everyone else in this world...or even more! Everyone is an outcast, yet completely and unapologetically belongs! If that makes any sense at all lol. In my mind it does... not so sure if it correlates lol. But it just seems absolutely magical and so very real and vulnerable at the same time. It is kind of the embodiment of complete freedom but with personal responsibility. When people are intrusted with good...with a sense of goodness...to be kind, to be self reliant, to be selfless, to be very giving and generous and very open, ect... yet in all reality you are entirely free to do as you please, you'll find that.99.99% of the people will do good. Its about expectations...of others...but of yourself first and foremost. And when everyone has that same selfless, inclusive and self reliant mind set...it just makes for this crazy amazing society of SOOO many different type of like minded humans... coming together for a common purpose of love, life, growth and giving. I can only imagine that you leave this week long event, feeling as if you've been gone, to an alternate reality for like a like year! lol. Though the beauty is that it isn't an alternate reality... it IS our reality! Just goes to show ya, your reality is what YOU make it. YOUR brain creates your reality. Just the same as when you're dreaming (most often) you don't realize it and the world around you is just as real as anything else you've ever experienced when you're "awake". So then, who's to say this life, this existence isn't anything more than a dream. Bottom line though, control your mind...create your reality. It seems to me as if Burning Man is a week long, great, huge physical manifestation of a reminder of just that! You are the Universe...we are all yet a small part of it and entirely it at the same time. You DO have the power and ability to create your own reality. BM reminds us of our unlimited abilities and capabilities...seems to help us learn, grow and explore them (explore your YOUniverse in depth and freely). To then bring back with you more of those awakened aspects and ideologies and apply them to your every day.
...just wow. Beautiful! I hope to be able to attend at least once, one day. Because of my chronic and progressive illness it'll be quite tough! But in a way, its one of the more reason to go! I want to challenge myself in all aspects...physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. ✌ & 🤟
What many people regard as a flaw, I regard as a beauty mark. You are a truly beautiful person. Your words speak to me as if they were my own thoughts. I feel as if I have known you all my life, or at least searched for you that long. Accept my unconditional love and all best wishes for the future. See you on the other side of the curtain, cause it won't be heaven without you.
Just seeing all the dust is suffocating! Awesome that most seem to enjoy it.
Yeah the dust will always defeat you. Its a shock at first, then you get used to it, then you have had enough and are ready to leave it behind you!
Going to Burning Man is on the top of my personal bucket list.
I don't wanna go there by myself, however. I intend to find a woman who's mentally strong enough to attend it with me.
Awesome
Thanks for the video, I liked what I saw ! I immersed myself in the amazing atmosphere! ))
Found out about The Burning Man in quarantine and I've been manifesting to go ever since
Hope you get a chance to go!
Best Burning document of all time. Watch many time. Thank you Todd, you catched the spirits essence of human temporal existence ~
Really enjoyed the whole video, especially the section with the dust storm. Dust storms can be seen as a pain or something super surreal and unusual... one of a kind experience.
Thank you Eric, The Dust Storm is one of my favorite segments of the film. Not many other Burning Man Documentaries include a dust storm. A sure reminder to make sure you bring really good dust goggles, and dust mask. Todd
What a brilliant documentary! Would love to get to Burning Man sometime :)
Thank you Sean! Todd Kortte
This is a great contribution. Thank you for your perspectives. And for documenting what Burning Man is for those that may never experience it.
Thank you Miles for watching, for seeing something in my film, and for leaving a comment. I am glad you liked it. Todd
Exactly, MOST people don't have 20 Thousand Dollars just lying around to experience this.
GREAT VIDEO. ONE OF THE BEST SO FAR 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for writing this! I really appreciate your comment. Todd Kortte
It’s mid August2021 now watching this and dreaming of RenegadeBurn... I miss my Home 🤗
Rouge Burn 2021 is definitely on this year for Aug 29th thru Sept 6th! Its happening a couple miles deeper in the playa. NO tickets, no front gate. Several hundred camps are already planning on being there.
I want the car wash concession at the first exit out of there ...
Burning Man is a Bacchanal, in the truest sense of the word. It is also a mandala, created for a week, then destroyed.
Burning Man cannot exist in the outside world, because it requires that you expend tremendous effort, and outlay large amounts of money just to be able to attend. It is a moment in the sun, and a glimpse of potential, which you can choose to take back to your life in pieces. It is a through-the-looking-glass week which can fuel your spirit and imagination.
You can learn from it, but you can't live it 24/7. That's one thing that makes it special. It has a beginning, middle and end. Then, you go back to life, hopefully with an idea of ways that you can improve it for the better.
I have been on core team for theme camps for over a decade, and I will tell you that I work harder at Burning Man than I do in regular life. I show up 6 days early and build my camp, prepping for the everyday burners to filter through and enjoy our offerings. It is an insane amount of responsibility and work to achieve this, and I have learned even more joy in work than I ever have before. Satisfaction in a job well done, even in the face of obstacles you can't imagine exist.
Don't let anyone tell you this is about a party. It is life, expanded.
PS: To the OP - I see you were in a teeny little dust storm there :-) BRC has not had a real dust storm since 2008-2009. Maybe they will return someday!
I'm glad I grew up in the 60's and 70's.
Best thing I've ever watched .. really wanna experience this journey
Wow thank you for this comment! Todd
I was there in 2015. I love so much to see the storm of friday. I can remember that day specifically... Woke up earing David Bowie in the neighbord camp ... Mimosa... Hula hoop... Dance and STORMMMMM ❤ Thank you xxx
Sounds amazing, thank you for sharing your experience!
Android Jones in the house, one of the greatest digital artist around
I´ve seen this movie, it is called Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
lol
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Nah, its "The Road Warrior"
That's Wasteland Weekend.
Mad Max/Road Warrior meets Woodstock....with more art, toys and drugs.
Awesome! Best burn video I've seen, trying to get my old man to go next year! I was playing a uke on The Front Porch at 18:33, small world lol!
Thank you so much for you comment on my video. I really appreciate it. Todd Kortte
Nice front porch dude.
Awesome vid.
Thankyou for creating and sharing this.
Thank you for leaving a nice comment!
Fantastic video...its the one ive been looking for to really get a proper handle of what this is all about.
Thank you Frankie, I was hoping my Documentary would help clear up some misconceptions of what Burning Man is, and show some insight on the meaning. It can fundamentally change some people and have a big impact to those who attend. I am glad you found something you like in my film. Thank you for your comment. Todd
You're welcome Todd. It really did clear up everything i was thinking about. This looks like the type of place and meaning that the world could learn alot from. I found alot of things i like in your film, i actually wished it was longer lol. It showed me that there still can be hope for humanity.
I was struggling on the length. Hours of content didn't make it into the film. I almost thing some scenes are too long. Its hard these days to keep viewers attention while also trying to educate. I am really happy at those who keep watching to the end. The film is structured to have a rising action...Temple Burn being the peak. To cut yourself short and ditch out around 10 minutes is depriving you of all that the story is building. I was actually having a conversation with my Producer Anna about making just a Dust/Temple Burn short clip with those with attention deficits :)
Beautiful documentary. I did not even know there was a Temple at BM each year. I see now that its fire was the poignant part of the whole experience of being there. Also you showcased the art much better (day AND night) than was done in the other vids I found on YT.
Love that Old dude. He's right, just take your time to LOOK, and you'll find something for yourself.
I was there last year it was freakin awesome. Really hope to go back this year!
Did you? :)
thanks Todd, great orientation video! It was fun to see our "Misfortune Teller Trailer" in turquoise at :52 seconds. :-)
I was a part of SWB the year I shot this. Great memories. So glad to be a part of the community at SWB!
Boy does THAT look like fun breathing in all that silica!
Yeah the dust is really bad for your lungs. It's like sticky clay when it gets wet. Imagine that in your lungs!
@@ToddKortte problem is once it gets in the damage is done. 1 word:RESPIRATORS!
Yeah respirators work great. That what I bring.
LOL finally a reason for a mask
We have a nephew the loves going to Burning Man I had a concept that was a little off on the event. It is way larger than I thought it was and also didn't know you have to buy a ticket to go to it. Also, one fella was talking nothing for sale? The tickets are for sale and I am sure the wine bar is not free. Anyway, seems like a nice way for people to connect and just simply drop all the "supposed to be's" and just enjoy meeting new people. and seeing different artwork although seems like the dust storm would ruin a lot of art. If I went I would definitely bring an RV in case of the dust storm wouldn't want to be inhaling that for a week. If there is a lot of drugs wouldn't like that - people high on drugs usually have no idea of what they are saying lol!
Once inside, the only thing for sale is coffee, ice, and water. Everything else is given for free including the wine at the wine bar. The large camps will have free entertainment and give our free drinks. Maybe very small pours and you don't have an option of what they will give you...but its free. You need to take with you all the food, shelter, survival gear, and water you need on a daily bases. Some people take advantage of others' hard work and show up with just a backpack.
I need to do this before I die...
Don't wait. If you can get a ticket...do it. I started at 69 years of age, been twice, gonna try again each year.... There is so much.
Greg Steckler still going this year, just got my tickwt!
elusivehigh
Don't do it, it's gross
This is definitely on my bucket list
Greg Steckler thanks for sharing that. At 61 years old I was just thinking Im too damn old. Now I d need to get in better shape to be able to have the stamina to do some work in the desert, but now Burning Man is a goal!
This place seems like a completely different dimension from where I live. I want to experience it.
🙏✨💜💫🍀💐 Bravo! Thank you for the time at burning man! Blessings in the new age of Aquarius!
Thank you for leaving a positive comment!!! I really appreciate it! Todd Kortte
Great video! Thanks for sharing... this is something my boyfriend and I have wanted to experience for years now! I hope we can make it this coming year!
good film, todd. one of the better ones i've seen. it's thoughtful, and well done. thank you.
Thank you David Raven! Your comments means a lot. I am glad you liked my film. Todd
I never been at BM. But i know. If i go. I will never come home.
Just let us make a permanent BM community out there...lol. I'm so in.
Enjoyed this again tonight. So appreciated the effort put into artist attribution! Bravo!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment! It really makes me happy to see someone like you enjoy what I put together. Todd Kortte
Best video about BM. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Its my dream
Thank you for this nice comment!
this video is wat you tube should be about! WELL DONE!!
Emotionally stimulating even watching this video. Being there would be a life changing experiance
Damn awesome video awesome people why have I never heard of this I would be there in a heart beat hell u can feel the love in the video great job
Thank you for your comment on my film! Todd Kortte
Yea like, you get to be super creative and experience the potential of ultimate human creativity, and you can just like, be yourself and rely on yourself and like get really creative and wear a creative little outfit and it's so crazy like you wouldn't understand
.... Humanity fascinated by its own concepts; enamored with its notion of individuality; in love with the belief it creates... and is a creator.
Yep!
Android Jones' Artworks are SICK! Exactly the art that I enjoy
I was lucky to run into him and interview him for this Documentary I created. He was great. Had so much to say, and his experience at BM was valuable to the story. Go check his FB and Instagram pages. Thank you for watching my Documentary. Todd Kortte.
I wish it was 2002 and Burningman wasn't the "It's lit fam" Festival it is today.
Right in this video I witnessed racism! hipsters wearing head dresses!!! Same people that cry Orange man bad Orange man racist when they themselves are doing racist shit on camera!!!
After seeing this which is pretty cool , I'm going to the beach
LOL the beach is great place to be!
Burning man= unity through mutual humanism💓
= Privileged Entitled White Californians littering the desert.
marcus l I must admit when I read her comment I felt dumb.
One of the best videos of burning man 👌👍
Thank you, look for my new one on Burning Man 2021 Rogue Burn vs Burning Man.
I WILL experience this one day! THANK YOU 🙏 FOR GIFTING THIS TO US!
You're welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it.
After three days on the playa Cherise smelled like patchouli, armpits, and port a potty. But when she and Summer started soul kissing and pulled me into their yurt I thought "what the hell?" And that's my Burning Man Gonorrhea story.
RKG How nice you could take something so life changing away from your Burning Man experience.
LOL
Man, that playa burn is a whole different level of discomfort. Strongest gonorrhea strain out there second only to the wartime SE Asian strain commonly known as "Agent Orange."
Seems like you really got the full effects of the Burning Man Discharge
Oh, so that's why they call it burning man.
The thing is,one million people could tell you about Burning Man,and none of them will be what you see if you go
Very true! One of the great things about the event. We can all experience what we need.
Its all Groovy and hip until someone says start passing around the Kool-aid
The best doc I’ve seen on Burning
Thank you, I worked hard on this and your comment mean a lot to me. Todd
This is such a great video Todd. I watched the whole thing twice. I'm a TH-camr myself and I'm going to burning man this year. I hope I can make a video half as good as this. Keep up the great work.
Thank you. Hope you have a good Burn. Todd Kortte
People Talking: This place is magic, it will open up your soul and make you a better person.
Everyone else looking from the outside in: your there to abuse drugs and have a lot of sex.
It’s demonic
Priscilla P shut up
@@CallMehBrite Shut your pie hole
And they destroy the environment with gas fumes and trash everywhere. They are hypocrites and hide behind Moop warriors that do nothing to clean the trash along the roads and in the small towns surrounding the dessert. Typical children.