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10. Rain, the Musician

by Jason Mongue

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4. Black Rock City (Burning Man 2010)

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If you liked this one, be sure to check out my 2011 video, "In The Dust" - jasonmongue.com/Film/Play/InTheDust

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Remyyy 1 year ago

Third times and still got goosebumps. Super sweet !!
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Remyyy. That's high praise, I've seen your work. :)
Keith Boudreau 1 year ago

Dreamiest. Had me tearing up at the beginning. Love the chapter break-up. So beautiful!
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Awww, shucks.
Mike Hedge 1 year ago

so lovely
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Mike. Can't wait to see your Burning Man documentary!
Kickass Jetboat Productions 1 year ago

Really nice work!!! Loved it!

Man, we danced our asses off at Distrikt a few times. What a crazy party!

Very inspiring piece. Maybe I will finally cut my footage this weekend!
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

I'd love to see it, be sure to send along a link!
Brenton Parry 1 year ago

Beautiful stuff mate! I'm dying to go next year.
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

If you do go in 2011, be sure to drop by our Moroccan Tea Lounge and say hi!
Brenton Parry 1 year ago

I will do... I can't wait to go experience the madness and run around the desert wearing very very little!
Nick Cannell 1 year ago

wow. incredible. definitely brought me back. thank you
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Nick!
A Green Pearl Extravaganza 1 year ago

Beautiful stuff, Jason. Love your cinematography! Can't seem to find your list of lenses & goodies. Do list!

*Sidenote, I've been playing that Boys Noize/Feist Remix for the past week, and then stumble on this!
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Travis!

I traveled really light with the gear for this project:
.Two lenses (35/1.4L & 24-105/4L)
.500mm Igus slide
.64x B+W ND filter
.tripod
.7d

I shot everything at 1080/24p and 1/50s exposure. Generally used big apertures to get as narrow a DOF as possible (with the drop sensor and a relatively slow zoom). Next time I'll shoot at 30p to squeeze just a little more smooth out of the slowed down footage. On a project like this, it seems I end up using all the footage at 50-75% speed.

Edited in Premiere CS5. All the color grading was done using Premiere native 32-bit color correcting effects; RGB Curves, Fast Color Corrector, etc.
A Green Pearl Extravaganza 1 year ago

Whoops! Right in front of me! hahah--Seriously, I was too mesmerized by the imagery I blew by the description and had to post--Thanks, mate!
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Heh, you didn't miss it. I added the details to the description after you asked. ;)
Erick C. 1 year ago

nice work! dusty hugs... :)
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

I'll take all the dusty hugs I can get! Hope to see you on the playa next year!
gldlx 1 year ago

absolutely stunning. i wish i could see thing like you see things. thank you.
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
AvQ 1 year ago

well, this video actually just made me sign up with Vimeo so I could THANK you for this beautiful piece. It was my first time at BRC this year and now, back in my normal life and getting ready for a trip home for christmas - snow and cold outside - this just made my day!
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Alexandra! I saw your burning man gallery on your website. You captured some truly intimate brc moments. Took me back, thanks for that.
Andrew Thomas Pellegrino 1 year ago

such a remarkable and amazing piece that it makes me realize just how much is possible with the 7D. congratulations on this. it's brilliant. are you going next year? im going to check to see what filters i used in FCP re: your question and get back to you. :)
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Andrew. Agreed, the 7D can create cinematic images with the right light, lenses, camera movement, etc.
Yes, have big plans to go in 2011. Come swing by our Moroccan Tea Lounge camp and say hi!
Matt Goodwin 1 year ago

Beautiful work, can I ask how you managed to keep that camera safe among all the dust and extreme conditions?
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Matt. I kept the camera in a shoulder bag when I wasn't shooting and didn't pull it out during any major dust.. well.. only a couple times anyway.
Canon says the 7D and L lenses are dust proof, and they did seem to keep the dust out. The zoom lens might have sucked a tiny bit of dust into the front chamber, but nothing that appears to be affecting the images. After a meditative hour of cleaning the gear after the event, I swear the 7D is cleaner than it started!
dustin sites 1 year ago

Hey i do not know you in the least but i want to show some appreciation for this masterpiece ! i am just breaking into photo and videography and am starting out with the rebel t2i.. this was amazing and inspiring as hell !! keep doing it we are eating it up!! see u ON THE PLAYA !
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Dustin! That Rebel t2i is a great camera. Send me a link to your photos/videos/films, I'd love to see them!
Arnie Berlin 1 year ago

What beautiful peace of work Jason, congratulations and thank you !
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Arnie!
robert Schloss 1 year ago

it's really beautiful just like everyone says. I play it over & over. thank you for documenting and sharing such a lovely slice of the experience as well as your perspective and refined sensibility.
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Robert, happy to share! Helps me re-live the playa as well. Such a wonderous place.
Karl Soule 1 year ago

Jason - wonderful stuff! You just took me back to the playa! Thank you. Come say hi in Lamplighter village next year - ask for Gideon!

If you have questions on Premiere Pro, just ask. I do a little show on AdobeTV.com called Short & Suite that covers questions on Premiere Pro. We're doing a lot these days with Canon DSLRs - it's a perfect match.
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Karl. Just looked up your show, from the titles looks like there's some good learning in there. I've stuck to the FCC for my color work, but I think it's time I started dabbling in the three-way CC. Looking forward to inching up that learning curve some more.
And I'll certainly come by and say hi next year!
Rod Guajardo 1 year ago

Flippin' awesome Jason, great work!
Jason Mongue 1 year ago

Thanks Rod! Loving your music videos!
Rod Guajardo 1 year ago

Thanks Jason! If you need an assistant for BM2011, let me know!
Peter Blouin 1 year ago

Totally awesome! Brought tears to my eyes, a lump in my throat, a flood of memories, and a greater desire to go again this year. Great photography and production!
Jason Mongue 11 months ago

Thanks Peter! I'm looking forward to bman2011 too.
David C. Hill 5 months ago

Thanks You For liking my Burning Video. Your 2010 video is Amazing. Are you making one for 2011?
Jason Mongue 5 months ago

Thanks David! Yep, working on my 2011 one now. You coming to the SF Decomp?
leef 4 days ago

love this video. great use of still photos with video.
Looks like everyone needs to experience Burning Man at some point.
Jason Mongue 3 days ago

Thanks leef!