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1. T O in 2 4
1 year ago
This is a 5 minute sample of a film I Produced, Directed and DP'd, entitled T O in 2 4. Hope you enjoy.

"Over the course of 24 hours, we take a cinematic journey across a landscape of rituals, traditions and everyday miracles that define us as human beings."

Music (crank it loud) by: Claudio Vena

hildebrandfilms.com
  • Raya Pixels 1 year ago
    Wow!
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you Raya, and thanks for sharing it with others. That's cool.
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  • Adam @ Unit3 1 year ago
    Awesome video. Very cool 360 time-lapses.
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you for the kind words. Glad you like it.
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  • 33PHOTO | VMS pro 1 year ago
    Wow Dale! Impressive.

    Love your cinematography and editing.

    Very cool.
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you very much Martin. A lot of great people worked on this film and I certainly am appreciative of every one of them. As you know, film making can be a real pill some times, but it's great when a lot of good people are on your team, a plan comes together, and a hell of a lot of tenacity actually pays off.
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  • Dustin Farrell plus 1 year ago
    I was going to take a 'quick look' at this video and before I knew it I had watched the entire thing. Including the unbelievable ending scene. Wow. Incredible moment caught on film.

    Great work.
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Appreciate it, Dustin. That's one of those "tenacity paying off moments". It took for ever to get that segment to finally come true, but it was worth the wait.

    Also Dustin, I've looked at your timelapse work and the AE techniques you've implemented - they are outstanding. Would love to combine efforts some day should future opportunities allow it.
  • Dustin Farrell plus 1 year ago
    Sounds cool. You can find all of my contact info at crewwestinc.com
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  • Ben 1 year ago
    Impressive video! Added to Time HD channel.
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thanks a lot Ben.
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  • paramon plus 1 year ago
    I can't wait to get my scarlet
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  • Dan Hashemi 1 year ago
    Great work Dale! Love what you did...question though: how did you get access to some of those shots??

    Pearson Airport? Security didn't bother you?
    Anytime I even begin to set up a tripod, I've got security coming up telling me that it's not allowed...handheld, sure, but no tripods.

    Suggestions?
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you Dan, appreciate it.

    Everything at the airport was coordinated with them - they were great. That's why I was able to do all kinds of dolly shots, shots from the tarmac, crane shots, shots inside the control tower, shots inside jet cargo holds (not seen in this short, but in the full length version), and the list goes on.

    I was very fortunate. Had a great team and we really got into places I never imagined we could (or sometimes, even knew existed). But we certainly did spend a long time prepping before we went to camera.

    However, it also involved getting kicked out of more places then I care to admit. Hee-hee.
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  • Sanctuary Toronto 1 year ago
    Thank you Dale. This is an impressive piece of work.

    I really want to thank you for the wonderful close up of the gentleman at 3:16 in this trailer. His name is Tony and he was a member of our drop-in community. He passed away last year and it was very touching for us to see how tenderly and respectfully you treated him in your work. Thank you for that. He wasn't treated so respectfully by a lot of people in TO, especially the closer he came to the end; but to see him through your lens...wow.

    Again, thank you.
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Dear Sanctuary Toronto, thank you for connecting with me and sharing this very profound insight. I had absolutely no idea and my sincerest condolences.

    I remember meeting Tony and arranging to film both him and another gentleman. When I described the film, I used those exact words - that I wanted to treat them respectfully, and I am very appreciative that you feel I reciprocated that promise.

    In the full length film, the goal was to begin with the birth of a child (dawn of a new day), we then go through the morning rush hour, the sacred ceremonies as the city comes to life, lunch hour gluttony, the afternoon work force, the forgotten people, end of day rush hour, dusk, night, and finally back to dawn (with the birth of the newest citizen). During the "forgotten people" section we covered the homeless, the elderly, children in intensive care, the dying, even the dead. Tony's involvement in the full length film is much more detailed then what you see in this short and his dedication and commitment were steadfast. Even while filming, he was being disrespected by some people around him, but he kept focus on what we were doing together and delivered a soul searching look directly into the camera that I get comments on every single time I screen the film. He touched my soul and I hope that I can provide a tiny window for him to continue to touch the soul of others.

    Most respectfully,
    Dale
  • Dustin Farrell plus 1 year ago
    Wow. Touching read that was.
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  • Travis Guerra plus 1 year ago
    Mind Blowing images sir!
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    You are too kind. Thank you.
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  • Laurent Tixhon 1 year ago
    Great editing and pictures Dale !!
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you Laurent.
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  • Frederic Vercammen plus 1 year ago
    Fantastic Work !!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you Frederic, appreciate it.
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  • florent conti 1 year ago
    this is brilliant! I have a question though, is this a "speaking" documentary or are there only beautiful artistic shots with music playing?

    I'd be interested in watching that movie, as a Canadian cities lover. Exactly the type of work I enjoy doing, filming city life(ves).

    Best
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you for the kind words Flo Conti. To answer your question, it's a bit of both. The story takes place and unfolds over a 24 hour span - during that time there is a radio DJ doing a 24 hour marathon. His commentary as well as the people who call in to his show become part of the timeline as well as bridges to each new act or chapter in the story. Stylistically it could be likened to a Baraka or Koyaanisqatsi, but there are segments of dialogue that play out as setups to each new theme within in the story. They reveal a love/hate relationship with the city, but it also becomes a catharsis for the DJ who develops a greater understanding and appreciation for his fellow citizens - no matter what race, religion, creed or color.

    Note: the DJ is never seen in the film which also makes it easy to version in other languages. Currently it is versioned in English, Mandarin and Italian.

    Cheers,
    Dale
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  • Cyrus David plus 1 year ago
    Very nice project Dale. I did timelapse at the same location on dufferin, at the cne, a few years ago and yours was great...but you had some amazing and emotional shots in your film that really touched me. Thank you...and I only saw the trailer.
    By your contact info I'm guessing you're not in T.O. If you are doing a similar multi-cinematographer project in the future, and looking for contributors, let me know.
    Cheers,
    Cyrus
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Thank you Cyrus David. We are plotting some other things. You can find my contact info on my website.
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  • Chris Giordano plus 1 year ago
    What a fantastically unique production; a slice of human life. This is a wonderful creation, so many great shots and classy camera movements, fun to watch!
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    Wow, thanks a lot Chris.
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  • Kamil Izbinski 1 year ago
    Great job on the video, and an awesome portrayal of our city! What kind of camera's did you use?
  • Dale Hildebrand 1 year ago
    I shot 99% on Red. A couple of long exposure motion control shots were on DSLR though.

    Thank you for your interest and kind words.
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  • Aurel Virlan 11 months ago
    Interesting project "XCity in 24"!
    It is visual-art film style, different from Godfrey Reggio.
    Keep going Dale.
  • Dale Hildebrand 11 months ago
    Thank you Aurel.
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  • Chris Tarroza 11 months ago
    Wow, I've lived in Toronto all my life and watching this really is like looking at the city with a different lens (excuse the pun). Beautiful shots and editing.
  • Dale Hildebrand 11 months ago
    Appreciate it Chris.
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  • Ted Avery 11 months ago
    This is great! How does one see the full length film?
  • Dale Hildebrand 11 months ago
    Thank you Ted. I can be reached through my web page: hildebrandfilms.com
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  • Eric Hines plus 10 months ago
    Wow. Like Dustin, I too was going to "take a look" at this video, but couldn't not watch the whole thing. A lot of excellent work in there.
  • Dale Hildebrand 10 months ago
    Thank you for the kind words Eric.
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  • Randy Baker 6 months ago
    Incredible Visual Storytelling - can't wait to see the film.
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  • Nick Flook plus 5 months ago
    that was awesome!!! I especially love the stuff you did with the car shot at 3:28
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