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Filmmaker Michael John Evans sets out to visually portray “the zone” which one enters when their craft is honed.

Sean Walling, owner of Soulcraft, builds top notch custom steel bicycle frames. This short film documents Sean’s fabrication methods: a well choreographed dance of experience and muscle memory producing a seemingly effortless ode to process.
From Steel: invites the viewer into Sean’s machine shop for an up close and personal look at the work that results in yet another awesome Soulcraft.

Musical score provided by the internationally praised duo, Mattson 2. Courtesy of Galaxia Records.

Directed by: Michael John Evans: michaeljohnevans.com

Starring: Sean Walling: soulcraftbikes.com

Music by: The Mattson 2: mattson2.com

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Joe Corrao 1 year ago

Very nice...I shy awake from bikes since my accident (3rd grade hit a tree) but this was really well done so I may reconsider my position...kudos
Danny Kahn 1 year ago

Good Stuff. Makes me want to ride mine RIGHT NOW!
langustart 1 year ago

Настоящее искусство
DarkSideofOZ 1 year ago

Beautiful video, true artisan work.
Adam @ Unit3 1 year ago

Awesome video!
michael evans 1 year ago

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
ynot tony 1 year ago

Simply EXCELLENT!

For 13 years, I've been riding "the same" Soulcraft Frame. And after 13 treks from San Francisco to Los Angeles, my Soulcraft is still running STRONG!

Thank you Mike Evans for backing a "SOLID PRODUCT!"
Thank you Sean for building exactly what I needed.
BRAVO!
michael evans 1 year ago

Thanks. I ride a single speed Soulcraft Hollyroller, hope to have it running as long as yours. Happy to share something I enjoy with who ever enjoys watching it.
Виктор Виктор 1 year ago

Awesome work!
John Caletti / Caletti Cycles 1 year ago

Gorgeous video! Superb work, really enjoyed it!!! The music selection was great as well.
H.jung-A 1 year ago

This video makes me log in here. Awesome work!
Hans Kellner 1 year ago

Beautiful footage, well composed, nice pace.

Interested in the camera you used? Also, any problems with lighting in that environment?
michael evans 1 year ago

5D mark II... As for the lighting, it was a bit tricky. We would start shooting in the morning and work into the night. Almost every shot was a new lighting set up, as Sean uses different machines for each step of the build. Luckily it's a large workspace, and he was patient as I lugged all the lights into place every time he moved.
Hans Kellner 1 year ago

Well, being a cyclist and an occasional videographer, I found you nailed it. The visuals sucked me in and the story made me have a deeper appreciation of hand built bikes.
Kurt Rummel 1 year ago

Awesome vid Michael, I now want to get a Soulcraft! posted on my site talkingtreads.com
archie 1 year ago

Beautifully crafted !! Both . Movie and bicycle frame .
Victor Dupuis - chimp-studio 1 year ago

Amazing work... I want to do some bike now ;)...
Great job...
Take care...
DasOwaL IamOG! 1 year ago

Nice Video! Not my type of bike but I loved to see the process! Keep on!
Mark H 1 year ago

Michael...really, really well done and love the soundtrack as well. Great showcase of Sean's masterful work...which is impeccable. I have had my Holy Roller 29er for over 3 yrs now and it's the one bike I will nvr sell. It's my go-to for riding and racing.
Frank Ramos 1 year ago

Wow...what a GREAT video!!! For years I've been lusting over a custom handmade steel bicycle...after this video I can honestly say that now I'm lusting over a Soulcraft bicycle...and nothing else.
Philipp Heidrich 1 year ago

Fuck, so sick buddy! I love it.
wCk bebop 1 year ago

nice!
Matt Butterworth 1 year ago

That was awesome! Lighting was great! Must have been tricky, what light setup do you use?
MattCReynolds 1 year ago

Beautiful.
The filming was excellent, really immersive!

On top of that, it was excellent start to finish, really engaging to see all of the work and tools that go into that. I love your process, probably one of the best, cleanest, and most interesting I have seen to date filmed.
Beautiful.
Cheers!
PKBT 1 year ago

Now I want to own one!
Andy Yoong 1 year ago

Amazing! What lights did you have in use for this?
michael evans 1 year ago

I have a modest collection of Lowel lights, different configurations for different shots. Also had to a fair amount of natural light in some areas of the shop, during the day that is.
Mike Senese 1 year ago

Another great one. You've got a good touch.
michael evans 1 year ago

Thanks mike.
eddie 1 year ago

simply amazing
Voortex Productions 1 year ago

Really well done Michael. I would have enjoyed to hear an off screen narration from the guy while he was working. But it was totally great w/o it. I'm just curious about his process.
Beautiful video.
Mtb-A.G 1 year ago

wow nice job
Arturs Balodis 1 year ago

Awesome work!
These 6 minutes were worth it for sure
romabikepolo 1 year ago

what a work... yours and of Mr Walling.
well shot & told! quick enough to fascinate, slow enough to understand...
compliments.
bradley spurgeon 1 year ago

Very amazing Michael. I went back and watched your other videos, I really like your shooting style. I hope to see more videos from you in the future.
сирьоки большбоа 1 year ago

A real man!!!! the frame is so "sexy"!!!
Mark Hafley 1 year ago

Really great. I loved the lighting effects. What did you use for those?
Kowani 1 year ago

Extremely inspiring, at all levels, the making, the music, the man, the lifestyle.
Vuelo Velo 1 year ago

Brilliant! I was enveloped from beginning to end.
Robert Baumeister 1 year ago

Wunderbar. Beautiful video.
Mike Kobal 1 year ago

this one totally drew me in, amazing video, then watched your other videos, also great!
michael evans 1 year ago

Thanks everybody. Glad to see attention spans still exist.
WEREHAUS 1 year ago

holla. SF represent!
Stevil Kinevil 1 year ago

Thanks Michael. Sean is an unsung hero, and it was high time he got some recognition in such a brilliant way.
Daniel Smith 1 year ago

a "how it's made" type of film never made me emotional before. Simply beautiful. That was a work of art about a work of art! Well done to both craftsmen.
Ricardo Uribe 1 year ago

Love the video specially the edition, good on you mate!
Vuelo Velo 1 year ago

OK, I've seen 2 masterpieces this week.... this beautifully sculpted ode and Black Swan.
Johnnie Olivan (rejuiced bikes) 1 year ago

Well done!
joe rich 1 year ago

This makes me happy to see beyond so many words. I love seeing the amount of care, percision, and expertise that goes into these gems. Hats off to you amigo, you are truely an amazing craftsman :)
GuiGoles 1 year ago

OMG very nice vid
B Stella 11 months ago

As someone who rides a SS Holy Roller, of course I found this film interesting and watched it several times...but I have shared this with many folks who don't ride or have no interest in what goes on in a machine shop, of any sort, and they loved it. Truly a little gem to watch and listen to. Keep up the great work.
Greg Martin 11 months ago

Oversized headtube.....Nice!!
BodzioS13likes 10 months ago

hypnotic
Herr Sin 10 months ago

Wow. So sexy. Now I shame on me to ride such a commercial bike.
Ride or Die 10 months ago

great welds
GunZenBomZ 10 months ago

finally anyone can comment if a member..

Nice kit, I will tell people on ukgser.com
Tawny Rose 10 months ago

Wow this is beautiful. I love the music chosen for the film, and the subtle elements that show you his process. Like when he grabs his gloves, or puts on different masks. Well composed, and great mood. It's almost like bike porn! Well done.
Rashid Zakat 10 months ago

I honestly don't know what else to say but, Amazing. I absolutely love it.
DEVELOP3D 10 months ago

quite frankly stunning work..
penza 10 months ago

МУЖИК ЖЖЖОТ!!!
Paul Schmidt 9 months ago

What labor of love. Fantastic video. I am googling Soulcraft now.
cumbres 9 months ago

awesome....breathtaking.......
Rob Harris 7 months ago

Enjoyed this.
Michael Tempest 6 months ago

This is great, we have featured it in our latest Video Inspiration post. blog.propcom.co.uk/inspiration/video-inspiration-1
Nicola Muscatiello 6 months ago

Amazing video.
PBB: Dream Team 6 months ago

Would have liked to seen more wide shots of the bike, especially after all that work was put into it. Also, it reminds me of a video I saw about a Japanese motorcycle maker who made custom motorcycles.
Stubs 6 months ago

Love this film just perfect if only I could afford it I would love a Soulcraft single speed 29er. I just have to make do with a T shirt for now till the money comes along.
PIX IN MOTION by Leo Bar 4 months ago

Michael, you've crafted the imagery in such a beautiful way, that it came very close to the crafting of the hardware itself. A very deserving rendition to a great bike artist!
Cheers,
Leo
Mattias Burling 4 months ago

Added to Machines ans Crafts
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Avueltaderueda.com 2 months ago

Great video and great job with the frame!!!
The Wave Dancers 2 months ago

Lovely film. CONGRATS.
Noramaia 2 months ago

Crazy ... edition 10
Patrick McLoad 1 month ago

Wow, nice video! Well paced and interesting; I liked the soundtrack too. Great work Michael. I also admired Sean's shop and his craftsmanship; he clearly knows what he is doing. He's probably a very good sport for givng you time to set up the many angles
you shot.

Added to “Artists/Craftsman Mini-Docs;
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Vitor Collos 1 month ago

Amazing!
The Method Case 1 week ago

Really nice video. The Method Case has published it:
themethodcase.com/the-making-of-a-soulcraft-sean-walling/
Thank you very much.