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22. 4K Editing Setup

by Tom Lowe

6 days ago

21. Birth of a Star

by Tom Lowe

2 months ago

20. TimeScapes 4K

by Tom Lowe

2 months ago

19. 4K EDIT in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5

by Tom Lowe

3 months ago

18. Electric Daisy Carnival Vegas 2011 Teaser - featur…

by Tom Lowe

7 months ago

17. Test Footage from Red Epic: "Ride of the Valkyries"

by Tom Lowe

11 months ago

16. TimeScapes: Rapture

by Tom Lowe

1 year ago

15. Timelapse Crane Unleashed

by Tom Lowe

1 year ago

14. Drivelapse 3 Dec 10 AE Stabed

by Tom Lowe

1 year ago

13. Behind the Scenes: Timelapse Crane

by Tom Lowe

1 year ago

12. Timescapes: "Death is the Road to Awe"

by Tom Lowe

1 year ago

11. Timescapes Timelapse: Mountain Light

by Tom Lowe

2 years ago

10. Timescapes: Timelapse Dolly Project

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

9. 5D Mark II Test Shoot at Beach

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

8. Timelapse: Day to Night at Joshua Tree

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

7. Timescapes: Digital Timelapse

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

6. "The One that Got Away"..... (Night Timelapse HD)

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

5. Night Timelapse MOTION

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

4. Stars and Rock Spire Timelapse - HD

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

3. Tribute to Terrence Malick

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

2. Drivelapse

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

1. Timelapse: Nightscapes

by Tom Lowe

3 years ago

This is production footage from my forthcoming debut film, "TimeScapes," a portrait of the American Southwest. This video was filmed and edited at 4K (4096x2304) resolution, four times greater than regular 1080p HD. A 4K DCP file is available upon request. Shot on Red Epic and Canon RAW still cameras.

You can pre-order the movie "TimeScapes" here: timescapes.org/pre_order.asp

Follow the film here: 1) twitter.com/timescapes 2) facebook.com/TimeScapes 3) gplus.to/tomlowe

If you have a 30" monitor and fast computer you can download a 2560x1440 copy of this video here: red.cachefly.net/TimeScapes4K2560p.mp4 4K version only if you have a 4K monitor or projector: coming soon. Here is a 4K version on youtube: youtu.be/e-GYrbecb88

Thank you to Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio for their support and inspiration. Also thanks to Eric Kessler, Curt Morgan, Jim Jannard, Vincent Laforet, Bruce Allen, Phil Plait, Dave Finley, and to Helio Collective for the beautiful title logo. My most sincere and humble respect to Mark Magidson and Ron Fricke.

Thank you to my sponsors Kessler Crane, Adobe, camBLOCK, Vinten, Canon USA, TVLogic, Borrow Lenses, Wooden Camera, and KATA.

Music by Nigel "John" Stanford: johnstanfordmusic.com

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Shawn Reeder 2 months ago

Tom, seriously amazing work my friend. I love this piece! I'm so excited to see the entire film come together!!! You are truly an inspiration; both in your work, and in life how you dream big and make things happen. Thanks for being such a guiding light, for being so incredibly generous, and a great friend. I'm beyond honored to be involved, and look forward to many more adventures!
Philip Bloom 2 months ago

wonderful Tom. Hated watching it web compressed as good as it looked here. Going to download the mp4 to keep me going until I can get that large file from you!
Brad Kremer 2 months ago

What can I say Tom besides WOW! Epic! Wonderfully beautiful work my friend. I can't wait see it in 4K!

And thanks for the special birthday present of watching it today;)
Andrew Walker 2 months ago

Nice to see some of these shots rendered out to watch. Really looking forward to seeing the movie man. Should do a premiere at the house or something. Or at a theater.
TSO Photography 2 months ago

This is incredible and amazing Tom. Love it! Can´t wait to see the final film in 4K. It will be huge. Congratulations!
Benjamin Bixby 2 months ago

Ditto what Shawn said. Been following you for awhile now and have been blown away by your videos. I have become more curious about the sky&space and photographing/videoing it because of your work...
T-Recs (Timelapse Recordings) 2 months ago

awesome ! love the epic slowmos ( this "pocahontas" like girl shot is so beautiful) and i also totally love these drivelapses ! - now i have to try to watch it 4k on youtube !

great job again, tom
greets from dresden :-)
Time Lapse Italia 2 months ago

Tom and you all guys at TimeScapes,

we're simply IN LOVE with your STUNNING productions.
Obviously, this has just been awarded as Featured Video of the Day at Time Lapse Italia:
timelapseitalia.com/tl-il-nuovissimo-teaser-trailer-del-progetto-timescapes

Hugs from Italy, waiting to order your BlueRay..

TLI
timelapseitalia.com
Nino Leitner 2 months ago

Wow, so incredibly impressive! I continue to be amazed how much patience and skill it takes to pull of these shots ... you manage to make the world visible in a whole different way.

Can't wait for the movie!
HDtimelapse.net 2 months ago

Beautiful work as always!

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Dominic 2 months ago

Very nice. Love the drivelapses.
MILapse 2 months ago

Incredible. You're at the top of your game! Really looking forward to seeing the completed film.
Preston Kanak 2 months ago

Pre-ordering today. Speechless!
The Aggregate 2 months ago

Unreal! We've got this video live on our channel and site ;) Excellent work Tom!

Channel:
vimeo.com/channels/theaggregate

Site:
theaggregate.net
Karen Abad 2 months ago

Passed out watching this. So beautiful. Big ups to your entire crew. Boat shots, phenomenal. Milky Way...wow.

VLA = beep boop beep robots.
Elliot Van Orman Productions 2 months ago

Beautiful Work Man! Amazing!
Mike Flores 2 months ago

Tom, this is incredible. It's been simultaneously amazing and inspiring to see your film take shape, and I feel honored for having been allowed to take part in the process. Thank you for sharing this piece with us, and I can't wait to see the final film.
Dustin Kukuk 2 months ago

I'm speechless!! This means so much to me, I cannot find the words to describe this, Tom. It's like reliving the best two years of my entire life in a matter of minutes. So many amazing memories, locations, friends we have made during our travels. Thank you for bringing me along for the ride, teaching me everything you have, and inspiring me to always raise the bar. Keep it EPIC, my friend ;)
F9photo 2 months ago

Great Job Dustin!
Dustin Kukuk 2 months ago

Thanks F9! ;)
Richard Gluck 2 months ago

second that. good one man!! real good.
Dustin Kukuk 2 months ago

Appreciate that Richard!
Mindrelic 2 months ago

incredible cut Tom. A powerful teaser for Timescapes! It was an honor and an inspiration to be involved. cheers!
Peter H. Chang 2 months ago

Absolutely sublime, Tom! You're redefining "EPIC" in more ways than one! I need to see this in projected 4K! Where is the pre-order for the 4K DCP? ;) Now hurry up and finish so we can get Timescapes 2 in S3D!!!
F9photo 2 months ago

All I can say is WOW!
Steven M. Bumgardner 2 months ago

What an amazing world we live in! I had no idea those radio telescopes could dance!
It's been fun to be an observer and occasional participant in your cinematic journey, Tom, and I look forward to the final film.
Nilo Merino Recalde 2 months ago

I think it's impossible not to reach a state of awe when contemplating such a beautiful view of those moments in space and time.
A delightful piece that just makes you want more of the same good stuff.
I feel so honoured of having worked along with you guys in such amazing sceneries, and specially of having shared so may great moments along the journey. I fell in love with what we were seeing then and I've fallen in love now, once again. And that, I think, is the magic of this type of work. Falling in love.
Kessler Crane 2 months ago

Oh WOW! And I thought I have seen your best. Bro you hit heart and spirit with your work. Goes so beyond just eye candy. let me just say thank you for what you have brought to us. What a true blessing of beauty. Tom your the best bro. Glad to know you and to know someone like you exist.
p.s the text work is killer
-Eric-
Ben Kaos 2 months ago

exactly! i got goose bumps
Chris Mierzwinski 2 months ago

Magnificent Tom!! I still can't shake these images off, your accomplishment through the journey of the film and the fact that this is only the TIP OF THE ICEBERG! So proud to have been a part of this and meeting you in the process.
Justin Hamilton 2 months ago

KILLER - so glad I was able to be a part of this. Such beautiful filmmaking - pure in its intention and execution. Thanks for sharing your work with us, Tom. Can't wait to see the full film.
Tom Guilmette 2 months ago

this film will change the world.
Kym Fielke 2 months ago

Echoed: when Tom released the 'Timescapes: "Death is the road to awe"' teaser 2 years ago, the EXACT same words sprung to mind only a short way into that teaser; it was obvious. Tom Lowe, you and your crew are creating what will be a worldwide jaw dropping masterpiece reflecting the beauty of the Universe and the world we live in. Thank you for bringing your vision of such beauty to the planet. May it serve as yet another reminder for us all to treat this planet and its peoples with more love and respect.

TimeScapes should surely be THE most pre-ordered film ever?
Garrett Wesley Gibbons 2 months ago

I hope so! I can't wait to buy it.
Nathan Balli 2 months ago

This is on another level. I hope someone is smart enough to fund a large scale project for you guys in Imax or 8K. I have never seen anything like this at all.
Garrett Wesley Gibbons 2 months ago

(This is part of a large-scale project...)
Evan Jerred 2 months ago

"70mm Plus Imax, 8K, Main Stream Distribution"

This doesn't make any sense.
Tom Lowe 2 months ago

Feel free to email IMAX and tell them you would like to see "TimeScapes" on the big IMAX screens!
Poker Jedi 2 months ago

I just emailed them and offered to drop off my own copy to management personally when I receive it. Their HQ offices are 20 minutes away from where I live in Toronto. For those that would like to email the link is below. Cheers.

Email link: imax.com/corporate/contact-us/
Nathan Balli 2 months ago

I am petitioning my email now as well. We need to get everyone on board for this, as poker jedi said.
Email link: imax.com/corporate/contact-us/
Hypnosis Group 2 months ago

I actually don't see the purpose of using 4k resolution.. For movie theaters YES, for home movie watching.. no.
Adam Spence 1 month ago

I would think it's about future proofing as much as anything. Few saw television going widescreen, and yet a few directors/cinematographers framed their shows so that they could be more easily cropped in the future. 4K screens are starting to be released and while I think there a long way off, no harm in producing high res now.
SCIENTIFANTASTIC 2 months ago

WOW! Tom you have absolutely KILLED IT!. Unreal man! No words to describe how amazing this film is going to be.
Paul Reynolds 2 months ago

Remarkable! I'm getting very excited for the film.
Jared Levy 2 months ago

You're an inspiration Tom. I've met many people who speak of you with such high praise, it goes beyond your work. And considering your work, that is an amazing thought. Congratulations!
Kenneth Nevor 2 months ago

awesome work as usual
Randy Halverson 2 months ago

Great job Tom, love the drivelapse and boatlapse!
Leandro 2 months ago

Been waiting for this, looks more awesome than expected! The boat lapse is incredible.
Jonas Navickas 2 months ago

Sick shit, Dude! You are a modern maestro, and I am suitably inspired. Keep rockin it.
Eric Hines 2 months ago

I am absolutely blown away. I knew this would be insane. Those Lake Powell shots are epic, both the overcranked and boatlapse ones. I was happy to finally see that Big Sur footage, the photo was always one of my favorite BTS photos.
Daniel Dols 2 months ago

Usually don't like this type of video's, but this is seriously awesome!
Vincent Laforet 2 months ago

You keep raising the bar and you do so with soul and class. That can't be beat! I can't wait for the premiere! Save me a seat!!!!!
Tom Lowe 2 months ago

Front row. :)
Brent Pierce 2 months ago

Killed it! Definitely pre-ordering the blu-ray. Thanks for being so inspirational, Tom!
That opening drive shot down the road is perfect.
Drew Geraci 2 months ago

Dude - The VLA sequence is SICK... SICK! You just made me want to save up for the RED Epic, right now. Really great job mate. Just inspired me,
Joe Moya 2 months ago

awesome - again...
Joel Graves 2 months ago

Such a powerful and moving piece! Great work Tom
Steve Montalto 2 months ago

This was simply stunning. Can't wait to see the full monty!
Woody Carr 2 months ago

Wow. I cannot wait to see the entire film. So inspiring.
Colin Rich 2 months ago

Beautiful work Tom. Those drive lapses just pull me in. Cant wait to see the full movie in 4k.
Joseph Pollock 2 months ago

Wow!
This movie is already Amazing!
Jon Chema 2 months ago

First of all, this is insanely cool. Secondly- how'd you shoot the footage in the first few seconds of driving down the road at night? Long exposure or epic?

J
Matthew Savile 2 months ago

Based on my own calculations and tests, all you need is to be able to hit f/1.4 and ISO 6400, and you can get away with a 1/2 sec. exposure under a full moon. Kinda like the Sunny Sixteen rule, but way geekier. Put the car in idle, at 2 AM, and let it roll!
Richard van den Boogaard 2 months ago

At F1.4 you're not gonna get deep foccus the way he did...
Jon Chema 2 months ago

I agree. Unless you are at the infinity mark of your focus range. However, that being said- stuff that was close in the foreground would have been much more out of focus.
Tom Lowe 2 months ago

Here is some info about it, including some photos of the drivelapse rig I used to shoot the opening drivelapse. Exposure was roughly half a second, if I recall. I have a 4x4 LOW gear on my Toyota Tundra that goes really slow, which helps keep the shots stable.

t.co/NniRrcVW
Matthew Savile 2 months ago

Yes, it's not gonna work at 50mm or 85mm or something. You need to go as wide as possible to maximize DOF and to minimize the effects of car vibration.

If 24mm f/1.4 turns out to be too shallow, hit 14mm or 16mm f/2.8 and that might work better, although you gotta make up for the shutter speed. And you can't go much faster than a couple / few MPH.

Tom, any guesses at your shutter speeds for the moving time lapses? My friend (vimeo.com/sgphotos) and I are going to hit up J-Tree in January for some drivelapsing, and we're still just theorizing about which lenses to take and what shutter speeds we need to hit. Assuming a D700 and 5D mk2 at our disposal.

Thanks,
=Matt=
Matthew Savile 1 day ago

Just as a follow-up, for those who were asking: This is what a 5D mk2 & 24 1.4 does at ISO 6400, f/1.4, and 1/2 sec. under a full moon at 0.5 MPH: vimeo.com/36182489 (The J-tree road scenes) ...We hand-pushed a Prius with a tripod taped to the hood.

Looking forward to watching Timescapes, Tom!
Andy Newman 2 months ago

Truly epic.
Mark Horner 2 months ago

The VLA's coolest appearance in any film to date! This trailer is fantastic!
Jamie Guy 2 months ago

amazing work
ryle yazzie 2 months ago

Absolutely Amazing! I can't wait for the full length film! I've been waiting all day to see this. The wait was seriously worth it. Thanks again for the memorable journey.
Tom Baurain 2 months ago

Mind blown, bar raised. Incredible work, so glad I pre-ordered the special edition Blu-Ray.
Richard Gluck 2 months ago

i'm late! i thought this was going live at midnight? wow. that was intense, definitely set the bar on this one. i can hear the footsteps of shooters everywhere scatter as they set out, in desperation, to achieve images which can match these ones. thank you.
Lucasberg (Joey) 2 months ago

Jaw droppingly Awesome!
Rick Allen 2 months ago

My eyes have never been so stoked. Still picking my jaw up off the floor.
yoshi 2 months ago

whoa amazing! I just downloaded and watched it on my 30" monitor from 3 feet away. Felt like I got sucked in and actually experiencing it.

CANNOT WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS 2 months ago

ONLY WOW!!

Tom, truly look forward to see this buddy, and own a copy to share with friends at our place!!
Colin Legg 2 months ago

The VLA shots are stunning. And the boatlapse, drivelapse and ......
Joe Simon Films 2 months ago

So amazing Tom! Fucking unbelievable, those driving and boat shots are so dope!
Bruce Allen 2 months ago

Awesome stuff, Tom!
Tom Lowe 2 months ago

Thanks Bruce.
Joshua Dixon Media 2 months ago

Totally stellar man.... The satellite dishes were brilliant!

Definitely am showing this off to everyone and will talk about this for a while regularly...
Serko Artinian 2 months ago

Thank you for sharing your vision of the universe with us. Can't wait to see the Premiere next year! Take good care brother Tom. :^)
chrisp0 2 months ago

Exceptional. Continuing to raise the bar further and further as time passes.
Karen Abad 2 months ago

F. U.

haha.

But seriously...oh my god so beautiful. The VLA looks like cute robots dancing.

I WANT ADVENTURES WITH YOU AND DR.!!!
RomanM 2 months ago

AHHHH!!! You've done it again! So fucking good dude. Wow, those smooth shots from the boat are my favorite. Can't even wrap my head around how you execute those. Now spamming my social feeds with this link.
Jon Carr 2 months ago

Unreal Tom!!

I think I could watch that shot from Big Sur for hours.

Amazing.
Jason Brownlee 2 months ago

Amazing work, as always. Can't wait to see the full film!
Sebastian TR 2 months ago

Amazingly Beautiful images Tom - cannot wait to see this in a theatre.
Downloading the 2560x1440 copy now, brilliant stuff - thanks for including that!
All the best
Elleays 2 months ago

Just. wow.
Billet Video Studios 2 months ago

Well Damn Tom!!!!! That was full of EPICNESS!!!! MY EYES ARE JUMPING ON MY KEYBOARD for more! !!
Clayton McLaughlin 2 months ago

I had to watch this 5 times because I couldn't decide what piece of the screen I wanted to look at, its all just so stunning.
Dave Brewer 2 months ago

just brought a tear to my eye - have had a couple cocktails but still - mind blowing stuff!!!
Tom Lowe 2 months ago

I recommend cocktails before viewing.
Pablo Azocar 2 months ago

you are the reason why I got into timelapsing and here you are again, leading the way ... inspiring, thanks for this
East West Productions 2 months ago

That was gorgeous Tom! Complete eye candy.
Fabiano Joner 2 months ago

Fantastic. Great job.
Martin S 2 months ago

I dont even know what to say... WOW. I am blown away. I've watched it 5 or 6 times now and I am still speechless. Cant wait for the film!
Rafael Zentil 2 months ago

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!