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25. 3 Days in Dubai

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

1 month ago

24. Alicia and Joey NYE Same Day Edit

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

1 month ago

23. Dubai - Motion Controlled Time Lapse Test

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

2 months ago

22. Amy+Alex Suprise Engagement Party

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

6 months ago

21. The Girls At Gymnastics

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

6 months ago

20. Kari & Chris Highlights

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

6 months ago

19. Diavolo Summer Intensive Performance

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

7 months ago

18. Brooke+John Highlights

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

7 months ago

17. Chicago at Night

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

7 months ago

16. Treasure Tavern- The Girls Promo

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

8 months ago

15. Yosemite Astro Timelapse

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

8 months ago

14. Treasure Tavern "The Acts" Promo (short)

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

8 months ago

13. Treasure Tavern Food Promo

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

8 months ago

12. Treasure Tavern 30 Sec. Commercial

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

8 months ago

11. Maui Timelapse

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

8 months ago

10. Matt Mason - CMT Next Superstar

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

9 months ago

9. Sarah+Chris Highlights

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

10 months ago

8. 30 sec. Pirates Commercial

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

10 months ago

7. SNAPPER

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

10 months ago

6. Meet My Friend: Bill Church

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

10 months ago

5. Newport Beach Time-Lapse

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

1 year ago

4. The Happiest Place...

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

1 year ago

3. Just a walk in the park

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

1 year ago

2. Meg and Zoe Swingin'

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

1 year ago

1. Welcome Home

by Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films)

1 year ago

Filmed in Dubai over the course of 3 days.

Shot on 5D mkll with 24-70mm and 70-200mm. Motion timelapses were done using a Kessler Pocket dolly with Basic controller.

***Sorry it's been down for a couple weeks, updated the music and did a little re-edit. Hope you dig it! ***

Music:
"Equinox" by 'The American Dollar' | facebook.com/theamericandollar | Download a free compilation of 9 of their best tracks here: tinyurl.com/2bflc4m

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Marco Waddock
8 hours ago
Abdu
20 hours ago
Melanie Ching
22 hours ago
Thorsten Nils Rehbein
1 day ago
Guillermo Seis
1 day ago
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Philip Bloom 1 month ago

Lovely shots Aaron!
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Philip! "Sky" definitely inspired me to shoot a piece once I found out I was going! Can't wait to see all your shots from this gorgeous city!
Valentina Hernandez 1 month ago

Is awesomeeeeeeeeeeee, this is perfect. CONGRATULATIONS Is the best video I've seen.
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

really???? thanks....but you MUST see more! Click on the name "Philip Bloom" (2 comments up) and look through his "small" collection of films....he's got some semi-decent stuff too!! ;)
(if you didn't understand the humor in that....seriously...Philip has indirectly taught me most of what I know about DSLRs)
The Aggregate 1 month ago

Absolutely unreal! We've got this live on our channel and site.

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Marco.ANaranjo 4 weeks ago

which camera do you use?
amazing city and great job!!!
Tks for share
MANS
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 3 weeks ago

Canon 5D Mark ll
Thanks!
Jordan Williams 1 month ago

Great shots! This just makes me wanna go to Dubai that much more. What a wonder of a place.
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Jordan! Dubai is definitely something to see in person. Pictures and video don't do it justice.
Peter Woodbridge 1 month ago

nice work
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Peter!
chevy thompson 1 month ago

Gorgeous! Such a great feeling video!
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Glad you liked it! :)
The Film Artist 1 month ago

The timelapse is gorgeous, lovely glimpses awell :) [TFA30]
Added to Vimeo.com/channels/worldhd
Dubai is a photographers dream, Dubai Miniature timelapse taken with the iPhone 4S vimeo.com/32894355
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks!!!
Brian Lally 1 month ago

Wow... those night time shots are stunning... Looks very sci-fi
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

It's all CG! Just kidding...but it does look fake huh?!?
Brian Lally 1 month ago

Not fake! Dubai just looked like one of those cities from Star Wars - Phantom Menace. Gotta visit. I bet the Dubai tourism people would love that video.
Dubsie 1 month ago

this is awesome
Bartłomiej 1 month ago

Nice!
Openends Productions 1 month ago

a great feast to watch.
nice music 2 :)
Insight Visual Media Productions 1 month ago

Great stuff, Aaron. I knew it would be. I've been looking forward to the cut since you announced your trip. Understandably it's not easy to find editing time for personal projects...especially having a young family. I loved that you left a lot of nat sound in -- an important detail all too often overlooked.
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Cooper. Yeah...sometimes you just have to make time for these "side projects". Keeps you motivated to shoot for others!
Yusuf Shegow 1 month ago

amazing man, loved how you combined actual video and natural sound on top of the time lapse
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Yusuf!
Tim Nolan 1 month ago

Brilliant
Pepe Gay 1 month ago

great work Aaron!
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

THanks Pepe!
Anthony Cabula 1 month ago

cool !
Fabian 1 month ago

Awesome.
Troy McNamara 1 month ago

Very cool! how do you get the camera to pain across so smoothly with your time lapses?
Yusuf Shegow 1 month ago

i am trying to work that out too! if you find the answer, reply
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Kessler pocket dolly with basic controller and elektradrive motor (200 series) one of the best budget sliders out there!
Www.kesslercrane.com
Arbor Avenue Films 1 month ago

Wow. Nice work!
Bogdan Chernykh 1 month ago

It gives me the creeps.
Well done sir.
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Why the creeps?? :) THanks.
Daniel Huber 1 month ago

this is so incredible :)
Mr. Erick Chévez 1 month ago

Impressive! What a beautiful place! Great timelapses!
Victoria 1 month ago

beautiful
Studiojoz 1 month ago

nice work
grt. Jos
Yunga. 1 month ago

Very nice work!
David Whalen 1 month ago

fantastic
Matthew Vandeputte 1 month ago

Awesome video man!
The basic controller, is it the elektradrive basic controller?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Yes. 200 series motor.
Mahmoud Osman 1 month ago

Amazing!! =) =)
pym 1 month ago

wow beautiful
vimeo.com/34171381
RockySmokey 1 month ago

Just do not upload to youtube with this leaked Blade Runner 2 footage you could get flagged. LOL
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

hahahahaha! Never youtube. Wrong audience. :)
Philip Schwanke 1 month ago

great shots and the perfect music for this movie!
UAEWings 1 month ago

Thanks, thats really great Aaron. I really loved the last view from the balcony the most :) .. Is it a public one/restaurant or a private apartment ?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Public. It's the Sheraton on the pool deck/bar. Manager was super cool and let me spend a few hours up there.
M.Basil 1 month ago

Very nice !!
Raz 1 month ago

Great video loved the timelapses, i just got back from Dubai spending new years there, loved the country, especially the Burj Khalifa an iconic building, Dubai just keeps on growing, cant wait to go back.
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Wow. Would have LOVED to be there on New Years! Epic fireworks display I'm sure. Can't wait to get back.
wei wen tang 1 month ago

great video keep it up!
Sheldon Neill 1 month ago

Awesome clips to an awesome soundtrack! Doesn't get anymore awesome than that!!
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

That's AWESOME Sheldon. Thanks!
Marta Garciapons Capell 1 month ago

nice video? can you tell me the name of the song?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

In the description.
Anthony Baglivo 1 month ago

Curious how you made the lights look so unrealistic or if its just dubai. cheers looks great!
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Well "just dubai" does look awesome...but I color corrected the timelapses in Lightroom.
Tim Kossow 1 month ago

great surreal night shots, very futuristic-looking. nice choice of music as well.
do you have any tips on avoiding flickering? tried a timelapse after christmas, still got a little flicker and steam on the lens after an hour or so.
anyways, I enjoyed very much!
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Tim! I'm NO pro...but I've read lots of forums about this. Best to shoot in Manual mode if possible and there are some other tricks to help minimize it, but from what I understand...you can do ALL of these tricks and STILL get some flicker. There are some plugins that can help reduce it in post. Read this discussion on the timescapes forum:
forum.timescapes.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6469
UAEWings 1 month ago

Thanks for the reply. For sure you mean sheraton four point. That's great view. I am going to try it once
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Exactly!!! The manager "Indika" was awesome and very accommodating! Get up there and SHOOT!!! :)
AV Artisan 1 month ago

I like! My fav part was at 2:57! lol

I also recognize some of this footage ;)
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

That's my favorite part too!!!! hahaha
LMP 1 month ago

Wow!!! Awesome!!!
Aditya Kolli 1 month ago

NIce!!! The timelapse shots were awesome!! Also.. thats a lot of shots in 3 days... great work!!
Matty Styles 1 month ago

DUDE! that was amazing!
beautuful colour...
Florent Bojarski 1 month ago

Great timelapses! really nice!!
Gustavo Noble 1 month ago

WOW ! super nicely done.
Tarek Tarabichi 1 month ago

Good Job Aaron!
Love the night shots
Iluya Lyskin 1 month ago

Just start play this vid and pause it on 3-rd second. And I can say, that I like picture, i like that music (i often hear it in a car). And... On 3-rd second i can say with confidence, that I like that vid. ))) On 3-rd second. ) Thanks. )
And after vid ends i want to say thanks for showing REAL Dubai. ) Amazing. )
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks so much! I appreciate your "REAL Dubai" comment too...although it has been brought to my attention that the belly and skirt dancers are Egyptian and don't have anything to do with Dubai's history but this short video was more of my personal experiences while in Dubai and that's why I chose to include them. Thanks again!
Fizah Rahim 1 month ago

Amazing. Aaron, you make me want to go on a holiday so badly
Lewis De Mesa 1 month ago

Very Well done Aaron! You really spent a good amount of time here with your shots! I wish I had the time to meet you up, I was really swamped with work the days you were here. Congrats again!
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

No worries Lewis!!! We'll meet up next time for sure!
Mohammed Almulla 1 month ago

Great !
simdude2u 1 month ago

Omg!! i love this song!!!

Did u get sand in your pants?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Everywhere!!! :)
Oksana Vorobyeva 1 month ago

super!!!! WOW!!!
Modern Publicity 1 month ago

Daddy likes!
Michael Coughlan 1 month ago

Nicely shot! Too bad Dubai is so fake. Looks like the Las Vegas of India. Oops - Arab Emirates.
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Michael. Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates, not India. But I get what you are saying. Having said that, there is much more to Dubai than what this short video shows!
PLA Tech Services 1 month ago

Absolutely brilliant! Talk about visual story telling, nailed it! Did you have a motor on the slider or did you do it by hand?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks so much!!! Yes. 200 series elektradrive motor from Kessler.
Ryan Siemers Photo+Design 1 month ago

Great piece. It really felt like a full experience of Dubai. I hope to make it out there in 2012/2013. Did you use a goPro on the car rig on the dunes or was that the 5d?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

GoPro Hero (first generation) with only 1 DSLR with me on the trip, I wasn't about to risk it in the sand!
Ryan Siemers Photo+Design 1 month ago

Makes plenty of sense to me, looked GREAT. That thing just amazes me.
Lisa Gayle 1 month ago

WOW!! I've been seeing a lot of stuff on Dubai lately, but this video was the most enticing so far!! It increased my longing to go there!! I'm sure I will never afford such a visit, but its nice to dream. That underwater tunnel looks amazing!! And the night city lights & traffic timelapse sequences are surreal!! Looks like a movie!! Great film project!! Do you go to Dubai often? Business or pleasure?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

This was my first time in Dubai...there on business but had a few days to sight see! Thanks for watching!
Kuba 1 month ago

Beautiful City !
Hans Christian Kåsen 1 month ago

Amazing. I´m stunned.
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks Hans!
Aaron John 1 month ago

amazing stuff dude. im on the market for a dSLR myself this year. thinking 5D mkii or mkiii if it comes out in time. i know nothing other than dSLR's reallllly open up some ppretty big doors for creativity. any places u know of that i should check out to help me gain more knowledge and learn about using dSLR for video? thanks, and again. amazing. how'd u get the colours to pop like that!?
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Used Lightroom 3 to enhance the timelapse sequences. Check out Philip Bloom's Blog: philipbloom.net/
It's where I learned most of what I know about DSLR's! Good luck...you'll love it!
sameer ketkar 1 month ago

super :)
8HourDay 1 month ago

Absolutely beautiful. Shared at 8hourday.com/3-days-in-dubai
Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) 1 month ago

Thanks!