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by Sugoi

5 months ago

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Amazing Egypt !

The most magical place I have visited!!!
Highly recommend visiting Egypt, you wont be disappointed.

Sugoi :)

Video Camera: Canon HV20 (cinemode)
NLE: Edius Broadcast

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Sorry it's a little long but I had to edited it down from 4 hours of footage to 11min.
No scene lasts longer than 3 or 4 seconds, so much to see and do there, this video will show you pretty much most of the main sites there...enjoy :)

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Robin Thacker 5 months ago

Stunning detail!
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thank you so much Robin :)
mikon haaksman 5 months ago

Wow. It looks great! I'm glad you had such a great time!
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thanks to you Mikon, I could get some of the shots in this video as steady as if I was using a tripod because you introduced me to the 'POD'

Egypt sure is breathtaking.

Thanks again mate!!!

:)
Mark Kammel 5 months ago

wow this video is really stunning! so many of these shots are breathtaking!
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thank you so much Mark :)
Teddy Pemberton 5 months ago

sugoi, your videos are always of the highest quality!

what encoder/video format is the final output? it looks good.
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thanks Ted, appreciate your comment.

It was encoded into a wmv at 1280x720,
CBR at 5,000kbps.
But I always make sure the footage on the timeline is very clean meaning both in movement and in graininess, this always helps the final outputted video look it's best.

:)
Positive Pictures 5 months ago

wow !!!
at 2:52 there is a bid that maked me realised how big everything is !!!

a bird as a scale ;)

you should do a 2 minuts of the very best of with insane music... I think it worth the try ;)

nice work on this one !
Sugoi 5 months ago

I know what you mean, when you are there it's like these places were built for giants/gods.

You missed another 'Bird Scale' shot at 3:35 , the bird looks like a small fly on the giant statue because the statue is over 20 meters (65 feet) tall !!!!!

I'm busy editing the next stop that was on my trip Auschwitz, once that's done I might look into editing it down to 2 min for you :)

Thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it mate :)
Jörg Brönnimann 4 months ago

there are realy many good shots...
hope you will find the time to make a composition of
the best of the best .

(and do not forget to read the book of death from this culture..)
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you Jörg, I appreciate your kind comment :)
Luke Pygman 5 months ago

Wow, amazing footage!! I want to go there so bad!
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thanks Luke.
Trust me, drop everything and go while you can my friend :)
Hoop-CA, USA 5 months ago

You have such an eye for the shot. Each shot is precise. This is such a wonderful reminder of what our HV series cameras can do. I am motivated again to shoot.

Can you offer any suggestions/settings for your night shots? B/c in Cinemode, you can't control the aperture, correct? Wonderful video. Bravo, Sugoi.
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thanks for the compliment Hoop :)
Means a lot coming from you.

You are right about the 'cinemode' for night shots.
For night shots I set it to 'TV' mode and lower the shutter down, the lower you set it the more the video will strobe but for solid non moving temples in Egypt using a tripod it worked a treat :)

Thanks again my friend for your comment :)
Makoto Muroizumi 5 months ago

In this video, which is so beautiful that it did not bore me at all during 12 minutes, I had to notice again the unique "moist" texture that your recent videos; those shot with HV20, show.

Looks as if the light is diffused because of the moisture in the air, as it happens in Japan, especially in spring, but in Egypt, at any season, I guess that does not happen, so you must have created the texture.

I can imagine that one key is "cinema mode", with which you can avoid vivid contrast of light and shadow, but just with "cinema mode" you could not get this much "moist" texture.

Did you do it in Edius, then?
I find this mild light effect really nice.

When I saw your "Soothing Glimpses of Tokyo", I noticed the same texture, but as the air is naturally "moist" in Japan, it did not strike me as much as this video, shot in supposedly dry Egypt.
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thank you Makoto for your comment :)

Yes you are right about 'cinemode' in which you avoid vivid contrast of light and shadow. As I hate that 'video' look on the standard settings.

The 'moist' texture (as you call it) is done in Edius.
With a few filters all working together to provide that 'look'.

Thanks again my friend :)
Troy Antonio 5 months ago

Amazing eye!
Sugoi 5 months ago

Thanks Troy ;)
Annie 5 months ago

WOW!
This is Simply STUNNING! :))
What a great job you have done on both filming and editing. The colour tones are EXCELLENT in it and really Enhances the video, GREAT STUFF MATE! :)))
I REALLY enjoyed this vid and intend watching it again :))
Thank you so Much for thinking of me and Keep them coming ....... BRAVO!! ..... ENCORE!!!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you so very much Annie for your kind words!

Glad you loved it enough to watch it again :)

Yeah a lot of work went into adjusting the colours of each clip to make it look just right, I'm happy you noticed that.
Michael Fletcher 5 months ago

Looks like an amazing place to film. Nice one Sugoi. The pyramids looked awesome.
Sugoi 4 months ago

You're right Michael, Egypt is an amazing place to shoot.
Wherever you pointed the camera, you would see an awesome shot just ready to be taped.
:)
Jan van der Meer 5 months ago

Great masterpeace Mikon! This really makes me think different about going there for the first time this life. Really good promo to attrack videographers (like me). Because its an open air (not moving) museum I dont like it for videography because the urge to move the camera. So looking for movingsubjects, and you did! Your first scenes are stunning and makes me dream of a camel walking past these monuments would be nice but hard to arrange I suppose and how about permissions? Is it OK to film everywhere? Always heared it was not allowed inside the pyramids.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you Jan van der Meer ! (but I am not Mikon)

I am so happy that this video has made you think of going.
You can shoot everywhere outside easily but inside certain temples you can not. They are very strict about it if they say 'No Photos'. So be aware.
If you go please send me a link to your Egypt video :)
kruzer 5 months ago

Yeah man, that was cool :)

I wanna thank you for the long video... now I can check off one more place I don't have to go ... heh.
The only place (virtual travel) I haven't been is the moon.
Any videos?

Seriously, ya done a good job and the colors are perfect. Come on, this was shot on a 35mm film stock... right?
Ya can't fool us, we know a 'film' when we see one!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks very much Kruzer !!!
What a HUGE compliment calling my video "FLIM" coming from you!!! Thanks heaps dude :)))

Yeah a lot of work went into adjusting the colours of each clip to make it look just right, I'm happy you noticed that. So easily done in Edius as you know.
Emeric 4 months ago

Great shots, and great edit ! Really like the look of your film and how you make us "feel" the atmosphere of your trip. Thanks for sharing !
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks so much for your positive comments Emeric!

I'm glad you noticed that I tried to bring that atmosphere of what I saw and felt there into my video. It means a lot hearing that!!! Thank you again :)
kedarvideo 4 months ago

Amazing footage with this little camera. This is unbelievable quality and looks better than what I did with the AH1. What is the secret? Is it the camera, the cinemode (is this 24P?), the Edius software or your final compressing? People are speaking about GH1, d5 and RED and you are doing such a beautiful film with the little HV20! Hope to get some details and advice from you. I am working on Mac only though, so I probably cannot use all the software.
Sugoi 4 months ago

No, it's shot in 1080i (interlaced) then encoded to 'Progressive'
It comes down to two things - Cinemode & Filters during post in Edius (mainly the filters in Edius)
I've sent you a private message...
Hoop-CA, USA 4 months ago

Might you know how to get this look in Final Cut
Pro with Magic Bullet? (that's a tall order isn't it?)
Sugoi 4 months ago

Hi Hoop, sorry mate even though I own FCP 6 on my Mac I don't use it as I prefer Edius. I can only give you the simple advice of playing with 'Magic Bullet' until you get the right look for your footage. Sorry I couldn't be any more help to you :(
doctordurden 4 months ago

Awesome. Magic. Excellent shots.

Bravo, my friend!!.

5*****STARS
Sugoi 4 months ago

Hello my friend Doctordurden :)
Thank you so much for rating my video 5*****STARS !!!
It means a lot hearing that from someone like yourself who makes awesome videos :)
4Moorhens2 4 months ago

Sugoi, great video and soundtrack - especially like the evening shots in the temple areas. Just one thing missing for me: the transit/departure lounge at Cairo airport - the crossroads of the world.

Thanks for sharing, all the best, Nigel.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Nigel :) Appreciate your comment mate ;)
NoChYx 4 months ago

wooowww nice video !!! Muy bueno realmente.. te felicito !

what camera use ?? sorry for my english jejeje
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you NoChYx :)
The video was shot on a Canon HV20
Giul Viera & Fabia Oliveira 4 months ago

Very nice :)
Thanks!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Chris Wells 4 months ago

Really great. I assume this is Cairo, Giza, Karnak, Aswan and maybe more Karnak.

What was the Coptic Christian fresco in the middle?

Really enjoyed the editing too especially the portion of the man standing in shadow and light. A painting captured in video--really special.

Howe longer were you in Egypt....you certainly go a lot out of it.

Looking forward to your next trip!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks heaps Chris :)
Wow you sure are observant, the Coptic Christian fresco was from a greek Church we visited after the Mosque so I just added that one quick scene for myself to remember that I went there too.
Yes the man standing in that beam of light is my favourite shot too, I totally agree it's like a painting captured in video. Thank you so much for your very kind words my friend :)

I was Egypt for 13 days, We saw more things but we not allowed to video record everything... a real shame.
Steve Weiss, Zacuto USA 4 months ago

That was great. It's be nice to just see a 3 minute version with the best shots you have?
Steve
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Steve :)
I totally understand how a shorter video would be better for the internet...I edited this for my wife & I to remember what we experienced on our trip so 11min for us is very short. Maybe one day I will do a quick 3 min edit for vimeo.
The Funky Monkey 4 months ago

I loved that, So very well done!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Well thank you very much Funky Monkey :)
I really appreciate your kind comment.
Cody Smith 4 months ago

great shots!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Cody :)
Mark Rigler 4 months ago

looks like you had a good time, cool video
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Mark, yep it was a great trip :)
Karl Roberts 4 months ago

Closest I got was Tunisia, looks I need to plan another trip. Awesome work and stunning shots
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you very much Karl :)
Appreciate your kind words.
Daniel Hayek 4 months ago

High five :)
ße ωell ;-) 4 months ago

seconded :)
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks guys :)

High five's right back at ya :)
Viet Tran 4 months ago

Well, I don't need to visit Egypt to film anymore since this one is perfect. Thanks for sharing. You made my job easier now that I don't have to go endure the desert heat.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Viet :)
I'm happy you enjoyed it!
Glad I saved you from the desert heat my friend - lol :D
Zofiafotoeule 4 months ago

Oh, Sugoi, this is wonderful work!!! To long? Nooo, to short!;) Beautiful details, light, colors, editing & music!
Egypt is so interesting! Thank you for sharing!:))
Sugoi 4 months ago

Than you so very much for your very kind words Zofiafotoeule :)
I am so happy that you didn't find it 'too long' , because for a web-video it is a little long.
Once again you have made me happy with your comments :)
Thank you my friend.
ghostcar 4 months ago

The best I've seen ! - stunning Sugoi - stunning!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Wow you are too kind Ghostcar, thank you deeply for you compliment my friend :)
I am so happy that you loved it.
Retner 4 months ago

very nice Sugus!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you for watching & commenting Retner :)
Teque5 4 months ago

nice music choice
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Teque5, it took a while to find something that I liked, once I heard this track it was an easy choice.
MariaNYC 4 months ago

So many spectacular shots, & one can never get enough of those images, but I would only cut some of the repetitive shots. What makes it feel lengthy is the music - it gets repetitive in the middle but the ending really makes up for it. Fantastic piece definitely a treasure of your travel -I wish my hand held was as smooth with the HV20 hehehe.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you so very much Maria for your comment :)

I appreciate your feedback.
It was meant to go for only 4min but I had soooooooo many great shots that I kept extending the video...sorry lol ;)

I was thinking of using two different tracks for the clip but in the end stuck with only one... I understand how that can drag for 11min for some people.

Thanks again my friend :)
Peter Szilagyi 4 months ago

Excellent!
Exciting perspectives, ability to wait for the appropriate lighting, good eye to notice interesting scenes and details, good rythm of editing.
If I were able to make just nearly as good film as yours... (two conditions are missing: talent and time -
I remain an enthusiastic amateur)
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you so very much Peter :)
I really appreciate your kind comment my friend.
Waiting for the appropriate lighting did take time but it was well worth the wait.
Thanks again Peter :D
hded 4 months ago

I am also very impressed like the people above me Sugoi :)
Thanks for sharing this to me (us).

Looking forward to your next movie!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks hded :)
I'm very happy you enjoyed it my friend.
Thanks for watching my video :)
Jean-Côme Bouden 4 months ago

a bit long, but it's so beautiful… Did you correct the colors?
Sugoi 4 months ago

I totally understand how a shorter video would be better for the internet...I edited this for my wife & I to remember what we experienced on our trip so 11min for us is very short.

Thank you for your kind comment Jean-Come :)

Yes I corrected the colours. A lot of work went into adjusting the colours of each clip to make it look just right.
andy bell 4 months ago

Fantastic video. It's inspiring to know that my little HV20 - theoretically - can do what you've done. Now if I just had a plane ticket to Egypt...
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Andy :) I appreciate your kind comment :)
The HV20 is an awesome little camera.
Can't help you with a ticket to Egypt but I hope you can get there one day, it's truly amazing.
monso 4 months ago

wow!! is really AMAZING!!!!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks so much Monso :)
Means a lot coming from you!
Supra 4 months ago

Wow. Getting a great taste how it is over there! Thanks for the upload.

But what I'm also astonished about, is the awesome quality with the HV20. I own the HF100 but the quality on vimeo is crap. What software do you use?

Greetz,
Supra
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Supra :)

I use Edius to edit and encode.

WMV: CBR at 5,000kbps
Ana Andújar 4 months ago

Es uno de los vídeos mas bonitos de Egipto que he visto, visite todos esos sitios hace mucho tiempo y me ha gustado recordarlo.
Gracias.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Usted dijo: "Es uno de los vídeos mas bonitos de Egipto"
Wow, ese es el mejor cumplido para mí, gracias por lo mucho a mi amigo, usted es muy amable:)
Ali Al-Rumaih 4 months ago

Great shots. It is amazing!!
Very well done.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thank you very much Ali :)
I appreciate your kind comment my friend :D
stw254 4 months ago

Great work, Sugoi! You must have so much fun traveling with your HV20. Wonderful composition and precise editing. I like the jump cuts that were sync'ed with the sound track.

I noticed some of the statues' faces were obliterated. I guess if you don't have a blur Fx in your arsenal, you can smooth chisel the stone face.

Way to go Sugoi!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks so much my friend :)
I'm glad you enjoyed the video & editing so much.

lol - If only I could fix those destroyed statues I would be rich ;)

Thank you again stw254 :)
I appreciate your kind comment :D
mike ambs ☂ 4 months ago

Wow :) If you have over 4 hours of footage you should make a longer version of this. I love the detail in this. Such an amazing place.

I need to make plans to go to Egypt before it's too late. Seeing videos like this remind me of how important of a trip it would be.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Mike :)
You really must of loved my video if you asked for the full 4 hours . . .

I agree with you, go to Egypt, there are things in this world worth doing, this place is one of them.

Thanks again Mike, I really apprentice your kind comment :)
rickflick 4 months ago

Wonderful! I can see why you were so enchanted by the place. Nice job representing it.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks rickflick :)
I apprentice your kind comment my friend :)
foebea 4 months ago

Is there a way i can click 'Like' many more times? This is amazing work Sugoi. An inspiration to all us aspiring videographers, and its the hv20 to boot :D Thanks for sharing it with us!
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks heaps Foebea :)
Wow what an awesome comment!!!
I really appreciate your kind words mate.

Your friend Sugoi :)
Geoff A Charters 4 months ago

Great job Sugoi. I loved it. You've got a good eye. Amazing stuff.
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks Geoff, coming from you that's an awesome compliment :)
Geoff A Charters 4 months ago

You made front page I see. So now we all have to look up to your work. Congrats!!
Sugoi 4 months ago

I know Geoff, front page of Vimeo, I almost fell off my chair when I saw it!!!
Thanks for the support mate :)
Johnny Wishbone 4 months ago

This is brilliant - good job with the editing, and thanks for sharing. Some amazing shots in there, those high contrast shots work well with the sun peircing through into the buildings.

I hope to be visiting there soon... did any guards mind you using a tripod?
Sugoi 4 months ago

Thanks a lot for your kind words Johnny ;)
I just loved the 'Temple of Edfu' with the sunlight shining through, looked even more impressive in real-life! You'll love it when you go (but you do need to be there when the sun is at just the right angle)

Egypt is just so strange with tripods, cameras, video etc...
Some places didn't care other sites you couldn't take any photos/video, other places made you pay to take a tripod, others didn't care etc.. strange.

I highly recommend you buy a 'POD' thepod.ca/
I used that when tripods were not allowed or I just couldn't use mine due to the massive crowds in the temples. Sometimes it was better to just use the 'pod' to get angles that the tripod would of taken too long to get right.

Please send me a link to your video once you upload it.
Johnny Wishbone 4 months ago

Thanks for the info about tripods, and the link to the POD site. Will check it out. :-)