I grew up in south Louisiana and before I even read the rest of your newsletter the film alone had me guessing the footage came from there. I live in Texas now, but this little film took me back home in the best way.
I love love love this newsletter, so glad that I subscribed. I've been fascinated by life on the Mississippi River ever since I read Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in school, ages ago. This video gave my imagination something to dig up from. THANKS!
You live in a completely wild place, like you, I can't imagine meeting an alligator while out on a bike ride. It's nice to see places where people live that are truly different!
Loving the video Erik! Very inspiring — feel like doing the same, capture the spring blooming in my neighbourhood.
If you don't mind me asking: do you shoot those with your phone or a camera? Equipment matters when capturing those shots? (I don't own any equipment besides an iPhone :) )
You totally should! iPhones are extremely capable cameras, and the newer models shoot Log footage, which gives you professional results when color-grading.
That said, I don’t think I would have been able to make this with my phone. I used a Fujifilm XT-4 camera with a 70-300mm telephoto lens for almost every shot.
Equipment does matter, but don’t let that stop you from making your work. I’d say go out and capture the spring blooms with your phone and edit something together with whatever software you have access to. Get it as close to your vision with your available tools. I made little films and animations with my phone for years before upgrading to an expensive camera. Best of luck!
Beautiful capture. I have a horse at the stable there and just stood at that exact spot yesterday looking at the water level and keeping my eyes peeled for a gator. Hope he stays on “the right side” 😉
I have a horse at the stable there and just stood at that exact spot yesterday looking at the water level and keeping my eyes peeled for a gator. Hope he stays on “the right side” 😉
someone sent me this because I lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge for years! On my last visit I walked on the levee near river bend to see the birds and to get a little river water to take home with me. Thank you for this! I will share your film with my students!
This is so great. I don't even know what to say except that this newsletter is a breath of fresh air. THANKS!
Thanks so much, I appreciate that.
Creature feature!
I grew up in south Louisiana and before I even read the rest of your newsletter the film alone had me guessing the footage came from there. I live in Texas now, but this little film took me back home in the best way.
Your film knocked me sideways. I was raised down there and i was eerily transported
I love love love this newsletter, so glad that I subscribed. I've been fascinated by life on the Mississippi River ever since I read Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in school, ages ago. This video gave my imagination something to dig up from. THANKS!
You live in a completely wild place, like you, I can't imagine meeting an alligator while out on a bike ride. It's nice to see places where people live that are truly different!
Thank you !
Daamn look at that bike path.
Loving the video Erik! Very inspiring — feel like doing the same, capture the spring blooming in my neighbourhood.
If you don't mind me asking: do you shoot those with your phone or a camera? Equipment matters when capturing those shots? (I don't own any equipment besides an iPhone :) )
You totally should! iPhones are extremely capable cameras, and the newer models shoot Log footage, which gives you professional results when color-grading.
That said, I don’t think I would have been able to make this with my phone. I used a Fujifilm XT-4 camera with a 70-300mm telephoto lens for almost every shot.
Equipment does matter, but don’t let that stop you from making your work. I’d say go out and capture the spring blooms with your phone and edit something together with whatever software you have access to. Get it as close to your vision with your available tools. I made little films and animations with my phone for years before upgrading to an expensive camera. Best of luck!
Amazing footage, image & sound! The creatures of the wild coming closer 💚
Thank you Coty! ✌️
Not only do I love your films and animations but I absolutely LOVE your music too - hat's off to you sir 🤘🏼
Love it, Erik!
Thanks Kika!
Beautiful capture. I have a horse at the stable there and just stood at that exact spot yesterday looking at the water level and keeping my eyes peeled for a gator. Hope he stays on “the right side” 😉
I have a horse at the stable there and just stood at that exact spot yesterday looking at the water level and keeping my eyes peeled for a gator. Hope he stays on “the right side” 😉
That’s so cool! We live right down the road from the stable. Yeah, as long as the gators stay on the river-side of the levee, we’re good.
That beaver! & really nice shot tracking that gator 🐊
Love your wild neighbours!
Thanks Sophie! Me too.
someone sent me this because I lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge for years! On my last visit I walked on the levee near river bend to see the birds and to get a little river water to take home with me. Thank you for this! I will share your film with my students!