After documenting the crafts makers and traditional artisans of Japan for years, Irwin Wong assembled this wealth of unique knowledge and culture in a book. Handmade in Japan is a look into the endless pursuit of excellence, and this film represents some of the individuals featured in the book.
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New Aerial Travel Videos: “Iceland” By Gaëtan Piolot
Filmed and Edited by: GAËTAN PIOLOT
Enjoy unique aerial views from Iceland: glaciers, volcanoes, beaches, waterfalls… Icelandic landscapes are among the most diverse and spectacular in the world. Locations: Skógafoss, Kirkjufell, Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, Jökulsárlón, Mývatn, Blue Lagoon…
History: “The Unchained Art Of The Renaissance”
Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional notion of the Renaissance having fixed origins in Italy and showcases the ingenuity in both technique and ideas behind great artists such as Van Eyck, Memling, Van der Weyden, Cranach, Riemenschneider and Durer.
Giorgio Vasari, (born July 30, 1511, Arezzo [Italy]—died June 27, 1574, Florence), Italian painter, architect, and writer who is best known for his important biographies of Italian Renaissance artists.
Cotswolds Home Tours: “Manor House At Chipping Norton”, Oxfordshire, UK
For the past 10 years or more, the manor’s globe-trotting owner and ‘serial collector’, Tony Hill, has painstakingly restored and modernized the quirky, 3,700 sq ft house set in three-quarters of an acre of totally private gardens in the heart of the town, with guidance and advice from Cheshire-based Nigel Daly Architectural Design.
In the rolling countryside of north Oxfordshire, Grade II-listed The Manor House at Chipping Norton has ‘the wonderful homely feel of a house your parents might have lived in for 30 years,’ says David Henderson of Savills in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Stone steps from the hall lead to the light-filled main drawing room with its oriel window and window seat, where bespoke bookcases made from reclaimed elm boards surround the open fireplace. Another flight of stone stairs leads from the inner hall to the dining room with its vaulted ceiling and impressive carved stone fireplace. A large games/media room is used as a home cinema, office and party room.
Top New Travel Videos: “Portrait Of Antarctica”
Filmed and Edited by: Amberly Kramhoft & Florent Piovesan (Of Two Lands)
The white continent had been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, reading the adventures of Shackleton as a kid and wondering what being at the end of the world would feel like.
In March 2020 I got the opportunity to join my good friend and photographer Matt Horspool ( Etchd Photography) on a trip to Antarctica.
I went there to capture and document the whole journey for an expedition company through film and although the trip ended up quite different than what we originally set out to, we had an amazing week down there.
I feel so lucky that I got to experience this so young and made my dream come true.
I will never forget the stunning landscapes, the misty mountains and the impressive icebergs.
Despite the whole ordeal surrounding our journey back from Antarctica I wanted to create a video showcasing only the breathtaking and pristine scenery we got to see as well as the incredible wildlife we encountered.
This is the footage that I managed to capture in-between my main assignment.
2020 has been a very strange year but for me being able to visit such a place made it quite special.
I hope to be back one day and set my eyes again on the white continent.
New Wildlife Films: “From Kurils With Love” – Kuril Islands In Eastern Russia
Vladimir, a scrappy Russian marine biologist, stows away aboard a boat filled with adventure junkies and a world-renowned cybersecurity expert to help fulfil his quest to understand and protect the Kuril Islands. Set in one of the most inaccessible volcanic island chains in the world, the film introduces us to a true warrior for the planet on an intimate journey of visual bliss, sea lion chaos, and ultimately a greater hope for the Earth.
Watch longer version below:
The Kuril Islands or Kurile Islands is a volcanic archipelago in Russia’s Sakhalin Oblast that stretches approximately 1,300 km northeast from Hokkaido, Japan to Kamchatka, Russia, separating the Sea of Okhotsk from the north Pacific Ocean. There are 56 islands and many minor rocks.
New Aerial Travel Videos: “Bern, Switzerland” (2020)
Bern Switzerland, the capital city of Switzerland is built around the Aare River. Bern Switzerland traces its origins back to the 12th century with medieval architectures preserved in the Altstadt (Old Town) of Bern Switzerland. The Switzerland Parliament and diplomats meet in the Neo-Renaissance Bundeshaus (Federal Palace) in Bern Switzerland. Top views in the Bern Switzerland 4K UHD include Aerial Switzerland Bern Sunny Day 90mm Zoom 4K Inspire 2 Prores Aerial video of downtown Bern in Switzerland on a beautiful sunny day with a zoom lens. Timelapse of the Bundeshaus in Bern, Switzerland at Night. The Bern Minster, a Swiss Reformed cathedral in the old city of Bern. The Bern Minster, a Swiss Reformed cathedral in the old city of Bern. View of the Old City of Berne in Switzerland.
Top Hotel Video Tours: “Hotel Splendido” In Portofino, Italy (2020)
Belmond Hotel Splendido is one of the most enchanting hotels in Portofino. Gaze across the rugged coastline, enjoying prime position above the bay. Delve into the spirit of irresistible glamour at the finest of all Italy resorts as you embrace all that’s best about the Ligurian Riviera.
Experience Italian dining at its best while making the most of the facilities at both our Portofino properties. Start the day with an invigorating motorboat ride or a soak in the saltwater swimming pool. End it with a candlelit dinner and a starlight stroll through the lush flower gardens.
New Travel Videos: “Top Ten Mountains In Europe”
The mountains of Europe are my favorite region in the world! I’ve spent the last few years exploring Europe’s mountains and I want to show you my favorite places to visit. From the Swiss Alps, to Mount Elbrus in Russia, Europe’s mountains offer so much variety and diversity!
Top New Travel Videos: “North Cascades National Park” In Washington (2020)
Filmed and Edited by: Milosh Kitchovitch
The North Cascades is a mountain range located in the northern part of Washington state, USA. North Cascades National Park’s raw beauty is characterized by stunning peaks with hundreds of glaciers, cascading waterfalls and forested valleys below.
In the video: Cascade Pass Trail (0:01), Cascade Pass (2:40), Doubtful lake (2:38), Sahale Mountain (4:17), Mount Baker – views from Park Butte trail (6:17) located in the Mount Baker Wilderness in the North Cascades but a bit outside of the national park, Maple Pass Loop trail (7:26), Lake Ann (7:26), Rainy Lake (8:19), Nooksack Falls (9:01), Mt Shuksan view from Picture Lake (9:36), Diablo Lake (10:19), Ross Lake (10:33), Washington Pass Overlook (10:41), Skagit River (11:25).
Recorded July 2020 and September 2015 (Maple pass Loop) in 4K Ultra HD with Sony AX700, Sony AX100 and DJI Osmo Pocket.
Music: David Modica – Near Distant Future – 5 – Serendipity David Modica – The Water is Wide – 3 – Road Less Traveled
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