BURNING MAN FILM: What is it really like?!
Burning Man festival highlights review and survival guide with tips and tricks for first-timers (virgins) and playa videos to get an impression about Black Rock City and the greatest party on our planet!
This desert event near Reno in Nevada, USA is a crazy out-of-this-world place that everyone should experience at least once!
TIPS:
7 ways to get tickets for Burning Man:
- Main Sale Tickets:
- Work on a project:
- Secure Ticket Exchange Program
- The OMG Sale
- The Low Income Ticket Program (reserved for those who are in, and can demonstrate, actual financial need).
- The NOT Low Income Ticket Program
- Purchase a ticket from a friend or stranger
HYGEINE AND PERSONAL CARE:
- Burning Man is gross. People who haven't showered in days are gross. The porta potties are gross. Ingesting lots of charred meat and chemicals and sweating them out again is gross. If you honestly can't handle gross, don't go to Burning Man.
- A nice thing to do in the afternoon: cut a 2.5-gallon water jug in half lengthwise. Fill with 1-2 inches of water and a few splashes of vinegar or lemon juice. Soak feet. Pass around for campmates to enjoy.
- After you soak your feet, slather them with a heavy-duty foot balm, let air dry, then slip into nice fresh socks.
- To keep long hair from turning into Funyuns, comb through leave-in conditioner and braid immediately. Keep hair under a hat or bandana.
- Rub foot repair cream into your hands once a day to keep them moisturized.
PRICES (What we paid) for 2 people:
- Return flights from Paris: 1500 $
- Second Hand Burning Man tickets : 1700 $
- Second Hand Vehicle Pass: 160 $
- Bikes (Wallmart): 160 $
- Van (10 day rental): 700 $
- Food: 150 $
- Equipment and living products: 100 $
- Tent: 25 $
- Other: 200 $
Total: 4695 $
MUSIC (in order of video):
- Lensko - Circles [NCS Release] • Lensko - Circles | Hou... / lensko
- Bright Future - Silent Partner • Bright Future - Silent...
- Aerials by Olivaw / olivaw Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported- CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library • Aerials - Olivaw (No C...
- Tevo by Vexento / vexento / vexento / vexento
- Desert Voices by Tobu / 7obu Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported- CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library • Desert Voices - Tobu (...
- Ticker - Silent Partner • Ticker - Silent Partne...
GEAR USED:
Cameras: Sony A7S ; Canon EOS 60 & 70 D ; GoPro Hero 4 Silver
Lenses: Canon EFS 10-18mm AF + Stabilizer ; Rokinon 1.4/24mm
Tripods: JOBY Gorilla Tripod ; Hama Star 63 ; Rollei Stativ Compact Traveler No. 1
Other: Hähnel Giga T Pro II ; ZOOM H1 200M ; Hama Mic RMZ - 16
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You should get that check engine light looked at.
@joshuahaubert7685
5 жыл бұрын
chestnut250 was a rental
@seanoleary1979
4 жыл бұрын
It's a rental - who gives a shit?
@tommypetraglia4688
4 жыл бұрын
Ya, he's driving it thru the frkn desert, the engine light is the least of his worries I used mine as a map lite until it burned out
Since I watched this a year ago, I have watched 50 -60 other videos. This is the best I have seen representing the BM experience. You guys did a great job. 5 STARS!!!
@tomdreamsbig
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much David!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS. I was a first time burner last year and you captured a similar energy and essence of what it was like to Discover that 'oh my gosh...these people, this place, this FEELING is REAL.' So grateful to be reminded of this!
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Jessica Asch That’s awesome Jessica! Thank you! Are you going back? ☀️
Thank you for sharing your experience with the world...Looks GREAT!
Thoroughly enjoyed your capture of the event! I've always wanted to go and someday I'll get there.
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Dore Love Thank you for watching!
Love your video... Welcome to one of the coolest places on earth. I'm getting excited watching your vid and all the enthusiasm. DID you make it in 2019. I was there over on the 2 oclock side of the city... can't wait to watch the rest... you really did your home work... you know a lot about the festival !!! cool... I did not back in 2015.... but.... So cool... Thanks for the video!!!!!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Ray Mikota Hi Ray thanks for watching! I did not make it back unfortunately but I would love to again one day. Africa Burn is on the list as well :)
Great video, loved your energy and enthusiasm for this wonderful event. I’ve never been, planning to go, need to get a ticket. What a marvellous place, AMAZING 😀
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Stefan Grant Thanks so much Stefan!
Wooaaah guys ! Had just a big smile during the whole video, seems like a place out of time with the two of you among lights and dust and amazing people... into the desert !!! I love your reaction once you got the tickets ! 9:11 !!!! That's perfect I love you guys, this is such an awesome video, the best from far I've watched from Burning man ! X Madou
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Madou Durdek So sweeeet thank you!!! ❤️
@madoudurdek8975
6 жыл бұрын
23:16 : ONE MISSING SOCK YOU DUTCH GUY !!! :D :D Love, Madou
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Madou Durdek And I thought no one would notice
Totally enjoyed the video! I could have watched much more. Very few videos give "a day in the life" of Burning Man. Thanks! Great video work.
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Gil Gillis Thanks a million! 🙏🏻🌸
@marktroilo2055
4 жыл бұрын
Agree 1000% I could have watched hours of your video! Very well do!!
Great video - glad you enjoyed Burning Man ❤️
You guys are great. I'm going to show this video to the friend I'm taking with me next year. I've told him about the line to get in and the dust storms but it's different to actually see it.
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
David G. Thanks David enjoy BM 😎
had my 11th burn this year...what a treat to see the playa from a newcomer's viewpoint once more. Thank you for this gift - hope you guys can come back!!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dana!!
@raymondpaul123
4 жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig its true I've got goosebumps. 13 years for me... who knows whats going to happen with this world emergency?
@jefesteel
Жыл бұрын
11? Big whoop! Call me when you hit 20
This is one of the best BM videos I've seen yet! Thank you!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! 😍
@marktroilo2055
4 жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig Thank you!
Great footage, thank you for sharing, im in the uk and i have always wanted to go and i felt like i was there with you both, i loved that it was the drive in included also ❤🎉
Dude, thanks for sharing your Burn wit us, what a real nice vid. Here's a bit of news for you - When you're in the queue waiting to get there... you're already there. The journey *_is_* the destination
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
True. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻
great to see the drive to the event no other video usually shows! great video
You indeed have lived the dream. I watch a lot of videos on Burning Man and hope to make one. I really enjoyed your video of this event. The puppet dog was good. The giant Bed was cool. You showed a lot of stuff I had not seen in other videos. Well Done!! Indeed the greatest party on earth...and beyond. I would think the GoPro Session 5 is the best camera for this festival. I had no idea you could get in a plane a fly around. EPIC!!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. You would love it, hope you get to go one day ;)
Fantastic you guys... glad you had so much fun..... im 8:50 into your video and Loving IT!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Ray Mikota Thanks for watching Ray!
ah ah i remember the huge dust storm. It broke our playa bar, but the music still played during the whole 20 minutes... Great souvenir.
I have never heard of this place , I’m in aww my kind of people ❤️ beautifully done , can’t wait to go ❤️
heerlijke film echt genoten hiervan dank je ik hoop in 2021 te gaan.
Thx this is REALLY Really REALLY good video 👍. Love you both 💕
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
+Michael Putnam Thanks michael!!
Great video! Great memories. I was there!
this is incredible ❤️🔥 you guys threw yourselves at it completely. and that was my favorite man. 🥰
Great job, thanks for sharing,
We're gonna attempt Burningman this year and we've justed watch allllll the video about it on youtube! Love yours
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Woohoo so exiting!!! Thanks so much for watching and have the best time ever! ✨
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Woohoo so exiting!!! Thanks so much for watching and have the best time ever! ✨
Awesome video!!! So cool you got to enjoy it with your sister! I would love to make it there some day!!!!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
martybunyan12 Thanks for watching! :) Hope you make it one day 😁
Great Video!! 🥰
Awesome vid...Loved the little pointy nose little fluffy fella...Again awesome :)
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
bozman69au Cheers man ✌🏻
@yongyea4147
4 жыл бұрын
bozman69au Tom is a good fellow
Amazing and awesome,so cool thanks
Nice. Thanks for the share!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Michael Selvaggio Thanks even more for watching Michael!!
fantastic vlog!!!!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😍✨
Was nuttig en leuk om zien.
Have not done the Ultra light or plane ride yet? WTF.... big dust storm.... Love it!!!
What music is played at 12:51? Don’t seem to find it in the music you guys mentioned in the comments. Sounds great.
QUESTION QUESTION; This video showed perfectly how crazy unique this place is, and trapped your unedited enthusiasm. BUT, how did you find your way around at night? Thank you.
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Good question 👍🏻 during the first day we got to understand where our camp was compared to the playa (just 1 long street and only 1 turn). At night we just always took the same way back to not get lost. The camps are organized with a letter and number system and you get maps at the entrance gate ;)
What a fabulous adventure you had. I enjoyed your video immensely. Maybe Black Rock City could be renamed SILF City?
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
skippy Thank you for watching!
"I hate getting sand between my toes" Boy, you came to the _WRONG_ place
Good guide
Great video!
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Emma P Thanks for watching Emma! 🙏🏻
Thanks heaps guys, wonderful!
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!! 🙏🏻☀️
@fenderflirt
5 жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig our absolute pleasure brother, you were such a great presenter!! lots of love for you and your sister from all us burners in Southern Australia xo
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Omg ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks!! Lots of love back! 🌻
Magic !!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Michèle Sérié Merci beaucoup!
sunrise is unbelievable !
What a great video... so joyous and enthused. Good tips and images of the dust and it's effects, too. So glad you got to come "Home"!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Dancy Man Aaah thanks for watching + the kind words! ⭐️
Omg epic 😂❤️
@Dreamer23245
6 жыл бұрын
did you go to burning man from eu? if so how much did it all end up costing in the end? how much time and preparation did you need to put into it and how did you save up the most money?
Wow the cost! A lovely equalising experience for people who can afford to drop a few thousand (and don't have an accessibility needs) Those prices changed my view compared to the last video I saw.
@monfrig6959
5 жыл бұрын
850 per person
@anastasiabryzgalova1164
4 жыл бұрын
there are some low income tickets for 210$
RIGHT OFF THAT BAT: I LOVED YOUR VIDEO. NOW THAT IS OVER: OH MY GOD!!!! I LIVE IN A PLACE CALLED WAIMEA, BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII. WE ARE 3,000 FT. UP. SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL VOLCANOES, 3 AS HIGH AS 14,000 FT. UP. 60 TO 70 DEG. IM VERY COMFORTABLE RIGHT HERE AWAY FROM ALL THAT DUST. THANK YOU FOR THE LOOK ANYWAY.
YESS, socks and sandles! Something most part of the dutch never do, but it's still a stereo type of the dutch. Hehe, but you don't know that far far away in your states :P. Nice video, i like the way you made it. Later!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joey 🤙🏻
Cool
Cant wait to go
@tomdreamsbig
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!!!
What a man; taking care of sis. Good parents. We've changed clothes twice before getting in the gate.....lol. I suspect the hype is half the experience especially when you're hanging on for dear life during a sandstorm.
What time did you get to the turnoff on the dirt road in? I’m going this year and trying to decide when I should arrive.
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Jim Kowalski We got there at around 4 AM ;) Have a awesome time!
Well done from Tucson AZ where we get sand storms in the summer. Both of you did a good job, what kind of video cameras did you use?
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dennis thanks for watching! All gear is listed in the description :)
Very nice, no show off, honest, interesting and valuable tips... that you^ve missed 6 days in the video reportage clearly shows how great it was :)
Thank you so much for that Dokumentation! 🤗🤗
@tomdreamsbig
3 жыл бұрын
Pleasure Frank, thanks for watching! ☀️
@frankbischoff2788
3 жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig did you made a “part 2” of Burning Man?
@tomdreamsbig
3 жыл бұрын
No Frank I cramped all my footage into this one video. I am planning on going back one day if it’s possible though 😇
@frankbischoff2788
3 жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig If you please give me a sign, we will perhaps see us at the playa! 😃👍👍❤️🧡💛
@tomdreamsbig
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Will let you know if I go again 🤩🥳😇🧡
Remember if you are going to Burning man through Cedarville Calif stop and get some chocolate at Rabbit Trax last gas station before the event. THE ADULT CHOCOLATIER WILL BE THERE AGAIN THIS YEAR 2018!
cool
What is the website for flights in and out of burning man....on commercial grade airplanes?
My first question is, what about extra Gas? Did the duct tape ruin the paint on your car? GoPro's are the way I was thinking to film. Canned Air for cleaning. Sand storms and the wind. You learn to tie down better for the next Burn. :) Thank you for sharing your video. I am planning on going in 2020.
@yongyea4147
4 жыл бұрын
PJ Slots & Entertainment take me with you
Been to a BM sattelite party in HI. Was waaaay cooool. 😎 Not sure about making BM but??? Maybe someday.
What a dust storm how long did it take to get rid of the sand and dirt out of the crevices lol
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
ronnie cardy hi! We didn’t... avoiding it as much as possible in the first place still seems the best to me ;)
could you please tell me how you got tickets and what the process was like :)
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Anna! We tried to get our ticks in the mainsale. But we could not get through... we got them second hand from someone on Instagram!
Tom and Rose, thank you! I love your zest for life. xoxo Jim in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Randomotion Thanks Jim!!
I learned more in my preparation for this year's burn from your video than I have from 100+ hours of research on ePlaya and Reddit. Thank you so much!! One question I have -- I'm by myself and I rented a large cargo truck, but it looks like the two of you simply rented a minivan and used a tent to store stuff. How did that work out? In looking back, do you wish you rented something bigger?
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Omg yaaay, thank you so much! Happy it helps out! At the end I remember thinking it would all have been more comfortable to have a vehicle big enough to stand up in. It was a bit frustrating to always sit or lay down. But we also spent much less money on this smaller car so in a way it’s worth it. Let me know if you have other question, have an awesome Burn! 🌞
@ronlippitt
6 жыл бұрын
I would prefer the bigger vehicle also (at the moment I actually have TWO rentals secured. One for the large cargo van, one for the minivan), but honestly, the cargo van company seems intent to not rent to burners. Because I'm by myself, I'm wondering if you and Rose didn't do it the right way. Smaller and simpler. Less to go wrong?
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
ronlippitt I would go for the minivan I think :)
Who is name the song minute 12:28 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great video! I felt like I was there. Thanks for sharing!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Andrea Talbot Thanks for watching Andrea!!!
This video is really handfull!!!!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Cosima Lagae Thanks for watching Cosima 😁
The planes are called Microlights I think.
My sister and I are planning to go this summer 2019 we have big plans and dreams for what's in store
@tomdreamsbig
5 жыл бұрын
Have fun Joe! 🎈
@justininman9026
4 жыл бұрын
so did you go?! how was it?!
@kinglas9056
3 жыл бұрын
Did you go? How was it bro?
@joerambo4977
3 жыл бұрын
No had to cancel
@kinglas9056
3 жыл бұрын
@@joerambo4977 damn bro- hopefully the same won't happen to me-
You know what would be epic too see if everyone at night with glow sticks or anything that has light and get everyone walking in a big circle at once damn i betche that would look epic and probably be seen in outter space........could u imagen 50000 people walking in one big ass circle.......just an idea
Can you describe gross in ways please? I'm going this yr 2020 for 1st time. I have OCD
so may are saying it has become commercialized well maybe but it is on my bucket list and i am going to make it some day because the meaning is still there Live on burning man
@yongyea4147
4 жыл бұрын
jeff8565 you will have fun
Who is the song minute 11:50
11:36 Great idea! 5:28 PM 11/14/2018
I must try the flying next time!
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
KiwiBanana You will love it! Enjoyyy
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
KiwiBanana You will love it! Enjoyyy
@FountainBeee
6 жыл бұрын
TOM DREAMS BIG see you at home again soon!
JUST GOT A TICKET ! CANT WAIT TO GO
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
tye2071 Congratulations!!! So exiting! Have fun 🎉
@stevewalther9965
5 жыл бұрын
How much are the tickets?
@franciscoascencio8161
4 жыл бұрын
@@stevewalther9965 I believe they are $400 or so
Who are the 58 curmudgeons who gave you a thumbs-down? This is terrific! 2nd time burner here and this captures it all with fun and radical participation on your part. Thank you!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue ☀️
@marktroilo2055
4 жыл бұрын
Agree!! Probably people who posted videos that suck compared to this! Well done!
I'll be darned, the adventures of Tintin in the Black Rock Desert
Wasn't KANSAS song " DUST in the WIND " , most appropriate pick for this Event !. DUSTY Springfield song " Look of LOVE " was once played in the O R G Y dome.
I don't think I'd ever want to leave
I womder why such a hostile environment was originally chosen for Burning Man. I suppose that is part of what makes it so incredible.
I whanna go...:-)
Thanks guys this was great. It appears that you are experts at this but did I hear it was your first time? Now I really feel like I'm missing out on something.
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott! Thanks for watching! Yes indeed it was our first time. We watched a lot of videos too to prepare. Are you going?
@scottr6394
4 жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig I don't know if I'm to old, 62 with some issues but nothing I can't beat. Probably next year after the healing process. Thanks for the reply Tom
Cool video. Not cool buying tickets above face value.
What is it really like? Can't tell by watching.
How much does this cost?
its on the list! 2018!!!!!
@dy3443
4 жыл бұрын
How was it
@yongyea4147
4 жыл бұрын
Bucket List Retreats how was the burn?!
AMAZIN MAN! Keep up the good work
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
Vibe Couple Aahhh thanks!!! 😁💪🏻
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
+Vibe Couple Thank You! Likewise 💪🏻
No Temple burn???
How did you find your car after you left from it?
@yongyea4147
4 жыл бұрын
Ricardo Oliveira a map
Looks really nice, but 1700 dollars for two tickets is quite steep, and I would have to travel from Europe as well!
Why you covered your seats with garbage bag?
"Holy Moly";]
@floepjankonor
4 жыл бұрын
He is Dutch and thats a sort of Dutch expression
did you come from eu to burning man? how much did it all cost in total ?
@tomdreamsbig
6 жыл бұрын
+Dreamer23245 Everything is in the description ;)
@mandc20022
4 жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig when you put other did that include drugs lol
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Hehe. No.
I'm so excited! This will be my first burn!
@tomdreamsbig
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Germano ENJOY!!!
@mathlover2299
4 жыл бұрын
Same come through to Astro Cats! 715 & C
@paulgermano7837
Жыл бұрын
Now I'm going to my second!
@tomdreamsbig
Жыл бұрын
So nice Paul! How was your first? 😄
@paulgermano7837
Жыл бұрын
@@tomdreamsbig dusty, fun, lots of art, and meeting people from all over the world!
OH NO!! NOT that horrible tape.. next time get painter's blue tape!
@yongyea4147
4 жыл бұрын
TheHAPPYalix lol the car was a rental... so hilarious.. I can picture them pulling up to the rental company looking like mad Max extras
They didnt appreciate my principle of 'dont tell me what the fuque to do hippie'....
14:30 Think about the people running the ultra at the time... 5:34 PM 11/14/2018
Appears to be a preview of HELL...and...appropriately named!
It's inspiring to see how tens of thousands of people.come together and build an entire city in the middle of the desert every year. Then, looknat our homeless crisis in America and the billions of dollars our government spends. Imagine what would happen if Berners were given our government's budget and put in charge of finding solutions to our housing crisis.