I don't know what you're competing for, but in a world of talkers you're a thinker and a doer. You get the SmarterEveryDay endorsement. I encourage every SED subscriber to watch this video, internalize what the intent of it is... and go vote for it. www.rodemic.com/myrodereel/watch/1001 I also encourage Rode to give you more than whatever their little contest said you would win if you did a good job. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm typing this message from an old swing handing from a cedar tree in front of my late Grandfather's house. It's now time to walk inside and get the .22 rifle that he left me off the gun rack and walk out back and shoot some pinecones out of the tree... which is how he taught me to shoot.

@DouglasGautraud

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am such a huge fan of your work. I have been watching your videos for a long time; you're a huge inspiration for me.

@donshorey

10 жыл бұрын

SmarterEveryDay, I love and follow closely what you guys do. I also think Doug produced something beautiful and powerful in this video. Is there any further way to point the SED crowd toward this video?

@SupposedlyFunThing

10 жыл бұрын

Destin! I love you man.

@cubeaman

10 жыл бұрын

You really get around reddit, don't you.

@smartereveryday

10 жыл бұрын

Aman Bhargava You must listen to Hello Internet.

I never knew either of my grandfathers. This moves my soul. I come back to this film regularly. Thanks for making it. Thanks for sharing it.

@PeterMohrmann

6 ай бұрын

Samme

Of all the amazing packed into this short video, we still think your shot on the basketball hoop is underappreciated. Here's to hoping you win!

I LOVE this video, great job on everything, so much fun. One of the few videos online that I actually sat through and listened/watched instead of clicking away after one minute. Congratulations on such a great job.

Still one of my favorite videos for my inspiration. Thanks Douglas.

Wow, THANK YOU for sharing! Congratulations on telling such a compelling story! Great, now I am going to sit back and contemplate my 34 years of life.

man after all these years this shit still holds up one of my favorites on Vimeo back in the day

I can't remember ever being more impressed by a video. Outstanding.

@DouglasGautraud

9 жыл бұрын

mlm1088 Thanks

At 46, I can relate to your grandfather. Like him, I'm an engineer with a little workshop of my own, and involve myself in so many thing there's not enough space in this little chat box to go through all of them. Honestly I loved your video. First, as a project you did a wonderful job, and secondly, it should make some people think about the time we're given, and how it's best spent. Grats man, you have my vote. Peace

I wanted this to go on forever. You have some amazing grandparents.

What a beautiful video. Being the proud owner of a vintage scrambler, I was secretly hoping your Mom would be riding that thing in the last scene. Very touching words. Awesome work Douglas.

Doug, I could watch this over and over and it still wouldn't get boring. I love how you portrayed Grandpa. You sir are a master of your craft.

that was cool

@weatherberg1282

6 жыл бұрын

Edupes!!!

@storyspice974

5 жыл бұрын

Hey thats pretty good.

@fabianfranck2115

5 жыл бұрын

This was the most unexpected comment ever

@JayFAE12

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't expect to see iDubbbzTV in the comments of a video i used to watch all the time, lmao

That video isn't done yet. I hope you know that. I'll be cheering for you to keep writing, filming, and producing Part II.

This made me cry. I remember going through the things my grandparents had packed away, and how they were like pages of their lives that they would never feel are important enough to tell us about. I have my grandmother's sewing box, crochet hooks, her costume jewelry, an old bandaid box full of marbles and the handmade wooden game they went with. I have the pocket bible my grandfather carried into world war II, even though he died before I was born. I miss them so much.

Great biographies of your grandfathers. Maybe I am just getting old, but every dad and grandpa seemed to live an interesting life.

Enjoy this feeling hipsters, of seeing this video at sub 1,000 views. This will absolutely hit millions, beautifully done!

That was truly incredible. Very well done!

Brilliant Douglas, your Grandfathers are smiling down on you. Made me think of my dad…..thank you.

10 years on and still a gem to watch!

Was a good video until the motorcycle was no longer loved :(

@DouglasGautraud

9 жыл бұрын

Cube210 I never stopped loving the motorcycle. Just started learning to love my mom more.

@reggiejean-francois2135

9 жыл бұрын

+Douglas Gautraud So moral of the story: if you're rich and white, you'll have an interesting life. Oh god, that video was sooo philosophical.

@dotpeat1372

3 жыл бұрын

What a bumper, making a nice video of a great family but than resulting in a third generation which can only making a nice videoclip, not even trying to be authentic.... cheese from a sexagenarian! Who adores and rides motorcycles...

"I'd be wearing a helmet." Next shot riding, not wearing a helmet..

I'm almost 36 years old the technology change since I was little is mind boggling. I think technology is possibly causing people to stop thinking for themselves due to too much time watching and listening to others. Your video outlines how creative people can be from their own thoughts and ideas. The examples of your grandfathers, yourself and your mother portray exactly that. An inspiring video.

I look to this video all the time for inspiration- you tell a story and it has such a clear structure but at the same time it's quite nontraditional. Incredible

Very inspiring. I'm 17, almost 18 in a month. I guess it's not too late for me to change

@sebastianchristensen9804

10 жыл бұрын

never is buddybud

@MrJayOkane

10 жыл бұрын

Almost 30 and still thinking about changing. You better get to it instead of just thinking about it. Gluck have fun.

@lorenzoalmanzar5486

10 жыл бұрын

22 Man. Never to late to change.

@StarHarvestOfficial

10 жыл бұрын

Lol you're a child. It's not going to be too late for like 20 years.

@meangreen8873

10 жыл бұрын

MrJayOkane Quit trying to make Gluck a thing, it's never going to be a thing.

man that was hipster lol

@TelilaX2

10 жыл бұрын

I knew there was a word to describe this while watching, couldn't quite put my finger on it

@dannyfigs

10 жыл бұрын

I grew a mustache while watching this.

@246alive

10 жыл бұрын

I liked the video but yea he sure is.

@9degreesgemini986

10 жыл бұрын

Am upvoting you bc of Master Roshi.

@collbd01

10 жыл бұрын

Never trust a hipster!

Introspection is not taught in schools, nor is rhetoric, or heroism, or selfless generosity. Your short video was insightful and inspiring. I'm glad that you didn't settle for a "motorcycle" experience. Please check in again ten years from now so that I can find out what DID fulfill you!

One of the best videos I have ever seen. So meaningful. What a great tribute to his father, his grandfather and times past.

This made me re evaluate my life I've been struggling with this too, living in an age where we look at screens all day, im going to out and experience life, thanks for the great video

Great video Douglas, and even better story telling. I completely appreciate the effort it takes to tell a great story. You've crafted a magic mix of nostalgia, humour, pacing and, most of all, a story with heart and a message. Great stuff.

Stumbled on to this video without actively searching for it, read the title and took a chance; man am I glad I did. Great job!

I am continually amazed at what kind of stories your belongings can tell. The lists of things in this video are truly lovely.

Did not see that ending coming

I'm a Hipster But Don't Hate Me for It: The Movie

@lishy402

10 жыл бұрын

The word hipster has lost any meaning it ever had.

@Mega32roadster

10 жыл бұрын

lishy402 Hipster is like someone in the know, or keeps up with the time of what being cool is al about. Its all about the ego!

@GrantSimons2

10 жыл бұрын

I'm a unique human being. Don't hate me for it...

@danivanon

5 жыл бұрын

That's wicked rude Matt, what was your problem that day?

Douglas, this video is a gym. Although my grandpa on my dads side is still alive, I live far away. And I won't be there for them when they're in terminal care. I watch this when Miss them because I can't telephone them and dementia has reduced their ability to read my letters. Your work here is One of the first videos I liked on KZread. I don't like many. I have like a total of 30 liked videos in like 15 years. KZread clouded a lot of my likes with my music when they blended KZread music with their other service. But even 10 years later, I'm only up to like 50. Watch a lot of KZread. Maybe like 8 hours a day every day bc my job pays well but has a lot idle time... and whenever. I'm really sad i go back to your words to remind myself that this video eventually will help me write the eulogy of my surviving grandpa mohrmann. Because beyond giving me life he gave me a purpose the whole family his vision a complicated maverick no one understood. Seemingly like your grandpa's put together minus a lot of cool stuff in rhe video because no individuals the same. Years ago when I was a much younger man it wasn't the words that struck me but the visuals. I wanted a cool motorcycle and my dead grandpa's were about as far and the rear view as me getting into an accident. My mother just like yours wouldn't want me to have an awesome little 100-150cc bike. But I was completely captivated by your visual style when I was young. Now that I'm old and video editing has changed and I'm no longer pursuing photography, it's the poetry. The words you chose that keep me watching. I always notice something visually new like in your flat lays. This video have a budget or you just did it with camera stuff sitting around? Xoxox San Antonio tx

This has just become one of my most favourite videos of all time.

Wow. Just Wow. This must be the contest for all around awesome videos. I'll have to see the other entries, because this one was so great! By the way your grandfather seemed like an all around good guy. I hope you got to spend a lot of time with him.

Great story! Loved the ending hahaha

This is wonderful. I had an amazing grandfather too. That was a grander, matchless generation of men and women. I don't think people with that amount of character and selflessness will ever live again.

With the approach of Father's Day in just a little more than a week away, I appreciate Doug challenging us all to stop and reflect on not only our fathers, but our grandfathers as well, where they are still living or not. Well done, young man, well done.

Beautifully put together. Hillarious ending

Are you Wes Anderson?

Wonderful composition, shot framing and presentation. Equally awesome monologue which told a palpable and conclusive story, not dwelling on any one thing for too long but staying coherent throughout. You, sir, are a lucky man to have grown up in such a family of movers, shakers and doers, who raised you with such an outlook on life. Hats off to you, sir. I will pass this along to friends and family. Good luck in the competition!

What's good about this is it has meaningful thoughts but beautifully integrated plot-twists!

Wow - great to see people getting behind this amazing entry. We loved it! Good luck and thanks for entering.

All this taught me, shit was real back in the day, and now I need a motorcycle.

How can anyone dislike this! Feel like you've just helped me decipher the meaning of life... giving, not having!

Man. I can't tell you how much this touched me. So so good.

Great video, Brother...thanks for sharing!

If you like the video, you should vote for it; link in the description.

@shimmy1984

10 жыл бұрын

le reddit community is by your side, you are now an honorary redditor, welcome to the family

@tecwzrd

10 жыл бұрын

Voted and hope you win!

@Sasa-fb6po

10 жыл бұрын

Your grandpa is amazing! you have a great story btw, I played this video twice.

@CaseyLandau

10 жыл бұрын

An excellent video. It easily inspires awe and wonder and a time when things seemed simpler and the possible future.

@TheUnsungGamer

10 жыл бұрын

Maria Anyelis Salcedo Our grandfather was an absolute inspiration to all of the men in our family, and while i cannot speak on the behalf of his mother's father, i am sure he did the same for his.

Amazing story telling....you kept me captive for 5 minutes...and now I want more....fantastic.

"People need real things. They need to connect with reality. I grew up in a time that is filled with fake realities."

@christineambrose

10 жыл бұрын

TheStyxRiver2 Lol idc, haters gonna hate.

Artisan coffee? Craft beer? Overall hipster vibe? I almost like this video as much as I like Nutella!

Now that's good film making my friend. Damn.

This video was recommended from my book in college, about closing the gaps in generations. Beautiful video

I don't know what you do at your desk job, but you're a moviemaker and wonderful storyteller in real life. This was really something. Thanks:)

Wes Anderson would be proud

The writing is ok, but the message is authentic as it comes :)

I burst out laughing at the end. This is great example of what time on your hands and a excellent hook shot will do for you. Amazing!

Douglas, I had that same model bike, only mine was blue. My mother also thought the idea was dangerous, and I was struck behind by a truck driven by a drunk driver. Enjoyed this video and the comparison of decades

I was hoping the motorcycle WAS going to be the answer :-P

Well made! Thanks for sharing it

love the grading and the tone! Keep up the work and enter again this year! Cheers from Germany

Can't stop crying, really wonderful How totally wonderful that you know about your Grandpas. BTW your Mom is totally right about motorcycles.

this video is awesome but it just doesnt have the right ending, i was captivated all the way through and then felt let down at the end! Please tweak it and make it great

@gregorylagrange

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Was doing a good job of story telling, dialogue and visual elements. Then just drops everything with the ending. Even though it's all fact based, you still need everything to flow.

@benjaminjohnson6446

8 жыл бұрын

Be certain to write, "in your opinion next time!" its totally subjective to say it didn't have the right ending. In my opinion I think he ended it that way to give something unpredictable and different. This what filmmaking is all about. But I bet your films probably has the best endings ever! Lol...

@frazerbond3413

8 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Johnson Shut up

Was there a 5-minute time limit? The ending was so abrupt and rushed.

@gautraudj

10 жыл бұрын

there was

@Shabei09

10 жыл бұрын

besides there being a time limit, I feel like the abrupt ending is part of the appeal of this storytelling style.

@kalebcook3039

10 жыл бұрын

Sabs Super agree with this.

I wish I saw this video back in the time you posted.. Loved this short film so much!!!

@DouglasGautraud

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob.

Your taste in motorcycles is impeccable. That is one of the cooler bikes around.

You told your mom you would wear a helmet yet in the video you aren't wearing one ...how can we trust you now ?

This is a really well-done, thoughtful, meaningful video. I recommend it to all my circles. Watch this video! It's good.

@kathyd9190

10 жыл бұрын

I watched it twice, and think I'll watch it again! One of the best things I've ever seen done!! Thank you for sharing Robert Woodman...I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!

@RobertWoodman

10 жыл бұрын

Kathy D I'm very glad you liked it.

@jaynieejbh8547

10 жыл бұрын

I liked it too!

@MrBiswas123

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathyd9190 I watch this once every week ...

My teacher has shown this in class over 10 times. Everyone loves it, good job!!

@DouglasGautraud

8 жыл бұрын

+Angele Sicard Thanks, what school is this happening at?

@TheShoper

8 жыл бұрын

Loyalist College

That was the best video I've watched in i don't know how long... Sir, well done. You hit all the feels in precisely 4:59. Bravo!

bloody good story. I must say:)

LE REDDIT ARMIE IS HERE, UPLIKE FOR MORE REDDIT VIDEOS!

@edwarditchybutt7698

10 жыл бұрын

They cannot stop us at this rate. OPEN THE GATES. LET US IN.

@AssClapCowboy

10 жыл бұрын

this will never be funny and you willl never get laid. congratulations!

@shimmy1984

10 жыл бұрын

DearS0ciety at reddit we do not look differently on those who are getting "laid" or those who are virgins, infact we actively encourage the latter. You should check us out, le reddit (as they say) is warm and welcoming family :)

@vuqarsailov130

10 жыл бұрын

DearS0ciety

@vuqarsailov130

10 жыл бұрын

DearS0ciety

I know this video is a few years old but I happened to stumble upon it now. And may I just say this is one of the best videos I have ever seen here on this platform. Absolutely amazing work of art. Hats of to you my good sir.

@DouglasGautraud

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is one of the nicest comments I've seen on this platform. (That's actually not true, there are a lot of very nice comments on the platform, but thanks for contributing one of them.)

@ApiHemi

6 жыл бұрын

No worries. Would love to see more of your work!

Great video! As a 48-year-old American man, I sort of represent the beginning of 2 generations of us who have lost our grip on the old and authentic. My life's collection of nuts, bolts, washers and tools is pitifully inadequate, although I'm old enough to know it. There are remnants of a better age that I retained, but not nearly enough. Time to make the remnants into a tapestry!

Interesting, though I feel like there needs to be an extra 30 seconds. Did you start giving?

@ridenm

10 жыл бұрын

Apparently not yet. He took $1550 for a bike with a busted turn signal that books at $1450 in primo condition. From his mother.

literally you sold your soul to your mom...congratulations

I never get tired of watching, and sharing, this video. Love it.

What an excellent video. The narration, photography, editing, humor, all around 10/10. Well done.

I loved it until you sold the bike. You can give through motorcycling. Buy your bike back and make another flick. Make a flick for a charity ride, and give...

@AhmedAhmed-lw6wv

8 жыл бұрын

bhb

Cinematography by Wes Anderson.

It's very rare to find such an awesome video that is put together so perfectly. Great job and very very awesome!

a very very motivating video .. thanks for bringing hidden superheroes' memories alive

You probably won't ever see this, or it might not even mean much to you. But it's really good, and I appreciate the message. Hope you are doing well.

I miss my two grandfathers. I am 10 yrs old. I too have dreams. My grandpa John loved movies. So I made a couple. My Rode Reel video entry "Crystal - A Short Film" can be seen on Emily Elizabeth Boze channel. Good job Doug.

@EmilyElizabethBoze

10 жыл бұрын

My grandpa John worked in Launch Control Room at the Kennedy Space Center during Apollo and Skylab mission. I wish I had a video about his great missions but also his generosity similar to your grandfathers. Someday after I inherit enough of their memorabilia perhaps I will too. I gave your video a RODE yes vote!!! Check out My Rode Reel 2014 entry: "Crystal - A Short Film - Sunshine Version". It's magical in a different kind of way. Keep it up Doug.

I really have to say that this video, to me, was monumental. Thank you for sharing this story.

Words can not describe how much I love this!

aaaaahhh WEAR A HELMET

@VamboRoolz

10 жыл бұрын

Probably just as well he sold it to his mum. ;-)

@OnTheRocks71

10 жыл бұрын

Part of the authenticity of experiencing ultimate "whatever" is having a closed casket funeral because he left chunks of brain matter and skull across the entire road.

what the hell was that ending?

this is one of the best videos I have ever seen in my entire life. wonderful.

I love it! Reminds me of my grandfather. Thank you!

I really don't understand what's it about.

well i must say tough that your mom bought an awesome motorcycle, shame she wont ride it, a terrible way to die for a motorcycle, standing in a garage .

This is one of the very best short videos I have ever seen. Well done!

I never get tired of watching this short

Amazing video. Reminded me of videos by Casey Neistat. Take my like.

Great story but the ending just collapsed didn't really see a reason to sell the bike.

This was so well done. Hope you make more stories like this.

Loved the story, as I had a similar person in my life, I am sure they smile upon you each time it is viewed.