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@Fahad1999win

Жыл бұрын

May I ask what camera you used in 3:21 and 3:31 ? I really like how the images looks

@adrianforsyth6770

Жыл бұрын

Any chance I can convince you to make CaptureOne styles..? :D

@TheRealUnconnected

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianforsyth6770 Seconded, would buy a pack in a heartbeat for C1.

ugh I loved the sequence of everyone using their cameras of choice. so good.

It's just absolutly mind-bending how high the qualitiy of your videos has gotten. I don't know how you create a almost 10min cinema movie every week, but this could easily run on netflix (or any other streaming service) and im so grateful for that.

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ghost :)

@youarenotaghost3702

Жыл бұрын

Easily. The art on this channel is *better* than most things I've seen on netflix.

@Zero

Жыл бұрын

I for one would watch this on netflix, its a treat. Someone just plug him to netflix already.

@ruok3351

Жыл бұрын

Step 1 - like Blade Runner aesthetics. A lot Step 2 - talk about whatever tf

@senykmartin

Жыл бұрын

@@ruok3351 It's a matter of the tools he uses

This channel singlehandedly got me back into photography, after 3 years of my camera being on my shelf I've finally rediscovered my passion for the artform. So thank you GxAce.

@amarinofranca6181

Жыл бұрын

Same here!

@r.s.i8753

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@fanpandatastic

Жыл бұрын

Same

@blackdynimiteify

Жыл бұрын

after i watched the Rolleiflex video recently i took my off the shelf and started shooting again

@sebastianbernestra9979

Жыл бұрын

Me too

The ending sequence with the photographers with their cameras made me smile so much ❤

@GxAce1

Жыл бұрын

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The montage of people putting cameras up their faces is absolutely world class. Wouldn’t look out of place in a feature film just incredible.

@richmondvand147

9 ай бұрын

nor that I would know a few of them like mr Hoffmann himself

@mikafoxx2717

2 ай бұрын

​@@richmondvand147 I love how many jumped on board for that scene. Such great storytelling.

You're carrying the photography & cinematography niche on KZread right now. Taking things to a whole new level. Truly impressive work man.

I was a photographer for nearly a decade, and lost the thrill because I felt like I was never 'in the moment' and that I was always taking photos to look back, if that makes sense. This channel has reignited my enjoyment. This channel is what it means to capture those moments. Thank you GxAce.

@darkangellew

Жыл бұрын

Literally I’ve not shoot in about 25 years but after watching these videos it’s made me purchase a new camera & I’m beyond excited to get back out there! Now it’s frosty & foggy here, I will get some ghostly images! 💫🙌🏾

@DanteNostalgicFiction

Жыл бұрын

I guess some of us are living the same feeling after watching this videos

the production quality of these videos never ceases to impress me. criminally underrated channel.

@XOR5

Жыл бұрын

Yup gx needs more exposure

@pbft.j

Жыл бұрын

Criminally underrated is a great way to put it.

@ariscuber19

Жыл бұрын

When i started following him he has this quality and just 20k subs.... Crazy isn't it? I'm glad he's starting to get the deserved exposure!

@X99Zero

Жыл бұрын

He is on another level

@FornaxVoid

Жыл бұрын

Welcome home old friend, how was your life?

I love that James Hoffman is in here too! Love you too! I hope you reach even more people. You both are inspiring!

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

I was super happy for his help with this one! :D

@MetalGearRien

Жыл бұрын

@@GxAce It was a great surprise.

Man, I had a breakdown a few months ago, and I was ready to give up photography and everything else I love. This video made me cry, I cried everything I had and now I'm ready to get back, ready to shoot like I used to do. Thank you GxAce

@LoFiAxolotl

Жыл бұрын

I think that's how most photographers feel atleast once every couple of years.... but even when the flame is dim you just need someone to pour some gasoline on it and it's back burning brighter than ever!

@Pedro-tl7jg

Жыл бұрын

you had a photography related breakdown how is that possible

Fire stuff as always man. Makes me so happy to be in the vid as well haha, much love!

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the help! :D

@UgoDraws

Жыл бұрын

My bruda ✌️

@cristalypollo

Жыл бұрын

colaboración!!!

This video hit hard. This week has been really difficult : depressing weather, back pain, overworked... Yesterday morning i decided to wake up very early and took my camera. The city was still sleeping, a thick fog was covering everything. Being out alone in the dark, watching the day rise and the city life waking up felt incredible. Most pictures taken looked like shit, but i managed to have a few keepers that i really love. It makes you appreciate the little things. Just get out, close your social media. It might maybe make you a better photographer... but you will surely feel a better person. On a side note, i crave for these ambiant piano music. Would you mind sharing the song names in your credits ?

@designerfars

Жыл бұрын

Your comment inspired me. Thanks, I appreciate you.

@joepphoto

Жыл бұрын

❤

@MrBigfried

Жыл бұрын

The greatest photographers shot/shoot thousands of frames for just a few successes.

I can't stress enough how much your videos inspire me. After 7 years of not shooting, you have gotten me back out there, now I'm enjoying photography more than ever. I just want to leave a thank you, and I look forward to your next video.

THANK YOU! From an interface designer (among many other things): It’s so refreshing to hear anyone mention this about the tools they use. They are part of your inspiration! My goal is to design things people _WANT_ to use, not things people _HAVE_ to use. Also, these videos are like little movies, amazing production quality. Keep it up! 🙏

@chidorirasenganz

Жыл бұрын

Fellow interface designer and I agree 💯

That collage of photographers made me unexpectedly emotional. How beautiful.

This is a masterpiece. It isn't simply a KZread video, it is a cinematic love letter to photography. The level of filmmaking in this video is off the charts. Amazing work

I love that you included Adam talking about his titanium saw. I remember watching the video and almost spending a few hundred bucks for a tool I will rarely use, just because of his passion talking about it.

SO COOL! Thank you so much for including me in your video Casey. This was such an important message and as always an amazingly put together video. You are going to take over the world with this KZread it’s just something else entirely. So cool getting the community involved, love it! 📸🤗🙋🏻‍♀️🎞️

3 mins 46 seconds! Must be one of the most beautiful shot/story I have ever seen! I can watch it all day......The videos you make are beyond good and evil ......

This channel is a gem among rubble. Straight up some of the most interesting videos in the entire photo youtube space. I haven's been this excited about a channel in 5 years.

I totally agree with this. When I see people saying it doesn't matter how a camera looks, I've often thought, if you're a photographer, shouldn't you care about how things look?

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY hahaha

@SamBorgman

Жыл бұрын

There are some cameras I wouldn't use even if the company paid me. So freaking ugly and awkward looking.

@taliesinriver

Жыл бұрын

@@SamBorgman Same haha

Your work could run on major streaming services and I wouldn't ever question it. The production quality and content of your videos are going from wonderful to jaw-dropping... Keep up the great work!

6:27 This shot is SO beautiful. You can see she’s actually releasing the shutter - and then the smile? Amazing! This short little scene captures the joy of photography so well.

I’m not even a photographer, but these videos scratch an itch I never knew I had been neglecting

I just want to say, as a student studying film currently, these 10 minute videos are honestly just cinematically so amazing it’s mind boggling. I hope your channel will gain many more subscribers.

I am crying, this is such a beautiful video and a perfect expression of why we photographers do what we do

@GxAce1

Жыл бұрын

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Man I was almost in tears seeing all of those unique people with their equally unique cameras. Really made me stop and think about how working in the industry has the ability to take the art out of it, but how there is always beauty to be found no matter where you go. Thank you.

Consistently impressed. You have yet to post a 'youtube video;' calling your visions anything less than film would be an understatement. Every frame bleeds passion for the craft. Dripping with detail. Thank you.

Your photography is so strong. I really do appreciate it. The overall content quality is always outstanding but every time I find myself pausing to gaze at and enjoy individual images. Not only is the work well constructed, formally speaking, but it always feels personal and connected I can't tell you how refreshing that is. Thank you.

This is exactly why I invest in my kitchen equipment. There is so much value in having quality, thoughtfully made tools for your craft

I don’t think I’m over exaggerating when I say that you’re the most creative, unique and refreshing content creators I’ve seen in a generation, I’ve never seen someone bend the narrative of what KZread content should look and feel like quite like this before

It’s so hard to put into words the amount of work that goes into your videos that translates so well to the viewer. Great themes and well structured “video essays”. What blows my mind is how cohesive everything is from reviews to videos like these and even tying it all together with the sci fi lore. It’s just so good and I’m so glad your work is paying off and getting recognition

It’s really inspiring how amazing your narrative work is with these videos, you’ve taken ‘tech discussions’ on KZread to an incredible level, never stop doing what you do, you’ve reinvigorated my passion for video creation.

I always hate these kind of dramatic comments but... Your videos literally got me out of addiction. I changed it for a camera. Thank you.

I came to this channel for a specific camera video and now I'm in complete awe with your work. From the writing to the insane quality in editing and filming skills, everything you produce is inspiring. Thank you, Gx! Ah, the 21x9 aspect ratio is absolutely beautiful for aesthetic videos. I can't describe how cool it is when a KZread Video fills my entire 21x9 monitor screen.

This is really insightful. Everyone tells me “it’s just a tool” but using and collecting beautiful film gear is something I love and that inspires me

seeing all of the creators I love most with their cameras was amazing in this video. Thanks for making it. As an industrial designer I hope everyone can start appreciating things they have, they own, that they were given access to by the designers over countless hours of designing and consideration. I hope someday everyone can learn to love their "things"

This video speaks to my soul Not only did your channel help me pull the trigger on my Fujifilm camera but I’ve been going out every couple of days with it. I haven’t felt this inspired in years. So thank you 🙏🏽

James Hoffmann cameo - i cant believe it! Two of my passions - seemingly colliding in front of my eyes! Amazing :)

Every episode is a visual masterpiece, packed with not only stunning graphic but also a deeper sense of meaning - actual, worth-watching content. Congratulations.

I think that everyone should remeber things you are saying in this video. Very improtant topic, often overlooked by people, which can lead to burnout and anxiety. Also, as always production quality of your videos is just insane. Thank you Gx that you are doing those masterpieces for us and I cannot wait to see more!

im literally addicted to your videos. the quality, the style - pure creativity. thank you

This is such a good point! I think what happens with me is I get really frustrated with myself when I lust over the object and the idea of making something rather than just making something and that’s where the mindset of “it’s just a tool” comes from. But man, when you have a cool tool and it’s eminently functional, chef’s kiss.

Outstanding! I’m glad that there is a recognition of the importance of the design and craftsmanship of cameras as well as the specs

Man! what a storytelling. Like in a world full of short attention spanned people like me, you made us watch the full 8 minute video like the were 8 seconds. I was so INTO the video! Didn't think about anything else... Definately gonna observe your work and will try to learn from that...!!

Bro, thank you for this. I met this older photographer recently who got visibly annoyed when I asked him what he shot with and refused to answer. He said, “a camera is ‘just’ a tool.” Needless to say I didn’t buy his book.

@zenodio3D

Жыл бұрын

Photographers can be really strange when it comes to these kinda things sometimes. I feel like most musicians are opposite, ask a guitarist or drummer about their instruments and they'll go on to tell you all sorts of crazy details about their beloved instruments and how they customize them, why they picked these specific models etc.

Your video production is really something else… Love the esthetics and deeper meanings you have in your vids!

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, David!!

This channel is a national treasure. It just keeps getting better

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Thomas! :)

I'm addicted to your short form cinema graphic visuals, the sci-fi feel from the color grading to the music and story telling. You perfectly display how i feel on the inside.

@abubakaryakubu758

Жыл бұрын

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a true photographer youtube channel. not just a guy who takes shots of people on the street with low aperture for views. no, someone who understands the art of photography. keep at the amazing work - a new patreon is coming your way!

Thanks for making these videos🙌 I'm currently studying film and recently had no feeling to go out and create. Ever since I found your channel, I have remembered just how much I love this creative world of cinematography and photography, and why I ever picked up a camera in the first place. I believe that with any great tool there are always even greater things that can be made using it. I use a Fujifilm X-T30 ii and absolutely love using it! It's such an amazing piece of machinery, and I still feel I am yet to even scratch the surface of it. Thanks again for being such a big inspiration and influence and can't wait for the next video👀

Once again I’m so mind blown how amazing your videos are. For me as an ongoing filmmaker, they are so insanely inspiring and helpful! Thank you very much for your art.

You are absolutely my fav youtuber. I’m a 3rd generation photographer and lost my interest in photography long ago, slowly getting my way back and your videos are inspiring. Thank you

The most part of the video/photo yt channels always review cameras and accessories with cold perspective, talking about features and specifications. That information is really easy to find in the company website and stores. That's the reason I really love this channel. I can find important information about the photography: the feelings, the result, the experience, the passion for the medium, and so on. It's a real shelter for genuine photographers that we are done with all the technical and boring stuff. We want to enjoy photography regardless our level. In addition the production of the videos is really amazing and curated. Love it.

I gotta say, I was really touched by the part where all of the photographers showed their tools, amazing video again, keep em coming and I hope more subscribers and views will come too!

5:47 James Hoffman cameo is a nice touch.

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

I'm so appreciative that he was willing to help out!

you’re in a league of your own my man so happy to see you getting the love and recognition you’ve always deserved! ❤️

I made the jump to becoming a full time commercial photographer now two years ago, but in the process, have lost my passion for shooting for myself and my own enjoyment. Your channel has inspired me so much to get back into my own personal work, and appreciate the art of documenting life. Thank you for creating such inspiring videos

This was truly an expression of what I’ve been trying to proclaim for so long - as someone trained in industrial design I can say the way tools are made matters. And this video explains the beauty of that notion perfectly. I love being a part of something so meaningful.

I remember, years ago, when you created this incredible camera aperture blade plug for lightsabers. I missed out on that run (one of my biggest purchasing FOMOs), but I thought that brought such an incredible visual aspect to the lightsaber, and I 100% agree that simple cool things like that can just transform how you see something. Loved this video.

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

I have a huge new batch of them in the works! Send me an email! Thanks for the comment :)

I just saw GAWX 😂, everything about this video is amazing

@cristalypollo

Жыл бұрын

hasta GAWX, también mento el vídeo jaja

The production quality is beyond anything on KZread. Blows my mind every video again.

Every single time I open one of your videos on youtube, I am ready to be inspired by your vision for your surroundings, blown away by your storytelling and getting goosebumps from the visuals. Thank you GxAce for sharing your art with us.

Awesome video! Why does James Hoffman being a camera nerd not surprise me more? :)

@davidbelgrave1971

Жыл бұрын

I was so confused to see him here, but it shouldn't be a surprise he'd love cameras.

Love to see Gawx make an appearance. Thank you so much for this video, youve truly inspired me to be a better photographer

This video is almost an ode to the channel, the quality of finish and the attention to details in your content mirrors the way that you talk about cameras. Excellent vid

This video resonates with me deeply and the quality is beyond words! I am so happy to see someone in the youtube camera community with such originality and top tier quality of content!

Love these videos and the storytelling behind them, great job

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

It's called fetishization, attributing the value/appreciation/desire of one thing instead of another. Consumption works well because it has become that: supplying non-existent "needs", and placing objects of consumption as responses to those created needs. I "need" a new lens, I "need" a more powerful camera... Maybe you need to put a little more interest and care in what you already do/have . . .

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely have a camera fetish. Anything wrong with that?

@pedrova8058

Жыл бұрын

I can't answer that for you. But why do you ask? Maybe... . I only raise ideas on a topic that you expose, here in a public forum. I have no problems with the methods and objectives of the design, but when consumption is put before all the other premises of the work, it only remains to see how a certain form of economic model takes over everything else. "Fashion design" does more harm than good in the long run... . (and no, getting 'more stuff' doesn't necessarily make our job better. Collectors are cool, but they're not become great photographers/filmmakers just for that)

the way these videos always make me feel.. It's just incredible how each of them feels like a movie

This is a solid point for anyone who does a craft with a growth mindset where the tool is a positive and integral part of creation and flow. As a counterpoint, it ignores the reason why the "camera doesn't matter" argument is being made: a lot of people in any craft or hobby feel that nice things make them level up by default, like greatness is the finish line and the tool was the limiter. The romanticizing of the tool is important in a craft, but confuses growth with the dopamine hit of technical achievement or prestige. Your channel is a testament to a craftsman and growth mindset so it looks obvious coming from you, but countless people are frustrated that after the high of their new purchase, their photos and videos still suck. Unrelated, but I've been really enjoying the enormous effort and creativity in your videos, thanks for these incredible works!

This channels motivate me to utilize my camera better. Now not only I take it more often when I'm heading out, but also treating my gear with much better care than before. Thank you for being awesome and inspiring.

It had me drawn to your videos the whole time. In the world where everything is going fast paced, quick gratification. Its a true blessing to appreciate a cinematic masterpieces like these. Thank you for amazing content. Ill be looking forward for more of these in the future.

I guess I shouldn't be surprised at seeing James Hoffman @5:47. His appreciation for industrial design in coffee making equipment equals yours with cameras.

Man... this one was spot on! The message, the production, the mood... perfect. Almost made me cry.

This is a love letter to cameras and photography

I appreciate your DIY/ hardware reference. I have a few vernier calipers, but one is special. It's kept in its original box, never lent out, kept with my valuables and not with the other tools. I bought it about 15 years ago and have only lately recovered from the shock of the price I paid. It is revered, trustworthy, and brings meaning to the small projects I undertake.

I can't belive, you got James Hoffman involved in this video! For me, this is two of my worlds colliding in the best possible way! So refreshing - amazing video!

@GxAce

Жыл бұрын

Turns out he is a member of my patreon! So cool. Thanks :)

featuring adam savage in this video is hitting the nail on its head. i really love the way adam admires the simplest tools in his shop

I don’t own a single camera, I’m looking to, shortly - but it hardly matters in my enjoyment of what you do… these videos are so beautiful, I’m so grateful when they pop up in my feed - they fill me up. Thank you x

Seriously. your videos, your images. Just straight fire. I find them so inspiring, every time I see one of your videos it just makes me want to go and create.

This is absolutely beautiful, in every sense. Something I can wholeheartedly agree with and one of the reasons I shoot with a Fuji. The styling, tactile dials and buttons and the beautiful image quality from their X-Trans sensors and film simulations makes the X-T series an absolute joy to use. My passion for photography increased immensely after adopting a Fuji system.

I love everything about these videos. The aesthetic, the sounds, the topics and information it's all so very top notch. Thank you!

It's just so refreshing to see someone boldly say this. Thank you.

that final sequence with all the photographers and the cameras they use gave me chills man, wow. amazing job as always.

Insane how you manage to top each of your videos with every release. Loved seeing some of my favorite content creators at the end with their cameras.

One of my favorite videos from you. You bring up something that is very important, the tangible connection that we need. It helps inspire us. Thank you Big fan of you

BRO IT FEELS LIKE I'M WATCHING A MOVIE!!! THE ENTIRE STORY TELLING PROCESS IS SO ENGAGING. MORE POWER TO YOU!

Watching one of your videos is like stepping into another world. And especially after doom scrolling for hours. Just a few minutes of your incredibly imaginative and aww inspiring filmmaking makes me want to grab my closest camera and go tell a story

I watch your videos 2-3 times in a row just to soak in the mastery. They are gifts. Thank you. 🙏❤️

This is next level work. The cinematic feel and the striking visuals make this more than just an informative video, it's pure art.

Gosh! You really hit it out of the park with this one. Love your channel so much, you really are an inspiration. Thank you!

Just fell in love with the cinematography

@cristalypollo

Жыл бұрын

no me imaginaba encontrarle aquí

I thought this video was something else. It’s my favorite video I’ve watched this year. Insane, man! Besides how incredible the videos are, the storytelling in this one is beautiful!

I'm just a simple man trying to do my own KZread dark photography channel and then I stumble upon your greatness...how do I compete? Simply sublime work! You are an inspiration. I hope i can be ten percent how cool your channel is.

I watch most KZread videos from my Apple TV, which makes it difficult to like videos and impossible to comment on them, but I had to pull your video up on my phone so that I could share my appreciation of what you shared with us in this video. Thank you for making such great content and for sharing your passion for photography and cinematography!

I watch KZread videos about cameras everyday and have been for years . I have never seen this channel . This shits amazing! Love the synthwave style .

This is so accurate I felt this when I first bought my RB67 which radically changed the way I shoot for the better, the waist level viewfinder also reinvigorated my passion for creating work and just made me want to look through the viewfinder 24/7.

These videos are some of the very best on KZread for quality and production in any genre. Moreover, there is incredibly vivid storytelling and amazing pacing as well. I've been watching your videos now for only a few short weeks but you've almost single headedly rekindled my love for photography, and specifically the Fuji X series of cameras. I previously got to a decent enthusiast level with the system back in 2015-16 and used an X-E1 with various mainly prime lenses and then an X-T2, for some extensive travel and documentary photography. There's something magical and inspiring about these cameras. The tactile nature of the controls, and yes, some obvious foibles, making for an engaging and rewarding experience when you get the shot right. Tragically, I sold my gear when it was clear my globe trotting travel-tog days were behind me for a while (kids), but I really regret that now. I recently acquired a Sony A7ii for a great price, an incredible tool to be sure, but I miss the feel and experience of the X-Series so much. And so, inspired by some of your other videos too, I am 'upgrading' to a used X-Pro 3 and the Zeiss 32mm f1.8 planar highlighted in one of your earlier videos, which I adore. I've previously had the XF 35mm f1.4 as well but I fancy a change and something slightly wider. As on cost basis I very much doubt I'll be building back my lens collection very soon.