There are plenty of amazing time-lapse videos. This is one. But when you see it paired with Hans Zimmer’s “Dream is Collapsing” – from Inception‘s soundtrack – it goes from amazing to holy-fuck-the-universe-is-about-to-collapse-and-we-are-all-gonna-die amazing. Play the HD full screen. Use headphones.
The time-lapse segments were taken by Mike Flores and edited to match the rhythm of Zimmer’s gloriously unnerving piece. Flores’s images are beautiful, but when combined with Zimmer’s music on a big screen with a big sound system or good headphones, the result is epic.
But then again, you can use Zimmer’s music to make Sesame Street look like an epic tale of life and death. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to try to wake up. Somebody throw me out the window, please. [Vimeo via Likecool]
Jubbin Grewal
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 6:00 AMExagerate MUCH?
Sam
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 8:19 AMNot the same photographer, but a similar effect with behind the scenes on how it’s done
http://fstoppers.com/tom-lowe-creates-timescapes-and-blows-my-mind/
Steve
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 9:51 AMexaggeration is a hyperbole.
cleverclogs
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 10:55 AMNo no no. That music is brilliant, yes, but it completely detracts from the power of the imagery itself. Go and watch the Qatsi trilogy, that’s how timelapse & slow-panning camera work is done properly.
Alex K
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 1:52 PMwell, i’ve seen my share of phallic objects for today.
Jubbin Grewal
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 8:11 PMIs it possible to make slow motion camera effects.. on your computer look pro.. with the picture being taken with a camera which only takes 720p video max?
And make it look as good?