If you’re tired of finding the phrase “timelapse video” in the same sentence as “Boston,” hear us out. The latest rapid-motion, professionally produced short film does a fine job of putting the city on display.
The film comes by way of Bodhi Films, and is the product of a partnership between Sean Collins and Julian Tryba. You might be familiar with Collins, as he’s the filmmaker behind a previous, mesmerizing timelapse of Boston; Tryba is also responsible for an equally gorgeous layer-lapse video of the city. The two filmmakers came together for the latest production, and the result is all-the-more stunning – and worth a watch, even if you’ve grown weary of film shots that catch thick clouds zooming over the city, with miniature sailboats speeding across the water.
While watching the video, which spans a full four minutes, I had to consistently remind myself that the shots were, in fact, real. When you see tiny people partying atop the Provincetown II, and impossibly small boats floating along the Charles, you’ll likely not believe your eyes, either.
From a shot of Fenway as the stadium seats fill up to an explosion of rapid-speed fireworks on the Fourth of July, you’ll want to take in every second of this video, dubbed “A City Upon a Hill.”
A CITY UPON A HILL from Bodhi Films on Vimeo.
In an email to BostInno, Collins said that his partnership with Tryba came to be when Tryba approached him with his layer-lapse technique. According to Collins, he knew he was “on to something,” and the two spent the summer filming a collaborative video.
He said that their goal was to create a video of Boston that would stand out amongst the rest.
“Julian and I both love Boston, and we love using our passion for photography to broadcast it’s beauty around the world.”
Collins also said that he knew he could improve upon his first timelapse video of Boston, and that’s what he set out to do.
“My previous video – “This is Boston” – was my first attempt at filming cities, but looking back I realized that I could do better,” said Collins. “So I’d like to think that I’ve honed in on my craft and this video is a testament to that.”
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