Japan on 16mm Film | Shot on Bolex

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Introducing a short film created from my nights in Japan exploring Tokyo and Osaka. This video was shot entirely on 16mm motion-picture film using a Bolex H16 Rex-5, which has been converted to Super 16. Stick around to the end of the video for some BTS of the camera and to learn about some of the problems I experienced while creating this. I’m looking forward to using this camera to create more 16mm films for this channel. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments, I will reply to all. Thank you for watching!
0:00 16mm Footage
3:43 Bolex BTS
Camera: Bolex H16 Rex-5 (converted to Super 16)
Lenses: Kern-Switar 10mm, 16mm, and 25mm
Developed and Scanned by Negativeland in Queens, NY
Film Stocks: Kodak Vision3 500T & 250D (+1 stop)
Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve
BTS footage by my lovely girlfriend Gabrielle: / portmantbeau
Music:
Vendla - Longing
GXNXSIS - Wanderlust (with $MASH)
Instagram: / illkoncept
Twitter: / illkoncept
#cinematography #16mmfilm #japan #bolex #tokyo #osaka #16mm #cinematic #travel #film #youtubenewwave
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@BradPham 2 месяца назад

It's the visual version of listening to vinyl. An ethereal quality. Taxi Driver vibes.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Absolutely love Taxi Driver and that was the inspiration for the music here. Thanks for saying!

@BradPham 2 месяца назад

@@illkoncept Scorsese would appreciate your 16mm celluloid efforts. I'd bet my life on it!

@JC-tu6hc 2 месяца назад

Dude, you must've felt like a 70's documentarian or something run and gunning with 16mm. Loading 16 is such a pain in the ass anyway, but i'd say this footage was worth it.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Haha I did feel like a 70s documentarian. The camera definitely attracts a lot of attention. I had a lot of people asking about it, even in Japan. Can't wait to film more with it this year.

@transitjourney 3 месяца назад

I'm living in Tokyo. Thank you for taking me back in 80s. Good work as always👍

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Love that!!

@madeofnapalm 3 месяца назад

Props to anyone with enough patience to actually film something on Bolex 😁😁 On a more serious note, film has it's magic, not yet reproduced by anything else

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Totally agree. It’s a lot of fun too, until you have to pay the film lab invoice

@madeofnapalm 3 месяца назад

@@illkoncept Oh the joy 😁It was a pretty penny even when it was a common thing, now I can only imagine.

@Jimmy_Bee 2 месяца назад

@@illkoncepthow much are we talking for this film for processing?

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

~$70 for the roll and ~$80 for develop/scan @@Jimmy_Bee

@GawxArt 3 месяца назад

Absolutely beautiful

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much Gawx! Your work is super inspiring 🙌🏆

@imabigsandwich1292 3 месяца назад

are you going to shoot on true film one day? Your emulation on digital camera always look awesome, But I'm sure that true film is gonna look even better!

@ramirosotto 3 месяца назад

This and your first video should be shown at a festival or something, insane quality

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

So happy you think so. It’s going to be hard to top that first video but I’m going to challenge myself this year. Glad you dig those so far, it’s nice people appreciate the creativity

@ramengamer4806 2 месяца назад

This. Right here. This is how I have seen Japan for the great majority of my childhood. Not through Anime, and even not exclusively through 16mm film. But on slick, glossy Eastman-Kodak color film at the very least. This is how i've seen Japan for half my life, and this is how i'll remember it for the rest of my life.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

I love this. Thank you for sharing 🙌🙏

@yeahtbh.161 2 месяца назад

You've never been there, you're delusional.

@sharpskilz 2 месяца назад

The film lends a very nostalgic and warm/fuzzy quality to the footage, and its very pretty. But that isnt to detract from the fact that these are very nicely framed, lit and executed shots. The whole piece is very nicely edited too. It could be B-roll in a modern hollywood film, or 1970's art film equally. Its a groovy thing, Kudos.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the kind feedback. This made my day 🙌

@TheKiwiJobes 19 дней назад

Exactly. I'm sure good editors could replicate the soft fuzzy feeling quite well. But it's the composition, camera work, choice of exposure etc that makes this short video fantastic.

@sharpskilz 19 дней назад

@@TheKiwiJobes baring in mind the process of using that camera also. And the pressure of price per foot etc etc. it all adds to the melting pit

@ULTRAWIDE. 2 месяца назад

There's something about the look of film that's wholly unique to film. 16mm has its own unique look and feel. I wish film these days wasn't considered a gimmicky throw back and something to be nostalgic about; but something that still has its place in terms of art and creativity. Film to me just looks nicer than digital. Its gives whatever's being photographed personality and a sense of tactile feel to it.

@tunelowplayslow5623 2 месяца назад

To anyone who thinks you can use a filter to perfectly replicate 16mm. I present you this mans project. Would love to see more of this in different places around the world. Beautiful work.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Appreciate that! I haven’t been using it as much as I’d like, but hoping to change that soon! 🫡

@themadhatter444 2 месяца назад

Man this really did it for me. I spent some time in Japan when I was younger and watching videos like this transport me into who I used to be when I was there. Unfettered, full of wonder, and completely free to find myself in the streets of Japan. I can't wait to get back there someday. This time with my son.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Sounds like a great time! I love that feeling as well - hard to beat. Thank you for sharing. I hope you can get there with your son someday, I’m sure you will.

@yeahtbh.161 2 месяца назад

sucks to have brats holding you back. you'll be too old and crusty by the time you get back.

@f50koenigg 2 месяца назад

This is like 90's and 80's

@robmar1014 2 месяца назад

Honestly its very easy to think this is older footage upon first glance. Though the early shot of a person on smart phone is a giveaway, let alone more modern cars and vending machines. Despite the retro equipment, Japan shot like this evokes a near future.

@SeanMcGown 21 день назад

What I can’t get over is the super steady camera work. Awesome work

@illkoncept 21 день назад

Thank you so much. Big thanks to stabilization in post via Davinci haha

@TheKiwiJobes 13 дней назад

it's annoying me that this isn't doing bigger numbers. Anyone with any reach and likes Japan needs to be sharing this.

@dormiovibes 2 месяца назад

came here for the visuals, stayed for the bg music

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@richstand Месяц назад

this was so sick. i really appreciated the last part explaining your process as well. can't wait to see more.

@DutchDiederik 23 дня назад

Great stuff, my man. Very cool. There's just something really special about film that can't be emulated in digital. Good eye for composition, too. Especially loved the shot at 2:08 with the train coming in in front of the neon sign.

@illkoncept 22 дня назад

Thank you! I totally agree. Appreciate the feedback and you saying your favorite shot 🙌

@katanamaker 2 месяца назад

this honestly how "film" should look. People will insist that you can recreate this in post with digital, but I have never seen anything come close.

@Rayji10 2 месяца назад

So many words to describe this footage: city lights, distant futures, neons, loud places, busy people, rainy nights, cramped alleys, crowded streets... Really nice work of art. I think we can call this AESTHETIC for sure.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Love that. Thanks for saying. Tokyo is definitely all of the above

@aussieasianspopblog 2 месяца назад

The best place on earth

@paulcantshutup 3 месяца назад

What is it about film that just behaves so differently from a digital sensor? I know that digital is much more pristine. The fidelity is higher. But the little flaws just look so much more pleasant, the way a painting doesn't look exactly like reality, but it's still beautiful. You can talk about the technical differences, but it's more than just that. God, I wish I had the ability, aptitude, or ambition to shoot on such wonderful stuff.

@R4gt1me 2 месяца назад

The combination of music, grain, and shooting style creates an instant mood. It’s terrific.

@catflap001 2 месяца назад

This is so cool. It reminds me of the movie Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. The music, the mood, the scenery.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Love that movie! I thought the same, especially with the karaoke rooms. Thanks for saying. 🙌

@SuperCrazylegs26 2 месяца назад

We must protect 16mm film at all costs

@xhall0910 2 месяца назад

damn... I couldn't stop watching it. The music, the motives... and I totally forgot it's modern times with an old camera. I lost myself there. I got thrown off as soon as some modern stuff appeared and I remembered. I could watch it for hours.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Love that! Thanks so much for saying. Motivates me to film/share more with this camera

@xhall0910 2 месяца назад

@@illkoncept yes please!!! I was kind of shocked when I saw there aren't more already lol. Speaking of motivation, your video inspired me to finally make some music. Thanks for that :)

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Love that it can inspire across different mediums. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had fun creating @@xhall0910

@danfrunza3557 2 месяца назад

Absolutely looked like the beginning of a good 70-80s crime thriller. Or a montage in the middle. But then the reloading of the film reminded me of all the pain I had with mechanical cameras in school. Never again, haha!

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Hahaha! It’s so nerve-racking when there is a problem. Especially when in the middle of a shoot. I was shooting in heavy rain with the bolex the other day (unwise I know), and experienced a new set of problems. Let’s just say it spent a couple days in a zip-loc bag surrounded by silicon packets 🫣

@ghostviggen 25 дней назад

There is just something about film that digital can’t recreate. As for the footage, very nice. Gives me Blade Runner vibes.

@illkoncept 25 дней назад

Thank you! I totally agree. Before I got this camera I was trying so hard to emulate 16mm digitally but couldn’t get the results I wanted

@edwardfletcher7790 3 месяца назад

I can't even express how perfect this noir film & music combination is 😲 I keep expecting to see a young Gene Hackman in a comically small hat 🤣 Thank you so much 👍

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Love that! I’m a huge fan of noir films obviously. Thanks for stopping by

@TrashHeap64 2 месяца назад

Truly nothing better than well shot 16mm night footage. Absolutely goregous shots. If it weren't for the modern things hiding in the background, I would have guessed this was old footage. A+ from me!

@retroryangee Месяц назад

Just want to say I watched this short film last night and loved it so much I watched it this morning with my breakfast and coffee to get me ready for the day thank you for the vibes!

@illkoncept Месяц назад

That means so much! Thank you for the kind words 🙏🙏

@JimmyRussle 2 месяца назад

its so delightfully weird seeing modern life through the lens of an old camera like this. It looks distinctively 70s-80s but then you see people with smart phones. Its messing with my brain lol. In a good way! Love it!

@andymurday4538 2 месяца назад

Enjoyed watching this video. Filming Tokyo in 16mm film gives off this late 20th Century vibe IMO.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

I agree! Thanks for saying

@Kargoyle Месяц назад

this is so beautiful holy shit. This is my IDEAL look for film, the soft fuzziness, the colors, absolutely incredible work

@illkoncept Месяц назад

Thanks so much! So happy you like it

@wesrm1 2 месяца назад

I love the way 16mm looks. It is very pleasing to the eye.

@VIPAH 2 месяца назад

Loving the grainy texture of 16mm film. Kodak brought out a Super 8mm recently I had the Arriflex 3 changeable lens 16mm film camera back in 2007. Celluloid needs to stay alive!

@TC-cd5sm 2 месяца назад

Definitely has that showa era look. I love it.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@riojiang9377 2 месяца назад

The quality of film is just mind blowing! Salute to you, Sir!!! Absolutely stunning!

@David2222 3 месяца назад

BEST BAR NONE. Genuine! Authentic. Inimitable. The feelings I rolled through watching your film. I lived 10 years in Japan and the last 3 months on the streets you film here. On the streets. VERY fabulous capture you got here.Thanjs. Will look for more

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for these kind words. Made my day!

@luukje 3 месяца назад

no matter how much we try to emulate film with digital cameras, nothing beats analog

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

100%

@Baldcafe 3 месяца назад

SAVED for mega Inspo 👍

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

So happy it inspires!

@OfTwoLands Месяц назад

Really enjoyed this man, great work!!

@viveksaikia22 3 месяца назад

Proper midnight diner vibe....

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

I’ve heard this from a few people now! I need to check it out

@misterkefir 2 месяца назад

Absolutely mesmerizing. Thank You!

@granoysal7721 2 месяца назад

Man you I enjoyed watching your BTS so much! The entire video was really beautiful and your format refreshing

@fbnx4219 2 месяца назад

Amazing shots! And I am quite impressed how you managed to fix that footage. One tip (that you probably figured out yourself by now): Set the camera to the lowest possible speed before you load and check your loops.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Yeah, I was impressed (and relieved) as well lol. I definitely forgot to put down to 12fps before loading that roll on this video, which probably caused the jam. The jitter was definitely from another problem which I have since gotten fixed. It’s running so nice now, can’t wait to put together another video. Although it’s hard to beat filming in Japan

@frankpfeifer_ 2 месяца назад

Love documenting trips like this. I did a similar approach a few years back with super 8 when I visited Barcelona and Malaga, Spain. Used some Mile Davis for the edit, magical.

@FaizalWestcott 3 месяца назад

This was freaking incredible man. Got me so freaking inspired for my trip there

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Really excited to see what you create there dude. 2 months is a long time. I’m sure you’ll get around the country much more than I did 🙌

@mouldypretzel 2 месяца назад

Really great seeing the modern world through a retro aesthetic. I can see a lot of time and expense has been put in to this project. Well done 👍

@zeropointfool 2 месяца назад

Great work on this, it's the beautiful look of true film that is absolutely irreplaceable. Really nice to know you can get something looking this good even when the original footage was as shaky as it was. Hope to work on something using film again soon.

@jettcode 2 месяца назад

I loved it! I recognize some of the places and the feeling of the 16mm really made them stand out even more. It's incredible! As someone who's not familiar at all with Bolex and cinematography in general, I really like the BTS! It was really interesting.

@ripvanmarlowe 2 месяца назад

Love it. Used to use these all the time at Uni - a lifetime ago. Beautiful cameras and love the way they handle changing lenses too.

@GuiLeite 2 месяца назад

Watching the video, with its 70s vibe and cool soundtrack, was already a great experience, and the colors and people of Shibuya, Shinjuku and Osaka look so much more interesting in 16mm. Only after I saw the gear that was used to getting that footage I really understood how cool your work is. Congratulations!

@jamesburke4358 3 месяца назад

Something digital just can't seem to replicate. Excellent! At the very least, theatrical films should shoot exteriors with film.

@Moircuus 3 месяца назад

To think capturing the everyday could feel so beautifully soothing; I'm in awe

@lobabobloblaw 2 месяца назад

I love that it’s just a giant Rolleiflex. Amazing instrument, hope to see more.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

lol pretty much! thanks 🙌

@frovzar 2 месяца назад

Incredible. I’m in Tokyo right now and I wish I had a Bolex with me. Really inspiring images. Thank you.

@officebroomer Месяц назад

wow...wow...wow...been some times in Osaka and Tokyo the last 30 years and you captured that ever-coming-back vibe in 6 minutes. Great work, thanks.

@stormcrow3642 Месяц назад

Beautiful. Thanks for your efforts.

@jarrensummers6269 2 месяца назад

Beautiful job, as a lover of 16mm and Japan, this was divine. Thank you.

@beneXXIII 3 месяца назад

Your work is incredible, can't wait for the next one. Very well crafted, also with your decision of music. I appreciate your BTS as well.

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback! Means a lot

@andreirodriguez Месяц назад

The footage, the music, the texture, the vibe. Simply beautiful 👌🏻

@virtualbri 2 месяца назад

All the imperfections and limitations of 16mm adding up to something really special. Just amazing.

@gilraybaker826 2 месяца назад

Incredible work. This up there with any cinematography by experienced old hands of the Era. Excellent!

@manymystics 2 месяца назад

This breathtaking. Excellent composition, this is making me miss Japan.

@NirMaduros 3 месяца назад

The vibe in this video is amazing! taking me back to 90's along with the jazz - amazing work man!

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much!

@cristobal5096 3 месяца назад

To say this was mesmerising is an understatement. And loved the BTS at the end, as I was literally wondering how this was done whilst watching the first half

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

So glad you liked it along with the BTS. More videos to come about this

@rickytrux 2 месяца назад

This looks like my favorite movie…..all of ‘em!

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Ha! Thanks for that 🙏

@michaelwalsh5048 3 месяца назад

Very cool, loved last weeks vid, this ones just as good. Looking forward to more.

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for saying

@cyphermote6857 3 месяца назад

Great job keeping the flame burning. Thank you for letting us live it through you. Excellent cinematography !

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Appreciate that! 🙏🙏

@jowalquitl7393 2 месяца назад

Just incredible, love your vision. Shot a lot of 35 and 120 film last summer in Japan and seeing this makes me immediately want to get a 16mm camera lol

@theawesomer 2 месяца назад

Brilliant - the amount of character you've achieved here is extraordinary!

@trydowave 2 месяца назад

Beautiful. Nothing beats film.

@jaysonsimpson3820 2 месяца назад

man, that is awesome, looks so good...almost reminds me of old 80's anime

@legolars8266 2 месяца назад

One of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing the art 📽️

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much for saying 😄

@chinesemassproduction 2 месяца назад

This looks incredible. Hope to see more.

@user-ii5mh9li6l 2 месяца назад

Very cool. I watched this without reading the description first, and just assumed it was going to be the 80s or something. "Wait, that looks the way Japan looks today! 🤣What? An S-Ride taxi?!?" Anyway, I hope you have a lot of fun with your new rig.

@berkant6035 3 месяца назад

you fascinate me, i just watched your 東京ー大阪 video and this one, and i am completely speechless. breathtaking. your videos are an experience, way more than just a video. I love them so much. Thank you, keep going!

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for these kind words. Definitely helps keep me motivated! 🙌🙌

@kengrayfield 3 месяца назад

Wonderful vision and pitch perfect soundtrack!

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@joseguimaraes1094 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Amazing film, incredible audiotrack. The Bolex is a treasure, so beautiful. Please, share more videos, more photography! Congratulations!

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the kind comment. The bolex truly is a treasure. Will definitely keep the videos and photos coming 🫡

@wearetrackclub 3 месяца назад

In love with this! Really beautifully captured. The vibe is perfect 👌❤

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

thank you so much! so glad you like the vibe

@testlast9788 3 месяца назад

I am mesmerized and insane at the same time. This is almost a dream with in a dream, if not another level deeper. It feels like a life like 80s anime. Thank you for your hard work and effort for this. This is truly legendary. Make more more more! Make one with the Bladerunner music !! I love you ❤️

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for these kind words. I love the dream within a dream phrase. I definitely plan to make more videos with the bladerunner undertones!

@Asiaddicted 3 месяца назад

I’ve always been intrigued by 16mm film and It looks incredible ! Looking forward to your next films !

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

I’m not sure if this is a double reply but thanks so much for stopping by and the support.

@octoberTFB 3 месяца назад

Stunning. I really like the coloration of the video, it's got a odd but nice, surreal style to it that goes well with the music.

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@Bubble-Mix-96 2 месяца назад

Absolutely gorgeous. Cant beat it

@painfulsilence316 2 месяца назад

absolutely beautiful!

@amartinjoe 2 месяца назад

omg you nailed it with the 70s music.

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Glad you think so!

@Emppu_T. 2 месяца назад

Incredible work And a definite vibe.

@v1deo.hunter.d317 3 месяца назад

Legitimately very cinematic

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@bommelsstuff1109 2 месяца назад

this is so beautiful!

@CinematicHaven 2 месяца назад

Just wow!! Amazing work, and the music really great choice!

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@t_h_visuals 3 месяца назад

This is beautiful. I absolutely love the vibe you created. I’ve an 8mm cinecamera but perhaps it’s time to try 16mm. Thank you for inspiring me.

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I have yet to try 8mm but hope to someday 🎥

@quavid8199 10 дней назад

Something about the 16mm reds is unparalleled.

@karthik.sridhar 2 месяца назад

Beautiful. And great choice of music.

@visualwarp9707 2 месяца назад

Beautiful. What a result.

@MEOWnderlust 2 месяца назад

Beautiful! Totally worth the effort. Thanks for sharing!

@StanleyKubick1 2 месяца назад

love every bit of this. the bts at the end was a great addition. you must've been panicking when you first saw the judder. as a street photographer who only shoots film, I'm really digging these full motion street vignettes. just wow all-round

@illkoncept 2 месяца назад

I definitely was freaking out haha. Appreciate the support! Yeah, it’s kind of an interesting genre like street videography or something, haha. I prioritize street photography first and foremost as well, but have been experimenting with filmmaking on here

@IanTuazon_ 3 месяца назад

Breathtaking, this video just made me realize to enjoy the things I have in the present because soon they all are gonna be in the past. Oh and when the sax came in, perfection. Amazing work man.

@illkoncept 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I totally agree. Things change so fast. Gotta appreciate how things are now, even if they seem mundane. Even our obsessive cell phone use will be a thing of the past someday