The white continent had been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, reading the adventures of Shackleton as a kid and wondering what being at the end of the world would feel like.
In March 2020 I got the opportunity to join my good friend and photographer Matt Horspool ( Etchd Photography) on a trip to Antarctica.
I went there to capture and document the whole journey for an expedition company through film and although the trip ended up quite different than what we originally set out to, we had an amazing week down there.
I feel so lucky that I got to experience this so young and made my dream come true.
I will never forget the stunning landscapes, the misty mountains and the impressive icebergs.
Despite the whole ordeal surrounding our journey back from Antarctica I wanted to create a video showcasing only the breathtaking and pristine scenery we got to see as well as the incredible wildlife we encountered.
This is the footage that I managed to capture in-between my main assignment.
2020 has been a very strange year but for me being able to visit such a place made it quite special.
I hope to be back one day and set my eyes again on the white continent.
Shot on the BMPCC 6K in Prores LT UHD.
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
Exploring and photographing New Zealand in winter has always been a dream for us so we thought my 30th birthday was the perfect occasion for it.
Shot on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Dji Mavic 2 Pro.
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
To license footage go to : https://www.filmsupply.com/filmmakers/of-two-lands/180
Earlier this year we decided to take a break for 2 weeks and go explore the islands of Hawaii.
We usually travel during winter, or to mountainous locations so this was a change and we absolutely loved it.
The landscapes are stunning, the food is amazing and the fact that you can go from a turquoise beach to a mountain top at 10,000 ft in 2 hours is just crazy.
In 2 weeks we got to swim, hike, drive around the most beautiful roads and witness ever changing scenery.
Hawaii is a place that we will keep revisiting, until then Aloha.
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
To license footage go to : https://www.filmsupply.com/filmmakers/of-two-lands/180
Music : Revelations by Tristan Barton
(licence through Artlist)
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and DJI Mavic Pro.
Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
In December 2016 we visited Japan, which had been on our minds for quite some time.
Despite having a bit of an idea of what this country might be like, (hearing from friends and having seen photos and videos), nothing could have prepared us for it. We completely fell in love with Japan. Its peaceful and quiet feel, its polite and respectful people, its culture and amazing scenery.
Having limited time, we decided to spend 4 days in Tokyo and Mt Fuji, and 4 days between Kyoto and Nara.
We hope you’ll enjoy this video, and will get a glimpse of this beautiful country that will make you want to visit (or return). We ourselves cannot wait to go back !!
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
Music : Stray Theories - One Last Time
(licence through The Music Bed)
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
A short video of our time in the Eternal City.
We thought that it would be a busy and noisy city, but we were quite surprised at how peaceful it felt and it left us with beautiful memories such as
walking through ancient ruins in the early morning, or watching the golden light fade over the terracotta rooftops.
Rome far exceeded our expectations on many levels and truly stole our hearts.
To see photos of the trip go to http://www.oftwolands.com
Music : Paperchaser - Hometown Hero
(licence through The Music Bed)
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
Last year in June, our travels took us to a very remote location north of the Arctic Circle : Greenland.
We spent 4 days in Ilulissat, a town located on the western side whose name means 'Icebergs', and once we arrived it was easy to understand why the town was named after these white giants.
Icebergs in the Disko Bay area are some of the biggest in the world, rising up to 100m above sea level (more than 300ft).
(The one that sank the Titanic is thought to have come from here.)
Apart from its gigantic icebergs, the town is known for the Ilulissat icefjord, a UNESCO World heritage site.
Covering an area as large as 66,000 football fields, it is made by icebergs that calve from Sermeq Kujalleq, the fastest moving glacier in the world.
Our time exploring this beautiful and unique part of the world was filled with amazing and unforgettable experiences.
From sailing under the midnight sun, hiking along the icefjord or whale spotting in the early morning, we feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to visit.
Being so high up north there is no darkness in summer at all and the sun keeps circling around all day long.
The contrast of the blue sky, against the white icebergs as well as the temperature difference between the shore and the ocean made our filming experience very unique.
Crossing the Arctic Circle was a childhood dream and we are glad that we had the chance to document this place, as we know in the back of our minds that the Arctic is a fast-changing and very fragile environment, and due to human impact (in the form of over-tourism, mining or any other human exploits); it more than likely won’t be there forever, or at least not as we saw it.
Greenland's ice sheet covers 1.8 million km2 and contains 10% of the world's reserves of fresh water. Every year the ice is losing more mass than is being created.
If the entire ice sheet melted, the world's oceans would rise by 6 metres…
Being there and actually flying over the icecap made us realise how important it really is to protect and care about this pure, fragile and beautiful place, and preserve it for future generations.
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
Music : Tony Anderson - Dwell (Snowfall remix)
(licence through The Music Bed)
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
When people think of Australia they think: white sandy beaches, hot sun, and turquoise water. Tasmania is the untamed, wilder and more rugged part of this country.
In late September of this year we spent a few days in Tasmania working for James Boag alongside a bunch of really nice people, following chef James Viles whilst he harnessed and foraged for wild and raw ingredients from around the region
This is a glimpse of our adventure, where we experienced the wild Tasmanian weather, warm camp fires with new friends, as well as some spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
To see photos of the trip go to http://instagram.com/oftwolands
https://www.jamesboag.com.au #HarnessedbyJB
Music : Isaac Haines - Bittersweet
(licence through The Music Bed)
Filmed on the Canon C100 Mark II, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
While on our way to Europe we decided to stop via Dubai and extend our 48 hour stopover by a few days. Dubai was always a place that we were curious about. We normally travel to cold or remote places so this was definitely a change but a pleasant one. We loved the architecture, the culture and the diversity of the people, the extreme heat, the arid sandy desert and the impressive (and somewhat confusing) road network! We will definitely visit again!
This portrait of Dubai focusses more on the quieter moments amidst the hustle and bustle. Hope you enjoy it!
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
Music : Tony Anderson - No Place On Earth
(licence through The Music Bed)
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
A short glimpse of our trip to Iceland in June 2015. This amazingly beautiful country exceeded all expectations.
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
Music : Luke Atencio - Counsel
(licence through The Music Bed)
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
This is our entry for the Musicbed Challenge.
Hope you enjoy and that it allows you to escape for 5 minutes.
Vote for us : https://challenge.musicbed.com/submissions/5-years-in-5-minutes/sTrnvd
Footage to license at : https://www.filmsupply.com/filmmakers/of-two-lands/180
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For this video I want to show you guys the most beautiful, unique and incredible places we got to visit, film and photograph over the past five years.
Whether it was for work or just for us, we feel lucky that we had the opportunity to go to those locations.
With this edit I wanted to focus more on the quiet moments, along with some ambient music and sounds from those places.
Shot between 2014 and 2019.
Locations:
Iceland, Japan, Greenland, Rome, Hawaii, French Alps, Dubai, New Zealand, New York City and Tasmania.
Filmed on the original Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, BMPCC4K , Canon C100 and DJI Mavic 1 and 2 Pro.
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In October 2015, we were given the opportunity to ‘Live like locals’ as part of
the Lake Wanaka Influencer Program, in New Zealand.
We left our Sydney home to spend 2 months documenting the area through photos and film.
This is a glimpse of our incredible experience and Wanaka will always hold a special place in our hearts.
http://www.lakewanaka.co.nz #lovewanaka
To see photos of the trip go to instagram.com/oftwolands
Music : 'Fleeting' (instrumental) by Kevin Matley
(courtesy of Marmoset)
https://www.marmosetmusic.com
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
A glimpse of our trip, last winter, to the great city that is New York.
Watch the Black & White edit here : https://vimeo.com/129877375
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
Music : Andrea Marie - Le Chant
(licensed through The Music Bed)
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert.
We took our Mavic 2 Pro to France this winter and decided to capture some of the scenic mountain roads that we drove on.
It was around -5°C in the morning and the light was very intense but the drone held up pretty well.
So sit back, relax and hopefully enjoy these few minutes of winter scenery.
Shot in 4K FOV in 10-bit Dlog-M at 24p.
To license footage go to : https://www.filmsupply.com/filmmakers/of-two-lands/180
https://www.oftwolands.com
https://www.instagram.com/oftwolands/
In April we were lucky enough to visit Turkey to work on a couple of documentaries. Whilst we did not have a lot of free time, we managed to spend a day in Istanbul and explore this beautiful and culture-rich city and tried to make the most out of it.
This a short portrait made of scenes and places we saw during that day. Hope you enjoy.
Thanks Panaroamic for showing us the best spots and guiding us through the unlimited alleys and narrow streets this place has to offer.
To see photos of the trip go to www.oftwolands.com | instagram.com/oftwolands
To license footage go to : https://www.filmsupply.com/filmmakers/of-two-lands/180
Filmed on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, edited in FCPX and graded with FilmConvert.
Music from Artlist
In August 2014 I had the chance to visit Bali for the first time. It is such a beautiful place with amazing landscapes and very friendly people. I will definitely go back !!
To see photos of the trip go to http://www.oftwolands.com | http://instagram.com/oftwolands
Music : Tony Anderson - Dwell
(licensed through The Music Bed)
Filmed with Blackmagic Pocket, Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Graded with FilmConvert
