Asylum: A Stunning Timelapse Video
Today I came across this amazing video on Vimeo which combines HDR photography, tone-mapping and time-lapse techniques.
It was shot by Drew Geraci in an abandoned 1920′s Asylum over 7 months, combining just under 35,000 individual frames. While a little creepy to watch it’s an inspiring piece – shot in challenging circumstances:
“Our 7 month journey into the Asylum led us on many adventures; from dodging security vehicles, ghostly figures and even a meth head. This is no place for the faint of heart. Asbestos blanketed every room we entered like new winter snow, so shooting was sometimes difficult.”
Asylum from Drew Geraci on Vimeo.
Equipment used includes Canon 5D Mark 2′s and a range of Canon lenses including the 16-35mm F/2.8 II, 24-105mm f/4 and 50mm F1.4.
Get more of the back story on the Vimeo page here.
11 Responses to “Asylum: A Stunning Timelapse Video” - Add Yours
April 15th, 2012 at 8:56 am
I have absolutely no desire to do timelapse. That said, I have great appreciation for the outstanding videos that I’ve seen in this genre. The HDR here is an added bonus. Another great timelapse video on Vimeo is called “Finding Oregon.”
April 15th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Very good time-lapse. And yeah, creepy. The dead dog, the morgue, the debris all over, and flying particles. And the beginning with the tree branches trying to possess the place in broad daylight. Very nice. Thanks Darren.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
The images are really quite compelling.. Outstanding work. There is beauty in decay.
April 15th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
That’s awesome. I wish I had time to play with time lapse
April 16th, 2012 at 2:55 am
god… i would take so many photos if i went there
April 16th, 2012 at 3:07 am
Intense and very very inspiring.
April 16th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Beautiful! I love time-lapse technique!
April 17th, 2012 at 1:02 am
That has to be one of the coolest time-lapse projects that I have seen. Thank you for posting the video on here. I have always had a love for shooting in distressed and decayed environments.
April 20th, 2012 at 1:39 am
best timelapse possible.. excellent videooo
my hands on wit timelapse
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sudheendra_s_p/6452392031/in/photostream
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Great, very well made timelapse. A lot of work went into this and considering the circumstances, it wasn’t an easy task. Is it just me or did anyone else catch the dark shadow that past by a doorway at 0:48? Hopefully that was one of the crew at the shoot and not a spirit roaming around.
April 27th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Wow! Thanks for sharing the video.
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