I moved to NewYork in 1999 and left to Seattle in 2021.. bought place on Highland by Kerry Park, renovated, then husband got bored so we moved back in February this year. I hate it. I miss the car I had, our condo was gorgeous, I miss grocery shopping in Seattle. The only issue I had was the gloomy winters.

The way you explained everything was just so refreshing. I hope you keep creating content ❤ new subscriber

I am doing my first interview. So if my camera does not do sound. do I get a lavaliere and a h4 zoom and record sound separately. is it ok if I ask the questions and just edit and show the interviewee response only on film. I am not wearing a microphone . if I use a lavaliere, and my camera does not have the xlr outlet for the other piece of the lavalier, does that mean it won't work. what is difference between H4 or H1 zoom. I was thought to use H4 in school would appreciate some advice. my interview is on Tuesday

Born and raised in Seattle, lived in New York for 7 years, then moved back to Seattle about 5 months ago. And it's been good! One thing that I actually quite like in Seattle that he mentioned as bad is that everyone takes a nice little vacation when there's too much snow or ice. In New York they're like plow plow salt salt everyone go to work, but in Seattle it's like yayyyy snow day

@Scripshepherd - Hi! I really liked your two films about the move! We may have to be moving soon to Seattle too. I wanted to ask you, how did you move all your gear? Did you ship it? Or hired a truck? We have several guitars and some other music equipment we need to get from NYC to Seattle but not renting a truck. So wondering what the options are other so these things get there safe! Thanks very much in advance!

You just clearly were not the type of person who should have ever lived in New York in the first place since you don’t like the basic things that make it different from every other city in the US

New York make you skrong, take over anywhere. Seattle your next;)

I moved to Seattle from New York in 2002. Most of the issues were the same, although Seattle was cheaper then and there were less homeless people and no visible fentanyl problem - but as you said, that is everywhere. Your notes on the drivers are spot on. As a former New Yorker I lay on the horn - and it has gotten better in the last 20 years, using your horn has become a bit more acceptable. I would add, however, in defense of the drivers, Seattle streets and intersections are bizarre, and signage is awful. It can take years to actually figure out how to navigate the city without finding yourself suddenly at a dead end at a cliff or water, in the wrong lane, or going over a bridge you didn't mean to. The cultures are different, and I think New York, and a lot of America, is made for extroverts. Seattle culture is full of introverts, geeks, wierdos, neurodivergent folk, etc. That is a feature AND a bug. If we'd all rather stay at home and read a book on a rainy day, it can make it hard to meet other people. Not impossible, but it takes effort.

the only shitty parts of seattle is dealing with psychotic druggies and everything is expensive. If you don't believe me about psychotic druggies, you live/work in a yuppie neighborhood.

From an urbanist's perspective, Seattle is the only city in the Pacific Northwest that I actually really admire and this is coming from a Portlander. The Pacific Northwest has three major cities: Portland, Seattle and Vancouver (Canada). Portland does not have the big city atmosphere that Seattle and Vancouver have. We might have a great food scene and public transit, but it's a joke compared to... say... Chicago or San Francisco. Vancouver is going through a nightmarish housing and affordability crisis. It's just as expensive as Seattle, but the wages and salaries are on par with cities like Las Vegas and Albuquerque. Compared to New York City, the only major things I don't like about Seattle is the weather (in the non-summer months) and the overall history. The winters in Seattle are more than just dreary. It's incredibly cold, wet and windy which makes being outside miserable. Yet it's a hair too warm for any significant snowfall. You cannot enjoy any typical outdoor activities or winter activities. While the dark, rainy and windy weather can be cozy and many do people enjoy it, there is a significant difference between sitting inside a warm room and enjoying a warm drink and hearing the sounds of rain, versus sitting outside or walking outside in the cold, windy and rainy weather while you fight hard to keep yourself dry. The lack of sunlight does affect lots of people and this can become very bad and noticeable from January through March. The other problem is how Seattle does not have a rich historical foundation that cities like NYC, Chicago and Boston have. It makes sense that NYC and Boston are very expensive because of geographical limitations and how both cities are home to some of the world's most prestigious institutions and companies. Seattle is also home to some of the world's most important companies (like Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft), but it's also becoming just as expensive as NYC and Boston for the same reasons while having somewhat better weather. While Seattle has some nice looking skyscrapers and an incredible skyline, there isn't a lot of diverse architecture in the city like you would find in NYC and Chicago.

This just convinced me NYC is not for me

i’ve had no issues making friends in seattle. everyone has been really friendly in my experience, and the seattle freeze is overrated

Great video although I have some questions so how can I contact you?

go back pls you people are ruining this city! this isn't a playground for you to explore. people live here.

Good idea. Run for your life. NYC is a disaster. 1. Too many illegal aliens 2. Too many thugs 3. Too much BS construction work 4. Overpopulated 5. Filthy streets 6. Dangerous subway platforms and trains 7. Unnecessary MTA delay in service 8. Rent is out of control 9. Rude and nasty people everywhere 10. Too much competition Best of luck to you. Run for your life.

I lived in Tacoma, WA, for 3 years from 2005 to 2008. One major thing, you have a girlfriend. New York is MUCH better for single men than in Seattle. Plus, the nightlife is more significant in New York.

been to ny twice, in the summer and winter, hot humid 90s and 7 degrees, respectively. weather there is to extreme to live or short term stay there, dont mind visiting though, and thats coming from a second gen seattlite who has traveled extensively.

you don’t get stabbed on the subway. you don’t need ten million dollars to live comfortably. having an expansive subway does in fact, make it good

Absolutely brilliant. I'm not a photographer but have a podcast which I independently produce. Using a sony a5000 with 50mm 1.8 lens and audio technica mics and logi pro x /final cutpro x put together the show as youtube and audio. Huge effort and I have the same anxiety as you! Worries about battery failures and sd cards filling up mid interview! And my wide, front and centre, as the interviewer, doesn't need to know about the technical side! Done on a tiny budget this video has helped me loads! Have you done more?

I love Seattle. Swimming at Denny Blaine or the Carr Inlet, THE TREES once you get out of the city (I live near Gig Harbor). I'm in love with the forest, and I made friends once I started playing DnD

🎉🎉🎉🎉😢Spot omg you're the Simon Cowell of Description of State!city comparison!also not to mention the tolls in NYC 😮disaster no parking for everywhere you go must park in a garage 😮,i lived in NYC l year I couldn't wait to leave 🎉, also lived in Seattle great doctors, food,diversity, casino's, Beautiful views, Seattle Seahawks 🎉, quick flight ✈️ to La,Vegas, Alaska not as much crime as NYC, traffic isn't that bad compared to Houston, Dallas, or NYC, no tolls Like NYC, also I believe there's no corporate tax.

Im 36 years old and I'm born and raised in NYC... everything you said about NYC is pretty spot on... finally leaving to another city in couple of months and I can't wait

I moved to Seattle from Colorado (by way of El Paso TX, long story) about 7 years ago. I moved here precisely because it would allow me to NOT need a car. I have no comparison to NYC, as I've only ever visited, but I did want to say that depending on your lifestyle, it's really easy to get by without a car. And the transit is only getting better! My only issue is that, if I ever leave Seattle, I only want to move where I can go car-free (or car-light if parking isn't too much money).

I grew up in Europe and hate driving 😊 looking to move back so I never have to drive again

Hello, any updates with regards to equipment? I’d like to do scenario #1

Hello, any updates? I’d like to interview with just one angle / camera.

New York isnt for outsiders. More of you should leave. I miss Native New Yorkers! And im tired of transplants complaining because they dont know where to park or noise.😂😂😂 please tell more of your transplants friends to leave NYC!!

Appreciate this view. I'm presently interviewing for jobs in Seattle but currently live in NYC, and I really do feel overly stimulated after living here for 8 years.

Thank you.

Leaving a dump for a trash compactor

I'm glad you made the distinction about NYC's subway. Expansive or the only option doesn’t equal good. I grew up in Brooklyn but have lived in Seattle for 4 years now. Don’t miss having to rely on the subway to get around.

I lived in and around Seattle for 10 years I miss it

Your video was great 💯

I'm from Seattle and lived in NYC for 7 years. In general, it was easier to get around in NYC - 24 hours a day, you just walk to the subway station and you get to your destination within 30 minutes, for a fixed price of $2.50/$100 per month. I can't say the same here in Seattle. Additionally, the neighborhoods are less dense so on average you have fewer destinations to walk to for your day to day like groceries and such. So IMO getting around is cheaper, more reliable, and occasionally faster in NYC. I enjoy driving and the freedom but on the whole, I would rather have an expansive subway system than ease of driving.

I liked ur video but im not sure ur all that accurate. Im born and raised in nyc. I grew up riding the trains and public transportation and tho it is difficult at times its still not something im afraid of. Im well able to walk the streets without any problems. I am on the other hand contemplating moving to seattle. Why? The streets are full of un housed immigrants, creating an unstable, unrested enviroment. It began after the pandemic and has now grown into a massive problem that noone wants to address. Dont get me wrong, nyc has has always been a cultural soup, a thing in constant flux. And no this isnt the first time its streets have filled with unwashed eager and ultimately desperate people. The breeze whistling between the buildings here tell this ancient tale of struggle and of how those who were once here eventually spread out into the rest of the country. Its romantic, even. Im just, like u said, tired of being trapped and limited by it and every time i move anywhere else i am yanked back. (Mom calling me home). I believe that people who arent native to nyc are shocked in a way. U still have to explain the homeless and drug use to those who visit u while living herr but this is the face of any metropolis. Ur video is certainly food for thought. And seattle looks like a place i might be able to stretch out my legs. Lol. Thank u!

I live in NYC and agree with you. Looking to move out. Over it here

As someone who grew up in Seattle and moved to NYC for the past 6 years. It's the worse decision of my life. I stayed and moved for my partner, but after breaking up I plan on going back. To those who also grew up in Seattle and thinking about moving just know that it's a complete change and you'll likely be traumatized. People aren't as cerebral, people are very nosy, very outgoing in the worst ways, superficial, and rude. It's honestly been hell and I unequivocally can say that most Seattleites will hate it here. Fun place to visit but definitely not quiet, not peaceful, limited nature unless you live by central park, and the people are not pleasant whatsoever; dare I say ghetto even? And the food isn't nearly as fresh or good. Most of the apples are mealy for example. And yeah I can't complain about New York enough. Oh! And everyone constantly asks you why you're quiet, unlike Seattle where being quiet is the norm, it's like in NYC you constantly feel the need to be entertaining for others and it's exhausting.

You seem to romanticize car ownership

It's not cost effective these days so I moved to Lacey. Initially I lived in Maple Leaf and then Fremont . I have friends who work at Microsoft who do well for themselves and they are moving to Issaquah or Bellingham.

Ok. Born in Brooklyn and grew up on LI. I lived in Seattle for over a decade. Best thing I ever did by far!!!!

Great video! If the key light is too harsh, how about using a bounce board or white reflector? I think a hair light really helps a lot and doesn’t really require diffusion. For Canon, how about a R6 mark II and/or an R7? They are about the same prices as the corresponding Sony cameras and do not have recording limits. Thank you for the great content!

you look like you should be the 3rd Safdie brother lol

I lived in Brooklyn for almost 9 years, and they were some of the longest years ever. I have a love/hate relationship with NYC and dont regret leaving when i did (i mostly left because of covid). Im in LA now and hate it. It is dirty (even more so than NYC, i think), the homeless are everywhere, the public transportation sucks ans it takes hours to get anywhere, especially if you don't drive. I don't plan on staying here, so I am considering other cities, including Seattle (also DC). This video was helpful, as were the comments.

Dude that is a true stress test.

Thank you for your perspective on Seattle. It is appreciated. I'm originally from the PNW. The layed back attitude is so true. It is great in some ways, but not in others.

Also in Seattle they have other reliable public transportation like Buses, Link light rail Subway, trolley buses and Ferryboat if I'm not mistaken if you don't feel like driving and all that traffic.....Washington is my second place I see myself settling down and just live my life. Seattle and the surrounding areas Green Lake, Bellevue and Redmond is pretty much my idea subdivision.

I lived in Seattle. It's a cold sh*thole and the people are fake as are all the "subcultures". Everyone's on antidepressants or anxiety meds. The traffic sucks. The politics are a mess. - WW

I lived in Seattle / Ballard till 2012. I loved it so much there and miss it a lot! ❤

i feel the same moving from SF to SD! all of these things are very true moving from SF to San Diego - great video!!!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts & experiences. I found your observations very insightful about NYC & Seattle. Glad that you are in a happier place.