Before You Waste Your Life | Blackmagic Cinema 6K Full Frame

Have you ever asked yourself if you're wasting your life? How do you know if you've wasted your life?
I've wasted my life. Not all of it, but a lot of it, by chasing things that are "out there".
I've always believed that there's more to life. And I still believe that to my core. But I've found it's not by seeking things or places, but by pursuing those who are with you, here and now.
This film was produced in partnership with Audiio. Through using code: JordanD70 at audiio.com/jordandudek you'll get unlimited music + SFX downloads + unlimited LinkMatch AI searches + Elements (stems)
Track: "That Which We Bear In The Half Life" - GOLDFINCH
Inspired by the words of Saint Augustine:
"Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering."
Majority of footage was shot with the Blackmagic 6k Cinema Full Frame x Dulens APO 31mm & 58mm Primes.
Using the Freewell M2 Magnetic Quick Swap 2.0 (www.freewellgear.com/en/magne...)
Graded with CineSource RealFilm Powergrade (cinesource.nl/products/realfi...) Use code: "JORDANDUDEK10" for 10% off

[@thehumanchris]

DUDE!! Going from those scenes at home, from the images straight to clips of the locations...back to home and the images and then bringing it back together with the same scenes, this time with a loved one...AHH!! You nailed the storytelling here Jordan. It's truly the little things and loved ones which make life worth living 💛 beaaauuuutiful film!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much Chris!! It means the world hearing that from you. Super glad this connected with you. 🥲 I also love what you're doing with your channel!

[@shrijasarkar7364]

Wait what I saw this movie thinking wow this dude is insanely talented, only to see he got 5K subs no wayy you deserve a million brother.

[@jordanadudek]

I'm thankful for all that subs that I have already. Thank you for the kind words! 🥲

[@mehowkielan1984]

Nice twist man! I wasn't expecting this reflection in the modern day of coaching to be more, do more, never settle. So happy you turned inside and said realise what you have and how special it is. I'm going though a breakup now, so this hits really hard. Appreciated!

[@Kevnslife]

UNDERRATED IS ALL I AM SAYING!

[@jordanadudek]

I think all of us are little underrated 😆. But thank you my man!

[@visualsofsam]

Agreed.

[@stangatsonjr]

Brilliant work Jordan.

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you man 🥲. Super glad you enjoyed it!

[@visualsofsam]

Finding the right words to describe this is just too hard!! So much peace in this video i love it and it went by like it was a minute. Amazing job man! Loved everything about it 🙌🏻

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching man! I'm glad this brought you peace, as I'm hoping these films cause people to slow down a bit.

[@ethanglines]

Breath taking to say the least… I’ve never subed so quick! BRB, imma binge all your vids. Amazing storytelling man

[@jordanadudek]

Hahaha thank you Ethan! I'm glad you enjoyed it man. Hoping to tell more stories like this 🥲

[@JamesStevensonPhoto]

Wow. Started and just couldn't stop. Beautifully made, shot and executed. As I steer away from gear reviews and search for more meaningful material to watch, I'm reminded there are very talented people out there sharing wonderful things. Certainly this left me with some soul searching to do! Thanks for sharing Jordan.

[@heather.hughes]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen in a really long time… wow. It honestly just kept getting better and better!!!

[@jordanadudek]

This is far too kind Heather! Thank you so much. Glad you're apart of this channel 🥲

[@EvanLindy]

Incredible video with a very relatable message! Great work Jordan, looking forward to the next!

[@JustBenjaminn]

Well done Jordan, really moving and well-paced, the editing and colours are really appropriate. Will be following along and you've contributed to me wanting to tell stories on KZbin of connection over consumption.

[@jordanadudek]

I love that Benjamin! That's what it's all about, connection and inspiring more creation. Looking forward to seeing what you create!

[@elyforemanfilms]

Love the message and the cinematography is incredible!

[@zvisuals2]

this is beautiful! well done!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much! 🥲

[@CaydeEberling]

Dude this is truly amazing! I was in awe of the shots and the style (quality and grade) along with the great narration and point of the video. I really just can't explain how I feel after watching this.

[@B-FOTO]

Beautifully done!!!

[@basltalal]

Stunning visuals with a meaningful story. Well done jordan!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you Basl! Glad you connected with the story 🥲

[@KaanSenel]

Dude, such a beautiful film, woah

[@onestepcloserproduction]

Amazing well done! I was waiting for this! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you my man 🥲! Always love hearing from you

[@DeeTravaughn]

Love the story! Beautiful work bro.

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you my man! It’s so easy to get wrapped up in this craft and forget what really matters

[@blasepivovar]

Love this. Beautiful work dude

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you my man! Glad you watched 🥲

[@giaamm]

this is amazing!

[@mitchellthayne]

This was BEAUTIFUL. Love your work brother. 😊

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much man! Really glad you enjoyed it 🥲

[@SimonJames-zc8fc]

Absolutely stunning. I had goosebumps throughout. Amazing work.👏👏👏

[@jordanadudek]

Hey that’s what I was going for!! Thank you for watching 🥲

[@Cine-Source]

Your skills mixed with the RealFilm Powergrade are incredible!🔥

[@bbrunorocha]

beautiful work , loved everything !!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🥲

[@georgekamenov_]

What an absolutely beautiful video. Both the visuals and the storytelling. Amazing work!

[@jordanadudek]

You don’t know how much this means to hear, thank you George 🥲

[@EdProsser]

What a vibe! Beautiful work Jordan

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you as always Ed! Glad you enjoyed it 🥲

[@chinchin-tk6vz]

Jordan ! Thank you for this video , your name is historical and yet your concept , I wish you the best 🌹

[@NeilArthurs]

Absolutely wonderful video and sentiment! You captured it all so elegantly and perfect! Cheers

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much man! That’s some really high praise. This was a fun one for sure

[@ZaneColquhoun]

Another masterpiece Jordan. You have quickly become one of my favourite storytellers. I can't wait to see where you go as a filmmaker! People need these reminders of what's most important in life and the gentleness and beauty in the way you do it, fills me with inspiration. Well done, once again.

[@jordanadudek]

That’s so kind of you Zane! Really appreciative of your words. And you’re spot on. Just trying to communicate what I need to hear myself. I’m glad that came off in this story. Thank you man 🥲

[@Eyeofkamau]

Damn… Brother, you are incredible 🙏🏽

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching my man! Always appreciative of you 🥲

[@SamBoxell]

I’ve just started my journey of documenting my business and family life and this was seriously inspirational. Great work dude 🙌

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

Beautiful shots and color grade man! New sub!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for your kind comments! Love what you're getting out of your A6700!

[@sanjeev.sharma]

Subtle, yet powerful. Profound ❤

[@jordanadudek]

I'm glad you connected with this! 🥲

[@pudsboi5203]

Gorgeous video

[@jakularaya]

The visuals 💯🤌🏻 simply ART, amazing work

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🥲

[@jacksonmokk]

This is so wholesome, i loved it! You just earned a new follower

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching and following! I’m really glad you connected with this message 🥲

[@alexcisse_]

This is beautiful

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you! I’m really glad this message connected with you 🥲

[@RichardWiering]

This video is a masterpiece 👌🔥

[@theseventh2609]

BEAUTIFUL WORK. EMOTIONAL.

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad this message reached you 🥲

[@IndyVisuals]

Amazing work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching!

[@Apatura123]

Amazing shots! Bravo

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much! 🥲

[@BrockRoberts]

Top tier bro. So good!!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you Brock! Always love your support my man 🥲

[@michaelboyle-ms2id]

This is beautiful! I’ve always loved cinematography and photography, and recently got a camera. Now I’m getting tons of videos that are inspiring me and most of them are criminally underrated 😂 I will absolutely be subscribing, I can’t wait to see where you go!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for joining the community man! And really glad this inspired you 🥲

[@iamaktewari]

Awesome 🎉

[@tomsss__]

Holy s*it thats a amazing dude, i got a inspiration from these video! Thanks!

[@jordanadudek]

Super glad this inspired you! Can't wait to see what you create

[@sunnynaguri]

Great work, Jordan!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you Sunny! 🥲

[@AryanTalla]

everything you make is so GOOD

[@jordanadudek]

Hahaha you are the BEST hype man! Always thankful for you man 🥲

[@DULENSHK]

It looks very great, thanks you for sharing Jordan!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching! My favorite lenses in production 🥲

[@JackyLi]

I recognize a lot of these PNW areas, esp Oregon :) love this story!

[@alvarocean]

You inspire a lot, man

[@jordanadudek]

You're about to make me cry over here 🥲

[@Nova_Shiny]

Man the lighting in this is beautiful

[@jordanadudek]

I know right?! Waiting for golden hour has it's perks haha

[@krauzevision1035]

Simply - Just Beautiful 👌🏼

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much! 🥲

[@henrythejeditube]

This is so epic, cinamatic, tranquil, world class

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much! You don't know how much that means 🥲

[@disco.jellyfish]

I believe that for most viewers its actually difficult to grasp how well thought out every shot in this film is. Just look at this one 4:24 - Its actually a very simple shot, yet leaving the subject out of focus fits so well because its telling the story about a man, who has lost the focus on what is important in his life, through the camera.

[@marcusmezzano]

Really freaking good man 🔥 Subbed

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you Marcus! Glad you're a part of this channel now! 🥲

[@whatilovetofilm]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much Ravi!

[@staticvideo]

One word - WOW! Simply gorgeous! 🔥

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much!! 🥲

[@TheJohnAnderson]

💯 relationships are most important. Great cinematography!👌🏼

[@jordanadudek]

You’re absolutely right! Thank you for watching 🥲

[@ZacharySalter]

crying in the club right now

[@LouisManiquet]

This is really dope dude!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching Louis! 🥲

[@ethanlowryphotography]

Damn dude. Got me right in the feels.

[@jordanadudek]

Hey that was the goal! Hahaha, thank you for watching!

[@ThePaololekai]

Just made a grown man cry. 😅 Amazing work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@imasael]

I have no words, just amazing!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much 🥲

[@Chasingsolace]

Well done!!

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you! 🥲

[@ScottJeschke]

wow! Gorgeous shots, man. This would look amazing on an IMAX screen

[@jordanadudek]

Dang that’s high praise!! I’m just happy it looks decent on a phone 😆

[@AnuchasLens]

i dont understand how you dont have a mil subs tbh. amazing work!

[@ianjmcmillen]

I see that Augustine quote

[@samuellaldintluanga7135]

Every frame a painting called, he wants to study your mind

[@MasonChar]

Beautiful bro 🥺

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you my man. Sorry to make you cry on a Tuesday 😂

[@utahtanner]

beautiful

[@jordanadudek]

Let’s go man!! Glad you enjoyed it 🥲

[@LessLonely]

my man! 🫡 Great film

[@LessLonely]

Also that final shot is so crispy

[@jordanadudek]

Did it look like I just woke up? Thanks for the support man 🥲

[@Techdrome]

STUNNING T_T

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching! 🥲

[@4nyamusic]

masterpiece

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much Anya! 🥲

[@CalvinSavesThePlanet]

wow

[@ezrachow3112]

Wow I just watched a love story filmed by National Geographic….keep telling your story brother! I love it!!!

[@TEAMKasimoff]

Keep going bro. I wish you 10 mln subs)

[@jordanadudek]

Hahaha thank you man! I don't know how I'd react to all those subs haha. I feel the pressure as it is now!

[@WhySteve]

Beautiful story. Now I just need to not be alone to relate haha.

[@jordanadudek]

Hahaha I feel that Steve. This message can of course be applied to so many things in life. Hope you don't feel too alone!

[@WhySteve]

Screw that, I want a girl now.

[@jordanadudek]

@@WhySteve Hahahha. I know you’re maybe not looking for advice, but I found my wife literally as soon as I became content with being single. Just my two cents. Be yourself 💪🏻

[@WhySteve]

I've gone full circle. Lonely, content, happy and now lonely again. Maybe I just missed out last season 😄

[@jordanadudek]

@@WhySteve well at least from my experience, waiting for the right person is totally worth it

[@IJOSoundVideo]

This is very beautiful and well-made. Kudos. But.... I don't know if it's the KZbin algorithm, but i get recommended other videos by other creators that are equally good and pretty much all the same. Which immediately devalues all of it because there's an abundance of quality content, yet it all seems to be very similar. I have been recently watching a lot of movies from 1960 - 2005. Before computers and social media era took over, it really killed everything. Back then, it seems, so many new things were still invented, and new ideas presented, and now, when computers took over and literally everyone can do anything, the magic of "new"disappeared. So I don't know.. I believe, generally, something big has to happen in the world to change the landscape of what we have now, because what we have is abundance of "the same", and nothing new. Nothing new has been introduced for the past 20 years. As soon as we hit the year 2000 - everything stopped. Time flies, but at the same time everything stays the same. Creatively. This is what this video made me feel :) And as i have said - beautiful video.

[@jordanadudek]

I can definitely understand where you're coming from on this. And thank you for your thoughtful comment! The technology we all have at our fingertips is pretty insane. Pretty much every new iPhone has "better" tech than what George Lucas used to film the Star Wars Prequels. But I think I understand what you're getting at. There's a lot of pretty images and stories that feel the same, and trust me, I fall into that category a lot of the time. The hard part is actually looking at your own life and drawing from unique experiences, without allowing too many outside influences to dictate how you communicate that story. There's so many talented people that are WAY more talented than me. But at the end of the day I think the quality of story will win. I'm not the first person to think of it like that either, but it's all about truly connecting with people. Again, thank you for your comment. You've given me a lot of self-reflection today 🥲

[@notellinbenjamin]

❤❤❤❤

[@rizqimlncreative]

if this doesn’t get 1 Million views soon, I will sue KZbin!!!

[@AlexFrenette]

that shot is unreal man. 2:00

[@jordanadudek]

Thanks Alex! Wasn't even planning on shooting anything during that particular trip. Just the way it goes!

[@jamesmonahan1870]

I DO CARE (C)2006

[@TheThinFrame]

A bit loud the music, compare to the voice over

[@trippinonfilms]

i see inverted anamorphic shots

[@jordanadudek]

Nope! Just the combination of the Dulens APO's and Open Gate

[@PLArseneau]

Fucking hell that's nice.

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🥲

[@fromSilentMask]

show us your behind the scenes

[@jayson6143]

Subscribed

[@sunnynaguri]

What did you use for the anamorphic shots?

[@jordanadudek]

I used a 1.5x Aviascope with violet flares, as well as the Contax 35mm 1.4 for the taking lens

[@chrisjohnsonfilms]

Nice video. You switching from FX3 to Blackmagic?

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you Chris! I think I’ve just accepted that all cameras these days are really solid. This video was mainly shot on the 6k FF when I had it, but some of the other shots were done with the Ronin 4D 8k and even the Sony A7Cii. I try to remain fluid with cameras 😂

[@chrisjohnsonfilms]

@@jordanadudek Nice. You still rocking your Fx3? I just bought it again for 3rd time since it came out as missed it each time I sold haha

[@jordanadudek]

I’m not actually haha. I would love to have one, but using the A7Cii at the moment. It’s a bit better for what I need it to be right now

[@chrisjohnsonfilms]

@@jordanadudek nice. Is that the same sensor or very close to? I love how Sony puts slog3 into all of their cameras

[@jordanadudek]

@@chrisjohnsonfilms it’s not the same, but the same as the A7IV. Higher rolling shutter, but a bit better DR. It’s a good compromise for the price. And yes to slog3!

[@aTom1sta]

Here before KZbin algorithm hits it to millions of people (for me did) 😀

[@jordanadudek]

Hahaha I don't know about all that. Just happy it's reaching as many people as it already has 🥲

[@echo_chambeRR]

It's a great shortfilm. Life is indeed beautiful. But... I don't like the message. It seems like life is beautiful only if you have a significant other. It hurts, man. I feel so incomplete and inferior to others. I want to learn to love life even if I lose everything.

[@jordanadudek]

Hey that’s totally fair. And I’m really sorry you feel that way right now. You certainly do not have to have someone else in your life to be complete, in fact I’d argue the opposite. And I apologize that this short film gave you the message that it did. I was intending for this to be more a metaphor of finding the beauty that’s around you now instead of chasing “what’s out there”. Of course, for me, that does take the form of enjoying my wife and spending time with her. But for someone else that will look completely different. I was not intending for this to be a literal translation of “married life is the only beautiful life”. So I do apologize for that!

[@echo_chambeRR]

@@jordanadudek no, it's okay, thank you very much for kind words. I will try to do my best to make my situation better

[@chadolson5537]

In this life I ask three things, that I serve Jesus faithfully, that I love well, and that my life counts for something good. This is my greatest hope and aspiration.

[@Creativeonthemend]

Dude 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jordanadudek]

Glad you cried like I did Jeff 😭

[@jesusistgott]

The only true Life, the only true meaning of Life, is to find Peace with God through Jesus Christ, and live with him and for him for eternity. Starting right here in this life, when you repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ. He is our Saviour. And the only one God. He is Gods Son which came in flesh to earth, to die for our sins and conquered death for us, paid it all what we needed to Pay, and everybody can take this heavenly gift for free. Jesus gave his life for you, so that you can be free and Save. Amen The Shots were stunning though, but the message is to small. And not the meaning of life in its fullness. Without Jesus Christ, there is no meaning and no life, and no love. Amen

[@jesusistgott]

From a cinematorical viewpoint, your Video is very neat, nicely paced and your visuals are overall stunning. And i like the Storytelling very much.

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you for taking the time to write all of this out. Trust me, I believe in the message that you’re talking about. I also believe in the way that Jesus taught the Gentiles and other groups that didn’t understand Him: through parables. That’s what I’m attempting to do. I don’t believe that anyone will come to Christ through a video that I make on KZbin. But I do believe that change can happen through the conversation and community built through making videos like this. I do understand. It might seem like I’m trying to skip the essential message. But that’s just not the way I think people are going to be reached on KZbin. I do fully believe in what you said above, but just because I didn’t reflect those exact words in this video, doesn’t mean that the message is too small. Read the poem that is referenced in the description of this video. I think that will give you some more direction on the deeper message of this story. Have a great day!

[@jesusistgott]

@@jordanadudek i see. The poem is very subtile and makes a direction into the wonders of Nature. And describes, that people take Nature for granted and maybe they just see its stunning Beauty. But Nobody is wondering about the source of all this Beauty. The creator of the Creation. The Bible tells: For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1,20 There Must be a God. Without a Creator there would be nothing. And this Creator can be made Sense off, by seeing Nature and think about. His name is Jesus Christ. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1,3-4 I think, its important to be witnesses for people that we believe in Jesus Christ. And your Videos reach alot of people. You always can ask Jesus to use your Talent and Creativity for its Glory. And see what he makes out of it. Just ask him and feel free to say, use me for your glory to reach people out there to hear from you, the good News. I only do Videos for the purpose of reaching out to people with the message of Jesus Christ. But i dont have such a base Like you. Now, you have Many viewers, just bring this to Jesus and let this Channel be a Messaging Place to please people to Listen and ask to Jesus Christ, hes God. Be blessed.

[@DENADAGRACIA]

only 00:46 seconds in, I had to subscribe 🥹

[@DENADAGRACIA]

This is gorgeous🥰 Where can one sign up to be your apprentice 😅

[@jordanadudek]

Thank you so much haha! I’m not taking applications at the moment 😆