Winter in New Zealand

Winter in New Zealand!
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A Cinematic Travel Film through my home country during Winter. Honestly, Winter was always my least favourite season, I was always drawn to tropical weather and warmer climates.
This year however, I decided I wanted to explore my country more and see it in a different way which lead me to creating this film. I really wanted to make you feel like you came along on the journey and witnessed and experienced some of the beauty this country has to offer. In order to bring the film to life I needed two solid sound tracks which reflected the ever changing landscapes here in New Zealand.
From the wintery blues of Aoraki and Mount Cook to the warm rolling hills of Canterbury and Napier, I decided to use two songs which heightened the mood of each location.
Tracks used:
Vesky - Distance
Matt Fax - To the Ground
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This film is made up of 45 timelapses, 2 hyperlapses, 1000+ GB of footage from around the country and 50,000+ individual photos. I mostly used the Sony A7riii and the A6400 for shots, a few clips were from a 1dxii and the drone is a Mavic 2 Pro. All content was filmed in the span of 12 days and edited over four weeks.
Huge thank you to Ron and Rob for helping with the shots of me in this video, find their dope content @robert_nairn / @ron.hp
Enjoy beautiful Aotearoa!

[@BenMikha]

Hey guys! Seriously thank you for all the positivity, it always makes the process that much better. This film is dedicated to my country and the beauty in it, I hope it also encourages more people to explore during Winter! I’m currently looking for my next place to shoot, feel free to share any recommendations 😎

[@ashavanderburgh5990]

Ben Mikha iceland!

[@alexlovell7830]

Have you done Nevada /Ari yet? Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Red Rocks, Neon Graveyard Las Vegas, maybe even Slavation Rock out of Palm Springs isn't too far away! May need a western tassel jacket like Leo in 'Once Upon a time in Hollywood' to rock!

[@itslavistudio173]

execllent work ob video

[@Theofficeguy03]

Hey man this is amazing this deserves to be an advert for new zealand like I'm serious man you need to get in touch with some people about this ay. This is genuinely amazing the editing the sounds the quality of the film fottage.

[@MsMesem]

Its all beautiful but very few people actually live in or close to these places as the South Island is rather like one big National Park. Great if you are a visitor with plenty of mullah but for average kiwis the cost of the ferries etc can be rather prohibitive. Wouldn't it be great if the government saw ferry transport as a necessity as Greece does? NZ rests a divided country for this reason.

[@casspurrwaspurr4716]

This looks like an ad I'd see for Panasonic TV'S and their new 8K resolution.

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

So true!! It's amazing!

[@eastcoast3554]

@@theadventuresofzoomandbettie NO you fools come to the hoods of New Zealand to see what's good

[@chriskimmel7252]

@@eastcoast3554 no shit

[@eastcoast3554]

@@chriskimmel7252 your allshit

[@CougarBoys]

*This is why you're the 🐐* NZ tourism couldn't beat this video with a whole production team 🔥

[@prod.caspian]

Cougar Boys yea hard bro

[@s.lormsby5418]

LOL AYE WHY YOU GO ON DA COMMENT 4 🤣🤣🤟

[@nzcreator6237]

Facts

[@ajax3996]

Faks

[@BenMikha]

Thanks boys! ❤️

[@graceyou]

i can't believe this heavenly masterpiece was filmed in our own backyard

[@ronsingh1802]

Such a massive difference between the north and the south island. Def thumbs up for the south 👍👍👌

[@ph3onix.m3r72]

@jo ker what'd they say?

[@loganjames2021]

North is better

[@Nobody-du7mj]

This is where i live, i have a love hate relationship with our winter.

[@Jono_82]

I.Sing.Sometimes couldn’t put it in any better words 😂

[@AllIsWellaus]

How your housing?

[@Jono_82]

Maria Colls wdym?

[@thefuza150]

Yea I also live here

[@thefuza150]

@@AllIsWellaus expensive

[@alexlovell7830]

As a crew that shoots a lot for Tourism NZ I can honestly say you have nailed this!! Some of your shots here are the best NZ shots I think I have ever seen?!! That Kea is spectacular dude! Incredible. Keep doing what you're doing it's epic!

[@hyuka3294]

It's a sign to step up your game guys!!

[@alexlovell7830]

Hyuka haha... yep thanks... actually our stuff is pretty epic too! But I do absolutely LOVE what Ben achieves with his resources.The master of pushing Sony ILC’s to the Max! And that sound design! Ooooooo got chills when it muffles inside the tent ;) I always get excited when a Ben Mikha clip drops!

[@BenMikha]

Alex Lovell you create some epic stuff man and the team is amazing! Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you all again in future 🙏🏽

[@mapper7310]

Alex Lovell my favourite bit was when you guys put the campervan driving on the right side of the road lol

[@vicsuesmith32]

I live in nz ;}

[@giofixation7632]

its all fun and games until you live in a house built before 2018 with no double glazing

[@naomi-art-stuff]

and NO insulation fuck nz architecture bruh

[@spring_suolo_roblox]

Um I have double glazing and my house was built about 100 years ago

[@giofixation7632]

@@spring_suolo_roblox yeah u obv got new windows, I'm talking about any house built before 2018. like a house from 2017 very well could not have double glazed windows because its cheaper and wasn't a requirement then :/

[@spring_suolo_roblox]

Tayaba Rahim, my House was built 100 years ago.

[@giofixation7632]

@@spring_suolo_roblox ... did u not read my comment? double glazing wasn't a thing 100 years ago. obviously along the way your windows were replaced

[@n.chanthasen4123]

I don't know why, but this literally made me tear up. I feel like I underestimated the beauty of our country before seeing this video. You did such an amazing job capturing the nature's true winter beauty!

[@tomsmall5500]

Bro I head to New Zealand in 25 days for two months and this has literally made me so excited. Videography is on another level, absolutely crazy

[@branniganfarnsworth3342]

Tom Small where you visiting?

[@alexanderlahood8189]

I'm from New Zealand, enjoy bro! Your gonna love it

[@maori_Mcsouljah]

Chur awesome bro have an good trip here. Bring your hoodie and beanie it's cold here at the moment

[@alexanderlahood8189]

@@maori_Mcsouljah and abit wet 😂

[@rabiakhan2795]

Bruh!!! Enjoy it here! You will absolutely love it! Stay warm and stay safe!

[@williamedwards7359]

This video is a perfect example to showcase New Zealand and it’s wonderful unique landscapes! It makes me a proud Kiwi to watch this. This is absolute art! Keep it up!!

[@jesssoderberg3411]

Love how there’s some sneaky shots of the Hawke’s bay within all the beautiful South Island goodness

[@MrNimtiz]

Which ones?

[@ChelseaSatherley]

This video made me cry! I can’t believe I live in such a beautiful country wow

[@MsMesem]

Correction: Title should read 'Winter in South Island of NZ'. Try a few days of leaden skies or fog in Hamilton or Tauranga and you won't feel so excited.

[@Rose-th7kt]

lol 😂😂

[@AS90025]

Or winter in Queenstown and surrounding areas everywhere else is a shit hole in winter haba

[@MsMesem]

@@imallowedmyopinionok2354 Sandfly bitten scarfie.

[@imallowedmyopinionok2354]

Hamilton, isnt that where the creators of the movie ... deliverence got thier ideas from? Hey buddy, hows your sister? Oh shit i forgot.. you married her🤪

[@tonybennett4159]

I'm a Brit, but I worked for three and a half years at the Mount, across the harbour from Tauranga, and I don't remember any fogs. The Kaimai Ranges keep the climate pretty pleasant and I played outdoor tennis throughout the winter. Hamilton is a different story, that can be very foggy and bleak.

[@kueiseong]

This’ better than any National Geographic documentaries in terms of cinematography and expression. Blew my mind!

[@letzUploadit]

Its like i was really there

[@chanelpoihipi4097]

This needs more views😍! I live in New Zealand and didn’t even realise how beautiful it actually is🤭

[@nickoloui]

You're kidding me with those shots man! People like you deserve so much more recognition. Keep up the hard work honestly, you've got loads of people looking up to you!

[@vaclavrabusic9170]

I rarely ever leave a comment under a KZbin videos but damn. This must be the best made video of New Zealand I have seen so far. What a stunning shots and overall amazing vibe. Well done Sir, well done!!!

[@purdychau4105]

I have been to New Zealand this September and I found it hard to put what beautiful scenery I saw into my camera due to my poor skills. You guys are just amazing to be able to shoot this video with the actual beauty of the nature in New Zealand. Thanks for the video! It makes me feel like I was there again!

[@TristanHargreaves]

New Zealand is one of my favourite places on earth and this video just took me back there. Stunning shots and a beautiful video, keep up the amazing work!!

[@bella-jy4ki]

Jesus christ what a beautiful video, I ain't got beautiful views though just a warehouse and $2 shop 😂🤘

[@larabishell7306]

bella 08 ME

[@60HzLuCid]

bella 08 Taupo?

[@bella-jy4ki]

@@60HzLuCid tauranga 😂 not the pretty side either

[@vicsuesmith32]

Ik IK ik ik I’ve seen that that’s queens town where I almost live :))’

[@mariesampson8451]

I live here and have absolutely no clue where these places are

[@blabett2689]

i just know they're in the south island lol

[@gnomechild4459]

The first lake was Lake Marion, some of the rivers are ones running down from lake Marion. The large boulder field is Castle hill. There shots from right next to the Homer tunnel. There are a lot of shots from around central Otago. Not certain but pretty sure the lake with the stars is Hooker Glacier lake next to Mt Cook. I live near Fiordland and go to lots of these places pretty regularly.

[@jeenadjo1238]

@@gnomechild4459 Waw dude you're lucky!

[@JustforFun853]

@@gnomechild4459 where is the mountain with all the waterfalls ? Thanks

[@joannephillips6781]

The great thing about winter, is the very clear crisp nights. Go outside on one of those nights and you’ll get to see shooting stars. Absolutely magnificent! It’s actually not so bad in the early hours of the morning. It gets far colder as the temperature drops closer to 6:30 - 7:00 am.

[@zha0f3ng]

This is absolutely beautiful, I can't wait to visit this heaven on earth.

[@mohith6700]

There are much more

[@LanaandCam]

MIND BLOWN!! You captured Aotearoa perfectly bro!

[@veebee3837]

Grew up in the North island. Moved over to the AU and missed NZ so much so I did a one week road trip in the South island NZ during the mid of winter. I went to similar locations and I have to say it was surreal. My photos do not do any justice but this video really captured the way I experienced and saw with my own eyes. Nice work guys!

[@NESH4A]

this makes me love my country even more than i already did

[@sl3068]

Same

[@s.lormsby5418]

AWESOME JOB BRO WAS MAGICAL I LOVE ❤️ SEEING MY COUNTRY IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT THANK YOU 👍

[@patrikmiskovic5718]

I'm in love.. New Zealand is on my bucket list for a long time but after seeing your video i want there even more! It's stunning!

[@ngabushallday6642]

A lot of people come here, seduced by the natural beauty. When you come, especially in winter, come prepared, New Zealands mountains and rugged terrain have claimed many lives of visitors who have underestimated the quite brutal nature of the conditions of our beautiful country during winter. Come prepared, enjoy your stay and go home with fond memories.

[@maddylovesbooks]

We are full

[@ngabushallday6642]

@@maddylovesbooks No, we're nowhere near full. We have a population of around 4.8 million, Japan, a country of similar size, has a population of close to 130 million.

[@rufs6468]

@@ngabushallday6642 yeah we are. Develop any of our big cities but for gods sake leave anything between Ashburton and North of invercargill alone. We don't want more people.

[@JasmineLipska]

Wow, this video is absolutely incredible! I’ve been feeling so inspired to visit New Zealand and now I want to go even more😀 love the editing and videography!

[@LSUK]

3:31 - This part is amazing!

[@anmolsaran7848]

daaamnnn this is something I always wished to see, every shot was so precise and tempting . great work

[@omgsamanthanz]

Killed it again, ben! Love seeing my home like this! You're making me wish I was back home for winter!

[@timmygizzle]

Just travelled South Island in August. I don't think I would enjoy the place that much in the summer. There was something about the snow capped mountains, fewer people and just the mystique of the aura of winter. An unforgettable trip!

[@eliyasara9786]

that mountain of waterfalls is utterly divine and dramaitc. I've never seen anythhing like it.

[@WoodwardEnglish]

Amazing footage! Thanks for sharing a piece of our country with the rest of the world.

[@LudoLiuExtras]

that is another stunning video ! love your work ! it gives me a lot of inspiration !!!!

[@mariasanson2201]

This is unreal. Tourism NZ would struggle to produce something of this quality with an entire production crew. My relationship with NZ winter is definitely a love hate one, but this video makes it look epic! You’ve done a stunning job of capturing NZ and all it’s beauty. Love it!

[@chicken_haver2111]

Wow, this makes New Zealand so much prettier than I've ever seen. And I was born & raised here.

[@danilocanales8666]

Easily one of the most underestimated channels .... Your work is absolutely stunning!

[@MrsGump]

This is phenomenal! This is way better than any tourist or advert NZ stuff I've ever seen, someone should be paying you to use this footage! What a gorgeous, breathtaking journey, well done :)

[@mr6602]

Hi Ben, from my armchair at home in Auckland I have just awarded you an Oscar, that is one amazing video! 10 out of 10 for creativity, mixing and sound - of course the content too - its showcases some stunning photography, video and scenery. You are brilliant. Well done, Lawrence.

[@lauraluselu2185]

wow i never knew how beautiful our country was untill i seen these amazing clips , i am shooketh

[@CanterburySnowandWeatherWatch]

Stunning video mate, inspiring! Winter is our favorite season... and we think you've captured it beautifully.

[@Brando256]

Dang bro! This is one of the greatest videos I've have ever seen. You should get some type of an award for this quality of work. Mind blown!!!

[@lautoka63]

Superb work! I grew up in the age of still film where you aspired after a Nikon. The ability to make films, to use drones etc has changed things so much. That said, what you've produced is the work of an artist so again, well done.

[@maverickg3gbls132]

To create something as special as this is nothing short of amazing. I don't know if you have some sort of local backing or some support from the NZ government, but this footage is absolutely incredible. If you haven't already been blessed with enough positive feedback can I please stress to you my absolute mad respect!!!!

[@samiichad]

Far out, by far my new favourite NZ videographer. very inspiring. keep up the good work man, subscribed.

[@yourstrulyeliz]

Oh my goodness this was an incredible video. Every view is a dream and you captured it so beautifully. NZ you beauty 😭😭✨✨🙏🏽

[@antonieng]

These visuals cleared my skin

[@samdekker90]

Wow!!! After eight years in Western Australia, this video makes me want to come home for a winter to explore the parts of NZ I still haven't seen! Amazing job on this!

[@MykaStanley]

Definitely feel inspired to make the most of winter. Beautiful footage 🙌🏽

[@chopsnz88]

Epic!!! Stunning video, best I've seen of NZ keep up the stellar work!!

[@Nobody-ve6ot]

Quite difficult to believe that such a place still exists on earth. Out of words!!

[@xtiancolquhoun7410]

Wow just wow,I live in nz and it don't even look this good in real life,well done dude.

[@ZainobMathewCreate]

Been waiting for this one! Another great one!! 👍👍

[@mctree4528]

I'm so proud of this place. there is no where else like it in the world

[@RavenStew]

I keep coming back to this video for inspiration. I think I have watched it about 100 times. It is pure magic. Ben...you are a true talent.

[@arthurtparra]

This is incredible man.A true masterpiece. Im still in awe ahah

[@polynesian_tingz906]

Fuuuu 🙌🏽🙌🏽 you captured the essence of our beautiful country! Tūmeke 💙💙

[@seesusian6611]

This video is so nice that brings me back to the old days when I was working holiday there for about 9 months. My friends and I had the longest road trip during winter with a cozy camper van. Even the weather is much colder and to be more alert and careful with the driving as compared to other season, but still the view is everywhere! Love it and I will be back one day ! Thanks for sharing the video !

[@seko5170]

Recently came back from NZ and saw all of these places! Such a beautiful country. Would move there in a heartbeat. Lucky i'm only a 3 hour flight across the ditch. Amazing video. Well done.

[@SevenOcean07]

You inspired Me, l love your work style..

[@MrFredericks.]

Beautiful Aotearoa, damn I miss it. P.S. if you filmed this in Wellington in the winter your drone would blow away lol

[@churnoble]

Tom FJR Are you from Wellington? I am

[@MrFredericks.]

@@churnoble hey! My mum is, and I've lived there for about 10 years of my life. I lived in Wadestown, Melrose and Thorndon. I live back in London now though and I miss it. What part do you live?

[@LP-zr1ep]

Wellington still living up to its name WINDY WELLINGTON am away from Wellington by about an hr ....

[@christopherhuman2862]

Your work is very respectable. to be able to do this and capture such pristine shots is truly skillful.

[@jeremy_sr]

the authurs pass is absolutely stunning in winter

[@harrisongodfrey1863]

WOW 😱 💥Bro that literally blew my mind!!!!! 🤯 You are literally the Le Bron of videographers!!! The meticulous detail you went into was INSANE!!!🔥 This is hands down the best NZ video I have EVER seen!!!! Please make a Summer NZ Video too & do NZ Tourism a favour and make them a video!!!! You truly do have a very special talent! Mad RESPECT and admiration for you Bro- Keep up the great work!!! 👊

[@alex15basket]

Why am I crying? Why can't I stop crying? Help... This video was insane 😭💙

[@MsDonut23]

I'm currently living abroad and your videos makes me so homesick! Truely no place on earth like Aotearoa! Keep up the solid work you bloody legend!

[@fboschbach2793]

I usually never write any comments but this video amazed me so much that I just had to write down some thoughts. What you created is more than just a video! It is pure art and shows New Zealands beauty at it's best! The pictures you shared with us and the way you presented them in this video - that is just absolutely amazing and showed me what a beautiful season winter and what a beautiful country Nz is❄️🇳🇿 Now I immediatly wanna go back to NZ... However thank you for sharing this piece of art 😍

[@onefootatatime263]

Don’t leave NZ before you’ve seen NZ Remember the adverts Your one of the reasons they did the advertising It look you a long time to wake up and smell the Bush We use to have a secret here Great video Cheers

[@bremCZ]

Ha! Oh the memories. I think NZ is far more impressive once you have left and come back. It makes you appreciate it all the more.

[@OfTwoLands]

Nice shots man, such a cool place !! Funny we have almost the same title and thumbnail haha.

[@chrissynaidoo13]

The film quality and cinematography is brilliant. New Zealand is gorgeous. I never knew. Now I want to visit!

[@michaelameyer705]

This is easily one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZbin. The attention to detail in the editing is magnificent! The way you play with the sound and your transitions and wowow I'm absolutely in awe.

[@traci-rosehammond1561]

that milky way shit is unreal! never thought anything like that would show up in nz

[@tylerdobdob23]

It's probably the dark sky reserve. Only one in the Sourthern Hemi, and i think there's less than 10 in the whole world. Down south somewhere near a church.

[@nakedeagle3828]

"I've always avoided winter in New Zealand but I just got a new drone to take cool shots of the rain and snow"

[@saadkhaleeq8396]

First time ever, I saw such an amazing film. Classic shooting but aside shooting, newzealand is just like heaven on earth. One of the calm places in the world. :)

[@minghuisun677]

I visited Milford Sound and Lake Marina last month. I was too busy seeing the scenery and focusing on feeling how nature surrounded me that I did take a lot of photos and I was not able to express my emotions about such a spiritual journey. Now I can finally show my parents this video and tell them yeah, that's where I went. It was amazing. Thank you for posting this video

[@PioneerPauly]

My friend you are a true artist. Subscribed for life!

[@xShaminox]

Hey Ben, sorry to bother you! Where is the waterfall of 1:08? Ty! keep the good work up!

[@JinnyAnn]

Binging all of your videos, I am captivated by all of them!

[@chuunli4579]

I felt like I watched a "COME HOME" new Zealand misses you ad and YES, YES I WILL.

[@lucass1141]

I bet most of the people who is watching this is from New Zealand right.

[@funnnehdude]

Nope.

[@WHOHATESTOWORK]

Hey cuzzy we not far from Antarctica thats proably why its cold lmao

[@hunterpineapple5168]

@D D stfu

[@sl3068]

@@hunterpineapple5168 he's not wrong lol it's cold asf in Alaska and Russia and I'm from NZ

[@yeetus8870]

same in Canada -50 degrees in winter..

[@karifurai8479]

Yeah reached -30 Celcius last winter in Michigan, United States. Was literally -17 Celcius every day last winter, you New Zealanders are so lucky with 13 degree winters

[@ATrainTravels]

Lol😂👍

[@andrerochaix4111]

I'v spent the last 3 years traveling my own country, and hands down this is the most amazing video I have ever seen of New Zealand, this needs to be the official tourism video for the south island! Well done sir

[@gbreezee]

Can't stop coming back to this video. Inspiring.

[@BastiMark]

Your shots are incredible!! To be honest, they are beautiful and awesome recorded! But im missing more story, after 2 min u dont wanna watch anymore, because the personality is missing u know? Someone whos telling the story like u did in min 3 ... i know how painful it is to miss some shots, but the music is too monoton for this... BUT ANYWAYS i watched the full film and im in love!

[@floxtv814]

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[@Pam-rp3lu]

I love coming back to this video. And it amazes me still, that Māori could handle and live through this climate with no western medicine. We literally lived off the land. Wow

[@usernamekitkat]

@Ben Mikha you should be proud of your country and culture , respect is earned when enjoying other countries culture and traditions. Greetings From Cyprus

[@godofaccedie8229]

I can't even recognize my homeland...

[@churnoble]

Zaraki Kampachi Saaaaame

[@wadoodrehman3669]

After watching this video I moved to New Zealand.What a beautiful country .Now I live in Taraunga.

[@shoshannaveronicatamari308]

This video reminds me of one of the reasons why I was super excited to come for studies in New Zealand .

[@passby8070]

Absolutely breath taking! Now I am even more looking forward to my NZ trip. Thanks so much for sharing

[@x3Ryosukeee]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen of Aotearoa. Thank you for helping me fall in love with our country all over again, breath-taking.

[@braw2putot58]

Wow!!! I was having goosebumps when the Milky Way appeared.😱

[@therealchickentender]

Miss it every day. Thanks for the reminder.

[@xeniablancafort6868]

I LITERALLY cried watching this. It’s beyond beautiful..

[@sonyx1albert443]

I was in NZ for 3 weeks and i love that country more than my own.Amazing footage mate.You nailed it.Thanks for the memories.From South Africa