Chicago Night Aerial

Chicago night aerial.
Used the Sony A7Sii in combination with the Sony 28-135 lens. Mounted to the Ronin M with a custom rig, recording 4K to the Convergent Design Odyssey 7q. Shot in S-Log and processed with FilmConvert.

[@ChthonicRemains]

Chicago's skyline is miles better than any American city and perhaps the world. Just look jawdroppingly organized those skyscrapers are. This is the kind of stuff that makes me proud to be American.

[@zainw24]

Most gorgeous city in America

[@robertpreston2220]

Agreed!

[@zainw24]

lone wolfe you might be right, what’s your pick?

[@zainw24]

lone wolfe ok, the original comment was specifically for American cities, but thank you

[@januszbolbotowski7943]

I love both New York City and Chicago.

[@robertcrafton7187]

Chicago is so ridiculously beautiful. It's like three, maybe four, regular sized downtowns all smooshed together next to one another. Truly epic.

[@codyanderson6249]

Honestly such a beautiful downtown area. Stunning.

[@DJEmpress333]

Almost the entire city is beautiful.

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

@@DJEmpress333 lol except for all the railyards and huge undeveloped swaths of land

[@AlyAyeee]

Absolutely stunning. I will never get tired of looking at this skyline

[@hoangphule7964]

Chicago so beautiful!!!

[@sanityplays1545]

ricky lee It is

[@rashed7339]

ricky lee and so dangerous.

[@watringmaster7545]

Oh yes! In Moskow down town is very little but in Chicago its very big!

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

@@rashed7339 no it's not. it's just as dangerous as any U.S. city--which is more dangerous than most cities in "1st world countries" but still, Chicago crime is highly concentrated in gang populated areas. Downtown chicago and most neighborhoods around the city are safe

[@userx8220]

Chicago really represents the power of the United States, love from Mexico

[@PRHILL9696]

Most beautiful city on earth!

[@fulanodetal2963]

Paris? For sure.

[@ontheground4592]

Big meanie. I love New York but I absolutely adore Chicago too. Also I agree with Steve except for the brown part building part. New York has a really great skyline but I do agree there are too many buildings.

[@PRHILL9696]

@Cadillac Kadafi True

[@saraaaaa9803]

@@ZINC_CROSS6868 nope, i think your mouth is the biggest shithole in the world

[@ZINC_CROSS6868]

@@saraaaaa9803 Chicago is an unfriendly, ghetto, rude ugly city. There is nothing attractive about a city like that. There are other cities that are so much friendlier than chicago. Just my opinion from experience with the people there for years.

[@venu_madhav5861]

Chicago is so crazy.....love it

[@ramananvengandurgandhi8863]

Our Bangalore looks better than this...

[@BruhMoment-oj8tn]

Ramanan vengandur gandhi LOL 😂

[@saraaaaa9803]

@@ramananvengandurgandhi8863 lemme laugh

[@jaggavirk222]

God damnnn Chicago....... I don't hate the Chicago Bears anymore after watching how beautiful Chi Town is

[@pottytheparrot310]

PRHILL9696 I’m sure your spirits are lifted after the Blackhawks and Cubs snapped their long droughts.

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

it's okay. you can still hate the chicago bears while loving Chicago ;)

[@RosinGoblin]

Best skyline in America

[@tristangabriel5937]

It looks like nobody seen the skyline of cincinnati,ohio best skyline in america and best city in america cincinnati #1 new york #2 chicago #3 cincinnati deserve an NHL team and NBA team

[@phyllishamilton165]

A beautiful and professionally-done feature of my Home Town. Thank you, Michael!

[@kevinb6745]

Birthplace of the Skyscraper. Love my city.

[@NaamMaiKuchNahiRaka]

admit it, Chicago looks better than Manhattan in night

[@thejerseyj1636]

flavian canute Lobo you're right!

[@thebabbler8867]

New York is overrated. It's too crowded and dirty. Chicago was always better to me.

[@levianhanenkamp2542]

flavian canute Lobo NO! Manhattan at night looks mutch better!

[@DJEmpress333]

Post a video to prove it

[@PRHILL9696]

Chicago blows New York away

[@andrewruizdavila3280]

Chicago is too underrated, such a marvelous city!!!

[@rickygonzalez4491]

My Beautiful city of CHICAGO LOVE IT BEST SKYLINE EVER!!!

[@karenburt8268]

I just got home from Chicago. I can't wait to visit again. The infrastructure and architecture of the buildings were magnificent!!♡ I was blown away witnessing in person the skyline. CRAZY DRIVERS! however walking was better anyway lol.

[@Deair2201]

This is by far some of the best footage I seen of Chicago at night ever I only hope that Im able to get this kind of Drone footage on my DJI Air 2s , because this is unbelievable and stunning

[@luckygab.2259]

Chicago is the best city in the world,!!! thanks for this video..

[@geoffreytailly8611]

I go to Chicago in october,I'm very happy!!!beautiful video...

[@kubanb139]

I’m living here,I love Chicago 😍😍😍

[@btrue1799]

Wow! This had me from the opening shot. Very beautiful!

[@MN12warbird]

Me too. And I live here

[@citiesskyscrapers4561]

Insanely beautiful!

[@Mj-ml5ry]

I will be moving here June 1st!!!

[@MontageMania]

where do you live currently?

[@NPCorangebad]

in Andromeda, the Andromedians are quite nice people.

[@donnibrasko1]

Jairo Marquez how goes it so far in Chicago?

[@lwilliams1280]

Lucky you

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

For those who don't now Willis Tower remains the second tallest building in the Americas (after One World Trade Center) and the Western Hemisphere. With a pinnacle height of 1,729 feet (527 m), it is the third tallest freestanding structure in the Americas, as it is 86 feet (26.2 m) shorter than Toronto's CN Tower. Willis Tower is the eighth-tallest freestanding structure in the world by pinnacle height. At 1,482.6 feet (451.9 m) tall, including decorative spires, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, laid claim to replacing the Sears Tower as the tallest building in the world in 1998. Not everyone agreed, and in the ensuing controversy, four different categories of "tallest building" were created.[48] Of these, Petronas was the tallest in the first category (height to top of architectural elements, meaning spires but not antennas) giving it the title of world's tallest building. Taipei 101 in Taiwan claimed the record in three of the four categories in 2004 to become recognized as the tallest building in the world. Taipei 101 surpassed the Petronas Twin Towers in spire height and the Sears Tower in roof height and highest occupied floor. The Sears Tower retained one record: its antenna exceeded Taipei 101's spire in height. In 2008, the Shanghai World Financial Center claimed the records of tallest building by roof and highest occupied floor. On August 12, 2007, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates was reported by its developers to have surpassed the Sears Tower in all height categories.[49] Upon completion, One World Trade Center in New York City surpassed Willis Tower through its structural and pinnacle heights, but not by roof, observation deck elevation or highest occupied floor.[50] Until 2000, the Sears Tower did not hold the record for the tallest building by pinnacle height. From 1969 to 1978, this record was held by the John Hancock Center, whose antenna reached a height of 1,500 feet (457.2 m), or 49 feet (14.9 m) taller than the Sears Tower's original height of 1,450 feet (442.1 m). In 1978, One World Trade Center became taller by pinnacle height due to the addition of a 359 feet (109.4 m) antenna, which brought its total height to 1,727 feet (526.4 m). In 1982, two antennas were installed on top of the Sears Tower which brought its total height to 1,707 feet (520.3 m), making it taller than the John Hancock Center but not One World Trade Center. However, the extension of the Sears Tower's western antenna in June 2000 to 1,729 feet (527 m) allowed it to just barely claim the title of tallest building by pinnacle height.

[@Chumpster1981]

My theory is where you are on the top floor. Sears tower isn’t the tallest in the world but you are able to stand on a taller level then the other two. ( the two towers and and the new World Trade Center. )

[@lindaloe]

NYC Cant Beat This!! CHICAGO IS More Beautiful BY Far! Especially These NIGHT Views!! WOW!!

[@davidjones6894]

Most beautiful skyline

[@lwilliams1280]

Just been here and it was my first time abroad. Absolutely beautiful!

[@thejerseyj1636]

Perfect time. Most big skylines look better at night. Chicago seems to have a total lighting design that make all the buildings blend harmoniously. Such a nice video. Thank you !

[@PRHILL9696]

Shared this with many people and they were all blown away by it!

[@MichaelChaseChaseLight]

Much appreciated!

[@urusoimi]

1:18 Finally!!!!! Soldier Field in all its glory, the way it was meant to be portrayed: A ship resting on shore at night.

[@bbros007]

Great work and the most beautiful city

[@aquiariots72]

Agree, Chicago at night is beautiful. Lived in both Manhattan and downtown Chicago. Overall loved Chicago more than NYC, but NYC skyline at night is unmatched by any other US city in my opinion.

[@perfectlyj6721]

You're lucky 😊 you've lived in beautiful cities 👌

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

Big rich, wealthy town.

[@bielfbativismoambiental4737]

Chicago is very beautiful !!!

[@stuartcant7119]

Oh how I miss Chicago. A beautiful city, fantastic people and home of the Bears.

[@thejerseyj1636]

Spectacular!! Perfect music.

[@platinumhanse7054]

I love Chicago

[@nickcrumpet5377]

2:05-2:13 Ooh. I just LOVE the crown lights on top of the John Hancock center

[@HDgamingxbox360HD]

john hanpenis*

[@muskx7868]

Xonical Lol I see what you did there

[@2pacisnotalive]

Home is where the heart is I can’t wait to come back to Chicago 😍

[@JavierGarcia-kv9qf]

The time when batman goes hunting

[@meli3292]

Ha lol!

[@goldenbear13]

@Clarence Cardenas And dark knight was filmed in chicago

[@dukeroe]

Gotham City Was Based Off Of Chicago

[@vijaydanushkodi4980]

Bossmane Don no Gotham is based off of New York but they filmed dark knight in Chicago. And then dark knight rises was filmed in Pittsburgh and New York.

[@BruhMoment-oj8tn]

lol

[@TAPPChannel]

Beautiful video... Deserves even more views

[@almostserious75]

I've always dreamt of flying, thanks to drones I can. Guys keep it up, start a club, I am...

[@DUNGSI27]

Beautiful!!!

[@waterproof4403]

dangg this is crazzy

[@ZaireeyKhairuddin]

So beautiful

[@christophercraft957]

Very expansive, and beautiful

[@АндрейКаупанин]

Красивый город.Побывав раз, хочется увидеть его вновь.А Мичиган просто великолепен, цвет воды потрясает.

[@lindaloe]

CHICAGO!! SPECTACULAR AT NIGHT!! Or 😊 Anytime For That Matter!! ❤️ 😍 💖 LOVE This!!

[@krishnanitturkar2793]

Proud of being a human being...

[@thehorror9509]

From Russia: This is so beautiful!

[@ChrisM-yr5tt]

Beautiful video and edit. I just subd. that sky line is on my bucket list with my phantom 3 advanced. Did you have to do much post production for the video?

[@bryce6744]

What an incredible metropolis.

[@oralsurgeryprofessionals8310]

Beautiful city

[@llrrxx]

You will definitely fall in love... very beautiful city

[@leilaniford3574]

My heart. Thank you.

[@bwaynejaimes2270]

the city of chicago is the most beautiful in the united states just like the port of acapulco🇲🇽

[@RedArmy2012]

Chicago The Best! Peace from Israel!

[@spencergraham-thille9896]

I honestly forget how big Chicago is.

[@christianramirez7251]

we going there Friday , I can't wait !!!

[@hamzakhalid6867]

wonderfull

[@neverbackdown4980]

Nice bro

[@Elizabeth-wo7eh]

Amazing

[@neverbackdown4980]

Thanks

[@abiodundami]

A corrupt and beautiful city

[@DJEmpress333]

Not more corrupt than DC is right now.

[@DJEmpress333]

@itsyoboy I think you meant "most" and even if true, that does not change one thing about what I said. If you don't like it stay away from Chicago while the world will continue to come to Chi Town as this link proves. Curious....how many millions are flocking to your neck of the woods, BOY? Exactly. "Chicago sets new tourism record with nearly 58 million visitors in 2018" www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-trav-chicago-tourism-record-numbers-2018-0111-story.html

[@vijaydanushkodi4980]

Pamela Jones who cares, Chicago still has population loss and nobody is moving there for work. Metros in the south like Dallas and Houston are catching up in leaps and bounds.

[@arizona1384]

Great Illnois

[@JavierGarcia-kv9qf]

gotham at night

[@OSTARAEB4]

Gotham is New York City.

[@Frederick0220]

It's up for debate.

[@raiantonia]

Javier Garcia Gotham is the NYC 😘

[@PRHILL9696]

gotham is Chicago

[@isaaccastanon7913]

PRHILL9696 Midway city is Chicago lol. Belongs to hawkman

[@oliviabisegna9527]

Awesome!!!! Bravo

[@hoangphule7964]

Thank you

[@antoniojoaquin999W]

Bonita ciudad de chicago

[@davem6024]

I wish I can get a chance to visit this amazing city

[@perfectlyj6721]

Someday, my dream will come true ❤😭 I would leave everything to start a new life in Chicago. I will do everything, I say E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G to leave my country for Chicago when I'll be older, I swear ❤ It has been 4 years that I live with this dream, everyday and everynight, I just wanna leave France to be far from problems and live my dream ( live in Chicago) and maybe someday achieve my biggest dream ( well, it's silly but it's my dream duh) and I hope that in 5 or 6 years, I'll be back in this comments section telling you guys that I achieved my dreams and that you have to believe in it and to do everything for it ❤ may you will see me as a silly girl, but it doesn't matter what are you thinking

[@metabishephraim7662]

You will be poor forever

[@mascranegra6903]

Beautiful

[@vijaygautam1406]

Superb. Simply gorgeous. Kudos for the wonderful photography as well as mixing with the soothing music.

[@neilfpv]

I should bring my new drone in downtime soon. I love your video!

[@psalms27sneadspd46]

Absolutely Gorgeous💗💗💗💗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@paracosmic2094]

im a filipino and when i grow up i wanna live in either new york or chicago. is chicago worth it?

[@安5-m2u]

2:23 incredible. So amazing video. What software did you use for effect?

[@alankhan9784]

No 1 city in the world. I love chicago. Best skyline better than New York.

[@marvellousruni8475]

The city of light😁

[@davem6024]

This is so satisfying OMG

[@Compilations07]

Who knew that the most gorgeous city would be one of the most dangerous cities

[@quitstlkn]

Whats this song, anyone? It touches my heart. So beautiful blows you away how gorgeous Chicago is. LSD is so pretty

[@MichaelChaseChaseLight]

Hope Prevails - www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/hope-prevails

[@quitstlkn]

@@MichaelChaseChaseLight thank you! Appreciate it. I don't want to pay $50 to download it if that's what I'd have to do. I looked on utube don't see it. Do u know if it's on UTUBE maybe I missed it was going to save it to my playlist

[@jeanluc4530]

magnifique

[@arizona1384]

Amazing beautiful, thank you operator

[@brindavan793]

Amazing.

[@danielv4511]

Stunning; is this licensable?

[@clayoppy689]

What an incredible video. Those night shots are just insane.. nice job man. I actually just made a short drone video of Chicago, check it out if you have a minute!

[@MontageMania]

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[@ሱላማጢስኢየሩሳሌምቲዩብ]

እጅግ በጣም ጥሩነው ። it is very good .

[@Pedy1968]

Magical!!

[@chrisbiela]

Very nice. I like those cloudy scenes. How much footage did you have to stabilize?

[@MichaelChaseChaseLight]

Thank you! The only place we had to stabilize was at :48, we were getting some buffeting from the propellers or wind there. Everything else looked great straight out of the camera.

[@chrisbiela]

I noticed that on top of the frame when high-rises are kinda shaking a little bit:) I thought it was a side effect of stabilizing but wasn't sure. I think :29 has the same thing but it's minor. Anyway it was pleasure to watch this. Like the music choice also.

[@stevezhu8661]

Hey Michael, great video, the aerial footages look amazing with low light!! I’m making a video about Chicago, is it okay if I use some of your footages?

[@drrr88gty34]

nice!!!

[@iwouldliketoorderanumber1b79]

Now you have to film it again because more buildings have now been added.

[@abhijai4840]

please make this type of same video of las vegas please

[@SweigertTV1]

Great Video!!

[@luke_coco2896]

Fantastic! Can you share the name of the background music? Thanks

[@MichaelChaseChaseLight]

Hope Prevails on Premium Beat Music

[@mantukushwahaallenjoyvideo3770]

My fabourate town usa l like

[@wattabom]

I love football stadium