Cinematic Reality: NYC | New York Street Photography

[@artpeace7]

"We are a tiny spot of paint on the vast canvas we call Earth." Thank you for sharing, this is beautiful. 🙏

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much 💯

[@LordPhilOne]

This is not a video, this is poetry.

[@illkoncept]

🥹🥹🥹

[@BPantherPink]

Poetry in Motion ❤

[@Brema__Brema]

Color grading is masterful on this piece

[@illkoncept]

Thanks Brema! Glad you liked it man

[@Azhar.Khadir]

Hands down the best documentary of NYC. This city is a reflection of the dystopian life we are heading to as a human race.

[@illkoncept]

Really appreciate that. I feel the same way

[@timblass4811]

Next level on every count. Love the colour grading. Just when you think you've seen everything there's to see on NY, this comes along. Webb meets Meyerowitz meets Leiter. ❤

[@illkoncept]

Huge compliment. Thanks so much 💯

[@realjt333]

This video is like taking a tour of NYC without actually going

[@illkoncept]

Haha love that. I did cover a lot of ground/neighborhoods in this one.

[@AlexDumasMiami]

Every angle, every single detail, the composition the framing the captured images the timing of some unexpected moment.. lady putting the coffee cup in the garbage bag even your subdued reflection while the subway was moving… this is a piece of art .. I’m a first time viewer.. followed and subscribed

[@illkoncept]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and write!

[@omara4307]

In a few years this will be one of the most important videos on cinematic street photography, Sir you made a masterpiece. Who ever is watching this. will learn so much in so little time. 💯👏

[@illkoncept]

Way too kind. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and write

[@harveywakefield7139]

That picture at 4:21 is just outright masterful. Wow.

[@AwayWeGoMike]

So well done..Perfect..You captured the essence and the heartbeat of life in the City.

[@illkoncept]

Thanks!

[@fatcatbeats]

wow, inspiring masterpiece ❤️‍🔥

[@ShinyRacer22]

Was scrolling through my subs feed and didn't recognise your username then when I saw the description of the video I twigged that I subbed when you uploaded the Tokyo video. I was blown away with that video and this one is just as incredible. Some of these shots are unreal mate, the video of the moving subway train and the stills in the Jewish neighbourhood are real standouts. Its a beautiful video mate, this is the best of youtube. You're very talented, thanks for the upload and keep doing what you do

[@illkoncept]

This comment means so much. Thanks for taking the time to watch both videos and leave thoughtful feedback as well. Gives me motivation to keep making more 💯

[@hazzacan1]

Presenting you with an award. ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@illkoncept]

Haha thank you!! 🥇

[@krisplYT]

For some time I had the impression that longer material on YT was a relic, I was wrong. Thanks! Great experience !

[@TOMMY.Pirate]

it's a pleasure, great, poetic...travel inside the people in NYC. Fantastic flavour...

[@user_Ruud]

What a masterpiece!❤❤❤

[@illkoncept]

Means more than you know

[@OzExpeditions]

More good stuff. Keep the great art coming.

[@illkoncept]

Appreciate that

[@JoseWela]

I love the contrast between the filmed material, so soft and cinematic, and the photos, with hard light and contrast. Great job, really interesting and pleasing to watch. Also great soundtrack choice.

[@Unkstal]

Your photos are truly impressive, with a vibe reminiscent of Alex Webb and Henri Cartier-Bresson. But this seamless blend of video, photography, and music, my friend-that’s something only you can achieve.

[@Unkstal]

I really love this style of video shooting. The focal length, which I guess is around 35-55mm, creates such a cinematic feel while also capturing the composition and storytelling essence of street photography. Thank you for your work, I’d love to try shooting like this myself

[@illkoncept]

@@UnkstalThanks for the kind feedback! Alex Webb is definitely a huge inspiration but I’m glad I can do something more original by combining the photo and video element. You have a good eye as most of this was shot on 28 to 55mm. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and write 🙌

[@Roukus]

Cinematic is an understatement. This is a masterpiece.

[@illkoncept]

Means more than you know

[@Azigazinagyattila]

Huge thank you for sharing! It is amazing, not only the grading but the dynamics and the mood. I feel the air and the pobom-pobom of the city.

[@ximenadelrio]

PUT THIS IN A MUSEUM. WHAT A MASTERPIECE. HOLY MOTHER OF JESUS.

[@illkoncept]

Haha thank you so much! At least it will be preserved in the museum of KZbin

[@RossJukesPhotography]

The best 30+ minutes I've spent on KZbin this year, thank you!

[@illkoncept]

Means more than you know!

[@Ratzorizzo]

A great effort. These types of images of New York City have been made by artists in all mediums for at least 100 years. Your contribution is a worthwhile one. All one need to do is walk with eyes and minds wide open. No equipment, camera or computer needed.

[@actionimagesphotography]

Wow! I feel I should have paid admission to the theatres for this work of art. Well done.

[@illkoncept]

Too kind. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Antuan_the_Swan]

The beauty in diversity is captured perfectly.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much

[@mertsavas96]

This is a modern Koyaanisqatsi. Perfect.

[@illkoncept]

That film is always an inspiration

[@admiralvontirpitz7115]

Really amazing feat, congratulations. I’ve lived in NYC between 2019-2022 and did my own “photographic tour” of the City, so I can really related to your masterful work, that was the city that I’ve lived and breathed over those three years. Keep up the good work! 😊

[@MarVinDolo]

this goated.

[@omerta6641]

A very very good work! One of the best aesthetic and artistic documentary about the city. The shots are flawless, the editing is impressive, the whole narration captivating. The ultimate street photography. The top video for 2024! Well done, congratulations 👏 P.s.I'm quite sure that this film will get prizes 🏅

[@illkoncept]

Ahh too kind. Thanks so much

[@kgadeberg]

This is awesome. The Color scheme, the images, the sound. Wow, what a X-mas present. Thank you.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked it and appreciate the feedback!

[@janerrahnoble]

THE LAST IMAGE IS AMAZING. CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you!

[@janerrahnoble]

@@illkoncept YOUR WELCOME !

[@kevinkelly6524]

This is 37 min of video, and audio poetry. Bravo

[@illkoncept]

Love that. Thanks so much

[@sebastianklasenmusic]

I’ve visited New York many times, losing myself with my camera in its urban canyons, eating the best meatballs of my life there, and watching life pass by in Red Hook. New York is extraordinary! But what’s even more extraordinary is this work right here. Rarely, if ever-especially not on KZbin-do I get the feeling that I can feel something through a video. But this takes me straight back! I can almost smell and feel this video. It instantly transports me to a street corner where it smells like hot garbage and fresh greenery. This is, by far, the best thing I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Thank you for this incredible work. Thank you, thank you!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and write such a thoughtful comment. I’m glad you think it’s special. The hot garbage comment made me laugh lol - you’re not wrong 😂

[@larsingrain]

This piece of art will remain relevant and important for a long time to come. You captured the beauty and reality of diversity and our current society in an amazing way. It's a telling contrast to the content being shown to us in reels and TikTok. It invites me to think about how we live together in this day and age and what is needed to improve our social connections (even though that might not have been your goal at all). Your videography and photography is beautiful and emotional, thank you for sharing it with us!

[@illkoncept]

This comment means so much to me. I love that you mentioned the contrast to reels and TikTok, and I completely agree. I'm happy this style of video is resonating with people, because I was a bit nervous people wouldn't have the patience to sit through it.

[@JasonMcMullen]

There's not many videos out there that I see and say "I wanna make something like this" but your videos are like that. Bring on more Cinematic Reality iterations 😎

[@illkoncept]

Really appreciate that!

[@AngeNamnNamnsson]

This is beyond any words. 37 minutes just flew by, so good! A wish i have is to visit New York City one day.

[@illkoncept]

I’m glad it went by fast! It’s hard to keep people’s attention these days in a world of short-form 5 second videos on TikTok lol. Appreciate you for doing so

[@AngeNamnNamnsson]

@@illkoncept I totally agree with you. And the world really needs to slow down a bit. Hope you continue doing this, my retinas really enjoyed every second of it.

[@DoktorPlay]

What a precious time capsule! More art than movie.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you! That’s true. This will grow more interesting as time goes on

[@pmendonca10]

Brilliant depiction of New York out of the touristic places. Vibrant but also dark and gritty, you can feel alone in the middle of thousands. The way you filmed this, the choice of sound design, the colors, the gritiness, everything works perfectly to convey to the mood you wanted. Brilliant piece of work!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind feedback 😄

[@showcards]

this is so cool ! very atmospheric, very inspiring !!! real life captured at photo and video ! this little movie must be saved for 50 years )) it will be same effect like old film photos !

[@illkoncept]

Thanks for saying that! I feel the same. It will be a little time capsule. There are many storefronts in this video that already have been replaced. Also, the trains in the subway section have already been retired in 2020. Crazy how fast things change

[@martinpickard5818]

WOW….what a golden nugget of a channel I’ve just found.This was amazing…..thank you.

[@illkoncept]

Really appreciate that! Thank you

[@martinpickard5818]

@@illkonceptyou’re welcome fella.That was simply mesmerisingly good….

[@ŞMÐ]

Whoever made this you got it because I get it thank you thank you thank you

[@illkoncept]

That's me! Means so much. Thank you

[@TheTuscaloosa]

That a great blueprint of showing a City. Very good

[@illkoncept]

Many thanks 🙏🏼

[@joepvanuden3913]

These are the best (moving) images i have ever seen on youtube. A trip like Barakaa (1992) and the Photography of Bruce Gilden and Vivian Maier. Thank you for this! It really inspired me as a filmmaker in a period of not much motivation.🫶🏼

[@illkoncept]

So happy to hear that and also to inspire. Bakara, Vivian, and Gilden are also big inspirations, so that’s a huge compliment 🙌

[@streetframes413]

This is too fire !!!!! Makes me wanna make the time to get back to creating like this again

[@illkoncept]

Thanks man! Happy to inspire 🙌🙌 Hope you do!

[@ogonzilla]

This was crazy great.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much

[@Murphy252000]

Best I have seen in here, very Vivian Maer feeling. Love it!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much!

[@Murphy252000]

It's class, have it playing here in Ireland as I lie on the sofa, much appreciated for the escapism!

[@tunajames]

Outstanding. The best photography content on KZbin, period. Well done.

[@illkoncept]

Way too kind. Appreciate the love

[@junji-hun]

I’ve been a viewer from South Korea. What a shot, what a mood! I think I’m going to become a huge fan of yours!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@stevevavra]

That was epic. Planning a trip to NYC in May, watching this is so inspiring, your work is truly outstanding, thanks for sharing this.

[@illkoncept]

Hope you enjoy the city! So happy to inspire. Thanks so much for watching

[@BPantherPink]

Superlative visuals, excellent sound effects ❤

[@illkoncept]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the sound too

[@autumnstorm8477]

this is over the top briliant

[@belite9267]

Superbe vidéo , bravo, NYC ville envoûtante et magnifique, 📸🇺🇸

[@illkoncept]

I agree! Thanks for watching

[@viewfinderthis]

This was amazing to watch man ! You’ve captured the essence of the city ! 🔥

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much JT! Happy Holidays.

[@jordanramay]

Damn bro. This video was amazing and the photographs were inspiring. Well done brother

[@illkoncept]

Means so much. Thank you

[@guyp2c569]

This is a masterpiece man. A very inspiring art, thank you.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch

[@kyelight]

Absolutely incredible!! Your Japan video set the standard for this genre but I feel this one elevates it further. I particularly like your use of a moving camera to add and contrast elements in the scene, and it works really well at this pace of edit. Also love the deep shadows and rich saturation. The sequences are stronger as well, which might be due to having more footage to draw from perhaps? To me, this is pure cinema.

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback. Each video had its own set of challenges, but it was definitely fun having more footage to pull. Some of this footage was over 5 years old, so it was fun to resurrect this stuff and put it into something meaningful.

[@jeremibren5565]

I love you video n photos... 🎉❤ Awesome work of art 👏 I watched few times each of Ur video, very inspiring. Looking forward your next video

[@illkoncept]

Thanks for the kind words! 😄

[@stevenmcneil3]

Beautiful work very inspiring!

[@kennethespinales]

this is a masterpiece wow, I’m from the city. this is wonderfully put together. thank you for sharing!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it 🙌

[@MattBirks]

Absolute masterpiece, so beautiful.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you!

[@dubsman21]

Absolutely breathtaking.

[@illkoncept]

Means so much

[@MoyzonRecords]

This is a masterpiece. Sound, Colors, Cinematic. I am in shock, It was a pleasure to watch this short film and feel every second of it. What a talent. Lovely work !!!

[@illkoncept]

Glad you enjoyed it! Means more than you know

[@sweetrwf]

In many of these type of videos the cinematography is uses to highlight the photography but in yours they are equally beautiful and captivating. 🤙👏🏻❤️

[@illkoncept]

That means a lot! Although I consider myself more of a photographer - I have fallen in love with making these kind of movies and spend just as much time and effort on the video side of things!

[@sipha_102]

When it takes you emotionally...wow, it really is an amazing composition. On top of that there's also one of the best street-photography recipes: City, Night and Rain. Thank you so much, wonderful art-work.

[@illkoncept]

Love that. Thanks for the kind words! This was a lot of fun to make

[@patricstahl]

This was one of the best things I've seen. Ever.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you!

[@JasonJemVideo]

Fabulous!

[@ciupercaemil]

Amazing story, great production! Thank you for this!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@nothingaroundus_]

Awesome work! I can only imagine the effort put into this video.

[@illkoncept]

Haha definitely. I need to keep track next time because I would guess at least 80 hours of just editing, not including filming, etc.

[@SetrisTV]

This is beautiful. You are very talented, I strive to be able to replicate this kind of work.

[@illkoncept]

Really appreciate that 💯

[@madoxmad]

This was great! I now have a lot of wallpapers for my laptop :)) The entire atmosphere of the video felt like it came straight from Chris Nolan's films, also the music was perfectly chosen.

[@illkoncept]

I love that. Thanks for saying. Christopher Nolan is one of my favorite directors. Happy you can use as wallpapers 🙌🙌

[@joseguimaraes1094]

Truly a master piece. Whar more can I say? Just perfect. Happy Xtmas!

[@illkoncept]

Means so much. Merry X-mas!

[@neglectedloves]

Cinematography and soundtrack next level 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 amazing photography 🙌🏻

[@illkoncept]

Means so much, thank you.

[@jaychow94]

You've mastered colour. Just incredible work.

[@illkoncept]

Ahh too kind. I feel like I’m finally finding a groove with it. This footage was tricky too bc I didn’t film the 2019 stuff in LOG (the train/rain scenes)

[@Paul-sb6df]

Piece of art

[@illkoncept]

Thanks!

[@DanielNovello]

What a wonderful love letter to NYC, the people, street photography, movie making, editing, timing and colours! Thanks for sharing:)

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much! I love this city indeed, and I'm happy it can shine through my art. Appreciate the kind words

[@Bin909able]

I watched your Tokyo movie entirely at least 30 times and now this hits. What a fantastic piece, again. Thank you so much!!

[@illkoncept]

I’m so glad you like this series. Excited to make more

[@ricoskitso]

This is the reason I film⚡️🙏🏽great work ❤️

[@illkoncept]

Too kind!

[@PAULTHESHOTS]

Beautiful. What a piece.

[@illkoncept]

And again, thanks!

[@stereolens]

Masterpiece 😮!

[@illkoncept]

🙌🙌

[@eli_jacobson]

You made something truly special!

[@illkoncept]

Means so much

[@NiiiB333]

Cinematic reality indeed. Love how you included so many shots of the graffiti buildings. This is what NYC is, so diverse .. so many cultures. Amazing video

[@illkoncept]

Exactly. I’ve always been attracted to the grittier side of the city. I’m glad others appreciate it as well 💯🎨

[@Sleep_Charm]

Beautiful grading and a wonderful eye. You've captured something that truly feels human, and makes me feel a connection to humanity. Thanks.

[@illkoncept]

Love that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and write thoughtful feedback

[@Photosbyjessikah]

So happy i came across this video and channel. Seriously beautiful work 👌🏽✨

[@illkoncept]

Means so much!

[@AlexSantos-rz7vu]

Amaizing, magical, superb...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@illkoncept]

Many thanks!

[@jirifx]

Crazy beautiful and inspiring!

[@illkoncept]

Happy to inspire!

[@blake469]

This was incredibly inspiring to me... every detail, every moment, every single frame completely blew me away. I’m absolutely mesmerized by this masterpiece. Thank you for creating something so powerful and moving!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much! So happy to inspire. Appreciate you taking the time to write such thoughtful feedback

[@electronictiger]

Beautiful stuff once again! I love how positively old some parts of New York City still are. You've captured it in a wonderful way. Definitely a film to be proud of. Very well done!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to preserve through photos and video as much as that "Old New York" as I can. It's disappearing so fast. Many of the storefronts and even that era of train car (in the slow motion subway sequences) are gone already. The only constant in life is change, I guess.

[@electronictiger]

@@illkoncept Yes, it's good that you do! I've never been to NYC, but those train cars are part of my vision what NYC is like. Informed by decades of TV & film. The march of change and progress is as inevitable as it is unstoppable. In many ways it's probably even a good thing. Higher safety standards, better insulation, etc, etc. But there definitely is also something getting lost in that transition to modernity. If nothing else, it's good we have beautiful footage like yours to look back at and get a sense what it was like. Thanks again for making it such an enjoyable viewing experience.

[@surelify]

I love, love, love your work. Thank you for making this. In a world of fast content, this is such a breath of fresh air.

[@illkoncept]

It means so much to me that this type of video resonates with you. It’s hard to keep people’s attention in such a fast-paced world addicted to short-form videos - I’m glad this channel is attracting like minded people 🙌🙌

[@surelify]

​@@illkoncept Many of us are left craving substance, not a short term-high. Hope your voice is amplified 🙏🙏

[@olicarwardine7332]

This is outstanding, congrats and thank you for sharing.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch

[@GoodfaYou]

Incredibly inspiring

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much

[@OscarHernandez-zv9eq]

This is beauty.

[@illkoncept]

Thanks!

[@lundqivst]

This is a love letter to New York

[@illkoncept]

Yesss glad you feel it

[@jpm5205]

More like an intervention letter.

[@TheVallenAlexander]

Absolutely amazing Mike! Just in awe! Masterpiece!

[@illkoncept]

Yooo thanks Vallen! Been a long time. Hope all is well.

[@Slow-Photography]

Lovely content, thoughtful and interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@illkoncept]

Thanks for watching!

[@MavericktravelJJ]

Great colors

[@illkoncept]

Thanks!

[@Nover_Music]

Amazing immersive cinematography and photography!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you!

[@DanBabineau]

More than anything else, seeing this along with that Japan masterpiece you made is my biggest inspiration to get out into the streets of my small, boring city and create. I have watched the Japan piece numerous times to beef up my motivation so I'm glad we got another one to throw on repeat.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much! I want to do a video about shooting in smaller towns someday - I grew up in a suburb of 10,000 people and I know it’s a totally different shooting experience. Happy to inspire! Appreciate the feedback

[@DanBabineau]

​@@illkoncept I'm sure your followers would love to see it. I always find it interesting to see photographers I admire tackle different environments and challenges. Especially the challenge of training your eye to find interest in less-than-inspiring locations. Whatever you decide to share to youtube, I'll be watching.

[@moislopez]

This is art, an experience. It cannot be expressed in words, only enjoyed and felt. Congratulations, I can only say thank you. This is ART

[@illkoncept]

Means so much. Thank you!

[@11minslater]

Wow loved that experience

[@illkoncept]

So glad you did