Transient 2 - 4K, UHD, 1000FPS

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BTS and stills on my IG @dustin_farrell. For licensing inquiries email [e-mail].
Here is my second rendition of storm chasing with a Phantom Flex 4K. The best shots from two years of storm chasing jammed into 3.5 minutes.
Stats: 35K miles traveled, 30 terabytes of hard drive space, 300 hours editing/coloring, 3 speeding tickets
Technical info: The Phantom Flex4K is a camera that must be post triggered while shooting high speed. This works out well for capturing lightning because the camera is always recording and rewriting to internal ram. As soon as a bolt appears in my view finder I trigger the camera to save what has been stored in the ram. Shooting at high frame rates requires a lot of light. Therefore, I mostly used my Zeiss Otus 28, 55, and 85mm lenses wide open at f1.4.
Creator: Dustin Farrell
Social Media:
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Business website: www.dfvc.com
Music purchased and licensed from Audiomachine:
Track: So Say We All
Composer: Harry Lightfoot
Album: VOLTURNUS (2018)
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[@storm12weather]

Holy freaking crap. And here is the new benchmark for a lightning compilation.

[@kjthawriter]

Brett.storm12weather ABSOLUTELY EPIC!

[@tmseh]

You been,...... *Thunderstruck!*

[@chillmethodman]

That's benchmark @ its finest.

[@DJfractalflight]

I am proud to be your 1k

[@matthewwilkes6065]

Ho ly crap dude, wow. Most incredible video i have ever seen on KZbin. Why am i this late to the party suggestions?

[@Zeghetank]

"35K miles traveled, 30 terabytes of hard drive space, 300 hours editing/coloring, 3 speeding tickets" We should greatly appreciate this!! THANK YOU for doing and sharing this!

[@Theboss24611]

"3 speeding tickets"

[@SoCalFreelance]

I'm interested in how the economics will play out. Will they cover all those expenses plus their current living expenses off of licensing?

[@Sl1z3r]

Dont forget about the crashed rental SUV

[@lemmetellyousomething679]

And I thought it was CGI🤔

[@VideoEngineering]

Greatly appreciated👍👏

[@quocanhnguyenai8629]

I'm kind of disappointed when this masterpiece doesn't get famous. Always have goose bumps everytime watch this

[@itzmishi8527]

Yeah, because 1,5 million views isn’t famous...

[@MrX-dc5mz]

@@itzmishi8527 his first video about thunders has 8.1 million views, compared only 1.9 million on this one which is better video in my opinion. Thats what he meant probably.

[@JaatREBOUND]

this happens because, "only one of a kind" type people find this outstanding, for else, its just simple lightening..

[@bluelivesmatter8502]

@@itzmishi8527 In my opinion, 100M+ view would suffice.

[@quocanhnguyenai8629]

@@itzmishi8527 compared to other sh*ts that gets tons of views on youtube. Well, yes. This is worth 100m views considering time and dedication he has spent

[@GauravKumar-ec8vd]

This is one of my most favourite timelapse video on the internet. They heartbeat sound literally took my heartbeat away. It provides the best cinematic experience in every aspect.

[@DustinFarrell]

Very kind. Thank you.

[@tasaki12]

this video belongs to a whole new era of lightning timelapse/slowmo content!!! just wow

[@delrasshial7200]

that's too insane epic

[@DavidKatz]

next level for sure

[@sloatch5361]

I rarely play a youtube video full screen on computer. i cleaned those dirt spots on the screen that are months old. KZbin GEMS collectors Here you go

[@f44lsn8mb]

"dirt spots on the screen"

[@suzibillball]

Absolutely one of the best media productions ever made. The power, majesty and beauty of nature on full display!!

This is absolutely my all time favorite video. I just can't get enough of it! Literally triggers every emotion possible! Thank you, Dustin!

[@DustinFarrell]

Kind words. Thank you.

[@YeshiLhendupFilms]

Only Dustin can capture the true beauty of nature 😍 Tremendous love from Bhutan 🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹

[@SJ-cy3hp]

Yeshi Lhendup Films Check out Pecos Hank. He has some amazing footage too.

[@crepusculum]

The land of thunderstorms?

[@heyitsvos]

Not too many videos can make me WOW. Incredible production 👋🏽

[@stevenpratt6986]

I love the slow-mo, I love the hyperlapse, I love the music. It's difficulty to express how much I love all three together. Very nice!

[@kanemclatchiephotography]

THIS is the pinnacle of storm photography/videography by far! Amazing compilation, excellent use of equipment, well edited and perfectly captured in every way possible! Bloody hats off to you Dustin.

[@eugen995]

21st Century ART!!! Extremely beautiful!

[@just_kos99]

This is one of those times I love what was in my Recommendations by KZbin. I'm a weather geek (and apparently KZbin knows it) so I was in awe of this video -- it's amazing! Thank you so much for your hard work capturing this natural wonder and sharing it with us!

[@petriepretorius3349]

the visual rythm that is so perfectly timed on the music, the timing...this is an absolute work of art, through and through.............thankful....

[@IanPitts]

Unbelievably beautiful. As a photographer and storm chaser enthusiast, this is amazing work!

[@petrustoia7301]

THIS IS THAT ONE VIDEO YOU BEEN EXPECTING FOR KZbin TO RECOMEND IT TO YOU. SIMPLY AWESOME. EPIC VIDEO.

[@7clouds]

What a masterpiece! I got chills while watching this

[@Le_epic_eclipse]

Yeah

[@freeman-1776]

Best natural light show I've ever seen. Well done!

[@murphymalinois]

A must watch on a home theater. This is one of if not THE best I’ve seen.

[@CaptainPeterRMiller]

@Dustin Farrell - this is so good, I would have to say it seems as if the music was written just for you. An exceedingly good example of exquisite editing, a remarkable sense of timing and mood and you have produced an exhilarating lightning show. I just love it.

[@garryschweder4288]

The quality level of this production is off the charts. Fabulous, what an emotional stimulation Shazam

[@GauravKumar-xf2iy]

This is not just a video, this is a masterpiece. I have been watching this video since its release but each and every time I play it, it amazes me. This is by far my most favorite video on Internet.

[@Silece88]

editor: how epic do you want the soundtrack? creator: yes

Editor: say no more Endgame theme starts playing

[@harigovindsivadas9337]

"So say we all are " it was endgames trailer music

[@macmclaren3853]

Truly incredible work. Amazing footage timed immaculately with the soundtrack, one of the best yet. How about a "making of" video?

[@sacroimperioeuro-brasileir8396]

:0

[@HappySlappyFace]

Read description for timing

[@DavidKatz]

yes a making of please!!

[@butterbean_01]

Are you KIDDING me!? This is the most BEAUTIFUL thing i've ever seen after Transient 1

[@oneonlynono]

OUTSTANDING ... thank You for doing that ... Love it ... Must Watch on Big Screen

[@bruce2225]

Dude your videos are bad aSs! ... you are truly a master! You gotta have millions of hours into these things... Thank you so much!

[@trellend]

You knocked it out of the park with the editing. Upvoted. TIming the lightning to the music was spot on. CHEERS!

[@NickPomes]

This is so incredible, it’s literally perfect. Such beautiful footage and editing!!!

[@uponwingsofthewind]

This is so...Epically Beauteous!!! Thank you!!!

[@MichaelS884]

Most amazing choreographed video with perfect music accompaniment. This should be world wide famous already. Hats off to all associated with this production.

[@Chrismontt]

"A thing isn't beautiful because it lasts" ... you gave me chills

[@JeffreyHeydenKaye]

When every frame of the video is perfect. Omg

[@Dr_Arman25]

Every frame of this video is worth being a desktop wallpaper.❤️

[@WeatherWatcher14]

The goosebump levels as I watch this video are on a whole new level 🤯 Such an extraordinary production…

[@trapstarlifeAustralia]

Absolutely awesome, gimme gimme more, love that music too, nature is just the best and you captured and showed it how I've never seen it before. Again awesome. 😎

True mate, I love it

[@thelightninghunter23]

Incredible work. This and the other "Transient" are certainly the best thunderstorm videos out there in terms of production. I hope that you once again release an extended version which showcases all of these flashes in detail. Seeing lightning footage at 1000fps in such a high resolution is a unique experience... one which has been hidden from humanity for thousands of years until these cameras were created and talented photographers like yourself brought them out on long journeys to capture it.

[@DustinFarrell]

Thank you! Yeah, I probably will do that again. Sooooo much footage this time didn't make this cut.

[@kill_rozainofficial4966]

I've always been fond of lightning vids, but when those vids are compiled with amazing music, the feeling is complete transcending.....

[@JaatREBOUND]

NO WORDS FOR YOUR TASTE AND OBSTINACY FOR CHASING STORMS.. literally no words can describe its beauty. ❤

[@BigBoltMedia]

This was incredibly insane footage! Great work Dustin! Enjoyed every single one of those big bolts! - Justin Labadie

[@briansullivan1927]

one of the most amazing videos I have ever seen in my life...truly incredible.

[@TheShadowMoto]

Wow, just wow. This kept on popping up on my recommendation feed and I’ve been ignoring it for the past 3 days. Finally decided on watching it at 2:51 in the morning and Jesus. This video is literally breathtaking. The different structures of supercells, the array of lighting, the downpours. All of it is just.... WOW! Definitely didn’t know what I was missing out on.

[@KDSGomez]

Literally wow.

[@nabeelahmed9634]

Absolutely! Nailed it.

[@pranjalvw2193]

That thunder at every beat got me GOOSEBUMPS 👏

[@lecolintube]

After all the work that’s gone into creating this, a simple ‘like’ or ‘sub’ just doesn’t do it justice! Stunning... Breathtaking... thank you for capturing and creating this stunning video!

[@JahnelleSeaman]

I don't normally make comments on KZbin videos, preferring to be a behind the scenes watcher, but this was so fantastic I had to let you know how much it was enjoyed. The way you merged the music with the imagery is nothing short of genius artwork. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and wonderful compilation!

[@viragaustin]

I can only imagine how much hard work and how much videos you must have taken to shoot these 3 minutes worth of video, add to that the absolutely correct placement of the music. Really appreciate this. You are a talented photographer and editor. Keep it up.

[@FullMetalSnake77]

Your work on these videos is honestly so inspiring to me! I can tell how much passion you have for projects like this. You are a legend man!!

[@royalspin]

Fantastic work with this one . I would love to see this in an IMAX theater . If only NASA would use this kind of high quality camera for their missions such as the Titan mission . I was all hyped up for the photographs that they promised would be great but was extremely disappointed in what they got especially considering the price of the cameras and how specialized they had to be for the mission . I was expecting sharp clear images but it was a joke . The fish eye lense idea was kinda cool for the descent to the surface but once it touched down we got only one static image of the surface and not a very good one .

[@therealfearsome]

yeh, space flight is kind of tough on hardware. I doubt a Phantom Flex4K price=US$108,600.00 would make it past the launch pad

[@jaydevinexo]

Trust me when I say NASA has high uhd pictures of everything they just wont release them

[@TheJono112]

Do you know how dificult it is to get a good camera to work at those temperatures and in this environment? If the pictures are too good they would use all the connection to send those pictures to earth and can't reakt on the other side

[@evolicious]

This is due to the image being uploaded several times and also having to do with bandwidth and compression of hihgh-resolution images that anyone but people with high-end CPUs could render to watch. If they were not using multi-million dollar specialized cameras, the footage would be ALOT worse. Keep that all in mind, your complaints are unfounded.

[@gabrielsasala1875]

Do you know how hard that would be? He said he had terabytes worth of video, It'd take years for that to be able to be transmitted to Earth.

[@Razzer0693]

This is by far... The BEST KZbin video out there! The music! The scene! The production! The quality! The goosebumps! Freaking hell I love this!

[@bals790]

wow thank a lot man. Watching this in 4K fullscreen just wow

[@NicknownCA]

I've been waiting for more content from DF. Outstanding video. The music is very important.

[@colinb5504]

Awesome power of nature. Both beautiful and terrifying at the same time.

[@thehurricane5140]

2 Years into 3.5 minutes... You got to respect the dedication.

[@brownholecharles]

easily one of the most epic and amazing videos on youtube

[@daniellowe2280]

this goes from amazing to amazeballs at 1:44 .. love the sound design!

[@gillettesolutions]

Wow, Wow, Wow. This was beautiful. Made me tear up a bit. Creation truly is remarkable!

[@Jaojao_puzzlesolver]

Definition of EPICNESS and synchronization.

[@keekoo8kmsn]

perfect not enough , really amazing , really while watch it shokkkkkkking O,O

[@Ryeera]

I can't even express what level of masterpiece this is. I watched it 10 times by now and still can't get enough. o.o

[@alwaysinsideout]

Yes definitely a master piece. Wow.👍

[@mas5621]

Finally KZbin Recommended something on time not 5 - 10 years later great job keep it up.

[@STAG162]

the timing of the whole video gives me Baby Driver vibes... all the action done to music.

[@robervaldourado7788]

a perfect job, congratulations !!!

[@Cremsonify]

this work just took away my attention and i have watched this video 5 times in a row! outstanding job!

[@Gsauce08]

See you in 6 years guys, when this pops up in your recommendation

[@-_--_---]

It just pooped up in my recommendation

[@saida.2699]

Haaaaa! Joke on you it happened sooner than you thought!

[@danieltroger1761]

better late than never

[@dcgo44r]

No bad.... I got it now!

[@SilverCraft15987]

Just happened.

[@sacredeyez90]

I love the lightning being synchronized to the beat. This was awesome!

[@joshgrimm8443]

This deserves viral status. Hard work and dedication turned into a brilliant piece of art.

[@Thanos-ic8ki]

damn the blend from time lapse to hyper slowmo damn son u got the skill to to make any thing beautiful hats off to u mate

[@OfficialInstrumentalsWHooks]

I love lightning and thunderstorms!! This video was like an amazing movie wrapped up in a 3 minute trailer! Just amazing!! Thanks for sharing

[@Navyguy]

*hands down pants down the most epic mind-blowing Video Content on KZbin.* 🙏

[@nitinb9202]

The fact that you own a flex 4k of yourself, is astonishingly admirable. Rest is history, written here with lightning speed. Just great.

[@barang23]

The music and the lightning are perfectly synchronised! More people should watch this.

[@pattieasterday6739]

Would love to see this on screen behind live orchestra. Along with 1st video. Amazing work!!

[@akshayjadye4561]

Agreed

[@Okie-Tom]

Storms are beautiful and dangerous at the same time! I always hate it when you are running for the car and you hear that "snap" before the clap of thunder and you know the lightning strike was way too close!

[@elysiadawn]

When I was in Hot Springs, South Dakota there was a lightning storm where the lighting kept hitting the ground all around me and it was the best thing ever. Gorgeous video.

[@lhusketh6239]

AWESOME! The way you synched the lightning to the drum beats was incredible!

[@GauravKumar-ec8vd]

Exactly! It feels like skipping a beat at that very moment

[@wildhog3217]

Totally "Awesome" production!!! Hollywood quality IMO, lots and lots of work in to this one. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@pstaehlin]

This is an absolute thrill to watch. Bravo, sir...BRAVO!

[@MrArbeter]

This video should only be allowed to be viewed in fullscreen and good job Dustin you did it again !

[@aroncamacho9378]

3:00 UFO Beautiful and Incredible production!!

[@Oktubre-se4gk]

Yes! XD

[@francotirador941]

Aron Camacho hey is a ufo indeed

[@manolillo123]

yes

[@eloysantiagoperez9985]

Yes, that's strange!!! a plane? I don´t think so...

[@alpaslanbek]

@@eloysantiagoperez9985 Judging by the speed of a lightning, that thing is freaking fast. Our eyes would not be able to notice it. So it cannot be a plane. Plane would look like it's hovering in that framerate.

[@StasComoestas]

Brilliant video.. Especially the editing work.. Great job. 👌👌👌

[@VeNoM.420.]

This is AMAZING!!! The music sincronization with video WoW

[@NicholasdeGievres]

Wooooooow what a show! We need to see this in theaters!

[@JaredMysko]

Phantom Flex4K price=US$108,600.00 Add to cart?

[@philippetoupin01]

Lol, this is hilarious. True. Just to take this guy's defense, he did something much grater than just buying the camera.

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

Jared Mysko samsung smart phone 960fps...not bad But of course not 4k slow mo

[@carlobravo9531]

I’ll have 2 please, 🤪😂

[@speedsociety9177]

pretty sure you can rent it for a lot less, of course still expensive :)

[@lickalittle]

Wait,,what about the extended Warranty is that 1/2/3 years 🤗

[@krnabrnydziobak]

Who's else is ready for the feature length documentary on the two years that led up to this?

[@stefanforstercine]

Simply the best weather movie I've ever seen. Your skills of cutting are simply awesome. I watch this 3.30 Minutes every day - very inspiring...

[@mohanreact485]

Chilling. That's the true power of Nature. Excellent composition and thanks for making this.

[@FaridFreedom]

This Avengers ENDGAME trailer soundtrack suits sooo gooood! Love it .

[@alexeutin1199]

I rather recognized the terminator soundtrack. Hate those movies, but love the soundtrack!

[@tmkm_]

Literally

[@VideoEngineering]

In my opiniom The best video of 2019!! Awesome!

[@emmanuelchatain4397]

(France) Magnifique ! Quel travail ! Toute grande passion débouche sur l'infini .

[@Pendragon981]

Mother nature is awe inspiring and visceral, so unbearably beautiful..

[@KneelB4NoMan]

BRILLIANT!! What kind of LOSER “Dislikes” a Work of Art like this?? Such small Minds...🙄

[@TbirdThunderHD]

Trolls do. Small minds indeed.

[@lonniegatlin1183]

FANTASTIC! OMG! LOVE IT! Yes, I subscribed. Thank Mike O.

[@royalspin]

Me too

[@Hasanazaidi]

Absolutely Brilliantly done, there is so much music in your work...

[@abhishekghimire9098]

You took care of urself while doing your project and put together all your effort and made this possible .. For that I am really Grateful. Thank you

[@aztec0112]

"Gaaaakkkkk" (the sound of me choking on my tongue) Perfection!

[@azamar29]

Amazing video....OMG stunning and amazing... sound images very very amazing work thanks for sharing 😎😎😎😎😎👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@leila8562]

How amazingggg deep sounds I JUST LOVE IT AND I LISTEN RAIN, THUNDER ETC FOR MANY YEARS.

[@edwardandrade4390]

I'd just bought my first 4K TV and this is the first video I seen. Awesome, thank you for making this video