Round Trip on the Roosevelt Island Tramway

[@jimisru]

You make the best videos! I live in a rural town and it's fascinating to sit here and eat my lunch while watching this entirely different world.

[@thizizliz]

Wow Phil, this was terrific! The first I'd ever heard of the tram was this week and the TV footage did not hold a candle to yours - either in quality of the images or the beauty of the editing. Well done!!

[@FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for the kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheAndyArrowChannel]

Very nice video. Going there today for the first time.

[@DawndeeDALLAS]

Wow what a way to travel...Thanks for posting. I had no idea there was something like that here in the US...

[@FantasticBabblings]

Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@mosesknows2062]

I liked this video... Nice job Phil it is nice to see good production values. This film makes me want to ride it for myself... Thanks much, Moses...

[@dvaughn2071]

nice video. I have never been to new york. I love the views of staten island and of the city. Maybe one day I will make it there and ride this tram. thanks for the video.

[@jaretmane]

I just went 2 weeks ago for the 5th time. There's an energy that can't be matched that becomes addictive

[@fehquig]

Very interesting... I never heard of Roosevelt Island until seeing this video! Great video.

[@orju]

I love the editing and feel of this

[@TT-tp9hw]

Amazing video. Great camerawork! Thanks for posting. Will check it out :)

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

That's so freaking amazing. I love NYC.

[@ItsSteveMiller]

That looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing Phil!

[@OrthodoxAtheist]

New York... the city of very clean windows. :D Nice relaxing video, thanks Phil. :)

[@jurzuab]

Grandes recuerdos de un momento de mi vida, junto a mi querida nieta Violeta.

[@canucks117]

I like the Jazzy music in the background. :)

[@Michaelxxx1936]

Super trip. Thank you.

[@gmnewlook]

I'll definitely try this out when I go to NYC even though I don't like heights. One of the days there I am going on Roosevelt Island and then I want to go Madison and E 57 to do photos of MTA express buses.

[@GoodnessNwankpa]

I used to walk past there everyday when walking from the 59nd street station to my sister's school. Now I spot the trams when heading to the FDR on 2nd avenue.

[@1eljardinero]

I realy love that video too very nice thank you.

[@periurban]

That was a great wee film. Nice edits. I never knew the tramway existed. Looks like fun. If you ever need some custom made music for your films please let me know.

[@nickgambis]

Great video--I really enjoyed. The tram is one of my favorite cheap rides in NYC. Will post my trip as well in response. Thanks.

[@andymooseman]

Nicely done Phil. I didn't know that existed :)

[@irishfever1]

Nice indeed, looks very packed on some trams though.

[@Eric-cg5el]

My friend lives on the other side and I always take the tram to visit him

[@yescandles]

Very Interesting!! I have got to get to NYC while I can still get around!

[@canucktunes]

Excellent!

[@therealeeeo]

Well done!

[@res340]

I went today . Always wanted to go on it. Crapped my pants on the way out in the rain. Back in to manhattan was more relaxing

[@FantasticBabblings]

You can see a bit of skyline, but not a full on angle. The bridge tends to obscure some of it, but it is a great view of the river and bridge and some buildings. You can see Chrysler and ESB, but not Rock Center.

[@JaaShiify]

imagine being on there while the sun set.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@yescandles There is so much to see. I wish I had more time to get out and take it all in. I've been here 33 years and still find surprises.

[@editorgay]

Superb!

[@militumchristi5710]

Great video.

[@lesamilano]

Love this Phil. You have a great eye for documenting NY life. look PM over "there' x

[@genmama1955]

I so enjoyed this visit to your corner of the world. Is the tramway only in Manhattan, or does it go to other burroughs?

[@冇眼睇]

i would like to stay there whole day long

[@screamatthewall]

Awesome footage. I Like how you cut between inside and outside views. I have an unedited GoPro video if you care to see.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@freitasex Surprisingly it came together pretty quickly. I storyboarded it in my head so I was able to shoot it in about three hours. I had already pretty much edited it in my head, so that went pretty quickly. The music probably took the longest time. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@blazintommyd1]

♥♥♥♥♥ Awesome

[@FantasticBabblings]

@GCNC72 Yes, it is indeed original music. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I like writing soundscapes. If I can find the right visual setting I would like to do a whole video to a soundscape.

[@lpgft]

My eyes are getting weary, My back is gettin' tight, I'm sitting here in traffic On the Queensboro Bridge tonight ....

[@michaeltaylor3358]

Fascinating and beautiful video. Is the cable car for commuters or tourists?

[@Witchy1976]

For anyone who wishes to ride it.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@Jakonstan I know what you mean. When I first came to NY and saw the No Standing signs I had no idea what they meant.

[@domlajoe]

can you see the manhattan skyline (ESB, rockefeller, and chrysler) on the tramway? is it good?

[@penguinmaster7]

reminds me of the gatlinburg tram

[@FantasticBabblings]

@lazlo5149 Thanks. I had fun editing this one.

[@niamhny]

Thinking of shooting a music video on Roosevelt island. Any suggestions? Also is it crowded this time of year??

[@Lochnessdot]

starting soon I have to take this to work everyday. is it full of people going to work,people going home or tourist's?

[@ubuntres]

Can't you just take the subway there? The F train stops on this island

[@GoHARD99]

@ Ian justiz some people take it for the views that you can't get from the subway of course if you live in the city you know you can take the f train

[@FantasticBabblings]

The car is called a gondola. People in Venice would be confused by that :)

[@FantasticBabblings]

@hollytoo Thanks for watching.

[@FantasticBabblings]

I think it's a separate corporation, but the fare structure is the same as MTA and they take Metro Card.

[@ssips720]

realistically how long does it take to get from roosevelt island to 6th avenue and 14th street in manhattan? if thats your daily commute. i have unlimited metro.

[@karelyanie]

Is it open in winter ( dec)

[@FantasticBabblings]

@periurban Thanks. I may take you up on the music offer.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@fehquig I had never heard of it until I moved to NY. It's just a small sliver of land. The southern tip has the ruins of an old insane asylum, but it is being torn down for development.

[@lpgft]

does it take cash or do you need some type of card ??

[@meliisaabdul8910]

How long does it take for each tram to come?

[@FantasticBabblings]

They come about every 15 minutes or so from 7am until 3:30 am.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@canucks117 Thanks. New York needs a little syncopation.

[@TheMellowmonkey]

Is it MTA's?

[@FantasticBabblings]

@blazintommyd1 Thank you awesomely.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@TheJohnnywarrent Thanks.

[@GOLDENBELL1991]

Lol, tbh as an American, I was confused by that, too.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@LeSaMilano As I get healthier and get my energy back I am getting out more and shooting a lot. For the last few years it seems I only see the city through a camera lens.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@editorgay Thanks so much.

[@jfitz3133]

I think I spotted Spiderman at 1:18.

[@elcabezon5487]

I am a chicken for that ride,nor a helicopter ride,but fly a single engine Cessna,anytime,That tramway should lower so people can the water,and put a mechanical great white on the water lol

[@RDJim]

Nice editing job. My only suggestion would have been to edit out the annoying children sounds.... but that's just me.

[@tutiss1]

BBOORRRINNGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FantasticBabblings]

It takes Metro Cards. I think there are vending machines on the platform.

[@verdadeslucianojoseronaldo4037]

# nyc olimpic2044.

[@FantasticBabblings]

@RDJim If only I could edit out the children and not just their sounds. That's the burden of being a working man. If I were a man of leisure I could have shot this on a week day and the tram would be practically empty.

[@john131962]

ooooook

[@ss2727ful]

Aboutsafety Fence yes all year long

[@SupaEMT134]

*SHUT THAT FxCKING KID UP!*

[@priscillanewton6216]

Lovely video!!!