Hayao Miyazaki's Philosophy To Improve Your Photography

[@kindface]

Wow ! I honestly don't know how this video ended up in my recommended queue. But so glad it did. I used to sketch fervently when I was young (winning competitions along the way) until I got fatigued and gave it up. At college, I felt the creative urge again and instead picked up my first camera ever (a Canon SLR). I've never stopped photographing ever since. Even though I'm now retired, I'm learning from this content creator and so grateful for this video on Miyazaki san, my fav creator. I absolutely love this kind of video that contemplates the philosophical side of photography; they're rare on YT which is overwhelmed with vloggers pimping their camera reviews and half-baked photography knowledge. Liked. Subscribed. Thanks Yukawa san, for your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@BrendonBigley]

i think this is my favorite video of yours so far. great work, man.

[@Sl4ppyBag]

Really enjoyed this, I really like to think positively for everyday living but I like the perspective you have mention here. Thanks for creating this video ❤

[@donjagoe]

Just wonderful, as the entire series is. This is a particularly useful set of insights, particularly in the current American context, where the pinnacle of achievement seems to be some elusive world where work is fun and every day should be a flow state experience. His philosophy seems much more realistic and achievable.

[@ironmonkey1512]

I've mastered the being grumpy part.

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

This is a wonderful reflection, thank you. I recently started thinking of my behaviours differently; I was upset about how I am sometimes (grumpy, hostile, stubborn..) but began to see those things as part of a whole person that I am. I cannot only accept the parts of me that others enjoy, I must accept all the parts and know they, and my response to them, are what ultimately decide my destiny. And so I must also realize, that I must accept all the parts of others if I wish them to change my life too. Because the important part of who we are is not the natural state of being, but the way we actively respond to our way of being. And you can only see this if you accept all parts of the whole. This is to say, I think some of Miyazaki’s statements align with this concept, trying hard only reveals your natural limitations, moving past them is a process of acceptance and response, this is growth. I tell myself in those moments: “I am being part, of a whole human” and while being aware of what my challenges are, I continue working.

[@acheekymonkey]

Great video with inspiring new perspectives. THank you.

[@from_tomas]

thank you for putting this together and sharing it with us - it's beautiful and inspiring

[@Antonioperezphoto]

Interesting take on creativity and photography. Thanks for putting this together. Hopefully see you around MTL some time ;)

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

I hope so too!

[@davidgillespie6604]

Thank you for your thoughts and perspectives. Always inspirational.

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@marco_renard]

This was a beautiful video thank you ! I've been following you for a while, and it was such a pleasure to hear you talk about Miyazaki and his work which is one of my favorite subject. I've been working on a second documentary on one of his movies, this time "The Wind Rises", which is a pure and raw ode to art and dreaming. And seeing this video about some of his thoughts but interpreted in relation to photography was really inspiring. Thanks again !

[@tundrusphoto4312]

Another inspirational, instructional and exceptional video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@ugurongel3066]

Very inspiring thanks for your effort.

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

My pleasure!

[@thekrolli95]

Perfect as usual! You truly are amazing

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your support 🙏

[@JonathanRobinson11]

Profound and helpful. Thank you.

[@geoffmphotography9444]

Excellent video with a fresh viewpoint

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@peterkinskofer6881]

I’m really enjoying your thoughts on photography. Your views are a refreshing balance to the “how to” videos that KZbin is saturated with. This one was particularly inspiring with respect to the hard work required to be an artist. I disagree with the reviewer that said some artists flow and are very light in their approach. You can usually see it in the end result. Thank you Toshiki. Peter KINSKOFER Quadra Island, British Columbia

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

So glad it was helpful!

[@AndrewStreet]

Another great video. Thank you! :)

[@andrewphillips2520]

thank you for this fantastic video!

[@lesath7883]

12:10 Some of us remember when those results did not come immediately. When we had to take the roll of film to the lab and wait a day or week to see the results of pictures that were taken maybe a month ago. We learned to gauge the results of the photo before we saw the final image. And while it is convenient to have the camera spit out an image and transfer it to our cellphone, we don't have that pathological need to look at the screen every time we press the shutter.

[@Hassebas88]

what is that opening track? that rocks!

[@stuartbaines2843]

Thank you for showing this interview 👍 I think a Lot of Artist have this mindset. When they work Well. A kind of Meditation ? But there is Always some part of them involved so not truely Buddhist in nature.

[@JohnMcKennaPhotography]

I found this very helpful, thank you for sharing.

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@bach7617]

Thank you - unusual and truly interesting. Except for the Menuet I from Bach solo G major suite, what music are you using?

[@cmeluzzi]

What a pessimistic and negative approach to life. I know that some great artists are quite demanding about their achievements, but there are also many others who create art freely, on a light, flow state. I'd prefer to be inspired by the second group.

[@tomguder]

Thank you, Arigato.

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

Welcome!

[@En_A_B]

0:00 Masashi Kishimoto

[@sclogse1]

Has Coppola made his Myazaki film with Megalopolis?

[@vincealcazar2870]

"...doing something (well) you cannot stand not doing..." ...better, and then some

[@aerozg]

Pizzicato Five 😊

[@prince_warhero]

While this video is good and presented well.i don't think this is anything specific to photography but these philosophies can be applied to life in general

[@senior_ranger]

To answer your question, the Japanese person I think of is Kumiko Murashima. I'd never heard of this guy, but Kumiko, a fabric artist, seems much like him. Difficult (grumpy?) as she could sometimes be, she gave me a great gift --- she told me she believes I was Japanese in a prior life. I treasure that, and I think she's probably right.

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

I'd never heard of her. Sounds interesting. Thank you!

[@Pourang_Kay]

🙌

[@Anna-gy5nk]

I admire him so much, but is he ever happy😭

[@Vizible21]

I used to look up to Hayao Miyazaki a lot when i was younger. But the more i watch his interviews and getting to know him more is a whole different story. I don't like how he's almost disrespecting people under him on that first interview. Like he doesn't even care if those people are happy with what they are doing. All he just want is for them to work, work, work for his own sake. Him saying "it's all about you" does not mean he's talking about you. Lol. He was talking about himself that he will do everything to achieve the greatness he dreams even if that meant overworking and being mean to people under you.

[@joshuamlawhorn]

He’s right though

[@Jebusjoose]

Shinzo Abe

[@scenesscout]

Takes himself and his work way too seriously. His landscapes and worlds are great. His people are just a way into them when they aren’t too cartoonishly distracting. All the European influence in him is pathetic and boring and he never learned to avoid it.

[@chriscard6544]

Interesting but I disagree with point 1. I dont like the idea of improving. Because I dont understand it. Perfection doesnt exist, only growing and fading. So I would like you to explain that part maybe in a video only about it. Of course your video is helpful to think.

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

I get that many people cannot agree with his opinion. In my understanding, there's no perfection. That's why you can always find room to improve. And it's a never ending process.

[@ghostofmila341]

I admire your studies in your videos so much I think I ended up in one of the KZbin channels that I listen to the most apart from photography you manage to describe everything in such a simple but enigmatic way that answers you but at the same time makes you ask questions and this helps me in solving many problems that are in my life I thank you and I wish you good work because that is what I believe you are already doing. a small but big fan of yours of Italy 🫶 Thank you 😊

[@ToshikiYukawaphoto]

Thank you for watching! Actually I'm going to Italy soon.

[@ghostofmila341]

@@ToshikiYukawaphoto I'm from Florence if you want I'm here and i hear you🤙