Japan

In August, I spent two weeks in Japan - the most beautiful place I've ever been to. I filmed around the country and put together this video to relive the experience, I hope it does justice to it.
I am looking forward to returning one day and enjoying this absolutely incredible country once again.
As always, if you have any questions let me know and I'll respond to you.
Shot the Sony FX3
With Laowa Nanomorph Cinema Lenses (35mm, 50mm, 80mm): laowa-tiniest-...
Monitored on the Atomos Ninja V+
Mounted on the Sirui Traveler X Tripod
Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro
Color Graded in DaVinci Resolve
Music: Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 - II. Andante con moto (Krystian Zimerman, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein)
Main channel: ‪@GawxArt‬
Instagram: / gawxwithacamera

[@Gawx2]

This is my favorite video I've ever made. Hope you like it as much as I do.

[@karpitallambon4398]

U my favorite

[@ShamanismDragon]

It's perfect ❤

[@tekiero]

for real? What about painting videos??

[@AhmedSAdell]

my fav one is the Patagonia Argentina one "Ice" becuase I've been there and gone to all the places in ur video, it felt surreal irl. u captured it in a very beautiful way.

[@jimoil6372]

@@socialxpert That bit stuck out for me too, and the transition at 1:00 was 😙👌

[@gnilbirts]

You know what I appreciate about this the most. You're still and observant. You let the camera just be, and let the world in. It's as close to honest filmmaking as you can get. Thank you for that. Sound design is beautiful as well.

[@aashisntreal]

the thing i adore most about him is that he truly makes these places his own. and the juxtapositions in this film had such seamless transitions, it's so gentle on the mind. you keep outdoing yourself, it's genuinely impressive. keep it up gawx

[@Gawx2]

This is such a beautiful comment, i appreciate it very much. Thanks

[@RaptorFaceRumble]

They're very Wes Anderson and I love that.

[@knightpassage1014]

I don’t know how you’ve done this, but the way you are able to incorporate the live sounds in with the music is amazing, I’m not sure if this is inattention but at 1:53, the blue street light beats to the sound of the orchestra which is so cool, and the way you are able to tell the story of the intense city vibe and the chill and peaceful country/jungle is amazing. Hands down as you said one of your best videos yet, keep it up bro

[@immiens]

日本をこんなにも美しく丁寧に映してくれてありがとう

[@stefroose2621]

Your sound design, music choice, color grading and compositions are out of this world, sir. Wonderful video. Greetings from Belgium ✌

[@Gawx2]

thanks a lot! Much love all the way to Belgium. Would love to visit one day

[@PratikParija]

This is absolutely beautiful. It shows the two sides of Japan, the modern, fast moving, & the more traditional, quiet side. Great music choice to accompany it too.

[@jippehiemstra]

this is so insanely good, the pacing, the cinematography, the one shot with the jellyfish and the shot with the rolling door at 1:52 both just blew me away, keep it up🫶

[@juriga5986]

Having just gotten back from Japan after spending 3 weeks there this video brought me right back from the sights to the sounds, really amazing video you truly captured the essence of Japan in every aspect.

[@Gawx2]

That is lovely, i hope you had a great time in Japan.

[@michidev7132]

I think this I never liked any video as much as this one. The music, the color grading, the shots, the ambience sounds, the people, everything fits so well. It translates the vibe of japan just perfect. Wish I was there right now :')

[@mikojYT]

Absolutely beautiful video. I loved how you perfectly framed every shot and didn't use cliche transitions or camera movement to tell a story!

[@Gawx2]

Thank you Miko!

[@JapanGemu]

Que genial ese ambiente nostálgico que le das, éxitos en todo !

[@Gawx2]

Muchísimas gracias

[@allistairbenny9389]

Daily video uploads from gawx could literally cure any artist block anyone's ever had or is going thru, the sheer passion and efforts this man puts in each video is so fuckin inspiring😩😩😩I need me a gawx mentor

[@Gawx2]

thanks so much!! that is difficult but i'll try my best haha

[@johnly_]

HOLY WOWWWW! How have I not known about your 2nd channel. Absolutely stunning locations, shots, colors. Just wow. Love it

[@glossy283]

This is gorgeous. I was also in Japan this August and watching this felt like a recap of my own trip, but I loved seeing the angles you chose to shoot from and the juxtapositions you captured that I missed. Beautifully done!

[@Gawx2]

This is awesome, I hope you had a great trip!

[@eleventhvision]

This is a work of art indeed. The future of KZbin cinema is bright.

[@unconcernedsalad2]

hi i don’t know if you’ll see this and i’m not if someone mentioned this but i loved the emphasis on people. it’s something i’ve been trying to do more with my own video work; imo art is ABOUT PEOPLE primarily, and this video thrives on that concept

[@Gawx2]

Thank you for the lovely comment, that's a very interesting observation

[@ManetFilms2005]

All shots are so emotional. From one moment to one moment, Gawx makes it look perspective. He did it with emotional content.

[@Gawx2]

[@andryoufilms]

love the way you use the camera. The direction, the music, the colors. I love that you almost only use static shots. Great video as always.

[@raharja.]

i love your storytelling without telling anything.

[@Gawx2]

[@のと-l5g]

すごくかっこいい。 日本の町を行き交う人が滅茶苦茶上手に切り抜かれてるし、何より自然。

[@Gawx2]

どうもありがとう！

[@ainee9263]

I like how the music changed to more calm on nature and with people spending their time and became more intense on the city showing the technology etc

[@eL_mot4z_music]

Que belleza de filmografía! Este es tu mejor video hasta el momento, es simplemente relajante 😌

[@Big_The_Champ]

i just love how the camera feels invisible, it really make you feel like an onlooker

[@Gawx2]

lovely observation!

[@Jezzrichjames]

This video is truly magical…the scenes are perfectly paired with the song. Without words or narration, it accentuates every other aspect of the video, and the editing has been done masterfully.

[@M1chik0_0]

I love the contrast between the chaos in the city and the serenity of the countryside🌸 You're crazy talented

[@adimeloji]

Incredible edit, this captures the essence of Japan and I like how you mixed the violins and piano so well with each frame.

[@kenmyyy]

1:53 background lamp syncing with music ... amazing detailing brudaa ❤

[@たぴ-u5s]

i feel so grateful that you post the video you filmed in japan as a fan from japan :)))))

[@FrankKusel]

Just came back from a holiday in Europe with a ton of video footage and needed some inspiration to put it all together. At the same time I've realised i have nowhere near the variety of shots for a masterpiece like this! Amazing work

[@Gawx2]

So cool!! Im sure it will be amazing, would love to watch it!

[@owaissiddqui6016]

Man the scale and framing and the symmetry in frames was astonishing, truly a delight to watch

[@wonz1406]

The duality of Gawx. Just how did he translate his talent in drawing vibrant and seemingly chaotic artworks to capturing such serene sceneries. It's a different tool and style and yet he managed to execute it perfectly. Or is he just born with two amazing talents? Ig we'll never know.

[@ka7ta01]

貴方の視点で観る私の国を見れて良かったです。この美しく切り取られた素晴らしい映像を共有してくれてありがとうございます(*´-`)

[@ٴٴٴ-ث6ق]

This is so nice, everything feels scripted, like these 3 minutes was taken straight from a high budget movie, even though it's just real people living their life. Good job on this film, very inspiring.

[@Gawx2]

what a lovely comment, thank you so much

[@localnyraccoon]

As a photographer, you've got awesome cinematography skills. I absolutely love how you put this all together to show how Japan was like. Amazing compositions. Put more stuff out like this.

[@Masteph93]

I'm just completely blown away by the level of production of this video. It feels like a love letter. It's sometimes hard to describe why we find beauty in the things that we do, but if someone ever wanted me to accurately define beauty, this video would be a fair substitute for the meaning behind any words I might say.

[@nia2ant]

frames, colorgrading, sfxes, the attention to details in those frames and editing. this is undebatable piece of art!

[@senyforever]

This guy gets it. Entire experience of Japan , i love this video. ❤

[@chandler_h]

wow shockingly fantastic. your sound design is sensational. the entire production is seriously good. wow again

[@connordivita]

This is enthralling. You can't look away.

[@faraaz1541]

Immaculate in all senses, favourite piece of work you've put out yet!

[@Fujji695]

The sound editing/cuts makes it cleannn! Vey beautiful cinematography

[@jakemize7817]

No talking, just class visuals and musical elements.

[@SuminaArts]

Gawx, this is one of your AMAZING videos!!!! Keep it up Gawx!🔥🔥

[@jackgaertner3346]

Went to tokyo/ hiroshima/ miyajima years ago before I knew anything about camerawork and I've always been frustrated I didn't make a video like this to remember the trip. This made me feel better

[@wingmokkk]

Another absolute masterpiece by Gwax. It's amazing.

[@Gawx2]

thank you so much!!

[@imaginationpictures]

What an amazing piece of a masterpiece you're sharing, thanks Legend Gawx!

[@CocaKoller]

Hey Gawx. I just wanted to say that this is beautiful. I went to Japan for a month this year and made a short film about it. You have been a huge inspiration for me for the past year. Your frames intentions are always so magical. Looking forward to all your future art :)

[@anagonzalez5045]

Me encanta! Estuve en Japón en noviembre 2023 y tu vídeo me hace recordar todo 💜

[@vesifilms]

How you capture such intimate shots of strangers whether they know it or not is incredible, Id assume they were actors or people you had asked to pose for you but I know for a fact they're not which is even more amazing. Social anxiety is scared of YOU!

[@tatamidane]

I'm so moved that you've artistically transformed my everyday scenes into special moments. With great appreciation from Japan :) ありがとう！

[@Gawx2]

this means a lot to me, thank you so much

[@slickheisenberg8208]

Very beautiful. Your video brought back lots of memories. 20 years ago, I was as 21, and made a trip to Japan. I also took three Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hiroshima. Took some very similar pictures on my analog Minolta. Some were even from the same vantage points. How time flies.

[@neiel6169]

This is truly one of the best. Everything is Just amazing, wonderful music choice 😮

[@okeyjay]

Pacing, Grading, compositions. Unreal great job! I need to remember the power of a still shot, looking through my recent japan footage, theres a lot of hand held moving shots ; ;

[@christianstanding]

This film was gorgeous! Loved everything about it.

[@Gawx2]

thank you so so much

[@redhxt_]

Dudeeee wow! I love everything in this film!! The music arrangement is so good!! Its giving Wes Anderson. More of this brother! 🫡🦾

[@samwood357]

I am so in love with this style of videos. BEAUTIFUL!!

[@mithunbiliki]

Gawx you are truly one man army

[@gusbakker]

Amazing! And Beethoven fits perfectly with the shots!

[@MehdiMirian]

Discovered your channel and you have such beautiful videos. Love the combination of music choice and grainy film look, storytelling at its best!

[@jakescottdonaldson]

insane gawx, you make a simple outing look so mesmerizing.

[@Tazmania98]

You perfectly captured Japan's essence. So many of these shots brought back memories from my own trip a few years back. This is beautiful

[@Ralil]

God, words cannot describe how I feel about this...I can't help but watch this in awe, and feel intimidated by how much skill and work I think went into it, but also feel inspired and motivated to strive to be this good, not only at this but everything I ever want to learn and create. I've said it before and will say it again and again, thank you for being such un inspiration and role model

[@KentoGS]

I miss Japan, what a wonderful country it is.

[@Gawx2]

I miss japan so much as well

[@ChristianGuiffe]

The transition at 1:06 is so good

[@AlarSenpu]

Another fantastic piece of cinematography 😊

[@ckhicks]

Those lights blinking on time at 2:00…love it

[@youtubeistrash1o4o8o8]

this video deserves a place in a time capsule!

[@DazStudio-DaddyDaz]

just when i thought it couldnt get any better.......Amazing work!

[@Inugi_]

Thank you for coming to Japan!🎉

[@birkenwald1337]

That was amazing. From the sync, to the shots, to the small details. Absolute perfection.

[@Waldineportelus]

The quality of this video is crazy !!

[@sat1032]

エモい Very impressed!! The end of summer feeling is so nostalgic.

[@BEN-hl6yt]

I'm not a dramatic person, but I quite literally gasped out loud when I saw/heard the transition at 0:58. I find your videos so mesmerising man, I always bump up the quality and watch it on full-screen. Keep up the amazing work dude!

[@kore4283]

sooo beautiful. everything, the sounds, the colors, the subjects. i love how you capture the mundane

[@I0amARES]

This video makes you think about philosophical things

[@baberalinoor]

each shot is perfection

[@sooyungo]

This has just blown me away. The shot selections + score are perfect. Inspires the shit out of me. Thanks GAWWWWWXXXX ❤

[@Gawx2]

means a lot to me!! thank youuu

[@szxnv]

Love how the music compliments it! It shows how much attention you put into this film

[@abgrafix]

no camera movement and still such amazing frames ... lovely man

[@FUM1]

この人の映す日本綺麗すぎるな。 都市部、下街、自然、歴史、人々。 俺が大好きな日本が全部ここに詰まってる。

[@ed_samoy]

Perfect balance between moving and still, nature and human life. Maybe because of the classical music but I felt the remanence of Akira Kurosawa movie from this. I'm happy that you enjoyed my country, thanks for making this video!

[@dilaam5789]

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[@ShadeeLampe123]

This felt like a movie, such great composition and cinematic shots!

[@amandayoung9884]

These shots have such nice composition! Great work. This was very beautiful and inspiring.

[@TermiBlack85]

Man... Fantastic work, I have goosebumps after watching this masterpiece! Keep up!!

[@aparnarajeev333]

You must know that videos have inspired me a lot. Great video. Looking forward to more!

[@MarioSaraiva]

I think that each one of us has a different perspective of what this video might mean... However, for me I can see the Chaos and calmness of the everyday routine, from the city to nature, from the hustle commute to the quiet self time, waiting for traffic lights, cycling etc. It reminds that there needs to be a balance for everything in life and too much of one side will outweight the balance. (Yin and Yang I suppose). Thank you Gawx for this beautiful video and please keep producing more content like this for us! Much love from the UK ❤

[@ayu.endless]

A few of these frames make you want to just jump right in. Well done!

[@MammothInSpace]

Great work man. I'll watch anything you drop. Every shot is worthy of being it's own photograph and your sense of rhythm and direction with the shots is incredible. Really great shit

[@leonardonakatanimoretti6516]

Your videos always bring me joy and peace, and make me want to pick up a backpack and go see the world. Thanks for the amazing art.

[@Gawx2]

thats awesome!! Thank you for the lovely words

[@ando899]

Japanese people know they are a whole aesthetic I adore your work btw keep it upp❤❤

[@hannahgalbraithphotography]

Always so amazing! I get excited every time you post a video. Keep it up, you have a great creative eye!

[@hh__555]

0:38 私は日本人ですが、日本にこれほど綺麗な景色があったのかとビックリしました。 どこだろう？

[@strawbillieandpeachez]

this video is beautiful! Thank you for making it

[@maitreyadhaware6507]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH WHAT

[@lezeroo2630]

Came back from a 2-week trip to Japan 1 month ago. The nostalgia I got from watching this doesn't make sense.

[@choq-des-lody]

The sound is truly incredible

[@Gawx2]

thank you!!

[@oranejames]

I love it❤everything about this video is amazing

[@christianely]

Feel like I’ve been to Japan now. Crossing it off my bucket list

[@Gawx2]

Haha love to hear that. Thank you!