Solo Adventure In The Frozen Mourne Mountains

[@StephenJReid]

Here's the full Video about the gloves: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTIhaWle7BliK8

[@123kierad]

Great video. I've just invested in some gear and plan my first wild camp this weekend weather permitting Although I'll be bringing my dog, partly for company but mainly to feel safer. But am looking forward to it and hopfully it'll be the first of many.

[@deekelley891]

I love hoarfrost! So beautiful. Love the cinematic effect, but the music was the cherry on top!!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks, it was a very cinematic day 🙂 Conditions were perfect for the video I had in mind.

[@paulpayton8238]

Hey buddy I used to live next to the mountains of mourn and I've been up there a few times thanks for sharing all the best from me in Birmingham England 🇬🇧

[@amcoutdoors]

Class video and loved this style 👌 I thought my son was going to explode with laughter at the stabby stabby part 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@StephenJReid]

😂 Thanks! Just hope he now doesn’t go and try it 🙈

[@LB-pf8rk]

Brilliant cinematography 👍🏻

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you!

[@DanielSpiegel]

Whoa! The ice crystals from that windblown cloud are amazing. And such dramatic views. So different from my neck of the woods.

[@StephenJReid]

Where are you from Daniel? It rarely gets that that cold here so I always appreciate it when it does.

[@SalopianBivvyman]

That, was epic shots! Great blend of drone and music! Brilliant 👍 shame you should of camped on top! 👍👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂 Might go back and camp another time, my tent is currently being repaired though 🙈

[@markbailey15]

I can't believe this has only got 6k views?!... Absolutely awesome video Stephen. The camera angles, scenery and editing are unbelievable. I hope this year to get up the Mournes for a freezing camp😁

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark!

[@PaulCrousePhoto]

I was going to leave a smart-assed remark like “At least it isn’t raining” but then I saw the cinematic sequence. Damn. That was amazing. Excellent use of music and imagery. More, please. 😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Paul! 🙂 definitely will be doing more in this style

[@greyhikes5236]

Wow! amazing footage as always Steven!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂

[@tobilemoine9604]

Very Tolkien/Jacksonesque! Incredible work.

[@StephenJReid]

To be compared to not just Tolkien but also Peter Jackson in the same comment is quite the accolade!

[@tobilemoine9604]

@@StephenJReid You deserve it man, this is so such fresh and epic content.

[@markbailey15]

Just recently found your channel after seeing you in a Paul Messner vid. Love the camera work that goes into your videos. Awesome!! 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark! Was that the Haystacks camping video? I love crafting those cinematic sequences.

[@markbailey15]

Yes Stephen it was indeed in the Lake District. It's also great to see your videos in our own back yard. Awesome!..

[@LisaFrostPhoto]

Absolutely stunning!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Lisa! I’ll not make any obvious puns about the current weather and your surname 😁😁

[@LisaFrostPhoto]

@@StephenJReid 😄

[@davephillips7613]

You make brilliant videos ! Thank you 😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Dave!

[@iwasapirateonce1639]

Wow what a fantastic adventure, gotta love the combination of the winter sun and freezing fog. I think I may have run into you on Commedagh, pretty sure I have you just appearing in the distant mist in my photo (posted on the Northern Ireland reddit). Going to be sad when these amazing weather conditions disappear and then the return to the usual wet and windy.

[@StephenJReid]

Haha yeah that was me! Saw you with a camera. Amazing conditions that day 🙂 Shame it’ll probably all be melted by monday

[@Bokooda]

Thank you for taking the time to show us this beautiful landscape. Looks stunning. Wonderful vid-pho-tograff-iity...

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂🙂

[@paulrice7895]

Different time of year feels like different mountains, drone shots are amazing

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah I love the transformation up there when winter hits

[@shinertom142]

Quite stunning Stephen, gotta love Freezing Fog. I find it more visually attractive than snow sometimes .. will defo check those gloves out ✌️🙏🙏

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Tom! Yeah it made for some epic views. Gloves have done me well, although considering adding a 4th layer of mitts for really really cold conditions. Hard to keep warm if standing on a summit with -10C or colder wind chill. But best all round solution I’ve found so far

[@lifesahobby]

Went camping the other night. It was Baltic .. Great epic shots .

[@StephenJReid]

I’ll bet! Planning another camp in mountains in a couple of weeks, hoping it’s still crisp! 😁

[@markbailey15]

Awesome Stephen!... The sights you see must be breathtaking

[@StephenJReid]

Especially when going up hill when recovering from a chest infection 😂😂

[@markbailey15]

@@StephenJReid when needs must🤣

[@Geyselminosoart]

Love everything about this video! You are inspiring me to go outside and paint! I am in canada and is winter 😅! Loved the shadow dance ! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! Frosty winter days always feel like living in a painting to me. Maybe it's because we don't get much snow in Ireland. Winter here is usually cold, wet & windy.

[@craig3401]

Looked stunning.its definitely worth getting out in the cold conditions you get some amazing views

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Craig!

[@nigelmcardle4112]

Amazing footage Stephen, so look forward to seeing these videos, really appreciate the time you put into making them.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Nigel! These are the kinds I love making the most 🙂

[@grossi46]

100% agree 👍. Each video is like a mini blockbuster movie 👌👌

[@AdrienJCrozet]

That's some incredible footage!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Got great conditions 🙂

[@andrewarmstrong6131]

Always a great video Stephen. Thank you!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andrew! 🙂

[@davidpoots8362]

Great feel, I don't want to know how you made that one, I'd rather believe it's magic.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks David! 🙂 definitely magical up there

[@inkedgermanexplorer]

Great Video and incredible footage as always 🧡. Thank you Stephen

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂

[@katycuss]

Love it

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Katy! 🙂

[@AndrewBWalsh]

Awesome

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andrew!

[@garryclarke1234]

Good video,looks amazing,just stay safe

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Garry! 🙂 staying safe

[@JarradShaw]

Extremely pretty!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Jarrad!

[@CR-ew9gl]

Loved this!

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂

[@garymclaughlin4457]

Great footage

[@garryharkin575]

Loved the camera style.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Garry! 🙂

[@coraandtheexplorer]

The quality of ur video is stunning

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Cora! 🙂

[@coraandtheexplorer]

@@StephenJReid Cora is my dog but we both love ur videos 👍🐶

[@StephenJReid]

@@coraandtheexplorer oh thanks The Explorer!

[@JohnElHanafi]

As always, astonishing footage and adventure! 4:20 would be my favorite shot disappearing in the background; I cannot imaging what you go through taking some of these footage back and fourth with the camera, walking away then going back to get it, such a pain LOL - I wish there was a way for a flying mirrorless camera with unlimited battery life to follow you around at different angles and take more astonishing footage without going back to pick it up, wouldn't that be fun? Keep at it, Stephen funny man! Great Job! note: Oh yeah I know you live in Ireland but every time I see footage of Scotland I think of you because the fauna and flora are so similar between the two places, maybe I am wrong! Cheers!!!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks John! That’s one of my favourite shots too and one that too the longest as I wanted a very particular framing for it. Also had to walk quite a distance uphill and back to walk out of view. I find if I give myself loads of time for these kinds of shoots that it’s quite a relaxing way to climb a mountain. Walk a bit, stop shoot some footage. Move on. Requires a slower pace and means you take more time to look around and appreciate what you can see but also to think through how to incorporate it into a story and how it will look on camera. A few sections of this are out of sequence as the shots worked best for the story in a certain order. Yeah ireland and Scotland are visually very similar. Scotland has a lot more mountains though and a lot more snow. There’s ski resorts in Scotland, none in Ireland.

[@hughgilmore]

Good job 👏🏻

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Hugh!

[@conorfinnegan3113]

Great video fair play to you 😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Conor!

[@adverspace]

Just Awesome 🤤 Nice effects in the audio initially , not sure if that was intended? those gloves remind me of the aliens from the movie (Alien 1979),

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah the VO I recorded live outdoors and there was background noise so I decided to try and make it sound like a CB radio. Haha alien gloves

[@DroningaboutIreland]

Superb as always, really enjoyed that 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂

[@LazyManJoe]

Great video Stephen! I'd like to see some BTS filming techniques (as a suggestion for a video), where you can tell us some of the ways you capture your content [and maybe not give away your secrets 🙂] Always entertaining to watch and also gives me some insight into Northern Ireland scenery. I'm from South Africa and we don't really get to see snow, so I've always wondered how people stay dry ... is it up to the clothing you wear ? snow = water = wet ? 🙂

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Joe! 🙂 the problem with doing BTS of a shoot like this when I’m solo is I have to do twice as much work and it distracts me from what I’m trying to do. Same thing if I bring someone to film me, I struggle to have the same focus. I’ll maybe figure it out someday. Snow is only wet when it melts so as long as it’s below zero it’s a lot more pleasant than being out in even light rain. It crusts up around your trouser legs and shoes but stays frozen until you get back down. The worst thing that can happen on a hike like this in terms of being cold is to get your gloves or boots wet on the inside. Once your feet are cold it’s very hard to warm them up while you’re still out.

[@SteRumbelow]

Really enjoyed the video. Cracking cinematography and overall quality. Lots of humerous moments too which are always appreciated. Anyone would think you’re a professional… 😅

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Ste! 🙂

[@mark36]

Stabby, stabby, stabby!!! 😂

[@StephenJReid]

🤪

[@YvonneGeelan]

Great video and you are such a fun man

[@StephenJReid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SteRumbelow]

Did you just do an Owen Wilson impression? 😂 Woooooww.

[@StephenJReid]

Yes, yes I did. Glad someone noticed 😂 no one spotted my hidden magic trick at the start though!

[@SteRumbelow]

@@StephenJReidafter your last experience camping in a forest, probably best not to think too much about people appearing from behind trees!

[@Gooser16]

Love it, how’d the drone handle the cold conditions?

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Ryan! Mini 3 is rated to fly down to -10C so handled it well. Just have to be very careful flying in freezing clouds, the props slowly ice up and eventually drone can loose power and drop

[@DavidDoyleOutdoors]

Really enjoyed this one Stephen, and now regretting not getting up the mournes at the weekend

[@andrewarmstrong6131]

I’m the same. Held off as thought it was going to be too bad but looks great.

[@StephenJReid]

Forecast wasn’t anywhere near as good as this. I’ve a friend who was flying drones over on Binnian and got some unbelievable shots.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah turned out amazing. I find it’s the cloudy days that often deliver the most drama up there

[@DavidDoyleOutdoors]

@@StephenJReid yeah true. At the moment the forecast is giving heavy snow showers and sunshine for saturday

[@StephenJReid]

@@DavidDoyleOutdoors I’m working in tollymore on sat in morning. Might head up Donard later in afternoon

[@nejcpilih]

beautiful video again Stephen 🤩 which video editing software do you use? 🙂

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! I edit in Adobe Premiere Pro. Been using it for over 10years

[@pixelpeter3883]

Some great shoots in there Stephen. Think you could have gotten some epic timelapse shots too there on the 'saddle'.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah probably could have but I was starting to get cold, had been out over 4hours by then and didn’t fancy standing around. I do have plans for some photography based trips that I’ll include Timelapse hopefully

[@pixelpeter3883]

@@StephenJReid Aha, cool! :-)

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I enjoyed this one, what camera are you using now?

[@StephenJReid]

Depends on the video what kit I use. But for higher quality shoots like this I'm either using Sony A7siii or Sony A7iv. Will also be making videos with GoPro Hero11, Insta360 X3, DJI Mini 3 Pro & iPhone. I vary the camera combo depending on how much time I'll have, the style I'm going for and even how many people will be there. If I'm on my own the production value is higher as I've got the time to stop and set up shots more.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@StephenJReid thanks for the reply. I bought the A7iv a few months back. I'm kind of struggling to get the most out of it, all the gear and no idea haha. Maybe I should just stick to grass cutting haha. I wanted something I could use and not worry about a gimbal all the time and it ticks that box. I was also planning on starting to shoot in 4k, but now have it that seems less important to me. I did a half day camera course with Paul Crawford and what I took from that was to keep it in auto! Can you recommend anyone that teaches camera/video work locally or is that a service you offer?

[@StephenJReid]

@@Premier_lawns_official I mostly shoot my videos with manual settings or partly manual. Rarely do full manual. A7iv is an amazing camera. Yeah I've done 1 to 1 camera training in the past. Costs a lot more than signing up to an online class, but sometimes the 1 to 1 can be more useful. I'd probably review some of your videos first and try and plan something that would be relevant. If you were interested, drop me an email on [e-mail] Was the camera course with Paul about video or photography?

[@Hrubicundus]

Where is your tech channel? How do you rate the gloves (both pairs)?

[@StephenJReid]

Here's the gloves video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTIhaWle7BliK8

[@TadeuszCantwell]

Did you see any white walkers or even the Night King up there?

[@StephenJReid]

Haha think it’s a bit early in winter for them 😂

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

What I am wondering is where you stash your batteries to keep them warm 😂.

[@StephenJReid]

Haha sometimes I’ll keep them inside my jacket pocket.

[@jimgiraffe5253]

we want a poopin in a bucket livestream direct from your cosy little van - make it a charity event.. just load up on kebabs, currys and a dodgy death burger :D id donate £5 to watch

[@StephenJReid]

Errrrmmmmm

[@julle6281]

So What is that video coming with maybe a dead body in tent

[@StephenJReid]

Oh hey, so I’m still editing that video. But it’s not a dead anything! If it was I wouldn’t be posting it online for entertainment.

[@andrewreid380]

Bit dramatic.

[@StephenJReid]

Not nearly dramatic enough! 😂

[@PiuPassioneCheRagione]

i love your video! respect

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you!