The Caspian - Part 1: Azerbaijan

Last year I travelled to the Caspian Sea with the intention of sailing around it in a specially-adapted inflatable canoe and hoped to film a documentary about my trip and about the region. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, my plans had to change at the last moment. I still tried to film my trip but the changes meant the documentary I had envisioned making no longer matched up with what I was filming.
For 9 months the footage of my trip has been stuck on my computer, seen only by me, as I tried to figure out what I wanted to do with it. I have decided that if I don't upload it now then I might never get around to it, so I have decided to try and upload (a loosely edited version of) what I have. I'm not quite sure how I would describe this video; referring to it as 'Holiday footage' doesn't quite do it justice (I think), so perhaps calling it a 'Video Diary' is a better idea.
MUSIC:
Heifervescent - It's Coming Together - Pondlife Fiasco
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Elle Lefant - Runaways - Pulse
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Dj Fab - On the moon - Echoes from the past
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[@dhdhlee9449]

Congratulations! You have just made the best and most comprehensive documentary about the Caspian Sea on KZbin. Good work.

[@chickenwretch]

Really appreciate your interests here, the Caspian is an ancient natural artifact, its proximity encompassing the Mongols, Khazars, and countless other forgotten peoples. Great project to have a vision for, congratulations.

[@supriyamehra4281]

I have very beautiful memories spent here it's amazing

[@dhdhlee9449]

You are a natural born film director, narrator and cameraman.

[@nwbsbeth]

Thank you very much for sharing a part of the world I would not be able to see otherwise. I'm very interested in geography and history and am fascinated with what you have to share.

[@sahilroyal8939]

Location: Azerbaijan-RussiaKazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran Area: 394,299 Sq. Km Length: 1,199 km Maximum Depth: 946 m

[@ilvharmonicas]

Thank you very much for making this video, proud..

[@thefullgardiner12]

@AzvidMedia I used a screen-capture program. I set the zoom speed really low on google earth and the quality high, then I cropped and sped up the footage with Sony Vegas.

[@thefullgardiner12]

@MrMezeli Also, I did really like Azerbaijan, despite only spending a short time there.

[@sattarovitch5220]

pink blouse don't be worry about us,we happy with our Lider)

[@thefullgardiner12]

@MrMezeli Interesting question! I guess that depends on how you define development. I think Iran seemed the most culturally developed because of its rich history and strong national identity, whereas the ex-Soviet countries still clearly exhibited a mix of Soviet, pre-Soviet and post-Soviet culture. In terms of economic and civil development, I think Kazakhstan seemed the most developed. It is perhaps equal in economic terms with Iran but personal freedoms seemed to be much better protected.

[@ameliainc1]

Looks like Neil from the imbertweeners

[@thefullgardiner12]

I actually find that quite a flattering comparison. Thank you!

[@AzvidMedia]

@thefullgardiner12 Thanks

[@rangera3806]

the water is salty

[@AzvidMedia]

How did you film the zooming in on google earth. I'd really like to know :)

[@esoscorridasos105]

Still waiting?

[@thefullgardiner12]

@navidkhalili19 It's coming soon

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

They have so much natural gas and oil and no sense to sell it

[@Hollandia777]

It seems the westerners do have a much deeper idea 'bout Azerbaijan than the Russians (who ruled it for 1,5 century!)

[@punchline43]

Note to self: Being from California, if I ever visit this area, remember to fake a British accent :l

[@robbiemify]

Disorganise, random, mish-mash, making it pointless to watch, utterly stupid. !!!

[@patrickmchenry9746]

Would like to see more views of the country and Sea and less of you please.