The reality filming EPIC big walls for top YouTubers!

[@WideBoyz]

Brilliant video Kieran, it's really nice to be able to show how/what goes in to making these videos. Thanks for the great work, support and shots 💪

[@MikeBoyd]

Such an epic behind the scenes Kieran. Thanks for getting me up that wall and capturing it all so well (and for helping me get back down 😂). Can’t wait to see what you do next 💪

[@marcushill573]

Mike, you absolutely smashed it. My palms were sweating the whole time, and I could literally feel the fear. What a mad experience. 😅

[@tobytee7883]

Thx for looking after him for us Kieran. Awesome footage of an awesome adventure. I’m really proud of what Mike and Kim have accomplished with the help of Pete and Yourself. I couldn’t ask for better climbing buddies 😊

[@Rock_Appreciator]

You begging for snacks mid climb is so hilarious and relatable haha. You were a champion man, keep it up! You'll be climbing 8a in no time 😆

[@reyals474]

Wow, I'm so glad I got recommended this video. I mean, I'm not interested in photography at all, but watching the video with Pete and Mike, it was honestly just brilliant to see and hear you motivating Mike and keeping him focused and really giving him the strength to keep going until the end. You did a fantastic job, not just with the incredible filming, but also adapting to the situation and being the right guy that they both needed there with them. Seeing Mike's progress was just wonderful. All three of you were incredible and I hope that you all get the opportunity to work together again some time!

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks so much, this comment really made me smile. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@RyanBartholomew55]

Every time I start to lose joy for climbing, this type of video gets recommended to me. I loved the raw emotion, skilful production and informative nature this video provided. Great work Kieran.

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks so much! I know that feeling myself, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to remind you why climbing is so great.

[@sambeaumontmedia4107]

This is amazing Kieran! It's the video I wish I could have watched when I first started out shooting climbing. Big respect man, your passion, professionalism and personality really come to life here dude! Kudos ✌

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks a lot Sam that's really great to read, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@robbory]

I can confidently say that this was my favorite climbing video I've ever seen.. the raw emotion you captured, as an aspiring filmmaker, is the stuff I dream of. What an absolute inspiration, and thank you for sharing this behind the scenes video with us. I am so grateful.

[@KieranJDuncan]

That's such a massive compliment... Thank you!

[@georgiapatrick5154]

All the videos from that trip where amazing! Great work from all of you there.

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks! It was really fun to see the different takes on the whole thing, I'm psyched you liked them. Mike still has one more to come out on his first trad lead!

[@deetoher]

Your experience as an instructor really did shine through in the original video. I find the logistics of filming as interesting as the resulting videos so thanks for this!

[@courtclimbs]

KZbin is missing stuff like this. Big thank you for sharing.

[@prowhiskey2678]

I really enjoyed watching both this video and the finished product, amazing job. I liked the dynamic between camera man and climber

[@MisterChappy]

this was really well produced. great work out there !

[@patrickgoogle4011]

Mike’s video was so emotional and real I really loved it. I remember thinking it seemed weird his photographer was coaching and motivating him instead of being a fly on the wall. I’m so glad you made this video from your perspective. Honestly this is KZbin gold, you rarely get this much real emotion. Plus it’s about climbing so that’s a big plus.

[@huvrmedia]

I've been feeling a need for this sort of content. As a photographer and casual climber of about 4 years, I'd love to be able to dabble in climbing photography as a hobby and there isn't a ton of resources online for learning more about it. The more detail, the better. :D

[@KieranJDuncan]

Awesome I'm glad you found it! What do you think would be the main things stopping you from progressing your climbing photography? I'm open to ideas for future videos to help people like you get going!

[@mka2175]

amazing stuff and so informative. I wish you could run some workshops in Poland :)

[@KieranJDuncan]

I'd love to do that one day... I'm also considering doing some detailed online courses (alongside free KZbin videos) , but it's a lot of work! I'm pretty psyched though, I think more and more people seem interested in this sort of thing.

[@josephregan1007]

Thank you for showing me that this is a profession - I've been trying to meld together my passions and skills and maybe in 5 years this video will have changed my life

[@Landolini]

Sick video! I'm a film maker and climber as well and I appreciate the hard work and sick shots! Sadly in our area we are rarely allowed to fly a drone. Excited for more videos!

[@Karaokeokeoke69]

What an amazing behind the scene. Congrats Kieran!

[@Rock_Appreciator]

You're an excellent camera man. This video itself is of great quality too. Thanks so much for sharing

[@erikramirez-monjaraz1701]

so grateful to see some of the work that goes into creating these beautiful videos that we get to watch. as a photographer/climber i've always wondered what it takes to create in an environment like this and i'm happy to see how enjoyable of an experience it can be ! excited to learn more from you and other climbers as well, thank you for putting the information out there

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼 yeah I'm really keen to peel back the curtain and share more about the process. Need to figure out what to look at next!

[@Heyght]

You're amazing Mr. Kieran! Hopefully you can get your own channel going with more behind the scenes footage! I would watch every single one!

[@MaadcoClimbing]

Saw your poster ads for the climbing photography course in Kalymnos !! I knew that name rang a bell ! Awesome video and photography, instant follow, can’t wait to see more from you

[@grbradsk]

The cameraman (those that live) never dies!

[@Macvombat]

This is amazing. This kind of behind the scenes, including stuff that didn't belong in the actual video you were shooting for, is so interesting and fun to see. I would definitely watch these if you keep making more of them. Thank you for the brilliant shots and for your work as an on-route therapist.

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks a lot! I'm not sure when I'll have a job as cool as this one next, but I'm definitely psyched to continue the BTS insights!

[@gusasso]

Just as enjoyable as the film itself! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

[@NPC-fl3gq]

...imagine having Pete show you the ropes... Mike is a lucky boy!!

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Even better than the original. Well narrated and cut!

[@alexisevrard8293]

Thank you very much! After seeing Mike's and Pete's points of view on this adventure in their videos, it is really nice to see the point of view of the third participant.

[@hugoinnit]

Great video. Some of those scenic drone shots are stunners. Also damn Pete even more of a machine doing the long and early drives after all the climbing and filming,

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks a lot! Yeah for sure, he's built differently!

[@ItzWhyPlays]

really well made video and absolutely love this POV, can't wait to see what more comes from you but keep up the good work.

[@AlexanderWigmore]

Great video Kieran; lovely mix of the technical aspects of both the photography & climbing, as well as combining the sense of adventure and camaraderie that comes with climbing!

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks a lot, that's exactly what I was going for! I'm really glad you liked it

[@markofthemitch]

Just had to watch this and get the full set from the whole team. Great videos all round.

[@noahnugent6777]

This is honestly a dream of mine to take pictures and video on big walls. Hope someday I'm lucky enough to do it 🙏

[@KieranJDuncan]

It does require a lot of luck, but I think there's a lot of things you can do to make yourself more lucky... Honestly just keep making cool stuff for you and your friends and eventually things start to move.

[@noahnugent6777]

@KieranJDuncan Most definitely!

[@maltekoch1632]

It's really cool you have shown the story behind the camera. I like it as well if main story don't try to hid every second there have been other people there making the action visible. And yes the have there fun on the trips too.

[@TwiiK]

Awesome video. I've watched the videos about this trip on Pete's and Mike's channels, but yours contains a lot of information the other's don't. I get that Pete and Mike is focusing more or less exclusively on the big final climb, but getting additional information about the entire trip was really fun and interesting.

[@joshdprts]

So glad KZbin recommended this to me, as your video was totally fascinating. Great job on this you clearly put a lot of effort and passion into it! Looking forward to any future videos you make

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks a lot mate. I really appreciate that!

[@coookienomster7933]

This was such an insightful look into so much that we don't normally get to see. Great content!!

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks! That's kind of my goal so it's good to know you enjoyed it. I think it's easy to forget about the person behind the camera when watching all these amazing KZbin videos.

[@sebastianruppert9617]

Great video! Really interesting to see the all the work and effort going on behind the scenes. Also, beatufil drone footage at the location!

[@jakobdonskov]

Great video, I enjoyed getting to see a bit behind the scenes. And good job on the fantastic footage! That shot of Mike's crux really made the story come together.

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks! Yeah that was when I just knew it was gonna be good... What a battle!

[@stefanomorandi7150]

as i said on the other videos, you did really an amazing job at capturing the climb and the emotions of both mike and pete... the hard move for mike at 12:15 was so intense, and the massive chimney at the last pitch! your support talk and advices made a difference right there... good stuff all around

[@gazkelley]

Such a mega video, and a really useful insight into adventure photography and cinematography. I got into trad climbing last year but I've been a photographer for about 20 years and I'm currently working on combining the love of photography with the love of climbing so this video has been invaluable!

[@amairivas6310]

Woah, what an incredible video! Thank you for sharing it!

[@austris_]

Absolutley incredible video. Would love to see your gear setup walk-through some day too!

[@Fraeger]

Awesome Video, really looking forward to the next one!

[@kakonodi]

Finally, I've been waiting for a good behind the scenes video of outdoor climbing content. Can't wait for your next videos

[@stefanp2883]

Thank you showing us your work! I watched the Videos you did with Pete and Mike @WideBoyz a few days before and really enjoyed them in every way. It was great to see how you encouraged Mike managing the hard parts of the route. I started climbing again about 9 months before and doing multipitch about 4 months ago and having big respect from falling, so I know how it is to feel stuck and how worthful it is to have someone giving you the confidence to move on. Love your work! 👍

[@borneo4x4]

Wow mate, great video! At that time, I was with Tom Randall in Thailand. It was all single pitch action there.

[@AllBikesShredits]

Great video! More please! :D

[@andrewlee3981]

Thank you 😊

[@torqroutesetting9014]

Awesome! But could we possibly get a behind the scenes vid …..of the behind the scenes?

[@atomicdoga]

Awesome video, and some beautiful shots of Norway! One thing I've wondered about is how you would get a static line up to film for a hard flash or redpoint burn for pro climbers, where there is no option of having them bring a line up for you.

[@KieranJDuncan]

If it was a sport climb, they could climb it bolt-to-bolt to fix a line. Alternatively I can use a clipstick to ascend and fix it myself. If it's trad, or some other sport routes, you could abseil in from above and fix a rope that way :) Great question!

[@Thyg07]

More like this!

[@kainan613]

Super interesting

[@marcushill573]

Finally some behind the scenes! Sounds like a crazy trip. 😂

[@MattheosValsamidis]

Great video!!! You give so much knowledge

[@JanSkodaFotograf]

Thank you for this inspirational video, as a photographer and newbe climber I enjoy it so much. Need more 😉

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

this is amazing. good job!

[@John-fv8sz]

I can dig it.

[@aidanprofish]

Epic!! Such an insightful video. The emotion and determination that you were able to capture is inspiring.

[@Stu_2112]

Really really enjoyed this. I watch a stack of climbing vids without enough consideration for how the videography is achieved. Great work!! Oh, and you might want to check the spelling of PrepAration at the start of the vid 😉

[@KieranJDuncan]

Nooooooo. This is why I went to art school 😅 I can't change it now! I'm glad you enjoyed the video though.

[@Stu_2112]

@@KieranJDuncan don't sweat it, it doesn't detract from an excellent video!

[@ChrisErwood]

Crazy seeing you pop up in my youtube recommended videos - long time no see Kieran 😂

[@KieranJDuncan]

Haha, the algorithm must be in my favour!

[@parkerramthun]

We need a lot more of this content!! love to see everything that goes on behind the scenes

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks man. I'm psyched to do it! The main challenges is its dependant on me getting cool jobs to shoot a BTS for 😅 but I'll see what I can do 😉

[@parkerramthun]

@@KieranJDuncan totally! Can imagine it’s not easy filming the filmers😂 nonetheless seeing how you are being so encouraging and positive while still being able to get bomber shots is something I’ll always admire.. you are very good at your craft sir!! 👏

[@kubaantonin5694]

For years I was searching for stuff like that 😁

[@pabloquiroga8604]

This is just incredible! What an amazing work ❤

[@andrzejjagielski9728]

Hi - Thanks so much for putting up a video like this! I am a climber myself and I sometimes find more joy in supporting my friends and filming them, than climbing myself - that's led me to thinking about stepping up a bit and maybe getting better footage from our next adventure this December. That said - I wonder what camera would you recommend for begginer/amateur adventure photographer? Or maybe what is (in your opinion ofc) the must have setup to get started. Currently I use a mix of gopro and iphone :)

[@KieranJDuncan]

The best camera is the one you have! I would only consider upgrading if you feel truly limited by your cameras, there's a lot of great content out there shot on phones and GoPros. If you do want to start experimenting with dedicated cameras and interchangeable lenses etc, I'd recommend the Sony A6 series (A6000, A6400, etc.) They're very small, powerful, and tough. I use a Canon R5 and a Canon R6ii, but still have a soft spot for the small Sony cameras. Honestly though, don't let the gear hold you back. I swear I made better stuff when all I had was a Panasonic GH4 with the kit lens 😅

[@mattdryden]

Thanks for putting this out there! I've been toiling with whether or not I want to mix my passion for the mountains with my hobby for photography. I bounce back and forth between wanting to just climb and wanting to add another component into it. I really want epic photos from my own trips but feel like it may hold me back from accomplishing harder objectives. This video, I think, has encouraged me to start bringing a small kit with me to test the waters. I look forward to more of your content. Would love to see if you have any content from big alpine routes or first ascents!

[@KieranJDuncan]

It's one of the hardest parts of the job tbh... I try not to juggle both. I find if I try to shoot and climb in the same day I'll suck at both. It's also difficult making two of my passions (photography and climbing) tied to my work, it can be exhausting, but overall it's totally worth it. I'd recommend trying it, and finding the balance for yourself.

[@mati873]

Beautiful storytelling! Amazing Work :)

[@largeformatlandscape]

You did a brilliant job Kieran!

[@peketsi42]

Awesome content, thanks!

[@reneeschke]

I found you at the exact right time ❤️ - I'm a semi professional photographer and recently got into climbing photography. I use a semi static Edelrid Interstatic Protect 11mm- When its 20+ meters above me, it still stretches quite a lot. I didnt know there are completely static lines available. What exactly are you using?

[@KieranJDuncan]

Awesome. I have a whole bunch of ropes. Most of my new ones are supplied by sterling ropes, they've got a huge selection and I really love them. I also use some cheaper ones which are easier to get in Europe. You can normally see the stretch % in the specifications. Mine vary between 4-15% stretch. Thicker is generally better, but I just some as thin as 9mm if they are very long (100m) or for long hikes where I need to keep weight down.

[@reneeschke]

​@@KieranJDuncanThanks for your reply! I'll look into the stretch % - Another question I have, if you don't mind :D - My setup is exactly the same (and I'm proud to say I came up myself to clip my Petzl Connect Adjust to the bottom of the Jumar; nice to see you do the same. None of the tutorials I watched showed that) - but even with my few sessions photographing on the wall, I am already looking for improvement; ascending like this is really hard- you mention other gear you could've packed. What setup do you have in mind to make ascending less exhausting and maybe even a bit faster?

[@BunnyRaptor]

Great info dude! This is the kind of thing I want to get into professionally and I'm glad my setup/methods are similar to yours so far.

[@guardffire]

i have studied photography for many years, and am an avid climber myself. The combination, although still far away, does intrigue me! Will you tell/show us how you got into this on this channel?

[@KieranJDuncan]

Yeah I can definitely create a video on how I got started! It's something I've thought about already, as it's a pretty common question I get.

[@samrfirth]

Great video Kieran! It’s great to see the behind the scenes on projects like this 👌🏻 It’s also really interesting to see your methods for getting the shot 📸 Just on the gear you use, was it; - Hand Ascender + Foot Cord - Pulley - Gri Gri Does this setup only allow you to move upwards or can you lower yourself down as well? As a photographer who’s getting more in to ‘on the ropes’ photography I’m always looking to see how people such as yourself do things! Keep up the good work ✌🏻

[@KieranJDuncan]

Hi Sam, thanks a lot! Yeah you've got the setup right. You can descend short increments by unlocking the hand ascender and lowering on the grigri, for longer descents it's best to quickly remove the ascender and zip down. I just had a look at your Instagram and your work is amazing, definitely worth getting on a rope!

[@samrfirth]

@@KieranJDuncan Thanks for the quick reply Kieran and the tips! I’m completely new to the on the ropes shooting so excuse the maybe silly questions but would there be any benefit rocking a Petzl ID or Rig? I used one myself when ascending in to position on a shoot where I didn’t have to do any ascending but I guess it could work well with the added hand ascender, foot cord and pulley?? Thankyou! You’re work is epic 👌🏻

[@KieranJDuncan]

@@samrfirth I use a rig on some jobs, it's a bit smoother, safer, and easier to switch ropes etc. Or in commercial rope access scenarios if I'm filming on a structure. Main downside is the extra weight/bulk, and some of my statics are very thin at 9mm which isn't recommended on a rig, so it's not my go-to for sport climbing which is where most of my work is. Grigri is still great, and a bit more versatile, and the risks are easy to mitigate by tying knots in the rope. An ID is overkill for my needs.

[@avatar123456789s]

What is a good gopro or head camera to use for climbing? I want to capture exatly where im looking and thinking while you can see my hands and foot on the wall, I just need an overal good camera for climing

[@thesuperben51]

Super interesting stuff! I've wondered about the specifics of this sort of adventure filming for a while now. How much additional prep do you do ahead of time for filming on the wall? Is it more of a run and gun type style usually or do you strategize filming locations first?

[@KieranJDuncan]

It depends on the shoot. For this, we had to be pretty flexible to deal with weather and mike's level, but the underlying process would have been unchanged... It's all pretty run and gun but we had some ideas of where we would be going and what to expect. My prep is mostly mental, and talking to the others to make sure we're all on the same page.

[@eatmykwad]

awesome stuff! 15:51 potentially a stray edit?

[@leflute7191]

What an amazing video!! can i ask you what setup of camera/lenses and drone do you use??

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks! On the wall I use a canon r6ii with an RF 15-35 f2.8, and as canon r5 with an EF 24-70 f2.8. I also have an RF 70-200 f2.8 but that's mostly for using on the ground. The drone is a DJI mini 3 pro

[@reneeschke]

I've been diving into climbing photography myself over the last year and Funnily ended up committing on this very exact same setup :D - Although I got a pulley on a swivel and extended it a bit to not rub or get caught on the ascender. That being said, I can totally relate to 4:42: Sometimes I also feel free climbing would be faster and less exhausting. Maybe I give me TAZ Lov2 I use mainly for top rope soloing another shot for seated fixed line work like photography. Anyways: As I come back to this video from time to time, I'm now wondering why exactly you tie backup knots in the GriGri when you also connect your PAS to the ascender? Even if GriGri were to fail / slip, the ascender certainly won't. I'm curious to what I am missing. My biggest "fear" in all of this is not knowing what I don't know. :D

[@andrewhunter6536]

Awesome stuff

[@hotbeefo]

Whats the name of the big mountain route you guys did at the end?

[@Juliaaa05k]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@BerendSchmidt]

Amazing, I don't comment often on videos, but I remember leaving a comment on Mikes video wondering about how it was shot, and now I know! I still have one question, how do you attach the camera to yourself? Do you use just a strap or also some backup attachment in case it fails?

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks a lot! Really glad you enjoyed it. If you check out my shorts there's one on how I secure my camera!

[@BerendSchmidt]

@@KieranJDuncan Thanks for sharing! There's not a lot out there regarding this subject.

[@ixodesricinus3001]

Thank you for this behind the scenes. I’ve got one more question tho. When you climb on a wall with no fixed anchors you basically have to leave gear behind when you want to abseil?

[@KieranJDuncan]

Yeah so you can thread rope around a tree, boulder, or other feature... Or there's often semi-permanent slings and other tat (of varying quality....). But there might be some situations where you'd need to leave gear, especially in an emergency.

[@B0sstones]

15:51 LOL

[@KieranJDuncan]

I was gonna remove that bit, but this comment makes me glad I didn't.

[@Tygerwoody]

Where's the rolling reload?

[@RealSalica]

That was really interesting . The first time I watched a climbing video , I was asking myself " How the h*ll are hey filming themself ?" What an amazing job you have , a bit dangerous but so interesting .

[@KieranJDuncan]

Thanks a lot! There is risk, but I wouldn't say it's necessarily dangerous. We minimise the risk whenever possible.

[@antvenomparkours]

Why did you decide to use a grigri instead of a rig as a self belaying device?

[@Cer83rus]

Would assume weight and/or just making use of gear they already had.

[@KieranJDuncan]

I use a rig on sport climbs now, but the grigri is just a bit more versatile and lightweight. It's also easy to mitigate it's downsides/risks and feels pretty bomber... But it's a very valid question.

[@Rockmaster867]

0:29 for a professional crack addict Pete looks pretty healthy 😂

[@jcdyer3]

That's the saddest sandwich I've ever seen. If I ever made a sandwich like that, I would apologize to the bread.

[@KieranJDuncan]

For sure. To be honest though, right in that moment I kind of loved it just because I was so starving 😅

[@estrizhok]

Preperation... Didn't watch past that.

[@KieranJDuncan]

Sweet thanks for the comment bro!