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Timescape

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91k views5m 26s2002
AAlexander Pappas
3.9·258 votes
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An homage to the work of Ron Fricke, Timescape is a day in the life of a city. See the world evolve from sunrise to sunset.

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Zasu5/29/2006

Koyaanisqatsi was the first film I ever purchased (and still treasure) - so I enjoyed this very much - I didn't know it was an homage to Fricke before watching - Well done!

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Burn9/28/2004

This was done in my hometown and I must say very well done at that the only thing I would have liked to see a lot more of the nightime

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Richard Zen1/27/2004

Excellent short film and very well put together. Quite a brilliant short film actually. IMO, the film captures the work and spirit of Fricke very well. Congradulations to everyone who made Timescape.

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T-Bomb1/24/2004

What an insult to Reggio and Fricke. If you (Pappas) want to create an homage, make it a successful one. Don't waste my time.

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Finiderire12/18/2002

Watched it the 2002, 17th december, at the end of a work day. First term coming to my brain : "Fourmilière" (i'm a french guy) traduct "Fourmilière" as Ants home...

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Brattychickjess12/18/2002

After watching this I realized that you never take the time to see the beautiful things that are around you. Whether it be construction, traffic or the sun shining thru the trees. Beauty is what these guys must have seen when doing this film. The music was perfect for the way everything moved about. I give you props!

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feverend12/12/2002

good lord that was excellent. well done gents. I hope everyone sees this little film you've created. \Feverend/

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curmudgeon10/31/2002

The camera work was fine but I don't call time lapse photography 'a movie'. This has no story line. The critical first 45 seconds had so little action in it I wasn't sure if it was a still image. There are cliched formulas for writing stories. There's a reason for them. People like them. If you're going to stray from them you gotta be better than this.

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Blammo1194/13/2002

A super huge file, but worth it this is a genuine masterpiece of a film.It makes up for the long wait for dial-up users with its long run time!

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Scadman4/2/2002

An aural and visual treat that tells the story of a day in a city using great shot selections and a very fittinig soundtrack! Wonderful!

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Danny3/27/2002

Very interesting idea for a short film. Great camera work. I'm impressed. The music is very good also. I give it a 9/10. Very good work. Keep it up :o)

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SamuraiYoda3/27/2002

Great stuff. Really creative and altogether goodness. I give it a 9/10. I couldnt find anything wrong with it and I thought it was well worth my time. Kudos.

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Dudelove3/25/2002

Kinda cool...too bad I figured out the city about 30 seconds into the short...and I have to live in it. Somebody who posted a comment earlier got it right: it is boring...and I get to look at the short in slo-mo every day!

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atari3/1/2002

Whoa! Nicely done. Beautiful photography. If I am not mistaken, Fricke did camera and editing on "Koyaaniskatsi". If you enjoyed that or "Baraka", then you'll enjoy this short film. Great stuff!!

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Oli2/23/2002

Well, the idea is definitely taken from Godfrey Reggio's "Koyaanisqatsi". It's nice, but not new. Slightly boring.

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eisle2/14/2002

COOL! Slick flick guys! And a film that isn't chalk full of CG for once is a nice change. I'm not sure if I'd classify this as a 'new age' or modern visual art type film. Definetly experimental. But a very nice feast for the eyes.

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nerdie2/13/2002

ha, deleted it after watching 2 mins of it. nice. but not new, and too repetitive. regards, nerdie

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flint12/8/2002

A Brilliant little short. Beautiful cinematography and a great original concept for a short film. Wicked stuff! Keep it up. ^Flint'

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boyracer30002/7/2002

Cool work. Captures a busy city perfectly by never stopping. The music couldn't be better for this type of film.

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Kitten1/28/2002

I think it is very well done. The music is well written and suits the ambiance of the film. Good work gentlemen.

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