Thousands on a GOPRO. Why?

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
  • This Spirited Man wants a camera he can like again. Maybe even love.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 391

  • @GoPro
    @GoPro 10 місяців тому +777

    Next level stuff right here 🤯

    • @modeLeyes
      @modeLeyes 10 місяців тому +31

      Make one. :)

    • @Menosfilms
      @Menosfilms 10 місяців тому +24

      Yeah why not take some ideas from this. Maybe even collab with him!

    • @user-vh2ke1hb4g
      @user-vh2ke1hb4g 10 місяців тому

      Exactly

    • @nikostalk5730
      @nikostalk5730 10 місяців тому

      old level, bruh.
      Some niuce guys did this back in 2013 with gopro 3 (c-mount mode) and gopro 4 (back-bone mod)
      And you still accept THIS little mod like a NEXT LEVEL??
      You joking!

    • @ameri-rusproductions5571
      @ameri-rusproductions5571 10 місяців тому +17

      @gopro you should consider making a modular lens mount system for the next gen gopro. Like something you can twist off the original gopro wide angle and twist on lens adapters

  • @nasko235679
    @nasko235679 10 місяців тому +462

    This is definitely one of the cameras of all time.

    • @TyBraek
      @TyBraek 10 місяців тому +13

      Yes…for sure an camera…

    • @jonathanfelso
      @jonathanfelso 10 місяців тому +1

      No it’s not. There should be a bigger, better, more beautiful word to describe what this is…
      …like Cameramagicmachine, or Cameramoviemakermonstrosity…. I dunno, but not camera!

    • @nikostalk5730
      @nikostalk5730 10 місяців тому +2

      Sure, useless can't-point-and-shoot for 2500k.

  • @PhilipJensen
    @PhilipJensen 10 місяців тому +132

    “Irrational thoughts should be followed absolutely and logically.” Is now a quote that will forever live in my mind. Thank you Van.

    • @JoelRosenfeld
      @JoelRosenfeld 10 місяців тому +3

      We need that on a t shirt

  • @TheGroovyGuitarDude
    @TheGroovyGuitarDude 10 місяців тому +262

    That long lens seems outrageously impractical for it's intended purpose, but damn it does produce a beautiful image!

    • @Mcgernica
      @Mcgernica 10 місяців тому +5

      thus art, no purpose beyond itself

    • @nikostalk5730
      @nikostalk5730 10 місяців тому +1

      Every prime lens is better than stock wide-angle.

  • @byxavi8710
    @byxavi8710 10 місяців тому +73

    that last shot sequence with the typewriter was just beautiful.

  • @shuttlepilot_
    @shuttlepilot_ 10 місяців тому +81

    The words of Burt Rutan came into my mind while I was enjoying this. Burt Rutan, also a spirited man, said, "To have breakthroughs, you must have confidence in nonsense. That is why only weird guys tend to have the breakthroughs: a sensible person won't have a breakthrough "cause he writes it off real quickly as nonsense and, therefore, he doesn't ever do something that is nonsense".

    • @SkyBoundMan
      @SkyBoundMan 10 місяців тому +3

      Career pilot here, and Rutan is one of my all time aviation hero’s. Thanks for your comment.

  • @romanhed
    @romanhed 10 місяців тому +132

    I think the takeaway is: if you can afford to go down expensive rabbit holes, one should certainly entertain the wild hare.

  • @Isaac-Brody
    @Isaac-Brody 10 місяців тому +13

    "This spirited man wants a camera he can like again, maybe even love..." Somebody introduce Van to the Fuji mirrorless line of cameras. That's a love affair waiting to happen.

  • @carlosfernandez595
    @carlosfernandez595 10 місяців тому +17

    The raw/analog feeling of Van's videos is for sure a staple, even with a modern camera, it feels analog, love it

  • @ThatTattooGuyOfficial
    @ThatTattooGuyOfficial 10 місяців тому +10

    Man, I always leave your videos thinking. Most of the internet is mind numbing. I appreciate your effort!

  • @TheNewTravel
    @TheNewTravel 10 місяців тому +106

    Most people: GoPro image is too wide…i’ll just crop it in post
    Van: GoPro image is too wide… I’ll just build a new camera

    • @brian-esss
      @brian-esss 10 місяців тому +15

      crop just can't compensate for the wrong focal length though

    • @nikostalk5730
      @nikostalk5730 10 місяців тому +1

      @@brian-esss but can't increase quality of bad image sensor.
      Try crop in low-light videos, this is awful

  • @Plaughrey
    @Plaughrey 10 місяців тому +22

    Well the image is vastly superior to anything I’ve ever saw out of a GoPro 😂
    You’re an inspiration Van! Thank you for the videos 🙏

  • @RachaelPadilla
    @RachaelPadilla 10 місяців тому +24

    You're doing the right thing. Conceptual artists are mystics rather than rationalists. They leap to conclusions that logic cannot reach.

    • @YoFonzz
      @YoFonzz 10 місяців тому

      I would love if he pins your comment.

    • @nikostalk5730
      @nikostalk5730 10 місяців тому

      Rationalists did this mod back in 2013, and this MyStiCs ArTiSt just grew up in 2023 to do the same, but present is a WOW-TECH!

    • @LuisMercadoorg
      @LuisMercadoorg 10 місяців тому

      ⁠@@nikostalk5730man, did Van steal your wife or something? You’re in every comment that praises this idea. Van was already working with Tom Sachs way before 2013 so it’s a moot point to argue about dates. Just enjoy the content or go watch something you enjoy instead of this, why do you submit to something you dismiss?

    • @nikostalk5730
      @nikostalk5730 10 місяців тому

      @@LuisMercadoorg just wondering , or can't i?

  • @ajaayvirsingh7879
    @ajaayvirsingh7879 10 місяців тому +8

    Absolutely love your work. From one Spirited Man to another, thank you for the videos!

  • @PaulaHeartland
    @PaulaHeartland 10 місяців тому +18

    Logic is forced on most kids before they've had a chance to pursue 'irrational' ideas they put themselves into. We adults want work we can put ourselves into. Van smiles briefly sanding his handle. He's putting himself into his idea of a camera rig. His creation is not for anyone else. The cost is not important. He has the money. Creativity comes through a wide economic range. I wish this kind of work for all of us.

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr 10 місяців тому +1

    Concept. Production. Editing. = Filmography (is that a word) Gold. Well done sir. Well done.

  • @chiparooo
    @chiparooo 10 місяців тому +1

    Well done! I’ve been there myself. The process and the obsession is rewarding in itself. Thanks for sharing!

  • @PhillipArthurSimmons
    @PhillipArthurSimmons 8 місяців тому +1

    DOGGONE! The image coming out of that thing is beautiful.

  • @hellaocd
    @hellaocd 10 місяців тому +2

    The lens really adds so much character to the image. Got me wanting one!

  • @castandspear
    @castandspear 10 місяців тому +4

    I love the new NEIPRO work of art. GoPro finally got the upgrade we've been waiting for.

  • @Yachtzeee
    @Yachtzeee 10 місяців тому

    Love going along on the thought and creativity rides.

  • @hectormoreira4316
    @hectormoreira4316 10 місяців тому

    Loved it as always!

  • @WorkshopGreg
    @WorkshopGreg 10 місяців тому +3

    This is how spirited people build the perfect camera. Trial, error, then success. The footage speaks for itself, Van. Nicely done.

  • @Jawmsie
    @Jawmsie 10 місяців тому +6

    There's something utterly delightful about a C-mount GoPro mod. It defeats the entire purpose of the thing if you try to use it the way it was intended, but what you get in return is a really fun, compact solution for specialty shots. I'm really looking forward to what you'll accomplish with this new configuration going forward, especially in the realm of other build videos.

  • @108hugh
    @108hugh Місяць тому

    Very well done!

  • @harshkaranjiya
    @harshkaranjiya 10 місяців тому +1

    "Hobbies are for fun"
    I've been watching your videos for a long time.
    Every video is incredibly INSPIRING to me. and surprised me.
    Love your work 🧡

  • @takumimails
    @takumimails 9 місяців тому

    This is the stuff why I love the internet! Thank you for this wonderful video!

  • @xagvsx1521
    @xagvsx1521 10 місяців тому +1

    Oh yes just what i needed! love you van

  • @ioan.panaite
    @ioan.panaite 10 місяців тому +1

    great stuff!

  • @JamesGWall
    @JamesGWall 10 місяців тому

    I absolutely love it!

  • @DigsDirtDigsMusic
    @DigsDirtDigsMusic 10 місяців тому

    I love the spirit of this video so much!!

  • @TheMADProject
    @TheMADProject 10 місяців тому

    Love this!

  • @NateRisch
    @NateRisch 10 місяців тому

    I've been wanting to try this on my GoPros! Love the results.

  • @TorontoFPV
    @TorontoFPV 9 місяців тому

    love this!

  • @willperry9722
    @willperry9722 8 місяців тому

    Love this soooo much 😊

  • @neilmossey
    @neilmossey 10 місяців тому +1

    My local TV station, LWT had Angenieux lenses on their bigass studio pedestal cameras.
    It had that word on the side and I was transfixed whenever they showed behind the scenes.
    I always wanted an LWT camera.
    I love this video.
    Thanks

  • @moakamoh
    @moakamoh 10 місяців тому

    so beautiful, you cant help but fall in love with the philosophy

  • @anytime-anyplace
    @anytime-anyplace 9 місяців тому +1

    This is good project bravo 👏

  • @fredpower432
    @fredpower432 10 місяців тому +2

    Love these gopro videos

  • @canadude6401
    @canadude6401 10 місяців тому +1

    "illogical judgments lead to new experiences"

  • @serajmehrabkhani7333
    @serajmehrabkhani7333 10 місяців тому

    Came at an interesting moment in time. Thank you Van.

  • @BAYqg
    @BAYqg 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant!

  • @DPCTechnology
    @DPCTechnology 10 місяців тому

    Good stuff!

  • @chris_hegg
    @chris_hegg 10 місяців тому

    Thank you really enjoyed the video

  • @danielclarke02
    @danielclarke02 10 місяців тому +1

    Look forward to every new video

  • @AladdinJaber
    @AladdinJaber 10 місяців тому

    I like it .good job.

  • @ivan_valerian
    @ivan_valerian 10 місяців тому

    There are just something about this video that reminds me of my 12 year old self wanting to put all kinds of rig to my low quality techs.
    Once I wanted to make a camera mounted helmet and stuff, but was not possible due to budget and resources.
    But you, Van, are living my dream right now. These kinds of videos are the exact reason why I subscribed

  • @alsa4real
    @alsa4real 10 місяців тому

    i love when u talk about cameras

  • @tp3270
    @tp3270 9 місяців тому

    great cinematography!

  • @RoadRangerPH
    @RoadRangerPH 10 місяців тому

    Van, you're Amazing person keep on creating

  • @ArgoFowl
    @ArgoFowl 10 місяців тому

    this is amazing

  • @karl8505
    @karl8505 10 місяців тому

    I love it, a great tool to have at your disposal

  • @davidjbrookssr
    @davidjbrookssr 9 місяців тому

    this is awesome!

  • @kaliche451
    @kaliche451 10 місяців тому +1

    Im currently doing my masters dissertation and was feeling a quote to tie stuff together, symbolically. sentence number 5 of sentences on conceptual art will be my opening quote. Thank you spirited man, thankyou, this touched me deeply

  • @f0t0b0y
    @f0t0b0y 9 місяців тому

    Cinematic AF. 🤘🏼🙌🏼

  • @DeNorsemen
    @DeNorsemen 9 місяців тому

    This was amazing

  • @pepejjgl
    @pepejjgl 10 місяців тому

    wow amazing just sharing here, I just bought my canon R10 and a macro lens for my product shots, this was on a trip to San Diego (I just broke my macro lens for my previous T7i at work) and I think the feelings this tools gave us while studying them & using them are amazing and when you put them to work for they to pay themselves, its amazing. Amazing video, it remind me when i was trying all kind of augments" magnifying filters" before my first macro on my sony Alpha, best lens I ever bought, still working.

  • @gregnapier
    @gregnapier 10 місяців тому +1

    actually made me lol watching you type out the already printed text while filming with that camera.. love it

    • @tomasmontana4633
      @tomasmontana4633 10 місяців тому

      I think I've never seen someone phrase "lol" like that. Wonderful

  • @benjaminredzic7741
    @benjaminredzic7741 9 місяців тому

    I got shook. You truly are an artist.

  • @jcapresto7975
    @jcapresto7975 10 місяців тому

    Pure genius ❤❤

  • @whitec59
    @whitec59 9 місяців тому

    What a shot that was of the guy driving a truck with everything missing but the frame and engine!

  • @meditationwithjake
    @meditationwithjake 10 місяців тому

    This is enlightenment.

  • @johnwashington5065
    @johnwashington5065 10 місяців тому

    Good to be back

  • @normdouglas
    @normdouglas 6 місяців тому

    Perfectly ok. Ok in every good way. I love everything about this.

  • @luismonge2844
    @luismonge2844 10 місяців тому

    Amazing

  • @daanverbreee
    @daanverbreee 10 місяців тому

    amazing

  • @fty-ys4ni
    @fty-ys4ni 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve definitely gone down this rabbit hole before. I never got as far as making a single purchase, but when I realized how much more versatile a GoPro could be with a few modifications then my curiosity got the best of me. Mind you this was back during the Hero 4 era. Thanks for actually being crazy enough to do it LOL

  • @jimintaos
    @jimintaos 10 місяців тому

    Man-o-man-the joy is in the gizmo. Having the idea-overcoming the obstacles-making it work-putting it on the shelf and letting it catch dust motes while you sit back and say, "I did that."

  • @davidsjones
    @davidsjones 10 місяців тому

    One of the coolest things i've seen in a while

  • @Manmademadman
    @Manmademadman 10 місяців тому +2

    I WISH I could say that I haven't done similar pursuits to end with similar results, only to later realize it wasn't the thing I had tried for in the beginning, but the voyage along the way that mattered most.

  • @TorresmoTV
    @TorresmoTV 9 місяців тому

    awesome!

  • @EthanShaoDP
    @EthanShaoDP 10 місяців тому

    This is inspiring af

  • @yoyopg123
    @yoyopg123 10 місяців тому

    I can't tell you how many times I've worked on a project beyond the point of a "rational" stopping point. I get a small idea, often late in the project, that consumes me and I end up spending far more time and expense pursuing that one small detail than the project did up until that point. And it is an unwritten rule that this very detail is likely to go completely unappreciated by anyone else but me. I'm glad I'm not alone in this. Most enjoyable, Van.

  • @antonyshadowbanned
    @antonyshadowbanned 9 місяців тому

    It's so beautiful I want to cry, but I fear the tears will distort the stunning image, so I'm fighting it as fiercely as possible and operating a dehumidifier too.

  • @benfelps
    @benfelps 10 місяців тому

    Rocking those eye doctor specs

  • @estebanlacrosse7847
    @estebanlacrosse7847 10 місяців тому

    That is petty cool keep it up I know you’ll one of the coolest inventions ever

  • @wut255
    @wut255 10 місяців тому

    Watching watching watching, until the close up seen..... WHOA!

  • @arnisbrown5848
    @arnisbrown5848 10 місяців тому +1

    This is insanely satisfying in an off kilter way.

  • @JacksonMack3742
    @JacksonMack3742 10 місяців тому

    Finally, just what I have been searching for.... A camera like, like.... Like that!

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 10 місяців тому

    Awesome jj van

  • @youngtrenztv8439
    @youngtrenztv8439 10 місяців тому

    I respect that of you sir...1love my bro

  • @eternalprogression
    @eternalprogression 10 місяців тому

    Just ordered the die trying shirt. So cool I love it man.

  • @photoguru3786
    @photoguru3786 10 місяців тому

    I LOVE IT !!! Passion with purpose :) Leica lenses live through GoPro.

  • @Rob_65
    @Rob_65 10 місяців тому +2

    This whole camera rig is a gift to yourself and as someone once told me, a gift has to be nice, made and thoughtful and that extra 6 mm lens was a very nice surprise 😁
    The question of course is, if a camera with these qualities could be store bought. I think you'll have a hard time finding that with the money you used.

  • @REVIEWSONTHERUN
    @REVIEWSONTHERUN 10 місяців тому

    Cool!✌️

  • @aaronlancelopez
    @aaronlancelopez 10 місяців тому

    That's a beautiful setup, at first I thought you had purchased Leica M Glass, haha, that would have been just crazy. The rig itself, absolutely aesthetically pleasing..

  • @filmwithhannes
    @filmwithhannes 10 місяців тому

    I ❤❤❤❤ your camera, it is the only one in the world and it is perfect. It was worth it all the way. Well built!!!

  • @SkyBoundMan
    @SkyBoundMan 10 місяців тому

    Oh Van, I think I love you. Now I know the reason why I watch your videos and subscribe to your channel~ through your own actions, you remind me that it’s OK for me, to be me.. and therefore, I fear getting in front of the camera less now.
    I think you designed an absolutely beautiful camera there. Where most may see a question mark next to a dollar sign, I see the actual camera itself as being the art.
    Consequently, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if it sold for a lot of money one day.

  • @dylansousa5571
    @dylansousa5571 10 місяців тому

    Van i love your videos

  • @MrPotterb33
    @MrPotterb33 10 місяців тому

    This spirited man loves your videos !

  • @SuperNova-Steve
    @SuperNova-Steve 10 місяців тому

    Fascinating, never knew it was possible to buy modified GoPros.

  • @kevinhinds6850
    @kevinhinds6850 6 місяців тому

    Olympus tg-6 with the digiscoping with Celestron humming bird is pinnacle of photography.

  • @Crazyguru1996
    @Crazyguru1996 10 місяців тому

    Agreed

  • @jeanheinzelmann
    @jeanheinzelmann 10 місяців тому

    Ingenuity!

  • @Wolficorntv
    @Wolficorntv 10 місяців тому

    Love it. I wonder how image stabilization is on the longer lens?

    • @Mevi
      @Mevi 10 місяців тому

      Stabilisation won't work. The GoPro expects the original lens and corrects for it. I had 2 lens swapped hero 7s. You need to set the camera to "wide" and leave the stabilisation off.

  • @tfkdandsvkc
    @tfkdandsvkc 9 місяців тому

    The Neistat brothers are so talented ❤❤

  • @houstonmuseum
    @houstonmuseum 10 місяців тому

    We'd have no museums if people didn't follow their wild theories and ideas. Well done, sir! Subbed.

  • @funnerprojects
    @funnerprojects 10 місяців тому

    very inspiring, I wonder if the camera stabilization still works when you do this

  • @FlashDriveFilms
    @FlashDriveFilms 10 місяців тому +1

    Add a matte box so you can use CP and ND filters in the car. Filming through the windshield , you need the CP to cut the glare. And the matte box flag is going to help with bokah when the sun is at just that high angle. ( I've been building out a 10yo Canon Vixia camcorder with a similar rig.)

  • @mekkib.bourzam2726
    @mekkib.bourzam2726 9 місяців тому

    Storytelling: GOD LEVEL!