Had I not been one of the fortunate to have spent my youth in the magnificence of the Cape of Good Hope and a father whose greatest delight it was, to road trip his family N, S, E and West across the vast, individual landscapes of South Africa, Betty's Bay, would have lay undiscovered. I marvel to this day 50 years later from my 'other' home of Scotland, that other than many more houses being built, BB, still retains it's wild and majestic, protected natural beauty, so poetically described and beautifully filmed below the Overberg and under the stars of the Milky Way. Thank you X sharing far and wide.
This is really beautiful! I, too, have known Betty's Bay in a special way for over 30 years. It is a magical place, filled with wonderful memories, and infinite chances to create new ones.
Really love this ❤️it's simply incredible, because i have a good knowledge of how amazing this place can be because of going on holiday here each decemeber... Have waited a long time for someone to film something about this place❤️
Me too! Unfortunately my workstation struggles to work with fully graded, denoised raw footage from Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema 4K, but I'm working on fixing that. Hopefully, I'll be able to do 4K for the next film. Thanks so much for watching. Really appreciate the feedback!
Hi Fred, I read the piece on Fstoppers. I have read the comments on your UA-cam channel. I am taking it for granted that since you have posted this for public viewing that you would like to know what my take is on this piece. My qualifications:- I am in the business, I know what the Blackmagic cameras can achieve(as some of your shots do show), I grew up in the Cape, I visited Bety's Bay briefly when I was hired to video some influential person's girlfriend in a restaurant at night. I was given the keys to a cottage to stay the night but decided to drive back to Cape Town after the shoot because I discovered that the whole interior of the cottage was covered in sand, including the beds. The drive home along the coast in the moonlight was magnificent. I understand from the Fstopper article that this was a personal piece for you and therein is my first critique. I felt that it was so personal that I could not identify with the beauty of the shots. I felt that I was intruding on your experience. Like the discomfort one feels when seeing a couple kissing in public. I felt that in some of the shots you allowed the blacks to float and they looked washed out, not rich like we know these cameras are capable of and in fact like some of your other magnificent footage. I hope that you take this critique as a positive thing. I admire anyone that creates and puts themselves out there. Been there, done that in a previous life. I know the pain.
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Fred, absolutely spectacular film and heartfelt to the core! Thank you very much Brother 👊🏼
Thanks so much, Chris! Really appreciate the kind words and taking the time to watch the video🤘
Really enjoyed this evokes so many memories of wonderful holidays at Bettys Bay. Thank you
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Betty's bay is just one of those places closest to one's heart. Thanks so much for watching!
My beloved Betty's Bay for the last 20 years. What a beautiful video about this very special little village. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for your kind words and watching!
Well done Philip. Welcome to come fly opposite my place in Sunnyseas.
Stunning man. Really is amazingly well done. And poignant. Next up, Mossel Bay!
Thanks man! Really appreciate that!🤘 Yes definitely gotta do some shooting in Mosselbay next!
Such a privilege to live here indeed !!
Absolutely is! Thanks so much for watching!
Had I not been one of the fortunate to have spent my youth in the magnificence of the Cape of Good Hope and a father whose greatest delight it was, to road trip his family N, S, E and West across the vast, individual landscapes of South Africa, Betty's Bay, would have lay undiscovered. I marvel to this day 50 years later from my 'other' home of Scotland, that other than many more houses being built, BB, still retains it's wild and majestic, protected natural beauty, so poetically described and beautifully filmed below the Overberg and under the stars of the Milky Way. Thank you X sharing far and wide.
This is absolutely incredible, bro. Beautiful shots and I love the narrative and the VO. Looking forward to more content like this 🔥
Thanks so much, Nick! Really appreciate that man. Hope all is well your side🤘🤘
Stunning images . Thank you for sharing
Hi Sue, thank you so much for watching and commenting. Really glad you liked it!
This is really beautiful! I, too, have known Betty's Bay in a special way for over 30 years. It is a magical place, filled with wonderful memories, and infinite chances to create new ones.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind words and so happy to hear you've also experienced this in some way!
love to be here
This video is a gem. This place looks like Home to me.
Thank you! It's an incredibly beautiful place!
Awesome movie, thanks!
Thanks so much for watching!
This is really great, my compliments.
Thanks so much for watching, Luciano. I really appreciate that!
Really love this ❤️it's simply incredible, because i have a good knowledge of how amazing this place can be because of going on holiday here each decemeber... Have waited a long time for someone to film something about this place❤️
I'm so glad you liked it! It really is an amazing place for summer holidays! Thanks for watching and your kind words!
Stunning! An absolute joy to watch and a beautiful capture and edit of this incredible place! Bravo
I really appreciate the kind words, thank you so much!
Wow! Beautiful! Our family has been going to Betty's for over 70 years now! Four generations! Absolutely adore this stretch of heavenly land.
That's amazing - so much history! You must know every bit of this incredible place!
Thank you! Beautiful reflections on my home town
Thank you for a most amazing video of my home village. You have captured the beautiful "essence" of Betty's Bay with brilliance. Well done!
Thank you so much for watching, Rita! Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice work mate!
Cheers Craig! Thanks for watching!
Fred - I grew up here as well - can relate - awesome video - thanks man
That's great to hear, Henk! Thanks for watching and commenting! It's such a gem of a place!
Damn good video!
Thank you so much for watching, Carel. Really glad you enjoyed the film!
Brilliant !
Thank you so much!
awesome!
Thank you, Erik!
Awesome upload and an absolute joy to watch! I wish it was available in it's native resolution on here though :/
Me too! Unfortunately my workstation struggles to work with fully graded, denoised raw footage from Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema 4K, but I'm working on fixing that. Hopefully, I'll be able to do 4K for the next film. Thanks so much for watching. Really appreciate the feedback!
Hi Fred, I read the piece on Fstoppers. I have read the comments on your UA-cam channel. I am taking it for granted that since you have posted this for public viewing that you would like to know what my take is on this piece. My qualifications:- I am in the business, I know what the Blackmagic cameras can achieve(as some of your shots do show), I grew up in the Cape, I visited Bety's Bay briefly when I was hired to video some influential person's girlfriend in a restaurant at night. I was given the keys to a cottage to stay the night but decided to drive back to Cape Town after the shoot because I discovered that the whole interior of the cottage was covered in sand, including the beds. The drive home along the coast in the moonlight was magnificent. I understand from the Fstopper article that this was a personal piece for you and therein is my first critique. I felt that it was so personal that I could not identify with the beauty of the shots. I felt that I was intruding on your experience. Like the discomfort one feels when seeing a couple kissing in public. I felt that in some of the shots you allowed the blacks to float and they looked washed out, not rich like we know these cameras are capable of and in fact like some of your other magnificent footage. I hope that you take this critique as a positive thing. I admire anyone that creates and puts themselves out there. Been there, done that in a previous life. I know the pain.