While I’m happy to be home visiting friends and family for a few months, putting together this little piece really made me miss life back in Medellin. The music, food, language, culture and women… I fell in love with Colombia in the 5 short months of living in Medellin and I can’t wait to get back soon.
I shot all the clips for this Medellin time-lapse video the day before returning to the States. I sat for 25 minutes at 20 different locations around Medellin and Envigado. I wish I had more footage of the housing and neighborhoods but for safety measures, I decided against. I actually ventured across town and up to one of the hoods of Medellin that afternoon to film, but with some advice from a local friend, I never took the camera out of my bag. Next time.
As you can see at the very end of the video, I attracted the attention of Medellin Policia during my shooting of Plaza Cisneros, who informed me (after they had some fun) that I will definitely get robbed if I film any longer. Fair enough.
Also, while filming, I got kicked out of the Envigado metro station and was booted from a hotel downtown where I snuck up to an open balcony to get the Plaza Botero footage.
Shots featured in the Medellin Time-lapse video:
- My bed in Envigado
- Envigado Central Market near Parque Envigado
- The outdoor gym I frequented in Envigado
- Soccer “Stadium” right in front of the outdoor gym in Envigado.
- Envigado Metro Station
- Plaza Botero
- Parque Explora and the Botanical Gardens of Medellin shot from the Universidad Metro Station.
- Children playing in the fountains at the Parque de Los Deseos (Wishes Park) near the Planetarium and University of Antioquia.
- Plaza Cisneros in central Medellin.
- One of the most popular nightlife areas in Medellin, Parque Lleras in Poblado.
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wow, I love the video!! I want to do this, I’ll have to research it more as I’ve never done any time lapse photography. What kind of camera did you use/have.
Anyway, yes, be careful, sometimes getting that perfect shot, atmosphere, environment can come at a cost. I love it though so cheers to you for capturing the mood of the streets in Colombia and sharing it with us.
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Thanks Michael. I have been using an out-dated Sony Handycam to film everything up until now, but I just purchased a Canon S95 that I’m super pumped to start shooting video with!
I just wanted to drop a comment and let you know I really enjoy coming to your website! I can tell you put a lot of effort and hard work into it. Thank you 🙂 Cheers
Gracias!
Gareth- I have been reading your blog for over a year – since I was planning my trip to BsAs. I have read every entry. This video was so great. Really loved it. The time lapse video showed several little episodes and aspects of city life in a few short minutes. (The train station platform and the night life scenes were my favorites, for different reasons.) Very well done. Congrats and keep it up. -AndyC in DC
I sincerely appreciate it Andy.
You definitely do, it’s the ultimate hidden gem.
Loved the video – it really gives an awesome perspective of life in Medellin. Well done!
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Thanks Mark, I wish I could have taken more video from different neighborhoods around Medellin, but didn’t want to push the limits too far.
I think I already told you I like this video but I will tell you again! 🙂 Next time you are back in Columbia I will have to come visit you! I have yet to visit South America or even Central America!
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Hah! Great video dude! Seriously, that’s one of the better time-lapse vids i’ve seen.
How frequent were you shooting each photo?
Thanks Cam, it actually isn’t photos. It’s video 10-40x regular speed.
Enjoyed the video, and great music!
We love Colombia, been there twice and can’t wait to get back. Sweet video!
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Absolutely love the video, a great and unique approach to showcasing a day spend in a charming city.
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Great video. Glad you didn’t get robbed putting it together 🙂
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Thanks Steph, a few close calls but nothing serious! haha
Thank you Nancie, Mica and Alex! Very much appreciated.
One comment: Love the photo….it cracks me up!
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Wow, this video is fantastic! Makes me miss Medellin…
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I’m sure its not what you intended but the hordes of people moving around like this reminds me of scurrying rats or a plague of cockroaches. There are so many people in this world it scares me.
W-o-w! I’m so glad I let my clunky old internet connection let this load! A great taste of the place – cheers!
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Man do I ever want to motorcycle Columbia. Awesome video man.
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