A Month in Tokyo - March 2008
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Sat 2008/03/22 11:29
The video takes a look at my previous workspace, a trip to Ikea, meetings in Akibhabara, a bit of my lounge, some footage from the Good Smile offices that you have not seen yet, meetings in Roppongi, on the trains, at the Wonder Festival, filming of Caramell Trooper and a bit of driving around Tokyo.
Didn't plan on starting this series and don't usually carry around the Xacti so theres a lot missing from here but most of it has been captured in the A Week in Tokyo photo articles. Some of the stuff here may be just a bit older than a month though.
Since YouTube upgraded my account from Director to Partner (which lets me put up a few banners here and there and do some other goodies which I'm still reading up on), I notice a lot more traffic from there and am not sure why...
Low res clip below and high(er) res at %%http://youtube.com/watch?v=4iEZ-hjPA6U&fmt=18 http://youtube.com/watch?v=4iEZ-hjPA6U&fmt=18%%. In a poll quite a while ago, most of you said that you prefer photos than videos. Should I be doing more videos? I was thinking that videos may provide a better atmosphere of living, working and playing in Tokyo.
The only videos I plan on doing for the moment are the office tours and the Month in Tokyo roundup.
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filmaker
i prefer the pictures as the resolution is better.
(ID #159532) Posted on 2008/03/21 20:55
I prefer the picture format myself - im quite impatient, and youtube can be an ass at skipping to sections that havent buffered yet. Plus, i dont always bother to have sound on my PC - i like quiet. Nice coverage though - it makes me wanna go back again real bad!
(ID #159542) Posted on 2008/03/21 21:19
yup pictures speak louder than words so does that mean videos are louder than pictures? but I still prefer pictures, they look nicer and higher in quality, not everyone has super fast internet Dan! *PS its not like i hate your perverted voice in the GSC vid tours lol
(ID #159544) Posted on 2008/03/21 21:21
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
another nice installment of the daily life of our beloved tokyo stormtrooper. ^^; vidoes are great. we can get to see and hear at the same time. btw, isn't it dangerous to film and drive at the same time? O_O isn't it better to just put the video cam on the dashboard?
(ID #159545) Posted on 2008/03/21 21:21
Another amazing video. I enjoyed it very much! ^^ Anxiously awaiting the next one~ XD I think both pictures and videos are good. Pictures, for one, because they're nice, clear and high in resolution. But videos are also fun as you get the feel of your everyday adventures in Tokyo. Plus, I think videos are more exciting and stuff. So seeing both images and videos on your blog would be nice. ^^;
(ID #159562) Posted on 2008/03/21 22:14
kinda weird hearing a british accent from an asian, heh. whats your weapon of choice for recording the video snippets? the quality is quite good.
(ID #159563) Posted on 2008/03/21 22:21
first off, nice new series - good idea of wrapping the whole month and make it into new series, just as exciting as waiting for claymore manga. and oh about pictures and video. pictures pros: - fast - crispy clear image - can use as wallpaper (figure pictures that is) video pros: - gives continuity of story - got sound conclusion: lets keep a balance between pictures and videos... maybe at a 60:40 ratio?? and btw, i really want that mayu-chan poster...
(ID #159564) Posted on 2008/03/21 22:23
Woot, another nice new installment to the video section ^^ I think adding videos is great, since it really helps the atmosphere ^^ I vote for both pictures and videos XD Oh, and if my guess is correct, I think Hector was the one that drive the car :p Great videos, btw!! d( ^ _ ^ )b
(ID #159566) Posted on 2008/03/21 22:29
I think the video's are great, especially now youtube allow higher ress, keep them up. Very British accent also :)
(ID #159570) Posted on 2008/03/21 22:47
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
AWSOME AS ALWAYS DANNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is so far the best videos i seen LOL XD KEEP ON THE SUPER EXCELLENT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!
(ID #159575) Posted on 2008/03/21 23:04
Awesome video as usual from you Danny. I love to see all the different places, and your a bit of your house. Look's overall awesome. Kudos to you for doing this. (b・∀・)b
(ID #159582) Posted on 2008/03/21 23:28
だいがくせい
videos: office tours, figures, trooper dancing. keep it up because they prove to be exceptionally entertaining.
(ID #159599) Posted on 2008/03/22 00:11
I seen a good luck arrow near your gundam shelf so have you try gave it to any fox at oden shop? xD Nice vid a bit boring at near end but nice any way
(ID #159623) Posted on 2008/03/22 00:40
Wow Danny, your fame is really getting up there. How do you feel being an internet superstar?
(ID #159628) Posted on 2008/03/22 00:46
Student and full-time otaku
Nice vid again Danny. Always most enviable to see your figure-loaded office; I didn't know you had a Pachira, though ^^ More vids are always cool (like the office tours), but I wouldn't do them if photo's can show just as much, because its much faster to look over say 20 pics than watching 10 mins of video everytime, if you know what I mean.
(ID #159631) Posted on 2008/03/22 00:51
Animation Student
I prefer a balanced post of videos and pictures. Both have good and bad points, but I enjoy both pictures and videos. ^^
(ID #159632) Posted on 2008/03/22 00:52
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
I think the thing with video is that they take more time to digest the message, although they may be more detailed and more in everything else ^^ But maybe because they are more then that's why they take more time.
(ID #159633) Posted on 2008/03/22 00:57
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
@ wcloudx, yes maybe u are right. the footage seems to be shot from the left so ya someone else might be driving the car. if not i can't imagine how one is able to film and drive at the same time. O_O
(ID #159638) Posted on 2008/03/22 01:22
Videos are cool. Just wish my work didn't block youtube. :*(
(ID #159647) Posted on 2008/03/22 01:45
Danny-san, I am a bit concerned that I am in the minority here (yes the poll says "more videos, please", but the comments seem to prefer pictures and also think the video was awesome), but as a multimedia major I thought the video was a bit raw and suffered for it. Don't get me wrong, I watched the whole thing, peering at REAL Tokyo, not just "Japan's Television channel's glorified Tokyo", and enjoyed it. I just see so much potential in videos that you could achieve with better camera (something I know you're planning to get) and better editing of the uploaded project. I guess I just hope one of the position you stated about a week or two ago, the new staff position or internship, will be a media person for camera/video and photo. Leaving you to do what is your strength, Danny-san, which is being the director and voice (text and sound) of dannychoo.com.
(ID #159652) Posted on 2008/03/22 01:56
Illustrator & Designer
Great video, Danny, the higher res version made it very nice. First some questions: If the trains in Tokyo finished after 12:30am and the taxi are 3 times the normal costs, what are the other options of getting back home / hotel? Are there still buses? How did you get home that night from Roppongi? Feedback in regards to the video, hope you don't mind: 1) while it's nice to hear the sounds of Tokyo, there were moments there that were kinda boring like the second automobile sequence. Could have used some nice BGM in those kind of scenes in the future. Maybe share more of your musical taste with us, Danny! ;) 2) There were always yummy and delicious food pics when you did the This Week In Tokyo posts, so I hope future Monthly Video posts will have some of the yummy foods that you eats (and no, that's not a request for before and after shots either).
(ID #159656) Posted on 2008/03/22 02:03
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
tatnoshii so! Ah well I guess the nice thing about photos is they are still better quality than videos :3 Videos is fun in the sense we get to hear you and the surrounding people etc ^^!
(ID #159675) Posted on 2008/03/22 02:52
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Do more videos! I love your accent LOL!
(ID #159678) Posted on 2008/03/22 03:11
I usually read your articles at work without work.So since now, I had prefered pictures than movies. But today I've just watched your video with a headset and iy's just incredible how much I felt inside Tokyo. So please, more video!! I will buy an other handset for work. Cheers.
(ID #159680) Posted on 2008/03/22 03:19
Extreamly interesting for me since I've never been to japan and would like to go. Especially the train stations, reminds me of amusement park rides.
(ID #159687) Posted on 2008/03/22 03:41
Upstair ...addicted to anything related to chibi
I see dark saber!!!...Nice vid...are you driving with a camera on your hand....seem dangerous..
(ID #159695) Posted on 2008/03/22 04:01
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
To me, picture is better than video. =]
(ID #159696) Posted on 2008/03/22 04:02
I second trighap's comments, I think danny-san's photography skill is much more refined than hia videomaking at this moment and that's one of the things that makes me still prefer the photos. By "skills" I mean everything that would make a great photo/video and not how you hold the videocamera (which I think is actually good already). All in all I think the videos have huge potential and definitely needs to be developed =) Oh and one thing that makes me like the photos here is the funny comments that you keeps making xD This at least right now seems to be absent from the videos.
(ID #159707) Posted on 2008/03/22 05:43
Danny, すごい！ Loved the video. Makes me miss Japan even more. You should do the “A Month in Tokyo” as a video from now on.
(ID #159708) Posted on 2008/03/22 05:59
I had to vote for videos. I get a much better feel for the environment. It is more immersing to see the video over the snap shot second that a picture captures. I love the photos too :) So do not just stop hehe but more in the video format please! Thank you Danny!
(ID #159744) Posted on 2008/03/22 10:04
Danny, while you were walking into that restaurant and about to go upstairs I thought I heard Massive Attack; "Teardrop" Playing on the speakers inside. This may not be exciting to you (or anyone else), but its one of my favorite bands. If you have never listened to them, let me know what you think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG8eQBSp9Ao http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZsHNkAJBDU&feature=related
(ID #159764) Posted on 2008/03/22 10:39
Had some bad connections last nite so couldn't watch it till this morning, guess that's one bad thing bout video. But still a great one. The train ride n sounds brought back some Tokyo memories. Didn't know cab rides were 3x past midnite.
(ID #159780) Posted on 2008/03/22 11:25
Sweet video. Not much else to say there.
(ID #159814) Posted on 2008/03/22 12:42
@Dragun, I listen to Massive Attack. Admittedly, I didn't know about them until 'teardrop' was used as the 'House MD' theme. Discovered their music searching for that song.
(ID #159817) Posted on 2008/03/22 12:56
well in my opinnion i'd say i prefer videos more than pix cuz videos are more detailed than pix but on the other side pix really have a good quality than videos
(ID #159821) Posted on 2008/03/22 13:05
@FatBastard: Its cool, a lot of people know them from House M.D. (my favorite show b!tches!) They have been in a lot of movies recently, Tha Matrixz for example. Everytime my gf calls it plays "Angel" on my cell phone. Now Im kind of curious what people listen to when they are checking out the DChoo. I have everything from Massive Attack to Johnny Cash, to Audioslave, Vast and so on... FatB, heres a good one for you if you havent heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm-kn-XG01k
(ID #159834) Posted on 2008/03/22 13:33
University Student.
A balance between pictures and videos would be nice. Pictures for that picture-perfect moments, and videos for documentation. Good mix ^^.
(ID #159901) Posted on 2008/03/22 16:32
Secondary Student~
Videos are more detailed(we can hear the sounds all that) while pictures have better quality of view and time-saving to browse =X So have both of them together!~ ^^
(ID #159911) Posted on 2008/03/22 17:00
There is just something about seeing everything in motion that makes it seem more lifelike. Tokyo looks like such a pretty city in that video, I really want to move there now.
(ID #159925) Posted on 2008/03/22 17:31
well this is rude, your accent just kinda unmatched in my ear, i'm kinda lost with it, some i understand, some not, gomen. any interest to make a subtitled video^^? i want the arrow at 4:12 for room decoration >_< btw, at 4:40 why the train stopped? the recent accident/suicide? can't wait for 2008-03-27 >_<!!!!!! do hector play MHP2ndG? and as always nice live video from japan the girl at 1:10^^ is she smiled and leave or just leave^^?
(ID #159947) Posted on 2008/03/22 19:15
Danny, I _really_ like the video clips (best to be watched during a short break in the afternoon with a good cup of tea ^^), especially as they capture some impressions of the everyday life in Japan in general and cool places like Akihabra, your workplace et cetera in particular. Regarding the resolution of the video above compared to the photos shown below: While the "hires" version may be as good as it gets using YouTube--did you think about using BitTorrent or other P2P protocols in order to provide clips with an even higher bit rate from time to time (without killing your bandwidth)? In my opinion, clips like "A Month in Tokyo" would make a good test balloon...
(ID #160004) Posted on 2008/03/22 23:04
Director/Technical Director, Cameraman
I think that the videos are a great addition. And I think like how you're doing it now is pretty good. Though if you made weekly videos thatd be pretty nice. And someone else brought up other means of distribution. What about using something like megaupload, and uploading the high quality version, and let them host it so it doesn't take up youre bandwidth?
(ID #160044) Posted on 2008/03/23 02:02
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
sooo nice!!!! its like a summary of the whole month... should make "a month in tokyo" a regular item alongside "a week in tokyo"...
(ID #160050) Posted on 2008/03/23 02:34
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Well you know me, I like and enjoy the photos. Yes, please do give us some video too. It is very enjoyable and has a nice "being along for the trip" feel to it. Often you think of things to add while taping that you will forget when writing. Only one small point to make about the video. Sometimes those quick back and forth pans are a little unsettling. @.@ I'm not good at panning scenes myself... Thanks Danny, I really enjoyed the video!
(ID #160065) Posted on 2008/03/23 03:13
littledoll (Registered on 2008/03/21 02:36)
I enjoy both videos and photos. Photos have great quality but then again videos have more detail. Apples and orange really, and I like both! XD
(ID #160169) Posted on 2008/03/23 09:49
I like the video idea a lot but I think pictures still fit the "A week/month in...." series better. A combination of both would be awesome.
(ID #160240) Posted on 2008/03/23 11:45
anime/cosplay events organizer
great video danny ^___^ i will look forward to more of your future a week and a month in tokyo series ^^
(ID #160423) Posted on 2008/03/23 19:45
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (Registered on 2007/01/25 22:08)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
The Good Smile offices are aptly named because whoever goes in there turns good and starts to smile. The train station is surprisingly silent. Off-peak, perhaps? Akihabara is the ONLY place in the world where they would advertise a "for 16+" anime with a gigantic poster :3 That GM model... isn't on sale anywhere anymore, is it? T_T The video is easier for me. I know a picture speaks a thousand words, but nothing beats a real commentary.
(ID #160513) Posted on 2008/03/23 23:31
.NET/Web Developer
i find videos interesting depending on the content really. For these kind of posts I think videos are great. So I think you'll just have to mix and match which type of posts are videos ok or pics are ok. :D Figure reviews are better with pics than videos for example. ^^
(ID #160825) Posted on 2008/03/24 17:26
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Nice stuff and pics! Keep 'em coming Danny! The only complain I have is... me not having enough time to look through the pics more carefully. :P
(ID #162874) Posted on 2008/03/28 15:32
danny, you are the best xDD. i want more videos!
(ID #204430) Posted on 2008/06/04 21:08
college student
srry danny...but ur video made me motion sickness....*mua*
(ID #244418) Posted on 2008/07/22 17:20
More Tokyo Live Videos will be nice!
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