Alone in Tokyo
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Kaxxina
January 18, 2010 at 15:50Wow… great work. I’m surprised that even the homeless leave their shoes off outside their homes. I’d be afraid to wake up without mine. :/
Alone in Tokyo | JapanNewbie
December 22, 2009 at 00:44[...] out this short film called Alone in Tokyo by Philip Bloom featuring clips of everyday life in [...]
david rorie
December 17, 2009 at 02:25Philip,
Do you sell your films on dvd?
-David Rorie
pbloom
December 17, 2009 at 09:02not at moment!
el Ari S.D.
December 6, 2009 at 02:36I don’t know if you’re familiar with the movie Lost in Translation. Funny thing, the same song is used when Scarlett Johansson’s character went to Kyoto. The scene was mostly a train sequence followed by visiting historical landmarks in Kyoto. But as always awesome shots, love the music, keep at it
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Zach
October 12, 2009 at 16:06Philip – Loved it. I’ve only been there once, so far, to see my cousin get married at the Meiji Shrine. You might’ve been to the same place… about 2 minutes in looks very familiar.
sorosmogeof
October 10, 2009 at 23:24I found this funny video site with 2 original video’s up here are the teaser
” How to ruin somebodies wedding in 10 easy steeps”
” 10 Things you don’t want to do on your first date”
Check it out link is in my signature.
Alone in Tokyo by Philip Bloom | Jamaipanese
July 28, 2009 at 16:18[...] A whole lot of Tokyo is represented in the 6 minute short, many of the different Wards of Tokyo, the trains, the city at night, parks, festivals, family life and even the homeless . A must watch not only for fans of Japan. Looks like a video camera will be a must for me when I eventually land in Tokyo, I just have to stay focused and stick my goals. Watch Alone in Tokyo. [...]
AZZA
June 26, 2009 at 05:12THIS IS MY STATION.
I ALWAYS THOUGHT TOKYO IS SAD BUT
IT’S LOOK BEAUTIFUL IN THE MOVIE.
discojing » Blog Archive » Show ‘n Tell Issue 7
June 24, 2009 at 01:51[...] Alone in Tokyo (Philip Bloom) [...]
keith Lanpher
June 22, 2009 at 00:40Solid, engaging craft, a delight to watch and nice touch with the closing sfx.
Thank you once again.
Philip Bloom » Blog Archive » What is my work?
June 20, 2009 at 20:10[...] Cherry Blossom Girl, My Autumn’s Done Come, Return to Dungeness, Love from Southend, Alone in Tokyo and many more here are mostly just my personal projects. You see, my passion is filming, it’s [...]
In my bag from tokyo… - The diary of Jakob Knulp
May 25, 2009 at 07:54[...] In a collective solitude members share physical proximity but there is a wall in between them. This video of Philip Bloom gives a similar impression. [...]
Chris
May 23, 2009 at 16:24Philip, care to share the equipment used on this one? Looks great!
pbloom
May 23, 2009 at 21:47there is some info here on my blog http://philipbloom.co.uk/2008/05/04/alone-in-tokyo/
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May 20, 2009 at 14:23NICE!
Virtual Mobiliser Links 05/20/2009 « Adventures in virtual mobilisation
May 20, 2009 at 08:46[...] Philip Bloom » Alone in Tokyo [...]
dust in Blake
May 19, 2009 at 14:32As always… entertaining and diesel… Great Job
Petia
May 18, 2009 at 10:01I’m glad to discover Tokio through your eyes!
Alone in Tokyo « the bright lands
May 17, 2009 at 15:14[...] http://philipbloom.co.uk/films/35mm-films/alone-in-tokio/ [...]
Brett Fyfield
May 16, 2009 at 09:19Your film is a wonderful portrayal of a very lonely city. I’m glad you chose to highlight the homeless, who are largely ignored in Japan.
I was living in Matsusaka a couple of years ago when a homeless man froze to death in front of Nagoya’s main station. It took three days and tens of thousands of passers-by before somebody noticed he wasn’t moving.
I wonder how the nation will fare as its people grow older.
worldramblers
May 15, 2009 at 13:54Having just recently returned from a trip to Japan it was so wonderful to see it captured so well with this video.
My head still feels like its in Asia, but my body is back in San Diego!
It’s a shame the homeless are often disregarded or invisible to people carrying on with their busy lives.
Do you know if there’s any help for the homeless in Tokyo?
Rich
pbloom
May 15, 2009 at 15:21sorry i don’t know. But thanks for comments!
Honor
May 15, 2009 at 10:08That is an amazing video and you’ve caught some very different sides of the city along the way. Fantastic work. I wish I had that creativity!
pbloom
May 15, 2009 at 15:22really appreciate it!
Alone in Tokyo by Philip Bloom « 26 Hours
May 14, 2009 at 01:29[...] city. Grasped some ideas of what it would be like to live in Tokyo after watching the video. Click here to watch [...]
V
May 12, 2009 at 13:55Very nice! Love it.
Aleks
May 11, 2009 at 06:49Bookmarked. Absolutely brilliant.
Philip Finlay-Bryan
May 9, 2009 at 23:01I just created my own video. Oh Dear I have sooo much to learn. In Awe. Thank You
Jonathan Edwards
May 9, 2009 at 13:58Wonderful!
Dan
May 6, 2009 at 02:02Great film! Is this available for purchase?
BLACK TOKYO » Blog Archive » Alone in Tokio - a short
May 5, 2009 at 05:57[...] some of the faces and interesting to view how Tokyo’s daily rat race is. Check out the film here. No TweetBacks yet. (Be the first to Tweet this post)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Alone in Tokio – [...]
benOit
May 5, 2009 at 04:28Fantastic job guy !!
On the road | Spoon & Tamago
May 4, 2009 at 20:46[...] shot from the short film Alone In Tokyo by Philip Bloom. (via Jean [...]
Jon Walker
April 13, 2009 at 05:02Okay, I know Sony footage when I see it. But, how were you able to pull off those time lapse pans? Did you just repeat the tripod settings as close as you could and match them in post? Did you have a level and measuring tape? Confess Phil…confess!!!
pbloom
April 13, 2009 at 10:58Hi John. I used a motorized telescope head for the tripod. Some pics and info here: http://philipbloom.co.uk/2008/05/04/alone-in-tokyo/
darko_film
January 24, 2009 at 21:57Nice job you have, Philip!!
Armin
January 6, 2009 at 00:53Bloody brilliant.
Alex
December 4, 2008 at 15:44Man , I just would like to say thank you for this movie. I’m in Japan right now and this video express perfectly the spirit and the ambiance of Japan life.I know now how to share my trip here. Thank you very much.
Nickolas Falangas
November 18, 2008 at 23:23I want to do stuff like this and I am wondering legally how you were able to accomplish all of these shots?? I know that here in California (Im sure everywhere in US) You need a license to shoot and if you get a shot of a defined face you need to have them waivered? i am pretty new into the Film World. But this is a big question I have… If you could e-mail me or something that would be awesome. Thanks -Nick
Jon
September 7, 2008 at 00:47You are a very talented individual, but you knew that already. you make me sick
I love this short, its amazing, Im off to japan in Jan for 6 months, my mum is going to visit. I will have to show her this,
We stood in the same spot you did @3:00 for the timelapse in Omotesando, deciding where to go next, we went to the condom shop over the road..