It’s the first Friday in May!
These are the first Friday Videos in May!
Let’s go!
» Field Notes Brand: The Shelterwood Edition
“The making of the innovative Spring 2014 release, shot in Illinois and Wisconsin”
I know some obsessives who love these notebooks. This is for them.
» Wonderful London 1924 & 2014
“In 1924, Harry B. Parkinson and Frank Miller documented London in a fantastic series of short films, known as ‘Wonderful London’. Over the last few months, I have stood in their foot-steps, recapturing their shots exactly, and have blended the two together creating a window through time.”
The effect is actually quite striking. Well done.
» Orson Welles Sketchbook – Episode 1: The Early Days
“This is the first episode of ‘Orson Welles’ Sketchbook’ in which he discusses his trips abroad and how he came to be an actor. Originally Aired: April 24, 1955.”
This link includes the full list of this series, which is like a video podcast from 1955. These are very interesting if you’re a Welles completist, and especially if (like me) you never knew these even existed before.
An insane mashup between Elton John and System of a Down. Really expertly done.
Suggested by Simon B. and Stef G.
Bonus Video:
Meskel Square is an intersection in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, which has no traffic signals of any sort, and looks like just about the most terrifying place to drive a car I’ve seen so far.
Happy Friday as always everybody.
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