Back from an incredible solo motorcycle trip in Laos.

[jonnymedia]

Hey everyone.

Wanted to share with everyone a video travelogue I've just finished of an incredible trip to South East Asia, which includes a week and a half solo motorcycle trip through Laos. My heart aches to be back on the bike. It was tough going, but by no means difficult or risky. I so very highly recommend this adventure.

Enjoy.

http://www.vimeo.com/23507858

jonathan

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1969 Honda CB350

[Chaotic1000R]

Awesome Video! The cinematography reminds me of the show Departures on OLN. Great work!

[l84toff]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting.

[Fallinganvil]

Wonderful video! Very well put together.

[jonnymedia]

Thanks everyone.. very kind words! Hope it inspires other to bike Laos.. so much fun, easy, and cheap (except for the flight).

[GG~750]

Wow! That was beautiful! Makes me want to go and explore this part of the world... Thank you for sharing!

[HorizonXP]

That was amazing. Please, tell me where you learned how to do this stuff, because this is exactly the type of video I'd like to be able to produce.

[biglandfarm]

amazing

[bww77]

Great video!

[skitta]

Very nice! It's always nice to be able to live vicariously through others. Thanks for sharing!

[spurnius]

That was pretty. Lots of zen-like moments that I look forward to experience myself. Good work!

[BMC]

Outstanding! Amazing how an inexpensive (relatively speaking) camera can create such amazing vids, but then again I don't know much about photography in general =)

[jonnymedia]

That was amazing. Please, tell me where you learned how to do this stuff, because this is exactly the type of video I'd like to be able to produce.

Thank you! Replying to a couple responses here.

First of all, the camera (Panasonic GH2) is able to capture fantastic full HD video. However, the lenses I used, especially the 20mm 1.7 in my opinion is even more important. The GH2, combined with the 20mm lens is surprisingly small for a "slr". Not pocketable unless you're talking a vertical jacket pocket.

As for where I've learned this stuff, the simple answer is that I studied film in University which has given me an eye for composition and timing. However, all the tools I've used are simple. I shoot quickly and casually. I used Adobe Premiere to edit which is simple to learn. Just play around, create simple movies of everyday life, or random footage to get comfortable with the technology and process and you own style will shine.

best.

[spmcleod]

Hey man, as a director and motorcycle rider myself (who also owns a GH2!) that was perfect! Thanks so much for putting in the work to create that. Would love to do something like that. Really interested in the details of your trip!

[gcrouse]

Fantastic. You have talent at producing man( or are you in the field?) !!!!Excellent video very well done!!!!

[Sunday Rider]

Very impressive. You captured the mood, the journey and the people going through the daily grind. Yet you made it look magical.

Thanks so much for posting that.

[derek03]

This is awesomely inspiring! Quite the adventure... I'm assuming you rented the bikes as you went from country to country?

[gAbRoO]

Beautiful, Thanks for sharing!!!

[guym]

very nice!

[jonnymedia]

This is awesomely inspiring! Quite the adventure... I'm assuming you rented the bikes as you went from country to country?

Hi Derek. Yes.. I did look into renting a bike that could take me across borders, but I found that pretty much impossible unless I had some in-country connections and a lot more time. The bike I rented in Laos was from Jules Classic Rental (http://www.bike-rental-laos.com/). The Honda Baja 250 was more than enough bike for Laos and only 25 bucks a day.. a small price for a reliable bike when you're in the middle of nowhere. However, if I do this trip again, I would likely rent a bike with a small gas tank and without such massive headlights as weight was more annoying at times, and I never rode at night or ever came close to running out of gas.