Epic timelapse video captures the beauty of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles is the home of cinema so perhaps it is no surprise that it has become the subject of a stunning timelapse video showing the coastal city in all its glory.
The film, called City Lights, shows the spectacular California metropolis by night, its surrounding desert-like landscape and the beautiful sunsets over the ocean.
The work is a labour of love by cinematographer Colin Rich, who shot the scenes of his hometown over a year-long period and had to fend off peregrine falcons and even gun-touting security guards to capture his unique portrait of the American city.
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On a grand scale: The video used long lenses to capture the whole city and put it into perspective
Labour of love: Named City Lights, the video was shot over a whole year and captures everything from its skyscrapers to its beaches
Peak of perfection: The video sweeps across the vistas surrounding the city too, capturing a beautiful sunset across the San Bernardino Mountain Range
The video tracks epic sunsets plunging LA into darkness and features famous sights like Hollywood Boulevard mixed with plenty of uncommon scenes such as the city's enormous satellite dishes.
The result is a beautiful snapshot of life in LA, which has been praised even by the city's detractors.
One viewer posted the comment: 'I hate LA but the video was good'.
Mr Rich, 31, said: 'I've had an overwhelmingly positive response to the video.
'I've had all sorts of comments, ranging from people saying that the video made them cry or blew them away.'
Amazing long-distance views of the city taken from the San Bernardino Mountain Range compress the city using an enormous 1200mm lens to give the sprawling metropolis a new perspective.
Golden State: Cinematographer Colin Rich is from LA and created the film to showcase the city's beauty
Bright lights, big city: Even LA's detractors said the video made them appreciate the California metropolis
Set to dramatic background music provided by French band M83, Colin shot the film over a year-long period in between his regular work as a director and cinematographer.
'LA is my home, I grew up here and felt like I didn't really know my city too well so creating the videos broadened my horizons and understanding in regards to Los Angeles,' said Colin.
'It is sort of a homage but also a challenge to me as a cinematographer to capture and convey a different way of seeing the city, Sometimes people need a new perspective on things and this is what I was trying to achieve here.'
Visitor attraction: Iconic sites, like Hollywood Boulevard, are shown, alongside lesser-known spots in LA
Modern marvel: LA's huge satellite dishes also take an unexpected starring role in the video, showing the beauty that can be found in the unusual
Man behind the magic: Cinematographer Colin Rich, 31, spent a year filming scenes for the video
Colin uses highly specialised equipment such as motion control gear and special software to control the exposure fluctuations that occur when filming the long transition from day to night.
He has driven and walked the city many times searching for an exclusive location to film from. And long hours standing in California's largest means incidents can arise.
Colin explains: 'I was attacked by Peregrine Falcons on one occasion while filming on a skyscraper rooftop.
'Another day I climbed a fire escape on to an old building and started shooting a day to night shot only to have a security guard come up and threaten to shoot me. Turned out I had landed on the top of a diamond wholesalers rooftop. The shot was worth it.'
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