MUNICH (MunichNOW News) -- In this age of über-Christmas commercialism, Germany has somehow kept a sense of mysticism alive in its long nights, warm, cozy Wirtshouses, Christmas markets, and candle-lit Christmas trees. This mysticism is also kept alive in the eerie tradition of Krampus: the devil-faced, horn-headed, whip-bearing “companion” to St. Nick.
]]>MUNICH (MunichNOW News) -- Munich holds its traditional Christmas Market from November 27th to December 24th 2015 on Marienplatz (St. Mary’s Square) in the center of Munich. A huge Christmas tree covered in lights towers over the many stands all aglow with pre-Christmas magic. Advent music is performed live every evening at 5.30 p.m. from the balcony of the Town Hall.
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- Munich is losing its bookstores faster than you can say “Amazon Prime”. After Hugendubel at Marienplatz almost closed down but was saved with last minute reprieve, Munich may now be facing the loss of two more chain bookstores under the Weltbild brand.
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- The proposal for the reunification of the English Garden has found a large number of supporters. Citizens, the media, and politics are getting involved in this project. Even though the building costs have been estimated at around 70 million euros, which are not available at the moment, the participants still seem to edge on the project.
]]>A guest commentary from Munich's own Fat Girl With Glasses at Oktoberfest time...
Munich (Germany) is a city filled with diversity and has welcomed me as a foreigner with an open mind and heart since I set foot here 13 years ago, much as they have recently thousands of refugees. I am super proud to live here!
MUNICH -- (MunichNOW Life) -- It's that time of the year again: All around Munich Dirndl and Lederhosen are being taken out of the closet, stores are starting the big Trachten (the traditional Bavarian dress) sale and tents are being planned. Yes, Oktoberfest time is coming closer and, of course, the most important part of Oktoberfest has to be considered also: the beer “glass” or to be precise, the Maßkrug, the all-important mug you drink your beer from at Oktoberfest.
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- The Bavarian capital showed its best side on Monday and Tuesday as nearly 2200 asylum-seekers arrived at Munich's central train station in search of a better life in a new country. Charlotte Knoblach, leader of the Israeli religious community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, commented on the great commitment shown by the many refugee helpers at the Hauptbahnhof: "I am overwhelmed by the outstanding commitment of the Munich's citizens - especially the Munich police at it copes with great compassion, kindness, and help this difficult situation. The world can now see what a cosmopolitan city with a heart means".
SOMEWHERE IN TIME 1900. A HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN YEAR OLD FILM MADE NEW. MAINLY BERLIN & MUNICH, GERMANY.
Over a Million FB viewers have been moved by my film, experiencing a surreal mixture of emotions that few have been able to fully describe. It was coloured about 10 years ago but I've now digitally sharpened it as well as removed dust and grain to give an even better experience. Truly magical, moving footage that I've cut and edited to my favourite piece of classical music. The original film which I took the footage from is very much darker and also depicts a large amount of military segments.
I wanted to edit this however to show the positivity and pride of the everyday people in their day to day lives as they embrace all the splendour of that time period on a human level. Clearly, like today, some seem richer than others, yet all of them seem to display a sense of dignified purpous often missing in todays world. All these forgotten souls are left rotting on old grainy dark films often with sombre depressing music thrown over. It's my belief that they deserve better.
Beautiful music and beautiful images presented in the right way can be incredibly emotive and powerful and I felt that this was needed in order to properly transport the viewer back through time and really ''feel'' what it was like. I've worked hard to convey that sense of splendour and make people see and feel that a sunny day then looked just like a sunny day today. These people lived, loved, laughed and cried and had real lives. They did not live in darkness with grey skies and grainy mist as we are often used to seeing on decaying films.
The wonderfully emotive music I've used is the soundtrack from the movie 'Somewhere In Time' and was written by Film Composer John Barry, not to be confused with 'The Eighteenth Variation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini' which also runs throughout the film. Savour this as you watch it. All these people whose lives were just as important to them in their time era as we think ours our now. I noticed how happy they seem to be going about their business and I tried to study different characters.... who were they?... what was their story?
Watch the woman adjusting her hat for example at the end of the film. She seems very concerned about her image as she proudly sports the latest fashion..and notice how happy the kids are playing in the street. The more you study these people the more it will fascinate you. Their lives are less complicated than ours in terms of technology but you can clearly see the overwhelming community spirit here without video games, TV or computers. Somewhere in time, all gone forever..all just ghosts....yet frozen here for you to glance upon as if through some magical time machine window.
Enjoy, The Time Guru.
Paul HardyPaul Hardy // Thursday, April 30, 2015
SOMEWHERE IN TIME 1900. A HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN YEAR OLD FILM MADE NEW. MAINLY BERLIN & MUNICH, GERMANY.
Over a Million FB viewers have been moved by my film, experiencing a surreal mixture of emotions that few have been able to fully describe. It was coloured about 10 years ago but I've now digitally sharpened it as well as removed dust and grain to give an even better experience. Truly magical, moving footage that I've cut and edited to my favourite piece of classical music. The original film which I took the footage from is very much darker and also depicts a large amount of military segments.
I wanted to edit this however to show the positivity and pride of the everyday people in their day to day lives as they embrace all the splendour of that time period on a human level. Clearly, like today, some seem richer than others, yet all of them seem to display a sense of dignified purpous often missing in todays world. All these forgotten souls are left rotting on old grainy dark films often with sombre depressing music thrown over. It's my belief that they deserve better.
Beautiful music and beautiful images presented in the right way can be incredibly emotive and powerful and I felt that this was needed in order to properly transport the viewer back through time and really ''feel'' what it was like. I've worked hard to convey that sense of splendour and make people see and feel that a sunny day then looked just like a sunny day today. These people lived, loved, laughed and cried and had real lives. They did not live in darkness with grey skies and grainy mist as we are often used to seeing on decaying films.
The wonderfully emotive music I've used is the soundtrack from the movie 'Somewhere In Time' and was written by Film Composer John Barry, not to be confused with 'The Eighteenth Variation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini' which also runs throughout the film. Savour this as you watch it. All these people whose lives were just as important to them in their time era as we think ours our now. I noticed how happy they seem to be going about their business and I tried to study different characters.... who were they?... what was their story?
Watch the woman adjusting her hat for example at the end of the film. She seems very concerned about her image as she proudly sports the latest fashion..and notice how happy the kids are playing in the street. The more you study these people the more it will fascinate you. Their lives are less complicated than ours in terms of technology but you can clearly see the overwhelming community spirit here without video games, TV or computers. Somewhere in time, all gone forever..all just ghosts....yet frozen here for you to glance upon as if through some magical time machine window.
Enjoy, The Time Guru.
Paul Hardy
Paul Hardy // Thursday, April 30, 2015
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MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- It´s hard to miss the headlines in the media, no matter whether they’re on TV or in the newspapers: “New refugees every day”; “Thousands on the run”; “Escaping home”. It goes on and on.
MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- The tunnel project underneath the English Garden has been a discussion topic among Munich’s politicians and citizens for almost five years now. In order to move things along supports of the tunnel have now set up an information stand with a 3D model of the tunnel in the English Garden hoping that Munich’ citizens will approve of their project once they understand the details.
]]>In New England - Fall 2013 from Vincent Urban on Vimeo.
Munich videographer Vincent Urban travels the world.
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- Monday mornings are never easy for anyone, and this one was particularly hard for the Deutsche Bahn. After having done massive construction work on the Stammstrecke (main or central S-Bahn line) between Laim and Stachus throughout the whole weekend, the new week started with a train catching fire at Munich’s Hauptbahnhof (central station).
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- Summer is festival time in Bavaria with any number of them going on around the city or in the neighboring countryside every weekend. Here is a quick guide to two of them, one in the city, and one out in the Bavarian countryside.
]]>Kamera - Phil Pham
Schnitt - Chris Behnisch
Musik - Sylvan Esso - Uncatena
MUNICH -- (MunichNOW Life) -- Even though there were a few raindrops throughout the day, more than 12,000 people showed up to the annual Kocherlball, Munich´s biggest dance festival, last Sunday at the Chinese Tower.
]]>HDR Timelapse Projekt 2012
Bestes Erlebnis im Vollbildmodus bei höchster Qualitätseinstellung (1080p).
Best experience in fullscreen-mode at highest quality level (1080p).
Locations:
- Starnberg (Starnberger See, Andechs)
- Ötztal (Sölden / Tiefenbachgletscher / Rettenbachgletscher, Venter Tal)
- Salzburger Land (Salzkammergut, Gosau, Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Attersee)
- Bayerische Voralpen (Mittenwald, Walchensee, Hohenpeißenberg)
- München (Stadt, Olympiapark / Olympiaturm / BMW Welt, Friedensengel, Landtag, Königsplatz)
Der komplette Film ist in 2K produziert. Einzelne Sequenzen auch in 4K.
The complete film is produced in 2K. Single sequences also in 4K.
Alleine die Renderzeit der HDR-Sequenzen und Animationen betrug insgesamt über 20 volle Tage (24h) auf einer 2,5GHz Quadcore Workstation.
Just the render time of the HDR-sequences and animations took altogether over 20 full days (24h) on a single 2,5GHz Quadcore workstation.
Film und Animationen: Michael Pruckner
MUNICH – (MunichNOW Life) -- What better way to start your day than with dancing? The Kocherlball or “Cook’s Ball” is an early morning dance festival around the Chinese Tower in Munich’s Englischer Garten. Get your Bavarian clothing out of the closet and get the food shopping done as the ball is this Sunday, July 18th between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW Life) -- Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter and Vice-mayor Josef Schmid made several appearances at the huge Christopher Street Day celebrations on Saturday, July 11th. The city center was packed with cheering and happy celebrants as the annual CSD parade wound its way from St Jakob Platz through the edge of Marienplatz and then around the Alstadt ring. The loop around the Gärtnerplatz center was a particular highlight.
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW News) -- The U.S. Consulate General in Munich will be participating for the first-time ever in Munich’s Christopher Street Day parade July 11 to show its support for lesbian, gay, and transgender people around the world.
]]>MUNICH -- (MunichNOW Life) -- "Munich traffic lights are tolerant" - with this motto in mind the city of Munich is upgrading some of the traffic lights Gärtnerplatz district. The conventional Ampelmännchen (traffic light man) are being replaced by traffic light couples.
]]>MUNICH (MunichNOW FFM) -- Rupert Everett has been in Munich most of the end of the week, and he charmed the audience during a Filmmakers Live event on Wednesday evening. Ostensibly, he was here not only to receive his CineMerit Award, which he did the same evening, but to present the new movie "A Royal Night Out". However, he has transparently had other motives.
]]>MUNICH (MunichNOW Sport) -- The 6th Munich Sports Festival takes place tomorrow, July 7th for 11AM to 8PM at Königsplatz is all about the physical activity and offers numerous sports in one fell swoop - and all for free, and for the family. The best: Visitors can virtually try everything once. What is new this time the Parkour-Area ...
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