On the Steps of Autumn. Our Corner of England

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4 жыл бұрын

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On the Steps of Autumn. Our Corner of England. August - we call it summer - but nature knows different. Our meadows look exhausted, the gloss has faded from the leaves, fruit, nuts, and berries are swelling on the stems. It's a nice time to be in the woods: I use my pole lathe, shave horse and English longbow as summer heads towards its end. And as I walk our woods, I take a little harvest of firewood logs and when night comes badgers gather grass for bedding. We are truly on the steps of autumn.
Filmed using Panasonic GH5 and vintage Helios and SMC Takumar lenses, edited in FCPX and coloured with Daniel Schiffer's Atari LUT. Music by Johannes Bornloff and David Celeste, licensed by Epidemic Sound.
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I'm Mick Grewcock, retired from business and now self-learning the art of film-making.
My subjects are many but centre on our English landscape and its wildlife and I often feature our own woodland - Our Corner of England..
I also have a deep passion for the medieval English longbow, the great warbow - the powerful version of the English longbow that earned its fearsome reputation during the Middle Ages.
My Gear:
Panasonic GH5
Panasonic GH4
Panasonic 14mm-140mm f3.5-f5.6
Panasonic 100mm-400mm f4.0-f6.3
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 EF
25mm f1.7 Lumix
Vintage Helios M44-2 58mm f2
Vintage SMC Takumar 135mm f3.5
Vintage SMC Takumar 200mm f4
M42 to M43 adaptors
Viltrox Speedbooster 0.71 EF to M43
Viltrox Macro extension tubes
Variable ND filters
Canon G7X
GoPro Hero
GoPro Session 5
iPhone 7
Velbon DV-7000 tripod and fluid head & Reveille Video Tripod
Mini slider dolly
Koolertron 1M slider
Zhiyun Crane Plus
DJI Mavic Air drone
Neewer ND filters for Mavic Air
Rode Video MicPro on-camera microphone
Rode SmartLav lavalier microphone
Zoom H1 field stereo audio recorder
Final Cut Pro X
MacBook Pro 15"
iMac 27"
GTech & My Passport Storage
Filming usually in 4K (quad HD) and HD for slo-mo 8 & 10 bit. Cine-like D picture profile, modified.
Thank you for watching. Comments, likes, suggestions and subscriptions all very welcome.
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Пікірлер: 115

@vinofarm 4 жыл бұрын

Another beauty, Mick. I don’t know how you get trail cam footage so crisp and clear. I have Browning cameras, too, but on mine I see nothing close to your footage quality.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim. Model is Recon Force Advantage. 'Ultra' setting for highest quality video. Best trail cam I've owned, tempted by the 4K version. Best to all at Vino Farm.

@aander6064 4 жыл бұрын

Another incredible film from what is in my opinion the most precious hidden gem on this site. Thanks again Mick!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex

@ThiccboiSalmon 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick, just wanted to thank you! Because of watching your videos I wanted to have a go at a bow, and I did with an piece of ash felled in a neighbours garden. I have kept having ago again and again improving each time. And now a year late I have made 4 bows and one crossbow all whilst watching your ever calming videos. Thank you. And wish you all the best in times to come, sincerely Isaac.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Isaac and thank you very much for stopping by to tell about your adventures. 👍 Mick

@KennethNicholson1972 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely glorious.

@jmfa57 4 жыл бұрын

Mick, thanks again for a masterfully crafted video. You've done your usual best in combining outstanding camera work, a thorough understanding of light and depth of field, and editing, which all of us take for granted as your story telling and narration skills lead us into a more pleasant frame of mind. Thanks again, sir, for a wonderful end to a hectic week. I look forward to more of your work!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

John, you are too kind 😊 You understand the technical side of achieving these stories - but you should hold my feet to the fire and not let me get away with praise all the time 😉 Much of this one was filmed using a vintage Russian lens - looks to me far better than glass 20 times the cost!

@franksherrill451 4 жыл бұрын

Splendid video. My wife and I enjoy these immensely.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank. Enjoy your weekend both.

@littlemanphil7905 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel like a kid again watching the interesting nature shows on BBC or Discovery. The camera work, the editing, the narration, everything just screams professional to me. Thank you Mick for putting out such excellent content, and keep up the great work!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phil 🙏

@littlemanphil7905 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely not a problem sir, thank you for the entertainment!

@frankhughes5702 4 жыл бұрын

I love your work. I miss the archery crafting videos though.

@oldgold5848 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto Frank!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Apologies for that guys - life gets in the way sometimes. Haven’t touched a bow or bow making tools for a half a year. These little films are all I have time for at present. Sorry 😐

@oldgold5848 4 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock no apologies needed Mick, your films are excellent, we just miss the other string to your bow.....;)

@hammerstoneartifacts4986 4 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock no need to apologize!

@mattlong1100 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful film. Really captured the subtle magic in the shift of seasons

@jackallen7680 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video! It's nice to see the nature & wildlife of england. Thank you for capturing it in such a splendid way!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@alanbstard4 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful place. Love the dog

@monkeyboiz4281 4 жыл бұрын

It's been fun to watch your cinematography skills progress over the last couple of years. This is really good stuff. Keep up the good work Mick!

@lylekurth4142 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work Mick. August is always that time when nature looks tired...just like me in summer's heat.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

😅🙏

@tyrion3575 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage. Thank you Mick. In the late 80's I lived in a very rural location in North wales, in site of mount Snowdon. One day when I was out walking a family (Do they call it a set?) of badgers just walked by me. completely ignoring my presence. It was an amazing site 2 adults and 6 pups. something that will last forever in my memory.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Morley Brilliant! The sett is where they live - not sure what I’d call a little flock of badgers though!! 👍

@Mossyrock6 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, Sir. Well done.

@makedonmend7163 4 жыл бұрын

Nice enjoyable video, very relaxing. Thanks

@andrewkirkland3726 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another masterpiece!! Great wildlife shots of the Muntjacs and Badgers and not forgetting the Bees! Keep up the excellent work.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew 🙏 See you soon 👍

@antonandreev4497 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work Mick. I am from Bulgaria, with tiny steps Autumn approaches, days become short leaves turn on there green beauty to gold. In few week after we collect the corps I will enjoy the painting of nature and shoot through, with my bow and arrows.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your seasons. We seem to have so few left! Thanks for watching 🙏

@richardnash6009 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏 Thank You

@MickGrewcock 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard

@helihandler 4 жыл бұрын

"oh to be in England" OK...but not April, but half way round the globe as we are hurtling away from the sun for another winter! Many thanks for the remembrance of the fall and our extended summer. It'll soon be spring Mick :-) but before that batten down the hatches! Cheers.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Keep safe Heli and thanks for watching - winter here I come!! Mick

@WFBOWPLAY 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@vigab9601 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are well worth waiting for.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@fullscopeproductreviews9019 4 жыл бұрын

I always Love your videos Mick! You have such amazing talent for recording, and getting an amazing pixel that looks exquisite to the eye! I enjoy the videos as it reminds me of being back home in Oregon out in the woods, and lets me enjoy it as if I were actually there. These experiences are priceless, and truly reminds of us of our pasts, and hopefully our future again. Active duty Military enjoying all the way from the USA, go US Navy!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, that’s appreciated a lot. The US Navy. Much respect. I walk free on our land because of the brave service men and women of your country, ours and many others. Thank you.

@michaelpthompson 4 жыл бұрын

Well done indeed, my friend. I'm always excited when you come out with a new video. We seem to be having a similar situation here in Colorado. Temperatures are in the 90s (mid 30s to you) and we only get the rare thunderstorm, but we've harvested plums and bought peaches from some excellent orchards in the western part of the state. It still feels largely like summer, and we refer to it that way until September signals Autumn, but you can see that things are definitely changing. Thanks so much for sharing these.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. Best from the UK 🙏

@SuePZZ 4 жыл бұрын

Expertly filmed and produced as ever. Congratulations on another masterpiece, Mick. Happy Autumn to you.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sue xx

@trevorarmston6234 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work Michael loving your corner of England

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Who is this Michael chap?

@trevorarmston6234 4 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock Director

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Ah.

@davidlawrence5510 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful video, thank you..

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, appreciated. Mick

@SwissSareth 4 жыл бұрын

I missed you. Beautiful video, thank you for it.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@mihaizograf5599 4 жыл бұрын

Nature finds us, even if we do not realize it !!!

@dridley654 4 жыл бұрын

Mick, your obvious love of- and interest in, where you are and what you do- reminds me a lot, of Fred Dibnah. Do take that as a compliment, as I consider the late Mr. Dibnah another "true" Englishman. Where he enthused about cast iron, engineers bricks and steam pressure- you do the same for foraging, bow-making and wildlife. Your hat is similar to his, too!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

I do take that as a compliment - thank you! As to my hat, I don’t think it has the head for heights as did Fred’s!!!! Thank you 🙏

@unevencarpets 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, yet again! :)

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@southronspirit 4 жыл бұрын

awesome photograpy mick - ray

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray, appreciated

@ionsorinporojan149 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Micky boy !!! Long time , no here anything from you my friend ...I taught you quit making videos ... Its nice to see BEN always with you , running around you ! What a wonderful dog ! Talking about your video ...I keep telling this , and you dont want to believe me ... Your movies should be on National Geografic Wild and Animal Planet ! You have a great talent making movies Mick !!! ...and besides , you adore to work in nature , with the nature. Wonderful video , Micky boy ...as always !!! Your friend , Sorin the bowman/Roumania

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Sorin! No I haven't stopped making videos but I don't have time due to other commitments to make bow making videos. I made 100 during two years. One a week was quite a challenge including doing the work, filming it then editing it! Thank you for staying with me 🙏 and I appreciate your supportive feedback as always. Mick

@wesshepherd 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing filming as always!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wes!

@bostdell 4 жыл бұрын

ace

@Pacific1957 4 жыл бұрын

Great job and a beautiful film. Like others I miss the bow films. The piano music is a great choice, I'd love to know what it is.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the bow stuff. Just stuck for time these days and these little films are about all I have time to make just now. Apologies but thanks for sticking around. Appreciated. Mick

@rahmatnovtriandi_6287 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love it

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@johnlong3214 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646 4 жыл бұрын

Nice filming effects.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adrian

@donazzopardi2721 4 жыл бұрын

Brings back great memories of being in the woods.

@johnhowson1169 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Mick

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John

@TheAegisClaw 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful film as usual Mick, but another heatwave just arrived! You're right though, our apples have ripened early this year and wild blackberries are mostly ripe around here.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Life and the years we pass through seem to whizz ever quicker. Thanks for watching 🙏

@clartypaths840 4 жыл бұрын

lovely camera work Mick :)

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@hammerstoneartifacts4986 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! The end of summer is very bittersweet. Summer is ending here in Southern Ontario. Time to repair goose decoys and blinds. And say good buy to all those biting insects! Black flies, mosquitos. Deer flies, horse flies. All gone. Portaging canoes is more tolerable. Because of cooler temperatures. Fishing is at its best in the fall. Do you goose/duck hunt? It's a shame to keep your shotgun locked up during hunting season.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Geese! Yes I sometimes travel up to Scotland decoying pink footed geese and a bit of duck-flighting at dusk. Magical to be out under the sky during those autumn flights. Enjoy your Fall. Mick

@mrp4754 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mick. Lovley video mate. But we need more of your fine work with respect. I think you should build a shelter in the woods next.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr P. Sorry if I have let you down - this series is about as much as I can do just now. But yes, a shelter is a good idea!

@mrp4754 4 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock Hi mick. Theres no need to be sorry my friend. All your work is good enough for the tv. Or the history channel. So keep up the good work and many respects to you.

@pbsamanthamarie 4 жыл бұрын

7:45 why do the badgers collect all that grass? What do they do with it? Why do they need it? This was such a beautiful, basic nature video. I love it! Subscribed!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Samantha, I explain in the video but maybe not enough. Badgers live underground in tunnels and in this instance they are buried deep into a railway embankment. Within the network of tunnels are widened chambers where they sleep. Especially during the summer and early autumn they collect dried grasses into bundles and drag them underground to line these sleeping chambers - they become underground nests of grass and dry foliage. Periodically they clean out old bedding and replace it with new. At the time of filming this video, this year's youngsters were establishing their own place within the sett (the name of the tunnel system) and learning to gather bedding. Hope that helps - thanks for watching!!

@pbsamanthamarie 4 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock I want to go in there with them and explore, lol! Thank you for explaining!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

@@pbsamanthamarie If you do, make sure you take some flea spray! You'll see in a forthcoming video that they need a good scratch when they emerge at dusk.

@hogtied12 4 жыл бұрын

you have done it again Mick a great job, did you ever make a bow from an Elder?

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

hogtied12 Yes but it broke I’m afraid. Videos on my channel tell the story. And thanks for watching this one 🙏

@crajneelchand5382 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mick.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Crajneel Chand Hello there. Hope you are well.

@KeefsCattys 4 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful film Mick.. Thoroughly enjoyed.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@mickusable 4 жыл бұрын

Another good video Mick, when are the bowbuilding gonna start again?😉

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick. Not sure, maybe not at all I’m afraid. Life gets in the way sometimes and other commitments makes filming bow stuff not really possible. Apologies.

@MrFirefox 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is great! Nice to see you showcase such a beautiful place and it's wildlife

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@smitbar11 4 жыл бұрын

Noticeable that a lot of decidious tree leaves have been beginning to turn since early August, to me, Summer is May, June and July as opposed to June July and August................and September is a nice Autumn month

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure. And September is but days away. 🙏

@trevoror8668 4 жыл бұрын

Hello mick lovely show once again. Hoping the 3 identical adverts was you tube and not you good self. See YOU soon

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq I’m afraid Frank. No control over them. Pesky things. I am on Vimeo and so is this video and others in this series. I can watch in better quality and without ads - I assume you can do the same. Far less views there but quality is far nicer. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend Mick

@trevoror8668 4 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock nice one mick it's the first time they have piddled over your work. See you soon

@cretudavid8622 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mick can you redirect me to the bow making video where u fixed it whit a button please!!

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

The FlipBooker /Stop Motioner It’s called EBay longbow. Mick

@jasperdenney6237 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man is thier any books you Could recommend for a beginner bowyer please

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jasper, apologies for slow reply. Try the Traditional Bowyers Bible - several editions and very useful. Also check out JR's Place on youtube, John has published a Bowyer's Notebook on Amazon and it's a terrific little book for beginners.

@jasperdenney6237 4 жыл бұрын

No worries thank you so much for your help