Footprints & Photographs

[urbanxphotography1]

Nah, I thought you explained it well, keep it up!

[AzubiUK]

Life is full of risks and you don't see people shying away from the world because they *might* get run over if they cross the road.

I don't encourage people into these places as you seem to suggest, people can make their own minds up what they choose to do and I don't feel responsible for their actions even if seeing some of my photos or seeing this film has given them the idea to go out there and visit a derelict site.

[AzubiUK]

I know commonsense is lacking in the majority of society, especially the nanny state troopers who insist we should wrap everyone in cotton wool and ban everything as it *might* be dangerous.

[bucks8789]

It would be a fantastic if anhour long programme could be made,to take us on a journey we would realy enjoy !

That is what Television should be !

I was hooked,and so glad i chose to view.

Thankyou.

ps....You just have to pick up on the history of these buildings as you explore !!!

[decktwo]

very cool.....

Ice Cold Idiots play Teenage Kicks.

See it now before they remove it.

[1953pops]

i seen ghost or what ever maybe trick on eyes in old cttage long demolished in tollesby lane in middlesbrough the cotage still had bits of furniture in what ever i seen sem to pass kitchen door my mate eddie wet himself bless him he died 2 years later but was closer than me and he swore it were not someone running out.

[SkullBunni]

Brilliant! I used to do this when I was younger, but I quickly ran out of places to go, but it was really fun to be in places and imagine what might have gone on within those walls. I love the derelict look; decay is just so beautiful especially at sunrise. When I worked as a builders laborer I used to go into old farms, schools and one time even a hospital! the old morgue sent a shiver down my spine 8D

too bad I didn't have a camera then, it would've made a great vid.

[quietman18]

Why not ask permission first ? Would there be less excitement ?

[AzubiUK]

English Partnership doesn't allow visitors to thier sites. I have been a few places with permission.

[creamofcardstv]

Interesting Vid! Money Graffiti is the name of a controversial vid I've just finished. Please check it out when you have a moment.

[CrictalMass]

hmm not great to encourage people to venture in to derelict buildings (especially kids?) as you highlighted in the vid, fungus, asbestos, and dangerous structural damage which you say 'adds to the experience, this is a good video, but its misguided, its wrong to encourage people in to dangerous places, you can do it all you like but I think you should highlight the dangers rather than glamourise them as a 'rush' dude.

[AzubiUK]

Where do we actively encourage anyone to enter these buildings? In the film, I talk about my experiences of a hobby that I enjoy and also highlight some of the dangers. The video footage itself shows the condition that these buildings can sometimes be in and people should learn to take responsibility for thier own actions if they choose to enter a derelict building.

[1953pops]

yer when you are alone the excitement was well dont think hairs on neck went down

[t19dal]

I liked it! well made had me gripped.

When i was in my twenties, i used to do the same sort of thing, it was a big buz going in a place on your own as the unknown aspect of threat percieved and the obvious left me feeling stoked. It was exiting and at the same time terifying, used to leave me buzzing and feeling somewhat intrepid . Cheers mate good effort.

[Laxpowertoo]

Great!

I used to do it in the middle of the night.

More of a buzz.

Holloway sanatorium was ace..scared the shit out of me.

[1953pops]

use to do as kid done a bit when i was in my twentys 55 now nice to see young people doing it without wanting to damage or burn it down,stopped doing it as i got older have you ever seen a ghoust or what you could not explain i did

[arakl14]

so where and when did you see this ghost or whateve it was

[GFantastic]

That was great. Interesting footage, of an interesting activity, interestingly presented.

[freemanizer]

Well put together - reminds me of being a kid hehe

[Husaberg231]

Great Video, how many sites feature in the film? some of the buildings look really imposing, shame they will be gerring less and less as housing takes over.

[nateedubs]

Okay this could have been maybe a little interesting but they are being WAY TO FUCKING ARTSY about it. The music does not fit and the cheap "special effects" with the camera are over the top and unnecessary.

[Pumpactionsunshine]

You're wrong. I made it all on my own. The idea with the "special effects" and music was to endow the piece with the atmosphere of the site, to over exaggerate the feeling of the place as well as make it feel a little surreal.

How would you have treated the subject?

[nateedubs]

Honestly I would have no idea on how to any of the things with the camera that you did nor the talent to compose the music. I also respect your disregard for trespassing violations because in reality who would you be hurting? I cant answer how I would treat the subject at all. I just thought that the color shading quasi horror/mystery movie theme were overdone.

[AzubiUK]

Trespass isn't illegal in the UK and English Partnership, the owners are twats.

[manfromankle]

Oi, that's my music, stop stealing all the glory!

[timetravelexperiment]

Is time travel possible?

[bigcoolviking]

I have been doing this since I was a kid I,m 48 now... old race courses derilict houses, factories, mills, hospitals factories even sewers. I love it but don't really fully understand why.... as kids we somtimes took the scrap metal out of these buidings but I dont bother with that now!

[DavideoDesign]

mee too lol

[scareykatt]

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[timetravelexperiment]

Is time travel possible?

[hollowedhead]

yes. believe me I know.

[troparex66]

that was great i would love to see more

its really intresting and i would love to do it myself

good luck

[manfromankle]

Crikey, we've created a monster!!!

Jamie Edwards

[Pumpactionsunshine]

Was it with the rhymes we write?

[makijaze]

interesting

[fj1200dd]

Fascinating. Many years ago I worked in large institutions - your film resonated with my memories.

Thank you for posting.

[vincenzi1]

I know where you're coming from - I GET it.

I used to always go to an abandonned mental hospital COMPLEX in Colston Bassett Nottinghamshire and it looks EXACTLY like where you were in the video.

Would love to tag along one day!

[Skodster]

I know exactly the feeling! There is an old gun emplacement at Seaview on the Isle of Wight that I used to explore as a kid (1972). The eerie feeling was one thing but the stimulation to your imagination was incredible.

Great vid.

[ToMsK87]

Quality video 5 stars

[gordonbell]

Nice film. Thanks for posting.

[pie0ella]

wow looks really cool but kinda scary

[bigdavek11]

childhood game turned adult hobby and still as exiting and appealing. the mystery and thrill of maybe getting caught or finding something really neat or cool.Seeing the tools and practices we've abandoned along with these places. very cool!

[MATTPARS0NS]

I have always wanted to explor abandon buildings but never have because i thought i was the only one interested. I never knew there are people who do this regurally. Good camera angles and footage

[protector96]

is this the mental hospital in wales?

[lixueryo]

i really love some of the footage!

[samnlauraok]

amazing id love to do that! alas my days of urban eploration are over! exilerating even to watch

[fatyeti24]

really enjoyed that. nice to hear some NW accents on YouTube.

[jassi4010709]

/watch?v=RlnLZai3bGI

this applies to everyone

[Alyaziah]

INTERESTING

[jackiejiro]

cool

[pinkelephant93]

i love takin photos of abandoned building, lookin inside u find sum amazin photo opps

[PapaWoolacombe]

nice editing.. very creepy

[BarryAldridge]

Another good pick Higgypopuk. Its good.

[siggy75]

Nice video, interesting.

[gangsterinc1]

NOOOOOOOOO

[tomswindell]

Hi I think I heard you pitch this at Sheffield documentary festival.

[Pumpactionsunshine]

I didn't i pitch it, although I think CurrentTV may have had it on their stand/showreel. Alas i didn't make it to the festival.

[tomswindell]

Cool man nice film , I like the tunneling.

[SambaDisaWinner]

this was pretty good! Good pick higgypopuk

[higgypopuk]

Thanks - I favourited this video AGES ago!

[rtsjoe]

Interesting.

[planetmonkey123]

AMAZING

[Pumpactionsunshine]

Cheers, glad you liked it.

[applecounty]

There is a Belgian guy who does this and post on Yahoo. Although he does industrial buildings. Most of the UK's have gone. This looks like a Victorian former mental hospital. Which would have a lot of memories, some bad ones especially from its earlier existence. Good though.

[justanotheraccount]

Brilliant editing work, what program do you use?

[Pumpactionsunshine]

For that, just FCP. Branching out into other programs at the moment.

[extremeasses]

amazing video ! that was great

[aaronwood66]

I really loved this film. I can't wait for your next one. Keep up the good work!

[stelovesoasis]

Brilliant, awesome and atmospheric, well done lads. Thank you for respecting the place and its inhabitants who deserve the utmost respect, as this was their home. I paced these corridoors for 2 years between 1986 and 1988 when I worked on night duty there.Many memories. looking at your video brings them all back.Lol Butterfield RMN.

[droff]

It is visual poetry at its best. Way better than any b&w documentary on boxing. Keep doing it (because i know you love it)

;)

[lenoreloveslushkin]

bloody awesome x

[ethen24]

Gotta' watch out for the homeless, they hassle you!

[AzubiUK]

Do they? Never had a problem with homeless people...

[ethen24]

Well, I did...some were real nice, a couple of them just asked me for two or three dollars to buy a sandwhich...

[darladelusion]

wow guys! do i spy whittingham hospital? i too have been doing a little urban exploration for my fine art degree and i just loive this place! its a shame they were gonna tear it down and build crappy houses! but recently there have been talks of reopening it as a mental hospital again...though with all new buildings i bet!

[brainwrongs]

Since when was UE something you 'did for a degree'? :-S

Great video though, I enjoyed that explore apart from the tunnels.

[SteNova]

check me in the credits lol

[higgypopuk]

You are now famous(ish) and it's all thanks to me :)

[pinkelephant93]

how come u get 2 pik the featured vids?

[higgypopuk]

I applied to be a guest editor and got selected.

[pinkelephant93]

cool! how long u do that for?

[higgypopuk]

I have already chosen the video and now they will appear one each day for a week.

[pinkelephant93]

cool, anythin educational?

[higgypopuk]

Nope... more comedy based, have a look at my channel and you can see the others I have selected.

[AzubiUK]

That's me! :0

[shotbyfate]

good video ya'll. makes me want to grab my camera and go exploring.

[PaleEnchantress01]

Great video. Couldn't have worded it better myself. Some great shots of places in there too :)

[robbiedunne]

good vid