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Tom Vetterl
Germany
Registrace 21. 01. 2019
Hey there!
By accident I've been on a sea kayaking trip a few years ago, and it immediately clicked!
Since then I spend as much time as I can on the waters, trying to improve my kayaking skills and enjoying the outdoors.
In terms of photography, I come from analogue portraiture photography with a Hasselblad 500c.
But soon I discovered the outdoor photography and later videography.
Happily these two passions complement each other perfectly! So I’m working on my Sea Kayaking, but also building up my creative portfolio. If you need a Videographer / Photographer on one of your expeditions, drop me a line :)
Here I want to share my experiences, hopefully infect you with my passion for this wonderful sport and make you get out there!
Never stop trying to find those little and big adventures, stay curious and wild!
Cheers! Tom
By accident I've been on a sea kayaking trip a few years ago, and it immediately clicked!
Since then I spend as much time as I can on the waters, trying to improve my kayaking skills and enjoying the outdoors.
In terms of photography, I come from analogue portraiture photography with a Hasselblad 500c.
But soon I discovered the outdoor photography and later videography.
Happily these two passions complement each other perfectly! So I’m working on my Sea Kayaking, but also building up my creative portfolio. If you need a Videographer / Photographer on one of your expeditions, drop me a line :)
Here I want to share my experiences, hopefully infect you with my passion for this wonderful sport and make you get out there!
Never stop trying to find those little and big adventures, stay curious and wild!
Cheers! Tom
WILD SEA - Short Documentary
"WILD SEA" is an exploration of the transformative power of the ocean, centering around the life of Jeff Allen, a pioneering expedition sea kayaker, guide and coach.
The film offers a deeply personal journey as Jeff navigates his past, including his military experiences and profound traumas, ultimately finding healing and purpose through his connection with the ocean.
Protagonist: Jeff Allen (www.expeditionpaddler.com)
SyncID: MB01QTLRUYEOQKM
The film offers a deeply personal journey as Jeff navigates his past, including his military experiences and profound traumas, ultimately finding healing and purpose through his connection with the ocean.
Protagonist: Jeff Allen (www.expeditionpaddler.com)
SyncID: MB01QTLRUYEOQKM
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WILD SEA - Trailer
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"WILD SEA" is an exploration of the transformative power of the ocean, centering around the life of Jeff Allen, a pioneering expedition sea kayaker, guide and coach. The film offers a deeply personal journey as Jeff navigates his past, including his military experiences and profound traumas, ultimately finding healing and purpose through his connection with the ocean. "WILD SEA" is coming to CZ...
East Greenland - A Seakayak Expedition with Martin Rickard
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East Greenland is probably the one destination to be travelled by sea kayak. It is the home of the kayak, but also home of immensely huge icebergs, polar bears, whales, other tremendous wildlife and incredibly kind people. I had the opportunity to travel to East Greenland with an amazing group of passionate paddlers, guided by Martin Rickard and George Shaw. Martin has roughly 20 years of exper...
The White Kayak - Expedition Teaser - Following the British Arctic Air Route Expedition
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The White Kayak - Expedition Teaser - Following the British Arctic Air Route Expedition In the 1930s, Gino Watkins and his team undertook a series of expeditions in East Greenland, to survey the weather and possible landing sites for establishing an air route from Europe to North America. The risks were multifold. From kayaking in ice choked waters, to snow storms and polar bears, they were on ...
My dear Fear - A cinematic love letter (climbing, kayaking, hiking) - Shot on Sony FX3
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 2 lety
Probably everyone being active in the outdoors has certain experiences with this one feeling... Fear. Sometimes you don't even recognise it is present. Sometimes it dominates everything and you cannot feel anything else. No matter if sea kayaking in the surf, climbing a big wall of rock, or hiking alone in the woods. Sometimes it gives you that rush of adrenalin that pushes you towards your lim...
Bones - A Documentary about friendship, loss & a new beginning
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This film is very different compared to the films I’ve done so far. And it's probably the most personal of all. It is a story not only about my longest friend of 17 years Wolfgang and „Bones“, the Maremma-Abruzzese herd protector dog, we raised together for over 12 years. It is a story about the very special connection between a man and his dog. And unfortunately about letting her go, dealing w...
We are MORYAK - A sea kayak Documentary
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In our modern societies there is a certain expectation towards what we do with our lifes. What we have to achieve. These linear life models are not made for everyone. Some of us need more freedom. More adventure. More vitamin sea. So, meet Yuri! A PhD awarded anthropologist, an ISKGA Sea Kayak guide, an entrepreneur, a true Moryak! I was lucky to accompany Yuri and his team to tell the story of...
Trailer: MORYAK
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This is Yuri. A searcher, a nomad and perhaps a rebel. But first of all an adventurer! After years of working as a guide in the outdoors, in November 2019, he decided to start a Sea Kayaking Company, and this is where the story of MORYAK begins. Follow Yuri and his team on an incredible journey! Coming to CZcams on January 31st. www.moryak.ch www.tomvetterl.com
A Sea Kayak Training on Cote d'Azure - And why I failed meeting my own expectations.
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A Sea Kayak Training on Cote d'Azure - And why I failed meeting my own expectations.
LAKE CONSTANCE - A Sea Kayak Weekend to finally start the 2020 Season!
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LAKE CONSTANCE - A Sea Kayak Weekend to finally start the 2020 Season!
Nomads of the Sea - A Sea Kayak Film to cheer you up!
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Nomads of the Sea - A Sea Kayak Film to cheer you up!
MONGOLIA - A stunning Expedition by Sea Kayak
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MONGOLIA - A stunning Expedition by Sea Kayak
ESTONIA - Sea Kayak Circumnavigation of Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea!
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ESTONIA - Sea Kayak Circumnavigation of Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea!
Can’t wait to see more! How fascinating - both the subject and the leader of the expedition.
Thank you!
I tell people to be sure to have a life while they're alive. You succeeded.
Thanks mate!
Thank you YT Algorithm for placing this on the top of my feed - a fine video, indeed. And it is is interesting the rare perspective we enjoy when we dare to press hard into the wind. Sadly, most people will never step out to the edge of their comfort zones. I have a similar story and it was mountaineering that did it for me. Now, at 64, I reflect and write about these escapades... grateful that I am still alive. As is written on the cover of one of my journals, "Life begins at the end of one's comfort zone." Cheers.
Hey thanks mate, glad the algorithm washed us into your feed :)
Thank you, I would be interested in your books, can you share a title you’d most recommend
Amazing video and such a vital, necessary story. What a gift!!!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Beautiful work
Thank you!
Deeply inspiring. Thank you Tom for your fine work. Thank you Jeff for being you.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you Ginni 🙏
inspiring
Thanks Mark!
Inspirational stuff👍
Thank you Matt! Glad you liked it!
Nice one ! . Nothing like kayaking to bring on the chill vibes
Absolutely :) thanks mate!
Cornwall is not a bad place to be, the water is cold but there is no doubting you will feel better after. Good luck.
Thanks mate
Deeply inspiring. This film and your words resonated strongly inside. I discovered kayaking a year ago during a holiday visit to my nephew living in the Netherlands. Never really been in a kayak before until 53 yrs of age, but somehow it sparked into a passion and a desire to learn and be on the water as often as possible. Especially paddling through the winter, when nature seemed to sleep and rest and hardly anyone else was boating had me feel a deep spiritual connection with life and Mother. Thanx for sharing your story. Greetings from an East German NAVY vet. 👊
Hey! Danke dir für dein Feedback, freut mich sehr, dass der dir Film gefallen hat 🤗
Great video guys!!! I too share the same passion for the ocean and kayak offshore. Seeing the shots of you playing in the waves gave me goosebumps nice work keep living the dream 🤙
Hey thank you so much, glad you liked it :)
Fascinating and beautiful - the film and the humans. Thank you X
Thanks mate!
I have a similar experience with the ocean. I love being in the water. It's such a beautiful, calm place of solitude.
Thanks mate!
At 64 I hit the wall. Abuse for years as a young boy, broken family, "stiff upper lip" upbringing. Years of being a lone wolf personality, watching an assassination right next to me, held at gunpoint 3 x , and so much more. The sea will be my savior soon. I understand the healing of the sea.
Thanks for sharing your story with us 🙏🏻
Nike. Just do it . . .
Absolutely
Y’all are seasoned Vets in the Sailing world and do an absolutely magnificent job at make wonderful videos. Enjoy every minute of u and the boy’s!
Thank you!
Dear Tom and Jeff, thank you so much for sharing this film with us all. I for one Jeff have been deeply touched by your story. i'm just 34 years old, recently moved back in with my parents after splitting up with my partner and suffer from depression and PTSD from my 2 deployments out in afghan when I was serving in the military for 11 years. i'm lost, empty and directionless, and there has been alot of things that resonated with me through this short film, and I have to admit, made me cry on a few occasions as it reminded me of my own story in a sense. i'm a big traveller, been around the world a few times with just my backback and experienced many cultures and beautiful people. I used to live on a boat myself in the uk, on the inland waterways. anyway all this to say, i'm getting myself the help I need now and getting myself back on my feet slowly but surly. thank you for sharing your story. i've just finished watching it 3 times in a row. much love to you Jeff and all the best. Josh
Hey Josh, thank you so much for your feedback! I showed your comment to Jeff, he wrote the following and asked me to post it here for you (see below). Hope you’re feeling better soon! Tom „Hey Josh, thank you for your kind comments regarding the film and for your humility and your honesty. I’m really happy that you’re finding support, it took me years before I recognised that I had stuff to deal with. Trauma affects everyone at sometime or other, it will be a lot more prevalent in the services and I know many more ex servicemen who have suffered in one way or another, so we certainly aren’t alone. I’ve lost quite a few friends and colleagues to depression and one of our aims for the film was to try and remove the barriers that many men, especially former servicemen have in being able to talk about these issues openly. If you ever needed someone to chat to, I’m always happy to talk and you could find my number through my website or social media pages. Jeff“
Josh I found your comment and wanted to say 👋. I hear you, I care and I say this because I've been in a hard spot many times over 50 years. Multiple incidents of trauma, ongoing interpersonal issues and anger, with a side of CPTSD. I wish you peace, find hope and joy in living. My go too now is bike packing and camping..at 65yrs. Exercise, in any form, sunshine and writing has always given me release from the load I carry. Be well, M
Thank you Jeff and thank you Tom for this beautiful and moving film.
Thanks for watching!
Simply outstanding! Insightful and poignant.
Thanks mate!
Beautiful cinematography, pacing and storytelling. A true piece of Art Tom. I am full with motivation and hope after watching this - and whenever a film is moving somebody, it worked, right? I am interested in your gear. On the Interview with jeff you are using something anamorphic or even a helios right? How did you coach him to stay in focus? And in the water you where using spherical lenses I think. What camera and housing did you use on these shots? Did you just put down autofocus sensitivity and speed to 1 or did you actually rock manual focus while beeing in freezing cold water? Congratulations once again. Just beautiful. Oh and cheers from a Swiss AOD friend
Hey there! Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! I used the Sony FX3 and mostly the Sony 24-70 GM. In the water I used my FX3 in a Salty Surf Housing, combined with an external battery and also the 24-70. For 90% of the water shots in autofocus, with adjusted sensitivity and speed. That was simply try and error, to find settings that worked for me. The focal lenghts was variable, so I could zoom in and out whilst swimming. For the under water flare shots in the beginning I used manual focus and just kept it constant whilst moving the camera. For the Interview I'll have to look up which lens it was, but either the Sony 24-70 or a fixed focal length like the Sony 35 mm, shot with open aperture and manual focus, I asked Jeff to not move too much, which worked quite well. I got a few questions if I have used an anamorphic lens, but actually I just added some blur and directional blur in post. Please don't tell anyone :D
Wow, incredible Tom! I'm kinda speechless.
Thank you Björn, glad you liked it!
Loved this story
Cool, thanks mate!
Beautiful story and well shot. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Wow...wow...wow ..wow...wow...I love this doc❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊
Thank you :)
Astonishing camera
It did the job :)
I absolutely love this. It resonates with me in so many ways. Amazing film! 🎥🌊
Thank you mate!
@@TomVetterl My pleasure!
An absolutely beautiful piece of work, bravo to all involved.
Thanks Chris!
What a great story - and beautifully shot. So much of it filmed in my fav blue hour. Aaaahhhh those vibes helped tell this story. Thank you everyone!
Thank you Belinda, glad you liked it!
Beautiful video super 💪🏽🚣🏻♀️🛶🌊💪🏽❤️👍👍👍
Thank you :)
Hey Jeff - glad to have been part of your journey in the past- and maybe be part of it in the future too :-) I'll look after you older man. J-P
Cheers JP, not too old yet to set up my tarp or haul up the main
Thanks mate!
Wonderful..
Thanks mate :)
Beautiful film. So inspiring! This is a fantastic documentary!
Thank you :)
Beautiful film Tom, I've made many films with Jeff over the years - he's an inspirational guy and incredible subject. Enjoyed this a lot
Hey Greg, thank you so much, I'm really glad you like it!
Beautiful. How very inspiring & offers moment of reflection.
Thank you :)
Kayaking helped me with all the trauma since early childhood, I am 51 now, and animals and my kayak is my refuge. I wouldn't alive anymore if I didn't have this ❤
Thanks for the feedback mate! Glad you're doing ok!
@@TomVetterl this means the world to me, to see that I am not the only one struggling and getting joy out of the simple but significant things in life. Tha is for sharing your story and your rockpool!
@@Hellhamster No you're definitely not alone with this... I personally have very similar struggles in my life, which is why I was so drawn to Jeffs story. I think everyone has these kind of challenges to a certain degree!
Just outstanding in all aspects. The most beautifully put together deep storytelling in under 15 minutes. Big respect to both Jeff and Tom.
Thanks mate!
I lived 3 doors up from Geoff for years in Bissom in Penryn, good to see him doing well :-) I've not seen him for years, this is one of the best things I've watched for years :-) .
Thanks mate!
Great film, loved it maybe more to come hopefully. I have met Jeff a couple of time through his brother, a gent of a guy.
Thanks Christopher! Yes, there is always something in the pipeline :)
Thank you for this video pure magic.
Thank you :)
Unreal
Glad you liked it!
This is very well made! A massive congratulations to the filmmaker - the story, the visuals, the photography - all great and super captivating. A very wholesome story as well && super inspirational!
Thank you so much for your comment!
Really good!
Thank you :)
A great film - very inspiring.
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Incredibly shot. Lovely colour. Amazing sound!
Thanks mate!
❤ czcams.com/video/jLd9a1fRX6k/video.htmlsi=c6Yx1tlBhdqz3Zcz❤
Superb…well done!
Thank you!
I remember this well! Great to see this, congratulations to everyone involved in this production. Thank you
Thanks mate!
Namaste
likewise :)
Exceptional film, inspiring story, stunning photography, eloquent conscious interviews and responses. Great work.
Hey thanks so much!
Yep, i think all passionate sea kayakers feel like they're coming home, or at home, within their boats ❤ lovely story, well told
Hey thank you for your feedback! Yeah I guess everyone drawn to the ocean is kind of familiar with that feeling.