Skating In An Empty Los Angeles | Urban Isolation

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 19. 03. 2020
  • With quarantines and "shelter-in-place" becoming the new normal, leave it to skateboarders to find the silver lining in this situation. Russell Houghten's winning film entry for our 2014 REDirect project imagined a bizarro Los Angeles where traffic and pedestrians were non-existent; his eerily prescient 'Urban Isolation' is a must-watch while you are cooped up this week. Please stay safe and healthy, and we hope to see you on the streets again soon!
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  • @ReneZZ
    @ReneZZ Pƙed 4 lety +4287

    *"Russell Houghten's winning film entry for our 2014 REDirect project imagined a bizarro Los Angeles where traffic and pedestrians were non-existent"*
    Let's keep this comment afloat so people don't get misinformed. This video was recorded *SIX YEARS AGO* so the title is a bit nasty and cynical.

    • @Ben86511
      @Ben86511 Pƙed 4 lety +30

      Thanks for the clarification! I was about to make a nasty comment about staying in.

    • @scherzo7224
      @scherzo7224 Pƙed 4 lety +24

      Ben L if nobody else was outside like it is in this video, then going outside would be a good thing. However, one person going out can cause another person to go out and another and another etc.

    • @bagtype
      @bagtype Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Rene ZZ que pasa homiefellas?

    • @duendetusabes6104
      @duendetusabes6104 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Russel va con cadena

    • @ReneZZ
      @ReneZZ Pƙed 4 lety

      K4rnaL hola omnifella

  • @ohmethiasknight5009
    @ohmethiasknight5009 Pƙed 4 lety +2169

    While everyone else was ill, this guy was SICK!

  • @NelsonMandela1999
    @NelsonMandela1999 Pƙed 4 lety +186

    It reminds me of 28 weeks later. Everyones isolated but them 2 kids just want to explore because they bored next minute they have 60 thousand zombies chasing they ass

    • @Walkingcedar2006
      @Walkingcedar2006 Pƙed 4 lety +6

      But they weren't zombies, per se. They were infected with the rage. They died of starvation. It does seem just like zombies, though. I agree.

    • @frankiewilman6393
      @frankiewilman6393 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      yo fax

  • @sarakyoutube
    @sarakyoutube Pƙed 4 lety +20

    This is Why it’s always Important to read a description. I was left in tears, usually I don’t read it first thing; I just enjoy the video. Now is not the time to falsify anything. Each and every human is extremely vulnerable and susceptible to any form of media. Please be mindful and careful 🩋 look out for one another.

  • @egguw
    @egguw Pƙed 4 lety +2313

    Not saying I love this but this is damn satisfying AF I’d live to skate some freeways with no cars

    • @kolbytard
      @kolbytard Pƙed 4 lety +7

      I'd live to skate always

    • @smartalex995
      @smartalex995 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      There is one passage in downtown that looks kinda futuristic to me that I've always been meaning to skate looks like it could be bad ass to skate now would probably be the time

    • @cianmurphy52
      @cianmurphy52 Pƙed 4 lety

      Tel Aviv, Yom Kippur, you can do it

    • @deezy526
      @deezy526 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      I love it I Always wanted less people in L.A. with all the dam tourist

    • @MistaKwayzee
      @MistaKwayzee Pƙed 4 lety

      yes

  • @GriffinWelch
    @GriffinWelch Pƙed 4 lety +139

    This is like a Tony Hawk game irl. Where the whole map is empty and you're the only skater.

  • @velvetmidnight9535
    @velvetmidnight9535 Pƙed 4 lety +506

    The streets are NOT this empty lol this had to be edited a lot

    • @Simpforthebimp
      @Simpforthebimp Pƙed 4 lety +55

      VelvetMidnight it was made in 2014

    • @laresident7692
      @laresident7692 Pƙed 4 lety +47

      Generic Username cars existed in 2014 also....

    • @Simpforthebimp
      @Simpforthebimp Pƙed 4 lety +47

      LA Resident yeah it was edited, but I’m just saying that despite what the title implies, it was not filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic

    • @ioannismichalis4726
      @ioannismichalis4726 Pƙed 4 lety

      Generic Username how do you know

    • @Simpforthebimp
      @Simpforthebimp Pƙed 4 lety +8

      John Michalis czcams.com/video/GNBwTzJnIeE/video.html

  • @LovelyMilliee
    @LovelyMilliee Pƙed 4 lety +9

    There is something so, so beautiful about this, whether the video is old or not.

  • @ThrillFinity
    @ThrillFinity Pƙed 4 lety +2121

    Using this time to get back into skateboarding, practicing in my driveway
    Edit: Damn shoutout to everyone still skating, got my ollie and pop shuvit down so far.

    • @sieteLineas
      @sieteLineas Pƙed 4 lety +22

      thatÂŽs good man. keep it up

    • @ronman6206
      @ronman6206 Pƙed 4 lety +15

      same!let's get it!

    • @prod534
      @prod534 Pƙed 4 lety +8

      Reliving the glory days

    • @Itsjcold0
      @Itsjcold0 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      Oh yeah pull out the ol two piece button up rail and an X factor ramp

    • @_Majunior
      @_Majunior Pƙed 4 lety +21

      Same here. Got laid off and I've been skating everyday since

  • @aznheadbanger
    @aznheadbanger Pƙed 4 lety +349

    So many times stuck in traffic thinking about all those spots that someone could skate and here is this dude just doin it!

    • @twobustkeef2155
      @twobustkeef2155 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Fr but actually there still alot people out on the streets

    • @maxhartmann
      @maxhartmann Pƙed 4 lety +2

      czcams.com/video/GNBwTzJnIeE/video.html

    • @Evill_auto
      @Evill_auto Pƙed 4 lety

      Wha I was just thinking

    • @Lillyrics123
      @Lillyrics123 Pƙed 4 lety

      Ry Rymander 💯

    • @ryismyname
      @ryismyname Pƙed 4 lety

      Nice name! Is it an abbreviation? Not many Ry's out so I'm always pleasantly surprised to come across one.

  • @streetwearcategory
    @streetwearcategory Pƙed 4 lety +128

    For a minute I thought I was seeing los santos in GTA...
    Just like the simulations...

    • @myworld4739
      @myworld4739 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      😂

    • @Daniel-jz9td
      @Daniel-jz9td Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Same here, the thumbnail looks like taken from a remaster of the game

  • @Juan-Blasquez
    @Juan-Blasquez Pƙed 4 lety +193

    I’ve gone out trying to collect footage for a short during this pandemic in LA, and it’s never ever ever that quiet.

    • @getlitla
      @getlitla Pƙed 4 lety +5

      He put together a bunch of different shots, you can even see the color difference.

    • @fernandducci9459
      @fernandducci9459 Pƙed 4 lety

      Never

    • @Juan-Blasquez
      @Juan-Blasquez Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Your Movies I noticed that thank you

    • @getlitla
      @getlitla Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @@Juan-Blasquez It wouldn't even be like that during a nuclear war. xD

    • @Juan-Blasquez
      @Juan-Blasquez Pƙed 4 lety

      Your Movies 😆

  • @dilegox
    @dilegox Pƙed 4 lety +937

    I never tought we'd live to see something like this. Weird times indeed. Keep skating dudes, be safe out there!

    • @seymourglass26
      @seymourglass26 Pƙed 4 lety +57

      The video is an art project from 2014. Breathe, wash your hands, and be cool to your neighbors.

    • @dilegox
      @dilegox Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@seymourglass26 Yes sir!

    • @steakovercake3986
      @steakovercake3986 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      If you thought we would never live through something like this then clearly you don't know history. Not that your from spain (sanchez) but the Spanish flu was only a 100 years ago. World war 2 ended in the mid 40s so 75 years ago
      .. then the threat of the cold war. If you thought we'd never live through something like this it's foolish. WE will live through something like this again... hopefully further in time then sooner.

    • @dilegox
      @dilegox Pƙed 4 lety +8

      @@steakovercake3986 I'm not from Spain. I'm from South America and I'm aware of all those things. But this feels different from a war, with all the development from science and research a pandemic like this sounded really far fetched. It was not. I tought we'd see a WW3 or something, but not this.

    • @casarezc
      @casarezc Pƙed 4 lety +11

      Im in Los angeles and it's definitely not what you think. People can care less about the order,people are still out and about. La is the city that never sleeps

  • @patrickshannon792
    @patrickshannon792 Pƙed 4 lety +755

    This was shot incredibly well. I dunno who Russel Houghten is, but he's got the stuff.

  • @pearl1357
    @pearl1357 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I saw this first month of the pandemic, it brought tears to my eyes. It reminded me how much I love Los Angeles and her people. Beautiful editing. Thank you ❀

  • @Jonas-se3el
    @Jonas-se3el Pƙed 4 lety +66

    World: in shambles
    This guy: does a lil kickflip

  • @whiiskeyrabbit3109
    @whiiskeyrabbit3109 Pƙed 4 lety +1246

    This reminds me of “I Am Legend”

    • @k.a.m_dh9959
      @k.a.m_dh9959 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      If he switched up the color gradient in post, it would remind me of The Book Of Eli.

    • @wolooo1528
      @wolooo1528 Pƙed 4 lety +14

      Y'all are uncultured, its all from "the last of us" they even added the theme song in the beginning

    • @homierax
      @homierax Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Whiiskey Rabbit right

    • @varih5866
      @varih5866 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Facts

    • @milky243
      @milky243 Pƙed 4 lety

      ili-yes what is the last of us song called

  • @noahnarvaez7979
    @noahnarvaez7979 Pƙed 4 lety +302

    It looks like a post-apocalyptic world where few men just survived

  • @chonkiestcat6996
    @chonkiestcat6996 Pƙed 4 lety +46

    remember, with this “stay home” stuff, it’s healthy to get some fresh air once in a while, just DONT go near or interact with people while your at it. sucks for the states that have stay at home orders but if you don’t, go outside, take a stroll or go skateboarding maybe once a week, it’s good for the soul.

    • @spaceheads9356
      @spaceheads9356 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      I mean, have interaction with people also is good for the soul, you can have interactions with them while keeping your distances.

    • @skidude1991
      @skidude1991 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@spaceheads9356 Yeah, physical distancing is a better term than social distancing.

  • @MinecraftCreeper909
    @MinecraftCreeper909 Pƙed 4 lety +47

    honestly i’ve been taking advantage of this, almost everyday i go out early in the morning, skate all the way to the skatepark and practice till i’m beat. getting closer than ever to kick flips, almost there

  • @SlappyTheGamer
    @SlappyTheGamer Pƙed 4 lety +474

    It’s crazy cause every shot, is on a street or intersection that gets packed af !!!!!!!!

    • @h3xag0nal
      @h3xag0nal Pƙed 4 lety +21

      Gee whiz thanks for explaining!

    • @do00p
      @do00p Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@h3xag0nal Hahahahahaa! Thanks for the laugh .

    • @aguy4247
      @aguy4247 Pƙed 4 lety +16

      Slappy This is a REDDirect contest submission from 2014 idk why berrics is posting this like it's new or real. Russel Houghten made this six years ago haha, did a whole behind the scenes and everything

    • @AndyS52
      @AndyS52 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      this is from 2014 LA is nothing like this currently

    • @pctest456
      @pctest456 Pƙed 4 lety

      czcams.com/video/P8VDuLklaos/video.html

  • @ab0xxy
    @ab0xxy Pƙed 4 lety +560

    COVID-19: *happens*
    Skateboarders: *it’s free real estate*

    • @l2m773
      @l2m773 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      very fucking funny man super dank

    • @RLeezyDeezy
      @RLeezyDeezy Pƙed 4 lety

      @@l2m773 can someone tell me how you did the bold letter font?

    • @l2m773
      @l2m773 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@RLeezyDeezy put something between *'s like this: * example *

    • @ahrya3148
      @ahrya3148 Pƙed 4 lety

      Speak for urself man im not allowed to go out

    • @trows-bridgedale-brush2963
      @trows-bridgedale-brush2963 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@ahrya3148 big L

  • @danielkonrad1444
    @danielkonrad1444 Pƙed 4 lety

    This was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Thank you.

  • @kenneth3174
    @kenneth3174 Pƙed 4 lety

    All time favourite cinematic skate video from 2014. Never change

  • @aaronc.3625
    @aaronc.3625 Pƙed 4 lety +447

    Misleading title. This is an old video.

    • @fernandomaron87
      @fernandomaron87 Pƙed 4 lety

      Yeah. Kooks!

    • @JoeOh100
      @JoeOh100 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      this comment needs to be higher

    • @azi9_ity
      @azi9_ity Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Wow, you're right. Checked the description and found this was around 2014

    • @kenmeerlivermaile
      @kenmeerlivermaile Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Aw, whatever. It's poetic license, like the video itself, which somehow has (I assume) digitally edited out the cars. Loosen your knickers; they're making your nuts nervous.

    • @yo_Eazy
      @yo_Eazy Pƙed 4 lety

      Aaron C. czcams.com/video/OIYdXqBQAD8/video.html this is the cgi video, for those who think the roads weren’t empty

  • @BanBur
    @BanBur Pƙed 4 lety +68

    What every skater as a child grew up wishing they could do while in the backseat of the car

  • @ruthylopez4165
    @ruthylopez4165 Pƙed 4 lety

    I am incredibly jealous. Thank you so much for making this video. Currently living vicariously through you.

  • @Datapoint90
    @Datapoint90 Pƙed 4 lety +162

    Normally i feel like it's a bit of a scum move when people who use covid-19 as an opportunity to profit.
    However, this is an incredible piece of art and I am glad you clickbaited me here.
    Well done.

    • @voldrice
      @voldrice Pƙed 4 lety +16

      Mattias W i think its still a scum move either way because it was filmed in 2014 and now rename with Covid-19 in the title.

    • @tingtang9302
      @tingtang9302 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@voldrice yeah entertaining you for free is a scum move and this video sucks

    • @thomaspaine5442
      @thomaspaine5442 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Nah, it's a scum move and it's also fake. You don't think every filmmaker would love to be out there documenting this shit right now? We don't...because it's off the charts uncool.

    • @curanderoverde
      @curanderoverde Pƙed 4 lety

      You guys are uptight and judgmental

    • @thomaspaine5442
      @thomaspaine5442 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@curanderoverde Shut the fuck up.

  • @baggytony
    @baggytony Pƙed 4 lety +685

    When I turn off AI pedestrians and traffic in skate 3 XD

  • @tannpan
    @tannpan Pƙed 4 lety +571

    “I am Legend” skateboarding.

  • @gespola
    @gespola Pƙed 4 lety

    No words - just beauty

  • @utprez
    @utprez Pƙed 4 lety

    haunting. music, angles, lighting... everything on point. 👍

  • @GusChiggins69
    @GusChiggins69 Pƙed 4 lety +749

    crazy times we are living in my dudes. stay safe out there.

    • @Findthatyeti
      @Findthatyeti Pƙed 4 lety

      Forilla

    • @Pine_01
      @Pine_01 Pƙed 4 lety +19

      Stupid times we're living in

    • @thereallifeskater
      @thereallifeskater Pƙed 4 lety +6

      Keep ya ass a pistol

    • @connorblaschak6320
      @connorblaschak6320 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      The world has always been this dangerous. Where have you been?

    • @WhereThereDude
      @WhereThereDude Pƙed 4 lety +7

      @@connorblaschak6320 sure, we all remember for example the isolation of the year 2018 or the isolation of the year 2014.

  • @JoeSmith-pd7zw
    @JoeSmith-pd7zw Pƙed 4 lety +76

    In reality downtown LA has tens of thousands of homeless everywhere.

  • @bigmidget117
    @bigmidget117 Pƙed 4 lety

    The fact you can hear the skateboards in the streets just shows how hallow it really is when no one is around. This was oddly beautiful

  • @resatchel4389
    @resatchel4389 Pƙed 4 lety

    These were some incredible shots. Once in a lifetime stuff. Very cool.

  • @jackkaiserfilm
    @jackkaiserfilm Pƙed 4 lety +1214

    THIS IS FROM THE YEAR 2014. It’s clickbait.

    • @thenasiudk1337
      @thenasiudk1337 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      I'm sorry, but what?

    • @siena788
      @siena788 Pƙed 4 lety +60

      what happened in 2014 where the highways were like this?

    • @sdb1401
      @sdb1401 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      im confused as well, wdym?

    • @SquirrelASMR
      @SquirrelASMR Pƙed 4 lety +29

      Ohh hes right. Check the description. 2014. Thanks for the info.

    • @IsakIzzy
      @IsakIzzy Pƙed 4 lety +26

      I saw that 2014 Minions Billboard at 2:38 and thought, damn, they havenÂŽt bothered to take that old movie ad down 5 years later? Now I see why

  • @pablosmith5473
    @pablosmith5473 Pƙed 4 lety +330

    For the first time in 50 years or maybe even more, LA is finally breathing.

    • @lasquish552
      @lasquish552 Pƙed 4 lety +15

      Pablo Smith not real

    • @lasquish552
      @lasquish552 Pƙed 4 lety +30

      John Williams no I’m suggesting that the video of empty highways isn’t actually a result of covid-19

    • @hawkwind769
      @hawkwind769 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@lasquish552 it's too bad. Looks awesome

    • @ONKINGDAVID
      @ONKINGDAVID Pƙed 4 lety +6

      HAWKWIND yea this fake cuz I still see and hear cars on the freeway the 105 is right behind me

    • @lasquish552
      @lasquish552 Pƙed 4 lety

      HAWKWIND I know right

  • @STUPIDstutz5
    @STUPIDstutz5 Pƙed 4 lety

    Skateboarders and Graffiti artist are loving this

  • @trustisraw
    @trustisraw Pƙed 4 lety +1

    These edits woahhh .. loved every second of this !

  • @samuelmorris4604
    @samuelmorris4604 Pƙed 4 lety +367

    I‘m pretty disappointed from The Berrics that they recycle this video from 2014 and use it as a clickbait... Sorry guys but this is the wrong time to recycle this amazing video for this...

    • @seanridley6279
      @seanridley6279 Pƙed 4 lety +11

      I have a raging case of exploding hemorrhoids.

    • @irvanmaulana2024
      @irvanmaulana2024 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      link for the vids ?

    • @samuelmorris4604
      @samuelmorris4604 Pƙed 4 lety +8

      vimeo.com/russellhoughten/urbanisolation

    • @ryano3959
      @ryano3959 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Why were the streets empty?

    • @samuelmorris4604
      @samuelmorris4604 Pƙed 4 lety +38

      The streets were not empty. That‘s the art part of the filmmaker. He edited all the cars out. Meaning he took a second of an empty part of the image, froze it and then did it with all the other parts of the shot. Pretty much work but it looks very real. It‘s called compositing.

  • @scarr804
    @scarr804 Pƙed 4 lety +505

    Looks like a scene outta the walking dead during its golden days

    • @moon_ica7326
      @moon_ica7326 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      ma sei itAliano?

    • @davidhey52
      @davidhey52 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Well it’s from a movie from 2014

    • @zechelliott0
      @zechelliott0 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      its pretty good at the moment

    • @zechelliott0
      @zechelliott0 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @Francisco MĂ©ndez Grajales yea all good brother one of my main issue with season 9 is that they hyped everyone with the first ever episode featuring snow and an episode later there's no snow like they should of at least done a few episodes in the snow

    • @vj_noil316
      @vj_noil316 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      TheLastArk II or the London scene in 28 Days Later.

  • @just1frosty516
    @just1frosty516 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Best skate vid of 2020

  • @eee7947
    @eee7947 Pƙed 4 lety

    I mean, I hate seeing people making content out of covid 19,bit you have to admit, it's pretty awesome watching something like this

  • @JS-qf2ny
    @JS-qf2ny Pƙed 4 lety +288

    This made me realize how beautiful Cali is when no one is around.

    • @jasond8477
      @jasond8477 Pƙed 4 lety +25

      What...just roads?
      Imagine islands, mountains etc with no one around

    • @JoeJoe-wp1vv
      @JoeJoe-wp1vv Pƙed 4 lety +3

      It's making me happier when no1 is around, period.

    • @DaniPt98
      @DaniPt98 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Big cities is beautifull?? Thats sad...nature is beautifull cities no

    • @IdkIdk-nt6iq
      @IdkIdk-nt6iq Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Danilo Oliveira depends how you see it

    • @nuggetstew4380
      @nuggetstew4380 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Eh. SoCal is alright. I live on the beach so its nice. Downtown LA is kind of a shithole though.

  • @carnage5004
    @carnage5004 Pƙed 4 lety +530

    When you’re in a solo public session in gta

  • @ElTranquilo1
    @ElTranquilo1 Pƙed 4 lety

    Awesome!! Congratulations unbelievable and unforgettable moments,

  • @Cardboardboxy
    @Cardboardboxy Pƙed 4 lety

    That is so freaking awesome, trippy af

  • @D9Beats
    @D9Beats Pƙed 4 lety +216

    At least we won’t be getting kicked out of our favorite spots lol

    • @swagyes7827
      @swagyes7827 Pƙed 4 lety

      Thats what I was thinking

    • @markgaudreau8053
      @markgaudreau8053 Pƙed 4 lety

      film now while you can.......makes for some sick footage for sure!!!!!

    • @AndyS52
      @AndyS52 Pƙed 4 lety

      this is from 2014 LA is nothing like this currently

  • @Maurizio101
    @Maurizio101 Pƙed 4 lety +783

    "Russell Houghten's winning film entry for our 2014 REDirect project" should be in the TITLE and description. Click Bait

    • @joshbarth9469
      @joshbarth9469 Pƙed 4 lety +50

      Your comment is going to fall on deaf ears. People want to believe the internet so goddamn bad.

    • @YouMadBruh420
      @YouMadBruh420 Pƙed 4 lety +23

      So this was filmed awhile ago huh?

    • @atension1008
      @atension1008 Pƙed 4 lety +18

      I’ve seen it also 2 or 3 years ago

    • @mwiz100
      @mwiz100 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      SO misleading.

    • @samus4040
      @samus4040 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      If every video were honest, there’d be no need for bait titles.

  • @sealaka
    @sealaka Pƙed 4 lety

    One of the best videos I have ever seen!

  • @villecity5028
    @villecity5028 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    "Keep pushing forward" sk8 motto

  • @BShrimp
    @BShrimp Pƙed 4 lety +124

    Now playing Session feels less weird without any NPC around. It's even more realistic.

    • @bakergravy3915
      @bakergravy3915 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      haha they should get rid of the barriers

    • @carlos321698
      @carlos321698 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      @@bakergravy3915 it's cause there's nothing behind the barriers.

    • @mep6014
      @mep6014 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Bhahaha

    • @TroyChriest
      @TroyChriest Pƙed 4 lety

      Dopesmoker hahahhahahhahahahhahahahH

  • @connorhilton3130
    @connorhilton3130 Pƙed 4 lety +194

    this is the time to go skate that dope mall spot you've always been eyeing

    • @RICHFRVR
      @RICHFRVR Pƙed 4 lety +6

      Yea but try to stay away from people and make sure if you're in a group it's small and safe. Can't skate if you get sick out there so be safe.

  • @bdub714
    @bdub714 Pƙed 4 lety

    I used to work in downtown LA and this is insane. Stay safe out there.

  • @VendettaMax
    @VendettaMax Pƙed 4 lety

    Incredible beauty in this video.

  • @sculptastic
    @sculptastic Pƙed 4 lety +65

    I love how he does that trick on that concrete thing

  • @traddad9172
    @traddad9172 Pƙed 4 lety +257

    Even the homeless went home for quarantine...
    WhoađŸ€Ż

    • @brianbradley1345
      @brianbradley1345 Pƙed 4 lety +58

      Homeless: aight imma head in

    • @mr2019
      @mr2019 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      But how do I got now the challenge "jump over 5 Hobos"?

    • @manuelsousa8479
      @manuelsousa8479 Pƙed 4 lety +17

      The streets in LA are not like this, this was edited I believe

    • @okayokayrelax9294
      @okayokayrelax9294 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @@manuelsousa8479 This was probably just filmed really early in the am

    • @joseparinyosk
      @joseparinyosk Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @@manuelsousa8479 video from 2014, and edited of course by @russellhoughten

  • @johnmaynardubando2323
    @johnmaynardubando2323 Pƙed 4 lety

    That’s a whole vibe right there

  • @miaProDuctShins
    @miaProDuctShins Pƙed 4 lety

    Growing up in Cali in the era of Tony Hawk Pro Skater on PlayStation, I used to stare out the window on road trips imagining exactly this. The nostalgia is unreal.

  • @ChrisGeden
    @ChrisGeden Pƙed 4 lety +192

    0:42 that was definitely a paid tumbleweed. Nothing is ever that convenient.

  • @CastratedBeaver
    @CastratedBeaver Pƙed 4 lety +544

    I'm assuming this was filmed similarly to the beginning sequence of 28 Days Later

    • @k.a.m_dh9959
      @k.a.m_dh9959 Pƙed 4 lety +45

      @John Williams he was talking about the video production. During the filming of the 28 says later film, they used the empty streets right before working hours of the city.

    • @k.a.m_dh9959
      @k.a.m_dh9959 Pƙed 4 lety +6

      @John Williams also I'm reading the stand right now and it's an awesome book!!

    • @k.a.m_dh9959
      @k.a.m_dh9959 Pƙed 4 lety

      @John Williams thanks for the recommendation bro, be safe.

    • @environmentart
      @environmentart Pƙed 4 lety +9

      You can get special software now that can remove cars and vehicles automatically

    • @mr2019
      @mr2019 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      As long as no one of them bails and woke up in an empty hospital in Britain O.o

  • @motortoys9942
    @motortoys9942 Pƙed 4 lety

    Streetbikes and RC cars ripping and roaring here!!!!! What a spot!

  • @brownishtint
    @brownishtint Pƙed 4 lety

    Dang, these are shots that may never be again possible or if they are replicated or have already been done, it costed millions. Dope skate video

  • @nickb5229
    @nickb5229 Pƙed 4 lety +433

    Aurelien Giraud took the lockdown in France as his opportunity to throw himself down the Lyon 25 without having to worry about security interrupting him.

    • @tacoslurpees
      @tacoslurpees Pƙed 4 lety +19

      He didn't even take a dry run just charged it đŸ€Ż

    • @MrPDTaylor
      @MrPDTaylor Pƙed 4 lety +4

      I hope he had a skateboard under his feet.

    • @hugolopes10
      @hugolopes10 Pƙed 4 lety +36

      He's a dick. STAY HOME!

    • @AngryChineseWoman
      @AngryChineseWoman Pƙed 4 lety +9

      Are we sure Aurelien's attempts were not filmed before the lockdown ?

    • @nickb5229
      @nickb5229 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@AngryChineseWoman good question, I guess it's possible. Given there is absolutely no one else around, and there was plenty of foot traffic when Jaws did it I'd say it was probably after the lockdown, but I could be wrong.

  • @izzisraq00
    @izzisraq00 Pƙed 4 lety +236

    0:42 Honestly, I've never seen that "thing" in real life lmao.

    • @simplehonestmusic2261
      @simplehonestmusic2261 Pƙed 4 lety +50

      Lol. A tumble weed?

    • @cozyjosh2555
      @cozyjosh2555 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      So you’ve never been to the western parts of the US? Them shits are vicious, they poke thru gloves if you let em dry out 😡

    • @gorikservais3515
      @gorikservais3515 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Was thinking the same haha

    • @sorenderberserker4893
      @sorenderberserker4893 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Deam I actually never went to the USA and even I know what tumble weed is.
      And I also saw it a couple of times.

    • @tunanocrust5089
      @tunanocrust5089 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Come to Nevada they're everywhere

  • @tomklecker
    @tomklecker Pƙed 4 lety

    Amazing shots & sequence! I bet this was a blast to create! #inspiring

  • @Elizbethhhh
    @Elizbethhhh Pƙed 4 lety

    This is so beautiful idk how but it makes me feel sum type of way 💕

  • @_ethanleslie_7831
    @_ethanleslie_7831 Pƙed 4 lety +54

    In someway this is just... beautiful.

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful Pƙed 4 lety +80

    So basically, Skate 2 Free Roam. (The best Skate, obvi.)

  • @RuaridhKidd
    @RuaridhKidd Pƙed 4 lety

    This was beautifully made! Great job! đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @andyoftheyear
    @andyoftheyear Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Was waiting for someone to finally do something like this hell yeah

  • @AlliandWill
    @AlliandWill Pƙed 4 lety +120

    Great skating, great song, amazing cinematography, and a really weird feeling after watching it all.. wow..

    • @AlliandWill
      @AlliandWill Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @Jono Ya, this was a project filmed like 2 years ago, they just masked out the cars, but still really cool!

    • @Russ83
      @Russ83 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Fake shit then

    • @nakanaf
      @nakanaf Pƙed 4 lety

      Ikr. Beautiful. đŸ”„đŸ”„

    • @christianmejia4839
      @christianmejia4839 Pƙed 4 lety

      Very well said.

  • @newcomply7780
    @newcomply7780 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    this is amazing, perfect editing, perfect positions of the camera, this was made with such much love to skateboarding graate job Russel Houghten!

  • @VikramGupta20
    @VikramGupta20 Pƙed 4 lety +9

    Seems like the perfect time to film part 2.

  • @skagnellis3367
    @skagnellis3367 Pƙed 4 lety

    He wasn’t trying to fool nobody it’s a dope edit and vid! Thanks bro good job👍💯

  • @jstaz6
    @jstaz6 Pƙed 4 lety +30

    Weird times. Stay positive. Much love

    • @jstaz6
      @jstaz6 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Jono word. But right now it’s very weird over here in California. Stay healthy.

  • @willhuberty2867
    @willhuberty2867 Pƙed 4 lety +113

    You know it’s bad when LA doesn’t have traffic

    • @seymourglass26
      @seymourglass26 Pƙed 4 lety +9

      2014 video. It's all going to be ok as long as we're cool.

    • @NeThZOR
      @NeThZOR Pƙed 4 lety

      It's not footage during the pandemic

    • @billy909420
      @billy909420 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@NeThZOR im 25 miles east of L.A and cars are everywhere on the freeway. People are still out, i knew this couldnt be right.

  • @Shortking_Sage
    @Shortking_Sage Pƙed 4 lety

    This man out here livin

  • @mandyinseattle
    @mandyinseattle Pƙed 4 lety

    I don't know how you did this but it's incredible. Somebody deserves an Oscar for this.

  • @Drew-vz8pb
    @Drew-vz8pb Pƙed 4 lety +45

    Everyone of us will remember this until we die. We are living through history.

    • @ItisMeMike
      @ItisMeMike Pƙed 4 lety +2

      We're only in the first couple weeks too...

    • @jordymurillo7996
      @jordymurillo7996 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@ItisMeMike what exactly do you think well happen?

    • @ItisMeMike
      @ItisMeMike Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@jordymurillo7996 idk.... but I think things will Get worse before better.... with The illness.. but also within money issues for many...

    • @jdub4k
      @jdub4k Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Jordy Murillo zombies bro zombies

    • @Ziip47
      @Ziip47 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      This was filmed in 2014... so it is already history.

  • @Nini_369
    @Nini_369 Pƙed 4 lety +45

    One man” One skateboard” One mission” to skate till the bearings pop

    • @V3RITAZ_42
      @V3RITAZ_42 Pƙed 4 lety

      I just bought my first skateboard recently, that doesn’t actually happen right?

    • @alexanderfranco5458
      @alexanderfranco5458 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@V3RITAZ_42 no you have to be really rough to even happen lol...

  • @victoriastewart-meyers
    @victoriastewart-meyers Pƙed 4 lety

    Incredible film! Beautiful job...

  • @djlab51
    @djlab51 Pƙed 4 lety

    Nice video!!!! I’ve been cruising all over LA in my board đŸ€˜

  • @cica21
    @cica21 Pƙed 4 lety +28

    This has got to be one of the most iconic skating videos ever! What a masterpiece! Amazing!!

  • @jamiskater
    @jamiskater Pƙed 4 lety +32

    That's how my vision of a perfect world looks like :D

  • @kaylawolff9145
    @kaylawolff9145 Pƙed 4 lety

    This is tragically beautiful.

  • @CusWeCanCosplay
    @CusWeCanCosplay Pƙed 4 lety

    I seriously loved this video.

  • @toddxhiggins
    @toddxhiggins Pƙed 4 lety +61

    I was having a major case of deja vu watching this then I read the caption haha

  • @Qbort.
    @Qbort. Pƙed 4 lety +106

    6th Street Bridge came down a few years ago and that is NOT what LA looks like right now. Still an awesome video.

    • @keepinitreal121
      @keepinitreal121 Pƙed 4 lety +8

      well it says right there in the description that this was made in 2014 so....

    • @jaynightlife4628
      @jaynightlife4628 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      L.A. has NEVER looked like this, especially in 2014

    • @sk8rissk8in
      @sk8rissk8in Pƙed 4 lety +7

      @@jaynightlife4628 they edit out the cars post production

    • @Pere99
      @Pere99 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Jay Nightlife dude hahah, it’s not that difficult, this video has a good postpro work

    • @jaynightlife4628
      @jaynightlife4628 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@Pere99 I read description AFTER I posted this comment....

  • @Jay-ns7lm
    @Jay-ns7lm Pƙed 4 lety +4

    This looks like a movie openerđŸ”„

  • @peanutbuttah_
    @peanutbuttah_ Pƙed 4 lety

    It’s weird seeing LA so abandoned and quiet but I notice the sky’s are becoming are more beautiful when it’s sun setting moments

  • @monstrxusgt4544
    @monstrxusgt4544 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    This is somehow relaxing and eerie at the same time.

  • @Clipthat1
    @Clipthat1 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    amazing! thank you for doing this!

  • @user-mr3eq3bj5e
    @user-mr3eq3bj5e Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Traffic > off
    Pedestrians > off

  • @mikeyvee5677
    @mikeyvee5677 Pƙed 4 lety

    Cinema photography is well nice.. And the music.. Nice full package

  • @someperson2500
    @someperson2500 Pƙed 4 lety +85

    CLICK BAIT
    This wasn't filmed this year. It says it was for a 2014 contest entry

    • @c-rgo2638
      @c-rgo2638 Pƙed 4 lety +7

      Whatever bro still sick

    • @champszn2865
      @champszn2865 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Oh well no shit huh?

    • @oregongreen969
      @oregongreen969 Pƙed 4 lety +9

      Some Person obviously it was filmed this year and entered in 2014. Duh

    • @Mia-cs3mb
      @Mia-cs3mb Pƙed 4 lety +1

      It’s not click bait check the description before you say anything.

    • @juyjo014
      @juyjo014 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@oregongreen969 czcams.com/video/GNBwTzJnIeE/video.html

  • @HYTTFilms
    @HYTTFilms Pƙed 4 lety +38

    some cars we're clearly rotoscoped out but this is truly an eerie-post-apocalyptic vibe for sure. Nice work!

    • @RrrutssS
      @RrrutssS Pƙed 4 lety +1

      This is from year 2014 not 2020

  • @stephmo371
    @stephmo371 Pƙed 4 lety

    I was waiting for some shit like this. So cool

  • @slatecreations8193
    @slatecreations8193 Pƙed 4 lety

    *LEGENDARY*