How Mushroom Time-Lapses Are Filmed | WIRED

Louie Schwartzberg would like to thank all the additional time-lapse cinematographers who worked on the film, including Stephen Axford, Eric Deren, Wim Van Egmond, Patrick Hickey, Tim Shephard, Taylor Lockwood and Upthink Labs.

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[Avocla]

When they said that he filmed mushrooms for 15 years for a second I thought that was the time he filmed the same mushroom

[gefferystones]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[TakTakSub]

Slo-mo guys: "I turn 1 second into 1 hour footage"
This guy: "I turn 1 day into 1 second footage"

[bharat]

"When you do something with heart and soul, it shows."

This guy literally makes this statement come alive with his art!

[Tetraheedron]

"In 24 hours we'll have one second of film"

This mans job is patience.

[maryrosekent]

I’m a 65-year-old filmbuff who has seen literally many thousands of films, and this was one of the most fascinating documentaries I’ve ever seen.

[gabrielvega]

All Fungi are edible.
Some fungi are only edible once."
Terry Pratchett

[SceneComparisons]

a more entertaining video that I would've ever hope for

[GamalKevin]

_"...all of life has a different metabolic rate, and all of life has a different framerate..."_

What an interesting perspective. 👏

[BoscoDmello]

That guy sounds like a spiritual guru talking about nature.

[KimberlyGreen]

His perspective on time is thought-provoking. 🤔

[RatherPratty]

I just want to sit with this guy and listen to him for months. Such immense plethora of knowledge and experience.

[DursunX]

Louie Schwartzberg is the kind of guy that would have been revered as a wise elder anytime in history

[edit] spelling mistake corrected in surname

[redetz]

Everything is so precise and magical and he’s catching it on film, he should start a Netflix show

[sanabelp.a]

Like the time taken to create this movie- UNIMAGINABLE …The focus and dedication this man has put is UNIMAGINABLE …! 👏

[alfulton]

The dedication of these film makers is amazing

[leahwyum]

this is so beautiful i’m so happy people who capture videos like this exist

[LostMySauce]

That takes dedication. Really makes you appreciate his craft.

[jazmineg.]

This was the most fascinating documentary I've ever watched. Highly recommended.

[hhh]

I love his perspective on time! Never thought about it like that.