The Mist Castle | Ollie Odyssey Japan Vol. 5

Описание: Fukui Prefecture was a fast-paced trip and after leaving Sakai, I headed to the main city of Fukui, where I dropped off my stuff before stepping back out. I took a trip up north back to another part of Sakai to check out the ancient castle Maruoka, which is believed to be one of he oldest castle keeps in the entire country. The castle gained its nickname for its supposed mist that surrounded the tower, providing the ability to remain unseen by the enemies. It sits atop a hill that required a casual hike up. The castle is fairly small in stature and one can even traverse through and up the 3-story structure. The lady at the entrance was very encouraging to have me see as much of the interior as possible. I was able to admire a panoramic view of the city, which I didn't really get spend too much to get to know. Around the castle are some lively green areas that I took the time to walk around in. At the bottom of the hill, I enjoyed a nice lunch at a local cafe. I noticed it was a little more difficult to communicate, as less people in this region speak English. Still, I was able to decipher the menu and communicate enough to have a yummy meal.

Looking at the footage, I found it tricky to film super contrast-y parts, as the castle inside was quite dark compared to the super bright daylight. I know it comes down to what I want the focus to be and stay consistent with that.

List of Gear used for this video
Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH6
Lens: Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT Anamorphic Lens
Filter: Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/4
Recorder: Zoom H2n

Ollie Odyssey Japan continues with The Runis and Gardens of a Historic Japanese Clan. Stay tuned!

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