What if a place you thought you knew turned out to be completely different? That’s precisely what happened when I took my camera to Dreispitz. I expected an industrial zone—what I found was a place full of contrasts, history, and an unexpected creative pulse.

When I walked into Dreispitz, I was ready to document an industrial landscape—factories, warehouses, and remnants of a functional past. But as I explored, I realized it was more than that. The mix of repurposed spaces, vibrant creative hubs, and untouched industrial relics gave the area a character I hadn’t anticipated.

Spending time there wasn’t just about capturing footage; it was about observing, absorbing, and letting the environment shape my perspective. This place challenged my assumptions, making me want to return—not just as a videographer but as someone eager to understand its transformation.  

After what I thought was a successful day of filming, I got home and began reviewing the footage—only to discover that, for some inexplicable reason, everything had been recorded in Full HD instead of 4K. The realization was frustrating.

I had two choices:

1. Settle for lower-quality footage and try to make it work.
2. Go back and reshoot everything—this time in 4K, the way I had envisioned it.

The decision was obvious. I had to go back. But rather than seeing it as a setback, I took it as an opportunity to approach Dreispitz with fresh eyes, refining my compositions and shots. In the end, that mistake forced me to rethink my visual storytelling, and I believe the final result was stronger because of it.  

Shooting was the easy part. The real challenge began when I sat down to edit.

This was my first fully edited video project, and I quickly learned that having good footage means nothing if you don’t know how to structure a narrative.

I spent hours experimenting—cutting scenes, adjusting pacing, fine-tuning color grading, and trying to make sense of the countless clips I had captured. At times, it felt overwhelming. Nothing seemed to flow the way I envisioned. But then came breakthroughs—small victories in refining the rhythm, balancing industrial grit with creative warmth, and making each transition feel intentional.

One of the biggest lessons I took from this project was patience. Editing isn’t just about technique; it’s about storytelling. Every decision—whether it was a cut, a color adjustment, or a change in pacing—had to serve the overall narrative.

Beyond the technical skills, this project taught me to trust the process.

Dreispitz wasn’t just a location—it became a playground for my creativity. The setbacks, the challenges in post-production, and the satisfaction of seeing everything come together reminded me why I started exploring videography in the first place.

Would I do things differently next time? Absolutely. But that’s the beauty of learning—every project shapes the next.

If you haven’t seen the final video yet, you can watch it here:
📍 On my website
📍 On YouTube

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