31 Oct 2014

UNIQLO x Buckets & Spades | Video Campaign



I've been itching to share this one with you for what feels like ages! I do love travelling - it's a huge plus of working as a freelancer - but sometimes fun projects come along that allow me to be creative in my own town. That's exactly what UNIQLO let me do when they invited me to feature in their new AW14 merino wool video campaign - you can find the full collection here.

Along with GarconJon, Boy Meets Fashion + We The Food Snobs, I was set the task to film a short video which illustrates what I love to do in my spare time. We were each given a subject to concentrate on, mine was Technology (the others got Fashion, Culture + Food), so we headed down to the sunny beach of Blackpool got filming. I've always loved exploring new places and making a point to wander down streets I haven't before, so over the years documenting my finds though photography has become second-nature. I wouldn't say I spend my spare time taking photos - it's more all of the time! For my video I grabbed my iPad Mini and visited a few places that I haven't been to since I was a kid - exploring around Blackpool's coastline + under its famous piers. Finally I plonked myself down on the North Pier and edited my photos from the day using the Snapseed app.


Wearing - Jumper c/o UNIQLO, UNIQLO Down Vest, T-Shirt + Socks | Universal Works Trousers | Converse Trainers | TRiCKETT Baseball Cap | Shore Projects Watch
 




I must admit I wasn't as nervous as the last time I was filming in front of camera. In fact, this time it was a breeze. My photographer + old friend Yannick Dixon has made a career out of using Blackpool as his subject, and we both enjoyed filming in a town that holds many memories for us both. I'm totally stoked with how this campaign has turned out and hopefully you all enjoy it too! It's an interactive video so click through to the next blogger at the end!

Do you think I showed my hometown in good light? Given an extra few hours, where would you choose to spend some free time? Please do check out the video above and let me know thoughts! If you like it remember to give it the Thumbs Up on Youtube!

Photography + Video by Yannick Dixon.

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27 comments:

  1. Love this Matt and what an exciting project, really love the video!


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  2. Sizzling Suzai16:34

    Woww i must say congratulation on teh collab though :) already liked, hv a good day matt! ;D

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  3. It's a dream of mine to work with a great company like Uniqlo, good job


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  4. That's very kind of you to say so, thanks Ian.

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  5. Cheers Suzai! Chuffed myself.

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  6. Wayhey thanks Hannah, really exciting isn't it!

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  7. This is awesome! The video turned out great, liking the concept behind these + always here for Uniqlo!

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  8. Thanks Jane, I'm chuffed with it too! Give it the thumbs up if you like it.

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  9. Maria Fallon17:01

    This is really cool and you look awesome!


    Maria xxx

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  10. What a great video, and fun concept. This looks like it was an interesting project to work on!

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  11. sonia de macedo08:35

    Oh geez, only a few hours hahaha, I have way to much to do and see to narrow it down or choose a fav. Loving these photos and the glimpses into this quaint little town.

    Sxx
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  12. Alice-May Purkiss16:40

    Love this Mat! You're a natural in front of the camera :)

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  13. I seriously like both videos. I didn't know what to expect from the second one and you blew me away by sharing some really awesome tips (talk about making a good + useful video!).
    All that food on video #1 (which watched during lunch time) made it hard to focus on the other points. =D

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  14. so so awesome mat! and great video!

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  15. I really enjoyed this and congrats on being involved in such a fun project.

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  17. Thanks so much Jane!

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  18. Cheers Daisy, I'm happy with how it turned out too!

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  19. Yo cheers Alice, thanks for stopping by!

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  20. Thank you Maria, ahhh shush!

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  21. Cheers Steph, it was really fun filiming it too. Well pleased!

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  22. It's pretty sweet by the seaside yeah, thanks for watching it.

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  23. Thanks Kelly, I appreciate that. So pleased with how it turned out too. Thank you!

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  24. This is awesome, great to see you in it! Have "thumbs up" it :-)

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  25. Congrats. You're the man bro, I swear.

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  26. Great to see another video from you! Love the look you're wearing, too.

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