Timelapse photographer Kirill Neiezhmakov has created a stunning visual journey through Valencia, Spain, using innovative hyperlapse techniques and seamless transitions to showcase both the city's ancient heritage and futuristic architecture. The high-energy film represents a unique approach to urban storytelling, demonstrating how centuries of architectural evolution can be compressed into seconds of captivating footage.

"This project is a visual journey that seamlessly flies between the city's futuristic architecture and its ancient, historic soul," Neiezhmakov explained. The photographer described his core concept as "a fiery flight" - a high-energy journey that uses morphing transitions to erase the boundaries between different historical eras. His goal was to tell the story of a city that exists in two distinct time periods simultaneously.

The hyperlapse film captures Valencia's architectural diversity by featuring both modern landmarks and historic structures. The footage includes the city's newer buildings such as the renowned City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic complex that represents Valencia's contemporary identity. The film also showcases older architectural gems like the historic City Hall, highlighting the rich heritage that defines the city's traditional character.

Neiezhmakov shot the entire project over three intensive days in late June 2024 as part of his larger solo journey across Europe. Working through the challenging Mediterranean heat, he used a folding bicycle to navigate Valencia's streets efficiently. "All my equipment was in one big backpack, including the tripods strapped to it, so everything was on my shoulders," he told Timelapse Robot. "It wasn't light, but definitely easier than walking with it all day. If I needed to stop for a shoot, I would simply lock the bike and then walk a bit with the backpack."

The photographer chose a completely manual, traditional approach for creating the short film, rejecting automated tools in favor of meticulous craftsmanship. "Every single hyperlapse sequence was created frame-by-frame, by physically moving my tripods step-by-step," Neiezhmakov explained. He achieved the ultra-smooth movements entirely in-camera using a Vertecfoto geared head for precise, incremental adjustments. This painstaking process, while extremely demanding, produces what he describes as "an organic and tangible sense of motion that I believe automated tools cannot fully replicate."

For the technical execution, Neiezhmakov employed a comprehensive camera setup featuring a Canon EOS R alongside a Canon 5D Mark III. His lens arsenal included a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary, Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, and Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL. The post-production workflow involved Adobe After Effects, Lightroom Classic, and LRTimelapse software to achieve the final polished result.

This Valencia project continues Neiezhmakov's impressive portfolio of hyperlapse videos featuring major international cities. He has previously created similar cinematic tours of Rome, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Singapore, each showcasing his distinctive style of urban storytelling. Photography enthusiasts and travel lovers can explore more of his work through his YouTube channel and Facebook page, where he regularly shares his latest projects and behind-the-scenes insights from his European adventures.