Experience NYC Like Never Before: Josh Owens’ Mindrelic Timelapse Is A Mesmerizing Masterpiece

New York City is a place that moves at its own pace. It’s fast, loud, relentless, and alive 24/7. Capturing that kind of kinetic energy on camera isn’t easy. But filmmaker and photographer Josh Owens (aka Mindrelic) pulled off something spectacular with his iconic NYC timelapse video, an absolute visual feast that gives you a whole new perspective on the city that never sleeps.

Over the course of five weeks, Owens holed up in a series of Midtown hotel rooms, using high-end Canon DSLR cameras and a wide array of lenses to shoot thousands of still frames from elevated vantage points. The result? A hypnotic timelapse montage that seamlessly stitches together scenes from Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central, the NYSE, and even traffic pouring through the Holland Tunnel. Every frame oozes atmosphere, capturing not just the movement of the city, but its pulse.

What makes this piece really stand out isn’t just the camera work, it’s the emotion behind it. The video moves with a rhythm that mirrors NYC itself, backed by a moody, ambient track (“Down to the Cellar” by Dredg) that builds and fades with the light. Day transitions into night, the city sparkles with life, and viewers are pulled into a fast-forward dream that feels both electric and strangely calming.

More than just a timelapse, this is a love letter to Manhattan, one told through patience, precision, and a deep appreciation for urban energy. Owens’ work has earned praise for its technical prowess and emotional punch.

Whether you’ve been to NYC a dozen times or you’re just dreaming of your first visit, this is how you want to see the city. So put on your headphones, hit play, and take the ride.