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Daisuke Shimizu | DRTL

@timelapse_japan · JP · EN

Daisuke Shimizu (@timelapse_japan), a Japan-based timelapse creator, makes 12K and 8K timelapse and hyperlapse films of Japanese landscapes and cities. The channel has about 7,500 subscribers and a median of roughly 2,600 views per video, uploading about seven videos a year. Suggested rate: $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Daisuke

Premium 8K and 12K Japan timelapses for camera and display brands

  • Median of about 2,600 views per video with a 90th percentile near 31,500
  • Past PR films include a 12K Tokyo hyperlapse with about 55,000 views
  • Five uploads in the last 90 days, keeping a steady pace
Best forconsumer electronics launchestravel and tourism campaigns
Watch forModest median views and low engagement; best suited to premium visual storytelling, not mass reach.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Travel55%
Nature30%
Technology15%
Formats
timelapse films, hyperlapse films, short hyperlapse clips
Tone
cinematic, calm
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Studio quality
Typical length
3 to 6 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement1.4%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhat camera and gear are usedhow the 12K and 8K footage was shotwhere the featured Japanese locations are
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇯🇵 Japan40%
🇺🇸 United States20%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
LanguagesEnglish 60%Japanese 40%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
consumer electronics, camera equipment, automotive
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos. Website lists past TV and PR film work for SHARP, TOSHIBA, Panasonic, Audi Japan and Suntory, per the creator's website.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Landscape and city timelapses with no sensitive content flagged in titles or descriptions.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube7.5k2.6k5

Benchmark score: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers44 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days5 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform1 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest today.

タイムラプスクリエイター 清水大輔 (Daisuke Shimizu) | DRTL https://www.ds-timelapse.com 映像の御使用、新規タイムラプス制作のお問合せ先 dshimizu@ds-timelapse.com タイムラプス素材一覧 https://www.ds-timelapse.com/footage 担当番組 NHK Time-lapse Japan https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/japantimelapse/?type=tvEpisode& メインの映像はVimeoで公開しております https://vimeo.com/user36061171 --主演 担当番組、テレビCM-- NHK [Time-lapse Japan] 出演映像制作担当 NHK [BS8K そこにある光] 出演映像制作担当 Apple [Macの向こうから] CM出演 TOSHIBA EXCERIAPRO「情熱を、記録する。」CM出演 [ REGZA × CRAFTSMANSHIP タイムラプスクリエイター 清水大輔 ] CM出演 など --広告,PR映像,PV-- SHARP [液晶テレビ8K 有機ELテレビ4K AQUOS ] PR映像担当 TOSHIBA [4K
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About Daisuke Shimizu | DRTL

Daisuke Shimizu (@timelapse_japan) is a Japanese timelapse creator who posts cinematic timelapse and hyperlapse films, mostly shot in 8K and 12K, covering Japanese cities, mountains and seasonal landscapes. Uploads run at about seven videos a year, and most films run three to six minutes, with occasional short hyperlapse clips for Shorts. Per the creator's website, his work has also been used in TV programs and in PR films for consumer electronics and automotive brands.

The channel's audience is estimated, not measured. It appears to skew toward adults who follow travel, nature and high-end video, with a mix of Japanese and English viewers. Median views are about 2,600 per video, with a few films reaching tens of thousands.

A sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on the median view count. That works out to roughly $20 to $35 CPM for long-form placements, compared with typical paid-ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Brands in electronics, camera equipment or travel should consider booking him.

Written from Daisuke Shimizu | DRTL's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Daisuke Shimizu | DRTL can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Daisuke

How much does Daisuke Shimizu charge for a sponsored video?

Based on his median views of about 2,600 per long-form video, an estimated sponsored integration costs $150 to $250 per video. This is an estimate from public channel data, not a published rate card, so confirm pricing directly with the creator.

What does Daisuke Shimizu post about on YouTube?

He posts timelapse and hyperlapse films shot in 8K and 12K, mainly of Japanese cities, mountains, seasonal landscapes and night skies. Videos typically run three to six minutes, with some short hyperlapse clips.

How do I contact Daisuke Shimizu for a brand deal?

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