Yo, Its been a while. So this is something a bit different to what I normally do. Super keen to hear what you think. Should I do more narrative pieces?
Damn Killa Kiril stepping up the story game bro! I really think adding the narration component to the incredible cinematography is a huge leap forward. Well done, see you soon :) . Capt. Breeyawn
Breeeeeyawn! Well I have good story telling teachers ;) Learning from you chaps! But im glad you think it worked out well with the narrative, it's definitely so much nicer to edit to narration! See you soon - we're going to make some magic!
I agree Cap, been following his work since he was on board. I was trying to figure out how the storytelling is so... MMM!!! It is the very subtle sounds that he as added that whips you along and fills in the blanks. One example that stands out was the little cheer as the basketball players clapped hands after scoring, the cheer was still fading and we were already into the next scene. Was loving the slight wooosh in the music as that classic Killa camera move takes us rapidly from place to place from scene to scene. You have yourself a fan here my man, I have told you this before, but this is another level. Best, Samuel
this - is - bloody - awesome !!!! MORE MORE MORE !!! that's so refreshingly different than all the other travel clips. the story is also lovely to listening to. GREAT work! G.R.E.A.T.!
I don't know why it make me so touching and also sadness, especial nowadays.... Such a beautiful place and people which now might struggle with some serious issue...
I don't know how to properly compliment or thank you Kiril because it exceeded my superlatives vocabulary. It had so much attention to detail and flowed so incredibly smooth and matched the narration perfectly. I can't even tell if was a voice narrating over the video or a video over a story. It is perfect either way although my hunch is you edited to the narration. I don't have the mind to comprehend how difficult that is to produce but I know how phenomenal it was. You are brilliantly talented!
It honestly motivates me so much to keep doing this when people resonate with the films. So thank you for watching and encouraging me! Hopefully I can put these out a little quicker, but not only do they take a long time to produce but I barely have time to do my own work - maybe shorter form, less complex ones more frequently? I'll figure something out! Thanks again for the comment, appreciate ya!
You're amazingly talented in this field. Its not just your technical capabilities, but more about how you see your world. We're blessed to have you share with us and I thank you. The Delos crew are fortunate to have you. Stay warm on that boat ;-)
J. Brian, that really means a lot, appreciate your support and appreciation for this. It definitely takes a lot of energy, I feel like each video takes part of me with it haha! Cannot wait to rejoin Delos and shoot some amazing stuff in the Arctic, we're going to make some magic. PS: Got some nice warm clothes already :)
Yo! I just discovered your channel and I have to say I f*cking hate when I found amazing creators like you with such small amount of followers/subscribers. Honestly I'm feeling the same I felt when I found Peter McKinnon's channel: "This guy will be HUGE if he puts the time".. CONGRATS and keep the amazing content coming!!
Killa!!!! Yesssssss!!!!!! Understanding how much work it is - always amazing photography/vid and editing, and now storytelling! Yes yes yes!!! Thanks for creating and sharing.
Trying a new direction, so glad it worked out! Going to see where this goes! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me, its an understatement how much motivation it gives me when people genuinely appreciate the many days that go into these things!
This is absolutely stunning. I love the narration. It adds to the feeling of being immersed in the culture. You always do such interesting and visually arresting videos and this is one of the best! Keep it up!
Haha thanks man I appreciate it! It's hard to understand how this whole TH-cam thing works - some average videos do well, others not so much. Its a mystery to me, haha!
In my humble opinion this film is second in line after Brandon Li’s HK portrayal. Definitely one of my favs HK travel film. And loving the narration as well! Bravo mate!
I imagine how one day I will walk those streets and my heart pump to those rhythms. Your work is fantastic man! I'm an Indian and you gotta trust me when I say this is so relatable to the life in India.
Brilliant as usual. I liked the narrative because its appropriate here. Many scenes are quite brutal because of the buildings and the texture of the city and that lends itself to a calm narrative. Your NZ piece needs no narrative because it is all nature and that cannot be improved upon. Whatever you do just keep doing it, your heart and your talent will guide you! Can't wait to see your take on the Arctic and Svalbard !
Appreciate your words David, so glad you're enjoying these and I will keep doing what i'm doing! Cannot wait for the Arctic expedition, we're going to make some epic pieces! Take care!
Killer Krill, you're absolutely one of the best videographers and editors I've ever seen!! Good job my friend. You're also so fun to watch on Delos, I'm glad to hear you're joining them on the season to the ice very soon. I hope you will get to join them more often in the years ahead! You add so much value and fun to the crew on Delos! We all love you man.
Dude this is amazing work! Not only the stunning footage but everything together feels so natural and has a great flow and rhythm - And a Story!!! I have so many questions! Did you write the narration yourself? Who is reading it? And did you know the storyline before filming, or did you come up with it while editing?
Yo dude, thank you so much man. So I just went and filmed a whole bunch of stuff during my 5 days in Hong Kong. After looking through the footage and seeing what sequences I could piece together, I came up with a narrative that suited the footage which I chose to use. I drafted a rough script but had a talented friend re write it in better words than I could. In terms of voice over, I tried recording 2 different youngsters, all of which struggled to read it - granted English is not their first language and the poem was definitely too difficult. I eventually asked a friend of mine to do the voice - I think she did a killer job.
Dude, thanks for your answer! No plan while shooting and thinking about the story later sounds very familiar to me. But what you pulled of here is impressive as is your overall progression! Keep it up dude!
Wow. Kiril, I think its amazing. I actually got choked up with the girl's narrative overlaid with the visuals. I'm a Canadian who recently moved to Hong Kong and quickly fell in love with it for the reasons you expressed. I'm pretty torn up about all the turmoil here. Keep up the good work and trying new techniques like this. BTW, where did you get the script for this narrative? V. cool.
Playing in tiny clubs , late , looking for the real artists the guys who play under a bridge by day, beholden to none. You’re the real deal Kiril. You tubes awakened alley rat tell'in the truth in a medium that moves one deep. You follow what moves you, not you tube. Let your craft blossom doing it your way, it's beautiful and free, profound and light, touches our soft human. Do more is all I selfishly ask. Gratitude
I love your videos. This one is amazing; it's worth a million views. Keep up the good work! p.s. Just wanted to thank you personally for the free video clips. Thank you :)
Thanks Jim, just lots of tinkering and genuine love of doing it I guess. Iv been at it for 2 years now. Influence wise: check out MrBrynNorth and Brandon Li.
Really great video man. I just discovered your channel, and so far this is my favorite video. Love the camera movements, music, sfx, and voice over. Did you write that yourself? It sounds like it came from a true local. Really great stuff, can’t wait for more!
Thanks man, this was by far the video I put the most time into. And it was actually written after having shot it. I wrote the rough skeleton but my talented friend put it in more elegant words for me! Thanks for the support!
This is truly beautiful, such an inspiration. I found your channel through a comment you made on a Brandon Li video. The inspiration you got from him really shows through which is a total compliment! Keep up the great work. So strange that you don't have more views, but I guess views aren't the easiest thing to get a hold on here on TH-cam. I have the same struggle on a completely different scale though. Take care!
Hey man, thanks for watching. A lot of work goes into these. Brandon is obviously someone I look up to and learn from. Anyway, thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)
a really great work. Please note that I my hearing is not aging as well as other functions... Sometimes the music track overpowers the narrative; sometimes it should but I lost the narrative a few times.
Hi Howard, this was a genuine concern of mine and I tried my best to find a balance. But..I went ahead and added subtitles so if you would like to, re-watch it with them on! Thanks for the support!
Kiril Dobrev What software did you use to edit this as this is very close to Canon colours. And not the regular GH5 look colour wise. I am personally myself using the Nikon D5500 which is great for street photography. As it is about the same size as the Panasonic GH5. Plus I also intend to pick up the Canon 80D so I can enjoy both Canon and Nikon systems. And I have like four more cameras I intend to purchase between 2019-2021
Excellent work - a really good direction. Did you write the narrative too? Looking forward to seeing what (if anything) comes out of the trip north this summer
Hi John, so I wrote it partially, but I am by no means a good writer, so I handed it to a friend who is and briefed her with the direction, and she spun it into this magic. I'v learned you've got to play to your strengths!
Adding narrative really strengthens a video. Take the vid below: there are many skiing and sailing in Iceland videos whoever made this added Siggi's voice over and story which really built on it. Siggi, btw, sails over to Greenland every summer (I joined one) and knows a lot about high latitude sailing. th-cam.com/video/NJETuvSeIMw/w-d-xo.html
Yo, Its been a while. So this is something a bit different to what I normally do. Super keen to hear what you think. Should I do more narrative pieces?
Definitely! :D
Kiril you numba 1
If they’re anything like this one then… ya. This is gorgeous work. I could watch this all day.
How many years would it take me to learn how to do this? And how are you not like some chief editor for Patagonia yet?
What I said before - yessssssssss! Thanks, super cool, definitely a watch-it-again and again vid.
Damn Killa Kiril stepping up the story game bro! I really think adding the narration component to the incredible cinematography is a huge leap forward. Well done, see you soon :) . Capt. Breeyawn
Breeeeeyawn! Well I have good story telling teachers ;) Learning from you chaps! But im glad you think it worked out well with the narrative, it's definitely so much nicer to edit to narration! See you soon - we're going to make some magic!
I agree Cap, been following his work since he was on board. I was trying to figure out how the storytelling is so... MMM!!! It is the very subtle sounds that he as added that whips you along and fills in the blanks. One example that stands out was the little cheer as the basketball players clapped hands after scoring, the cheer was still fading and we were already into the next scene. Was loving the slight wooosh in the music as that classic Killa camera move takes us rapidly from place to place from scene to scene. You have yourself a fan here my man, I have told you this before, but this is another level.
Best,
Samuel
pray for Hong Kong.
Yeeeeeees Mr Kiril, this is pro dude! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
AWEHHH BOETIE!! Dude thank you, and I learn from the best... *cough-Mr-Bryn-North-cough*
this - is - bloody - awesome !!!! MORE MORE MORE !!! that's so refreshingly different than all the other travel clips. the story is also lovely to listening to. GREAT work! G.R.E.A.T.!
Leeesir!! Thanks that means a lot :)
This is hands down one of the best Hong Kong videos - or just videos in general - that I've watched on TH-cam. You've smashed it man, well done!
Wow, thanks Josh!!
Wow, Kiril, that is fantastic. More please. Thanks for sharing and fair winds.
I'v got some exciting things planned for this year, so there will be some cool videos coming out :)
WOW.....WOW, for a brief moment I felt like I was home again. Thank you for this!
That was a masterpiece! Kiril very well done!
I dont like many youtube videos but this gets a like!
I don't know why it make me so touching and also sadness, especial nowadays.... Such a beautiful place and people which now might struggle with some serious issue...
Incredible narration and the videography Kiril. Just incredible all round in fact, loved it!
Moooose! Thanks man :)
Pray For HongKong People.
From S.Korea
Thank you
From Hong Kong
I don't know how to properly compliment or thank you Kiril because it exceeded my superlatives vocabulary. It had so much attention to detail and flowed so incredibly smooth and matched the narration perfectly. I can't even tell if was a voice narrating over the video or a video over a story. It is perfect either way although my hunch is you edited to the narration. I don't have the mind to comprehend how difficult that is to produce but I know how phenomenal it was. You are brilliantly talented!
It honestly motivates me so much to keep doing this when people resonate with the films. So thank you for watching and encouraging me! Hopefully I can put these out a little quicker, but not only do they take a long time to produce but I barely have time to do my own work - maybe shorter form, less complex ones more frequently? I'll figure something out! Thanks again for the comment, appreciate ya!
You're amazingly talented in this field. Its not just your technical capabilities, but more about how you see your world. We're blessed to have you share with us and I thank you. The Delos crew are fortunate to have you. Stay warm on that boat ;-)
J. Brian, that really means a lot, appreciate your support and appreciation for this. It definitely takes a lot of energy, I feel like each video takes part of me with it haha! Cannot wait to rejoin Delos and shoot some amazing stuff in the Arctic, we're going to make some magic. PS: Got some nice warm clothes already :)
Now this is the definition of a MASTERPIECE
Thanks so much Jacob, so glad you enjoyed that!
Kiril this is awesome love the work!! 👍👍
Amazing Camerawork and Editing!
Thank you sir!
Yo! I just discovered your channel and I have to say I f*cking hate when I found amazing creators like you with such small amount of followers/subscribers. Honestly I'm feeling the same I felt when I found Peter McKinnon's channel: "This guy will be HUGE if he puts the time".. CONGRATS and keep the amazing content coming!!
Killa!!!! Yesssssss!!!!!! Understanding how much work it is - always amazing photography/vid and editing, and now storytelling! Yes yes yes!!! Thanks for creating and sharing.
Trying a new direction, so glad it worked out! Going to see where this goes! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me, its an understatement how much motivation it gives me when people genuinely appreciate the many days that go into these things!
This is absolutely stunning. I love the narration. It adds to the feeling of being immersed in the culture. You always do such interesting and visually arresting videos and this is one of the best! Keep it up!
Another great work man! All the love from Bulgaria!
Merci!!
Dude, this was incredible. Such great use of motion, transitions, and sound design. And the story was fantastic!
This video is such a hidden gem ... I am shocked how in 2 years, a video so epic got only 12K views. @KIRIL -- Amazing work bro!
Haha thanks man I appreciate it! It's hard to understand how this whole TH-cam thing works - some average videos do well, others not so much. Its a mystery to me, haha!
I love how this video perfectly encapsulates the Hong Kong streets and the daily hustle and bustle of the city
This video completely blew my mind! This is your best one yet, Kiril! Cannot wait to see what else you're going to create this year!
Ah Cath, very sweet of you, thanks! Hopefully lots more, and hopefully we can do one together..aweh!!
Phenomenal film and beautiful fairytale-like narrative. Many thanks Kiril. More please!
Glad you enjoyed the narrative, that was the idea! More soon :) Thanks again!
I never want to see anything travel-related that's not like this ever again. SO SO good.
hahaha, thank you!! glad the narration worked out well for travel edits
That was great!! Enjoyed the narrative... Thanks for sharing!!!
Sweet, first time trying this so glad that it came out well. Thanks for the support!
In my humble opinion this film is second in line after Brandon Li’s HK portrayal. Definitely one of my favs HK travel film. And loving the narration as well! Bravo mate!
Imrn thanks for the kind words, appreciate it. Brandon is a huge inspiration for sure! Thanks for the support!!
Like the narration & story.
Thanks Andrian, this video was by far the one that took me the longest to figure out and put together!
Love the narration!
Thank you Michi :)
Wow this blew me away....Fantastic!
So glad! Thanks for watching
Wow !!
Thanks!!
Wonderful video. Beautifully shot and edited with an interesting story as well.
why does this not have more views? wow!
Thanks man. Haha yeah it's tough out there!
I imagine how one day I will walk those streets and my heart pump to those rhythms. Your work is fantastic man! I'm an Indian and you gotta trust me when I say this is so relatable to the life in India.
This was great!
Thank you Jody!
Brilliant as usual. I liked the narrative because its appropriate here. Many scenes are quite brutal because of the buildings and the texture of the city and that lends itself to a calm narrative. Your NZ piece needs no narrative because it is all nature and that cannot be improved upon. Whatever you do just keep doing it, your heart and your talent will guide you! Can't wait to see your take on the Arctic and Svalbard !
Appreciate your words David, so glad you're enjoying these and I will keep doing what i'm doing! Cannot wait for the Arctic expedition, we're going to make some epic pieces! Take care!
Wow! Incredible.
Great work Kiril!! Definitely do more narrative pieces. Cheers from your neighbor from Macedonia 🇲🇰
I will :) Thanks for the encouragement.
great work, love the narration, the images, wonderful, best thing I've seen on the web in years. many thanks. Fraser Mackay
Great video of filming Hong Kong. I like your editing and transactions. Support from your Hong Kong Fans=)
Another amazing video. GREAT JOB!!!!
Thanks scub man!!
Hong Kong is Hong Kong ,not Chinese!
I'm Taiwanese.
Pray for Hong Kong.
I'm praying🙏🏻
Just wow!! Amazing!! I loved!!! I love all tour videos but I’m pretty sure for this is the best one so far!!👌🏼👌🏼😊😊
Such kind words, they definitely motivate me to keep going! Im glad you enjoyed it :)
Storytelling level 10. Awesome work china!
Lekker boet!! Appreciate it man! I hope I get a chance to come shoot with you in your neck of the woods sometime.
Hong Kong is not China
Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times
五大訴求 缺一不可，光復香港 時代革命
Please stand with Hong Kong
The speach is awesome 👏🏼
Killer Krill, you're absolutely one of the best videographers and editors I've ever seen!! Good job my friend. You're also so fun to watch on Delos, I'm glad to hear you're joining them on the season to the ice very soon. I hope you will get to join them more often in the years ahead! You add so much value and fun to the crew on Delos! We all love you man.
Thanks so much Sheila, really appreciate it :) I'll be with them real soon!
Oh My Greatness! Awesome job Bru! Keep the passion...
Cheers Shaun! I will
Simple beautiful. You are an artist.
I say, this was marvelous
I say, thank you bugger!!
What an amazing creative person u are... Great
This is absolutely amazing! I love how you let someone tell a story and how you film that little girl. This is a masterpiece!
Thanks so much Eline, glad you liked it!
Very nice. I think, a step above your earlier work. Keep it up.
excellent. congratulations!
What a stunning location man, I'd love to go here!
You should, I want to go back!
Bro , I love the way you told this story , so beaut
Thanks Jack!
This is the best video I've seen of my home
Thank you so much!
Great shots... very cool.
Cheers Micheal!
Nice! Very good Mr Kiril! 🔥
Thank you Mr Dave!!
Kiril hey man Keith Melly introduced me to your videos it's totally sick dude, extrodinary. Keep on keeping on.
Sweet! How do you know Keith? Thanks, glad you enjoyed that 🤙
Awesome.
Hi! This is an awesome, exciting, inspirational, interesting! Keep up the good!!!
Thanks so much :)
Excellent job man!
Fantastic!!!
Thanks scuba cat! Reow!
dude the video story telling is fucking awesome
Appreciate it man! Just trying different things
I loved it
Awesome! Love the concept of the video! Smooth edit!
Thanks Carter, appreciate it man!
Dude this is amazing work! Not only the stunning footage but everything together feels so natural and has a great flow and rhythm - And a Story!!! I have so many questions! Did you write the narration yourself? Who is reading it? And did you know the storyline before filming, or did you come up with it while editing?
Yo dude, thank you so much man. So I just went and filmed a whole bunch of stuff during my 5 days in Hong Kong. After looking through the footage and seeing what sequences I could piece together, I came up with a narrative that suited the footage which I chose to use. I drafted a rough script but had a talented friend re write it in better words than I could. In terms of voice over, I tried recording 2 different youngsters, all of which struggled to read it - granted English is not their first language and the poem was definitely too difficult. I eventually asked a friend of mine to do the voice - I think she did a killer job.
Dude, thanks for your answer! No plan while shooting and thinking about the story later sounds very familiar to me. But what you pulled of here is impressive as is your overall progression! Keep it up dude!
Gorgeous my friend
Thank you so much!
this story though!
This was magical and took me to a far away place. Great job and loved the narrative. Keep up the great work Kiril.
I'll keep at it, thanks Brenda!
Ah man - so good!
Glad you like it Dylan!
What an amazing video!
Wow...:) superbly superb bro.
Wow. Kiril, I think its amazing. I actually got choked up with the girl's narrative overlaid with the visuals. I'm a Canadian who recently moved to Hong Kong and quickly fell in love with it for the reasons you expressed. I'm pretty torn up about all the turmoil here. Keep up the good work and trying new techniques like this. BTW, where did you get the script for this narrative? V. cool.
Mate the storytelling is out of the world!! Clips are so sick! 😍
Absolutely fantastic. Get a screenplay and create a full length feature film. You are incredibly talented!
Haha wow that would be a whole new level, but would love to try one day! Thanks for the support
Insane work dude! Filmmaking was insanely good in this one! Keep inspiring us!
Hi, I already wrote a comment here. I just want to say that this is my favorite video and I watch it sometimes)
Awesome edit!
Cheers Blaze!!
love this so much!
Thanks so much!
Wow! Really good. Where did you get the narration? I can't imagine you made this up because it feels too intimate for someone who wasn't from HK.
Playing in tiny clubs , late , looking for the real artists the guys who play under a bridge by day, beholden to none. You’re the real deal Kiril. You tubes awakened alley rat tell'in the truth in a medium that moves one deep. You follow what moves you, not you tube. Let your craft blossom doing it your way, it's beautiful and free, profound and light, touches our soft human. Do more is all I selfishly ask. Gratitude
I love your videos. This one is amazing; it's worth a million views. Keep up the good work!
p.s. Just wanted to thank you personally for the free video clips. Thank you :)
Hi Olga, oh awesome! Glad you got some use out of them and thanks for the support :)
Pure genius Kiril! I'd like to know where you got those mad editing skills, how long you've been at it and what influenced your style.
Thanks Jim, just lots of tinkering and genuine love of doing it I guess. Iv been at it for 2 years now. Influence wise: check out MrBrynNorth and Brandon Li.
Really great video man. I just discovered your channel, and so far this is my favorite video. Love the camera movements, music, sfx, and voice over. Did you write that yourself? It sounds like it came from a true local. Really great stuff, can’t wait for more!
Thanks man, this was by far the video I put the most time into. And it was actually written after having shot it. I wrote the rough skeleton but my talented friend put it in more elegant words for me! Thanks for the support!
I love this Kiril, well done on all the hard work chum. Bravo!
Shoh thanks brettems, appreciate that! I put quite a bit of time into this one.
This is truly beautiful, such an inspiration. I found your channel through a comment you made on a Brandon Li video. The inspiration you got from him really shows through which is a total compliment! Keep up the great work. So strange that you don't have more views, but I guess views aren't the easiest thing to get a hold on here on TH-cam. I have the same struggle on a completely different scale though. Take care!
Hey man, thanks for watching. A lot of work goes into these. Brandon is obviously someone I look up to and learn from. Anyway, thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)
so cool
So amazing! Love the story telling
Im glad! Thank you
Such a beautiful film! Enjoyed every second. Well done! :)
a really great work. Please note that I my hearing is not aging as well as other functions... Sometimes the music track overpowers the narrative; sometimes it should but I lost the narrative a few times.
Hi Howard, this was a genuine concern of mine and I tried my best to find a balance. But..I went ahead and added subtitles so if you would like to, re-watch it with them on! Thanks for the support!
Great video. You have anymore videos with you using the Panasonic GH5 to film
Hey thanks! Yeah my Bali video is shot on the GH5 (and a little bit of GH4)
Kiril Dobrev What software did you use to edit this as this is very close to Canon colours. And not the regular GH5 look colour wise.
I am personally myself using the Nikon D5500 which is great for street photography. As it is about the same size as the Panasonic GH5. Plus I also intend to pick up the Canon 80D so I can enjoy both Canon and Nikon systems. And I have like four more cameras I intend to purchase between 2019-2021
I edited this in Premiere. But the colors are just about how it was graded.
Kiril Dobrev OK that's good to know thanks.
Excellent work - a really good direction. Did you write the narrative too? Looking forward to seeing what (if anything) comes out of the trip north this summer
Hi John, so I wrote it partially, but I am by no means a good writer, so I handed it to a friend who is and briefed her with the direction, and she spun it into this magic. I'v learned you've got to play to your strengths!
Adding narrative really strengthens a video. Take the vid below: there are many skiing and sailing in Iceland videos whoever made this added Siggi's voice over and story which really built on it. Siggi, btw, sails over to Greenland every summer (I joined one) and knows a lot about high latitude sailing. th-cam.com/video/NJETuvSeIMw/w-d-xo.html
It's just amazing, Kiril!)) Cool story!) Surely do more)
Pavel hey man! Thanks, I will try put out more stuff for sure, just never really have the time!
great vid man
Brooo. This was fantastic!! Definitely keen for more!
Yo Dan thank you man, appreciate the support!
this. is. dope.
Amazing! Love it.