i think what alot of these huge youtuber creators/filmmakers on this platform lack in their travel content is the ability to tell a story and a true one of the places they visit. u got these dudes doing back flips and perched up on mountains looking cool, then you have what you create which i truly think is art. im not here to ask u a bunch of questions about equipment. i just want to say how much i admire your work. your ability to truly show the essence of a place and capture the beauty in it all is unreal. it feels raw yet the editing techniques add a new flare. well done Brandon!
Hi Brandon thanks for this beautifully created video. While I was in North India few years ago I have traveled to all those three places that you have mentioned. Whenever I think of the river Ganges and the city, Haridwar in specific, the first things that come to my mind is the Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimages of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river Ganges. It is the world's largest religious gathering. It is held every third year at one of the four places by rotation: Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Nasik and Ujjain. I would suggest you to making documentaries or videos of this pilgrims, devotees and the gathering. I bet it'll be one of the best. Regards!
You are a wonderful storyteller. No complicated dialogues, no induced/forced scenes, but just where the heart goes or your eyes go and you put them together so well. It is so inspiring. I don''t know if this type of skills are learned, I think natural talent. Maybe your parents read you million bed time stories
Jai devbhoomi Uttarakhand ki jai 🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️ Jai maa ganga ki jai 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 Jai Satya Sanatan Vedic dhram ki jai 🌍🌍🚩🌍🌍 Jai bharat mata ki jai 🌍🌍🇮🇳🌍🌍🙏🏻 Jai SiyaRam ki jai ho🌼🏹🌼🏹🌼🏹
The way you compose your story through this perfect symbiosis of sound and image is truly outstanding. I really felt the intensity of the city and then the calm of the mountains, couldn't stop watching and that's how it's supposed to be. I really admire your work, great job!
I've watched this over and over and keep coming back to it. It's like a classic album, you notice something different every time. It's like a masterclass in everything for film making. Just epic!
Your work is truly inspirational. Many videos from peoples travels are cool looking and maybe have a few things that are interesting to see, however, your videos suck me into the world that you are capturing from beginning to end. When you don't want to blink in fear of missing something, that is when you know someones work is phenomenal. Cheers! ~ Gabriel
So glad you posted this to youtube, It deserves even more recognition than it already has. Beautifully shot and edited. I love the story it tells. Great work!
The reason why Brandons films will always be jaw dropping is because of the sound design! The sound design is just underrated these days.. Brilliant brilliant work Brandon thank you for showing India so beautifully! Cheers..
You're videos are amazing. Keeps me entertained throughout the whole video. Your sound effects, scene changes, transitions!!! All so amazing! Looking forward to more
It's so awesome, how you're able to capture a scene from the people living there and giving the viewer a unique perspective of their lives, that you get the fealing that you are inside the scene.
Thanks! I did a lot of hustling to get in close with people and off the tourist trail. Was a rewarding experience but also not entirely pleasant..this part of India is very poor and I spent most of the shoot with mild food poisoning.
these cinematic sequences are so breath taking. The emotions, the feelings that the movie brings out. it just makes me want too pack a bag and go see the world for myself. You're an incredible story teller and with no words at that. that was truly a sight... thank you for sharing Brendon wish you could make these more often. ☺
Editing techniques aside, what I dig about this is how you portray emotion and lifestyle through the people you shoot. Must be incredibly tough to get some of those people shots but the rewards are worth it. Out of curiosity, you obviously do a lot of client work, but how often do you get to do personal projects and can you find ways of merging the two?
Your storytelling genuinely entertains me. I think their religion is what keeps their spirit so alive throughout all the poverty. It really is sad to see though but it proves their resiliency is so strong. It's admirable. I think some filmmakers get caught up in finding something visually appealing that they forget to make any sense of it. It becomes a string of beautiful images with no substance. Thank you for not forgetting the story.
Just discovered your videos, and you have seriously inspired me. I'm normally not into these kind of videos because I tend to find them boring, but your videos captivate me. The pacing, storytelling, etc is incredible, and I'm never bored. I've honestly never seen anything like this before. I didn't realize it was possible to create captivating video without dialogue. This is sort of like when I heard Skrillex for the first time. I was originally going to get a camera just for interviewing, but you've inspired me to try my hand at cinematic filmmaking. Will probably buy the A6500 as well. Anyways, thanks for posting all this great content, and keep up the great work!
I really admire your "eye" for capturing and creating art. Love the thinking and uniqueness behind every shot and edit. This is really rare these days for most youtubers in this type of "niche". (You have you're own niche. ) It's so refreshing to see "Travel" videos like this other then what mostly I see on TH-cam: just recycling the same thing over and over (same Transitions, style, music...etc.) and copy off, and not inspired by, other filmmakers. Which is quite annoying. They simply avoid being crreative all together which is what I think is an essential trait for anybody aspiring to be a good filmmaker. I'm a huge fan.
Watching your video has been a treat. To see our own country with such raw emotion through the eyes of a foreigner is just unbelievable. You have mastered the art. This video just got me hard. Keeping the amazing editing aside..just the thinking and the story your shots create is just unbelievable. I just cant say enough. Respect sir. Keep up the good work. Thankyou for this and Thankyou for visiting India.
as usual great Work Brandon and a clever concept & story, the cinematography is beautiful, the sound design is spot on, and the editing is a lesson in pacing and concision. Love it
Probably my favorite channel so far, i absolutely impressed by the way you portraying every image and the way you tell the story, but my main focus was in how well you manage to capture the audio or add audio to it, can you please explain your techniques?? I will be honored... thanks man!!
I second CriticalAngle's comment, I just ordered my Zhiyun Crane yesterday based off a comment you left on one of your videos about someone asking whether to get the Zhiyun or the Beholder. Thanks for the great content/info!
I've watched the "cinematic vlogs" by other people with the same gear, the pacing is nowhere near as good as this, the emotions you evoke by just cuts and sound. Damn man, I'm a fan :DD
Happy Holi, India!
Brandon Li happy holi to you too brother
Brandon Li u r really an inspiration brother
hey great work as usual
happy Holi to you too
best wishes
from India
thank you sir
Brandon Li, help me choose one camera and one lens! A6500, a7,a7s? Budget is $2000
i think what alot of these huge youtuber creators/filmmakers on this platform lack in their travel content is the ability to tell a story and a true one of the places they visit. u got these dudes doing back flips and perched up on mountains looking cool, then you have what you create which i truly think is art. im not here to ask u a bunch of questions about equipment. i just want to say how much i admire your work. your ability to truly show the essence of a place and capture the beauty in it all is unreal. it feels raw yet the editing techniques add a new flare. well done Brandon!
Thanks man, really wish I got more comments like this and less people asking me what picture profile I use.
JR Alli yeah I am with you....Brandon conveys so much.... Hong Kong strong was/is so full on....
JR Alli couldn't add anything to it!
Spot on JR! - Brandon FWIW I subscribed because your videos are so moving. They are the vehicle to storytelling which is the real goal, right?
Absolutely
continuity, story telling, transitions, sounds, its all perfect! Finally! Film making isnt about transitions. Love it!!
Omsim kuya kevs
Love from India.
Hi Brandon thanks for this beautifully created video. While I was in North India few years ago I have traveled to all those three places that you have mentioned. Whenever I think of the river Ganges and the city, Haridwar in specific, the first things that come to my mind is the Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimages of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river Ganges. It is the world's largest religious gathering. It is held every third year at one of the four places by rotation: Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Nasik and Ujjain.
I would suggest you to making documentaries or videos of this pilgrims, devotees and the gathering. I bet it'll be one of the best. Regards!
I think you are an Indian ....correct me if I am wrong
बहुत अच्छा और सुन्दर स्थल है।
Man, you're stuff is always inspiring! Great work bro!
This is such a visual and experiential treat!
You are a wonderful storyteller. No complicated dialogues, no induced/forced scenes, but just where the heart goes or your eyes go and you put them together so well. It is so inspiring. I don''t know if this type of skills are learned, I think natural talent. Maybe your parents read you million bed time stories
Q. What's the difference between a guy with a camera and an artist?
A. This.
My country is looking more
beautiful form your eyes ❤
You are truly an inspiration
for small filmmakers 🙏
Love form #India 🇮🇳
Jai devbhoomi Uttarakhand ki jai 🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️
Jai maa ganga ki jai 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Jai Satya Sanatan Vedic dhram ki jai 🌍🌍🚩🌍🌍
Jai bharat mata ki jai 🌍🌍🇮🇳🌍🌍🙏🏻
Jai SiyaRam ki jai ho🌼🏹🌼🏹🌼🏹
The way you compose your story through this perfect symbiosis of sound and image is truly outstanding. I really felt the intensity of the city and then the calm of the mountains, couldn't stop watching and that's how it's supposed to be.
I really admire your work, great job!
Amazing as always Brandon.
I've watched this over and over and keep coming back to it. It's like a classic album, you notice something different every time. It's like a masterclass in everything for film making. Just epic!
Your work is truly inspirational. Many videos from peoples travels are cool looking and maybe have a few things that are interesting to see, however, your videos suck me into the world that you are capturing from beginning to end. When you don't want to blink in fear of missing something, that is when you know someones work is phenomenal. Cheers! ~ Gabriel
Wow nice love from india (assam)
i just saw my india better than my own eyes, loved your storyplay, love from INDIA
IMO you are the best sound editor on YT. You really show how sounds can enhance and add texture to images. Love your vids man, keep up the great work!
So glad you posted this to youtube, It deserves even more recognition than it already has. Beautifully shot and edited. I love the story it tells. Great work!
Incredible as always. I love how you respect the people you film and how you seem to always portray them in a honest way.
Awesome man, this film is one of my inspirations for becoming a nomadic film maker. Thanks Brandon.
How can anybody unlike this video? I feel the real RISHIKESH in the whole video. People- their eyes- ganga- vibes
Great work, again!
The reason why Brandons films will always be jaw dropping is because of the sound design! The sound design is just underrated these days.. Brilliant brilliant work Brandon thank you for showing India so beautifully! Cheers..
Thanks, I put a lot of time into the sound
You're videos are amazing. Keeps me entertained throughout the whole video. Your sound effects, scene changes, transitions!!! All so amazing! Looking forward to more
Absolutely exquisite. So well shot and, in particular, edited.
My friend this is truly a thought provoking piece of cinematography!
stunning visuals, excellent soundtrack and a genius edit.
well done!
It's so awesome, how you're able to capture a scene from the people living there and giving the viewer a unique perspective of their lives, that you get the fealing that you are inside the scene.
Thanks! I did a lot of hustling to get in close with people and off the tourist trail. Was a rewarding experience but also not entirely pleasant..this part of India is very poor and I spent most of the shoot with mild food poisoning.
Wow, It's amazing how you can capture an amazing story with not a single word. Absolutely beautiful man.
Your videos are addictive as hell
I loved it. Great color grading, editing, audio design and story telling.
One of the best short travel video's I've seen on TH-cam, this is pure art. You captured the place you visited so good. Huge inspiration :)
This is amazing work ....a true masterpiece ; you my friend in a whole different level.
these cinematic sequences are so breath taking. The emotions, the feelings that the movie brings out. it just makes me want too pack a bag and go see the world for myself. You're an incredible story teller and with no words at that. that was truly a sight... thank you for sharing Brendon wish you could make these more often. ☺
If you can define ART by anything , it's this. True Inspiration!!
Love this. Without any voice every scene has magical sound to hear. Excellent work. B Li
what a journey, thanks for the ride. Namaste and loads of love from India !
This is the type of Films I LIKE! You tell such a good story and truly are an inspiration
Editing techniques aside, what I dig about this is how you portray emotion and lifestyle through the people you shoot. Must be incredibly tough to get some of those people shots but the rewards are worth it. Out of curiosity, you obviously do a lot of client work, but how often do you get to do personal projects and can you find ways of merging the two?
Your storytelling genuinely entertains me. I think their religion is what keeps their spirit so alive throughout all the poverty. It really is sad to see though but it proves their resiliency is so strong. It's admirable. I think some filmmakers get caught up in finding something visually appealing that they forget to make any sense of it. It becomes a string of beautiful images with no substance. Thank you for not forgetting the story.
Really awesome video. I love watching shorts like this. True art.
true story telling and visual poetry ...another masterpiece
Love your work man, you deserve alot more attention!
Beautifully created! Well done Brandon!
You're inspiring me so much! Thank you!
Beautiful videography and the sound and video editing is spot on. Superb work.
goosebumps only! amazingly captured!
Just discovered your videos, and you have seriously inspired me. I'm normally not into these kind of videos because I tend to find them boring, but your videos captivate me. The pacing, storytelling, etc is incredible, and I'm never bored. I've honestly never seen anything like this before. I didn't realize it was possible to create captivating video without dialogue. This is sort of like when I heard Skrillex for the first time.
I was originally going to get a camera just for interviewing, but you've inspired me to try my hand at cinematic filmmaking. Will probably buy the A6500 as well. Anyways, thanks for posting all this great content, and keep up the great work!
I really admire your "eye" for capturing and creating art. Love the thinking and uniqueness behind every shot and edit. This is really rare these days for most youtubers in this type of "niche". (You have you're own niche. ) It's so refreshing to see "Travel" videos like this other then what mostly I see on TH-cam: just recycling the same thing over and over (same Transitions, style, music...etc.) and copy off, and not inspired by, other filmmakers. Which is quite annoying. They simply avoid being crreative all together which is what I think is an essential trait for anybody aspiring to be a good filmmaker. I'm a huge fan.
this is intense, Brandon! Awesome job!
WOW! Amazing video. The sound effects and the transitions are just amazing!!! :D
I'm trolling your videos so hard. They are so good. The sound editing is out of this world. I feel like I'm there.
Wow!! big smile looking at this, you have an incredible talent. Chapeau!!
Watching your video has been a treat.
To see our own country with such raw emotion through the eyes of a foreigner is just unbelievable.
You have mastered the art.
This video just got me hard.
Keeping the amazing editing aside..just the thinking and the story your shots create is just unbelievable.
I just cant say enough.
Respect sir. Keep up the good work.
Thankyou for this and Thankyou for visiting India.
Such an amazing clip, congratulations my friend !
My goddd , Goosebumps, thankyou for this beautiful video 😍😍😍😍😍
as usual great Work Brandon and a clever concept & story, the cinematography is beautiful, the sound design is spot on, and the editing is a lesson in pacing and concision. Love it
Your videos are awesome. They are teaching me new techniques. Love them!
Interesting contrast of the feel of chaos and calming slow-mo. Worked really well!
love it man
You're one of the best storytellers out there.
damn..! super unseen raw of evey eyes like.. RISHIKESH., brilliant stuff of our land.
Dude your videos are unreal! I really aspire to make videos this high quality one day. Keep the amazing work coming!
Brandon is my new hero! Stunning work!
Your work is truly amazing, and the way you tell a story using your lens are inspiring. wish you good luck and happy editing.
Just another master dope film, thanks, ones again...
Wow. Love your work. I find it really helpful in my quest to become a better filmmaker.
It's just incredible brother....
This is good stuff Brandon !!
Beautifully done! I don't agree with the hindu beliefs and the pain and poverty are hard to watch, but you made all this look so interesting.
Great advice Brandon, you're my new filmmaking guru! :-)
Your work in incredible man! Very inspirational as a filmmaker!
Oh my God man, amazing! All those sounds recorded with a camera microphone? Or you use an external recorder?
Hi, Brandon! Do you shoot in 1080p 60/120 or 4k+twixtor? I found 1080p is so bad on my 6500.. so much details are lost.. ((
This is a7s
Awesome channel.
So glad I found this, been trying to get more into cinematography and your videos have helped a lot!
Wow!!!! Ganga Power you just got it!!
Another amazing film, smooth and intelligent
Beauty 😍!!
Perfect Brandon li👌🏻👌🏻
It's so amazing...watching it already the 5th time and every time I have goosebumps
Another great video Brandon
again, what a visually and audible outstanding experience!
Did you find it challenging to walk around that business while filming at the same time? I hear it's crazy over there!
Yes it was a really tough environment for me. Breathtakingly beautiful but also noisy, polluted, and poorer than anywhere I had seen before.
Dude seriously......
I am from India....
#respect
Probably my favorite channel so far, i absolutely impressed by the way you portraying every image and the way you tell the story, but my main focus was in how well you manage to capture the audio or add audio to it, can you please explain your techniques?? I will be honored... thanks man!!
Proud of this video. Bharat mata ki jai!
That was so awe inspiring ! Wowww
I quite have a short attention span. You're films are just so immersive that I always finish watching all of them.
lol! same!
Love your work Brandon. One of your videos convinced me to get the Zhiyun Crane. I can't wait to see the footage I'm going to get with it.
Shot this one without any stabilizer. Crane is great but a lot can be done with just a steady hand.
Even more impressive. Well done.
I second CriticalAngle's comment, I just ordered my Zhiyun Crane yesterday based off a comment you left on one of your videos about someone asking whether to get the Zhiyun or the Beholder. Thanks for the great content/info!
jayount yeah I was in the same boat looking at the beholder as well. Hope I made the right choice!
Wow..its the chef, not the oven which matters :)
India is number 1 in my bucket list.❤❤❤❤❤❤
WoW! Footage and sound system is superb!
Creativity level-infinity 😮😲♥️
Very amtospheric! I enjoyed..
OMG what insane footage is this 😍
Amazing as always
Saw this on Vimeo, but I enjoyed watching it again👌🏽
I ignored TH-cam for years so now I have a bunch of videos that will get a second life on this channel lol
Simply beautiful...great sight and sound!
You are unbelievably talented!
So cool. Watch this a 100 times.
I've watched the "cinematic vlogs" by other people with the same gear, the pacing is nowhere near as good as this, the emotions you evoke by just cuts and sound. Damn man, I'm a fan :DD
Thanks, I wouldn't call this one a vlog though
May I ask, around 1:35, how did you get permission? Do you spend some time with them with a local guide or briefly asked for permission to shoot?
Nice story...well done for your editing work, very appreciated