Gateway to the Ganges: India's Holy Cities [Rishikesh, Devprayag, Haridwar]

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Happy Holi, India!

[@Sharmajicamerawale]

Brandon Li happy holi to you too brother

[@Sharmajicamerawale]

Brandon Li u r really an inspiration brother

[@vinzyvisuals6472]

hey great work as usual happy Holi to you too best wishes from India

[@SuperCrossworld]

thank you sir

[@Johnitor3000]

Brandon Li, help me choose one camera and one lens! A6500, a7,a7s? Budget is $2000

[@JRAlli]

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!

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks man, really wish I got more comments like this and less people asking me what picture profile I use.

[@ucviet1]

JR Alli yeah I am with you....Brandon conveys so much.... Hong Kong strong was/is so full on....

[@SebastianSavoy]

JR Alli couldn't add anything to it!

[@BusyDadRVLife]

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?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Absolutely

[@Kevinhers]

continuity, story telling, transitions, sounds, its all perfect! Finally! Film making isnt about transitions. Love it!!

[@joshuafroi]

Omsim kuya kevs

[@IndiCoder]

Love from India.

[@souravshahil]

My country is looking more beautiful form your eyes ❤ You are truly an inspiration for small filmmakers 🙏 Love form #India 🇮🇳

[@WorchihanZingkhai]

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!

[@ShivamSharma-ek3yo]

I think you are an Indian ....correct me if I am wrong

[@baektix]

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

[@redoxvideos2655]

Wow nice love from india (assam)

[@maxmaeser1001]

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!

[@tusharsharmacaptures]

i just saw my india better than my own eyes, loved your storyplay, love from INDIA

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Man, you're stuff is always inspiring! Great work bro!

[@SPDTDL]

Q. What's the difference between a guy with a camera and an artist? A. This.

[@elaineross9365]

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!

[@archish631]

How can anybody unlike this video? I feel the real RISHIKESH in the whole video. People- their eyes- ganga- vibes

[@markorandelovic]

Awesome man, this film is one of my inspirations for becoming a nomadic film maker. Thanks Brandon.

[@UNPRECEDENTEDPICTURES]

Incredible as always. I love how you respect the people you film and how you seem to always portray them in a honest way.

[@dearangel9535]

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

[@DancersGlobal]

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

[@PabloCimadevila]

Amazing as always Brandon.

[@rahulgoyal9811]

what a journey, thanks for the ride. Namaste and loads of love from India !

[@SiddharthaJoshiFilms]

This is such a visual and experiential treat!

[@josephfriedman614]

Absolutely exquisite. So well shot and, in particular, edited.

[@rickyreyes6203]

This is amazing work ....a true masterpiece ; you my friend in a whole different level.

[@KirilDobrev]

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?

[@sudhanshuchaudhary5357]

Love this. Without any voice every scene has magical sound to hear. Excellent work. B Li

[@parthmashrani6283]

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..

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks, I put a lot of time into the sound

[@ydetroja]

true story telling and visual poetry ...another masterpiece

[@JahimTheCreator]

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. ☺

[@kashnimago2096]

If you can define ART by anything , it's this. True Inspiration!!

[@a432511]

Really awesome video. I love watching shorts like this. True art.

[@tonysanchez567]

This is the type of Films I LIKE! You tell such a good story and truly are an inspiration

[@DynamiteSoles]

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!

[@waarisaboobaker6492]

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

[@cosmicnation]

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!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Great work, again!

[@SebastianLjungkvist]

Beautiful videography and the sound and video editing is spot on. Superb work.

[@lauza247]

My friend this is truly a thought provoking piece of cinematography! stunning visuals, excellent soundtrack and a genius edit. well done!

[@AshrafEzzat]

I loved it. Great color grading, editing, audio design and story telling.

[@shivambhardwaj5578]

damn..! super unseen raw of evey eyes like.. RISHIKESH., brilliant stuff of our land.

[@PicturePulse]

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.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

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.

Interesting contrast of the feel of chaos and calming slow-mo. Worked really well!

[@ThijsGoedegebuure]

One of the best short travel video's I've seen on KZbin, this is pure art. You captured the place you visited so good. Huge inspiration :)

[@monabhullar9696]

beautiful video makes me miss my country

[@liveofkush]

Creativity level-infinity 😮😲♥️

[@nandoblondemobydick5438]

Wow!! big smile looking at this, you have an incredible talent. Chapeau!!

Oh my God man, amazing! All those sounds recorded with a camera microphone? Or you use an external recorder?

[@iversongirl]

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.

[@conorphoto]

So cool. Watch this a 100 times.

[@deepakpatel771]

goosebumps only! amazingly captured!

[@StefanoMascolo]

You're one of the best storytellers out there.

[@mrErycki]

Another amazing film, smooth and intelligent

[@SebHaugeto]

Wow. Love your work. I find it really helpful in my quest to become a better filmmaker.

[@wackerdhanu]

My goddd , Goosebumps, thankyou for this beautiful video 😍😍😍😍😍

[@sudhinbiswas6370]

Simply beautiful...great sight and sound!

[@irwinoon4012]

Hey Brandon! love your videos! can you do a tutorial or share some tips on sound design please? thanks in advance! :)

[@DiogoVinhais]

Just another master dope film, thanks, ones again...

[@krzysztofspiewek]

WoW! Footage and sound system is superb!

[@stavrovictor]

You videos from back then are great and show the root and style to much of your recent videos

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

This was the first trip I took specifically to make a short film. Before this I had just kind of filmed as I wandered around. So yeah it's kind of fun to look back and see the difference a couple years of practice makes.

[@Gapbrick]

again, what a visually and audible outstanding experience!

[@mizey9966]

India is number 1 in my bucket list.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavidsMusicChannel]

Hey Brandon love how you speed up and suddenly slow down footage. That just looks so awesome. Would love if you could do a tutorial on the same in premier

[@ANDRIANFEMIXOBOY]

Nice story...well done for your editing work, very appreciated

[@NickP-g8u]

Very amtospheric! I enjoyed..

[@LorenzoYearby]

Pure gifted with talent. Great art

[@Vxise]

Your videos are awesome. They are teaching me new techniques. Love them!

[@TinaTintorri]

It's so amazing...watching it already the 5th time and every time I have goosebumps

[@INSTAFLIXMEDIA]

Proud of this video. Bharat mata ki jai!

[@claudiourosa]

Wow!!!! Ganga Power you just got it!!

[@Bezstopy]

genius loci in Your movies never stops to amaze, great inspiration.

[@arjunsheen]

It's just incredible brother....

[@ksasat]

Your work is truly amazing, and the way you tell a story using your lens are inspiring. wish you good luck and happy editing.

[@gaetanproductions]

Speechlessly beautiful

[@haydnsbigideas]

Beautifully created! Well done Brandon!

[@ashishbhore8778]

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.

[@BroBen]

Saw this on Vimeo, but I enjoyed watching it again👌🏽

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I ignored KZbin for years so now I have a bunch of videos that will get a second life on this channel lol

[@terryb100]

Brandon is my new hero! Stunning work!

[@nosleep_world]

Your work in incredible man! Very inspirational as a filmmaker!

[@EarlyDawnTravels]

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.

[@WandererRohit]

OMG what insane footage is this 😍

[@JDiculous1]

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!

[@meaganterry3485]

You are unbelievably talented!

[@prashantgoswami6103]

Speechless.. i was Numb.

[@subhasishchristche]

happy holi guyz

[@pierre-angegiudicelli5500]

Such an amazing clip, congratulations my friend !

[@svenfilms7037]

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 KZbin: 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.

[@YabuiMedia]

You are my Yoda. OMG this is so good....but, they are all so good.

[@stekrenn]

WOW! Amazing video. The sound effects and the transitions are just amazing!!! :D

[@TheTwestone]

Love your work man, you deserve alot more attention!

[@SamKilby]

Dude your videos are unreal! I really aspire to make videos this high quality one day. Keep the amazing work coming!

[@DiegoStuartFilms]

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!!

[@badillosway154]

Brandon, can you make a video explaining how you incorporate sound effects into your video? The sounds are so vibrant and play such a huge role in these videos and I would love to learn.

[@petervis1999]

Beauty 😍!! Perfect Brandon li👌🏻👌🏻

[@midnaproductions]

Nice man! beautiful work.

[@kidchris]

You're inspiring me so much! Thank you!

[@erdemozgur4635]

this film is your one of the awesome videos and as soon as a i will create a channel.i am teaching your videos a lot of opportunities for cinematic vlog.

[@shishenliart]

Awesome channel. So glad I found this, been trying to get more into cinematography and your videos have helped a lot!

[@MaikBurghardt]

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

[@vikasgaur6644]

Beautifully shot

[@prabhatpandey4812]

Dude seriously...... I am from India.... #respect

[@mukulgola]

Love from India sir ❤️