The Hong Kong Tram

I got a chance to visit the workshop where Hong Kong's streetcars have been handmade since 1904. This video is a celebration of the craftsmen who create an iconic part of Hong Kong's culture. Learn filmmaking from me! myfilm.school/Hong-Kong-Tram
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Shot on Sony a7riii: amzn.to/2Dk16hM
Sony 24-105mm f4 lens: amzn.to/2tECjFH
Sony 28mm f2 lens: amzn.to/2HoBWAY
Sony 16-35mm f4 lens: amzn.to/2HseF13
Zeiss 55mm f1.8 lens: amzn.to/2FwAiko
Featuring the lovely Kobe Lee:
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Thanks to Henry Pattanin for his help:
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[@drewrobertson6286]

I don’t know how you make your money, but I could watch these micromovies all day long (& I am sure they don’t pay much!). Your content is phenomenal!!! Thanks for all you do!

[@jonathanmui6764]

this would probably cost at least 20-40k if it wasnt a gift.

[@Leprutz]

He does films for National Geographic and comercials and so.

[@chubbyemu]

Hong Kong Tramways just received a very nice gift! I'm looking forward to a directors commentary if you ever get a chance to make one!

[@guidohosman]

Not just the Hong Kong tramways. To me it also always feels like a little gift when Brandon uploads a new short movie. This one especially, because I recently was in Hong Kong myself and got on the tram (and got some footage ;).

[@Toxicclay]

to me its just a gift when brandon uploads in general

[@CRMayerCo]

A 2 minute and 32 second masterpiece!

[@theadventurebiker]

Indeed.

[@thecontentcreator5702]

The gimbal god himself! Beautiful piece brother.

[@patricklevar]

The Content Creator yep

[@Speedbird447]

So true 🔥🔥🔥

[@TJRoxas]

Dude, you gave that tram a personality, a SPIRIT. Brandon is a true storyteller.

[@NotRedToxic]

Oh my lord that tram fly through at the end!! Your eye for emotional camera moment is incredibly intelligent. I feel like every scene has meaning. No filler, all killer. I would love to see your thought process on the inspiration you had for this project from start to finish. Watching you grow from one video to the next is an absolute pleasure. Keep it up!!

[@aryanaaqilles9652]

The people of Hong Kong are so hardworking. Keep up the good work Hong Kongers! ;)

[@roy_tanmoy]

i have seen this already so many times . and i get awestruck every time i watch it.

[@miguelbmelo]

Never thought I'd be this fascinated about a tram... thanks Brandon. Your videos are just eye candy!

[@TheIzzyNobreShow]

Dude, your vlogs are SOMETHING ELSE

[@dobrinagavazova1786]

I am not sure why I started crying towards the end ... who would’ve thought trams can be so emotional... love your work

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I love trams. That's why I made the video

[@SebasEstuvoAqui]

Just beautiful , Sooo, sooo beautiful

[@joee1976]

I stop all else when I get a notification from you. And once again, I'm not disappointed

[@MahmoudSuleiman]

I second that

[@arnozamora]

haha, I was thinking the same.

[@joee1976]

To each their own right. Thanks for expressing yours. Cheers mate

[@ThomAdams]

Amazing. Simply amazing. Great gift to the Hong Kong Tramways!!!

[@tomboylan1522]

Thank you… I have visited Hong Kong several times (it is one of the World’s Greatest Cities!) and always ride the tram many times, each visit (I also like to ride on the upper deck, in the front seat, like the woman in the video does). Your video was very nice, with EXCELLENT production values. My wife (from Vietnam), and our son (half American/half Vietnamese) have not been, yet, to Hong Kong, but we are going to Vietnam in six months, for Tet. We will stop off in Hong Kong on the way there, and ride the tram! I will show them this video. Thank you!

[@tyuan123]

the sound effects are always spot on

[@atolavisuals]

Loved all the smooth transitions. Well done!

[@-veaux-4700]

holy balls. what did my eyes just witness. i got goosebumps amazing! love the crispy audio also the shots after 2:01 were crazy!

[@master_]

Brandon! Please come back! We need your videos and film school.

[@PrincessinProcess]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIFT!!! HK's tramways are my favorite transportation in HK, and honestly, that's a wonderful homnage!

[@AkmalHakeemHarris]

This video is straight fire. Great shots all around!

[@carsonlight_lapse6394]

I am from hk and I really like this video This video really shows the tram's history and its life. Thank you Brandon!

[@1cre8vlady25]

Thank you Brandon for sharing your gift to Hong Kong Tramways with us. I loved it! I love the way you tell us a story with simplicity, the music you choose and the awesome editing you perform. It is truly amazing! Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@spiggott2393]

Every short you post is a breath of fresh air! These are the story based travel films that actually matter and hold so much artistic value, no other content like it! Always so inspiring!

[@savvy770]

Brandon, this was such a wonderful homage! I loved every second. And of course Kobe is perfect too ;) If you ever had a chance, it would be wonderful if you could make a video on tips for recording real life sounds for later use in post production. As always though, amazing work! Thank you so much for the beauty you can share to the world.

[@LeungoMabjeng]

I always get a mouthful whenever I click a Brandon Li notification...once again, marvellous work!

[@chrisgay9623]

Oh, thank you for that. I lived in HK for 10 years and regularly commuted by tram. I miss the way they trundle along, in no particular hurry. The tram and the Star Ferry were two of my favorite pleasures about HK. I hope they're always there.

[@bentimover8095]

Take away all the hype and what you have is pure skill. Brandon- you inspire us to create truth and beauty and not rely on trending transition effects, or exaggerated filters, or clubby music. All these so called "travel vloggers" need to learn from you.

[@OliverAstrologo]

Great job my friend, I loved it!

[@antonv.]

indeed, very well made video!

[@enjohneer]

I bet Brandon Li can turn taking the trash out into a cinematic film.

[@KiblerDesign]

That's absolutely amazing. The filming, the editing, and the sound design more than just pulled it all together, it sold me!

[@logancarvalho]

Your transitions and movements are so fluid... I wanna cry

[@charliesnguyen7864]

You are the best!

[@wikirascals]

Great work as always Brandon! Do you have any thoughts on hyperlapses done by photographs versus speeding up video? Just curious! Cheers mate!

[@hellolucyxx3]

The Trams are one of my fav things in HK! This is so beautiful

[@onemusicgroup8249]

U know everytime i watch this it reminds of the art and skill u got. What a gift

[@DavidLeBlancHero]

your one of my Hero's in cinematography Brandon Li =)

[@cavazosjohnp]

Nice POV mode!

[@shootinglight]

A quite brilliant bit of work. Utter perfection. Just watched it 3 times in a row. The detail, the planning, the sound mixing and every scene perfectly composed. Should make most of us feel we have a long way to go!

[@DevonEk]

These transitions are so seamless its unreal how everything is blended so well together awesome video!

[@JojoAigner]

When I watch your videos I always get catapulted into another world! 😍

[@sutejotan5817]

LIVING THE DREΔM . me too. it is like opening of every hollywood movie

[@theadventurebiker]

^^ only better.

[@MyInstantSearch]

Sheer Talent!

[@InlandFilmCo]

That natural sound! Beautiful edit. Chills.

[@memorialadd]

Absolutely amazing! The trams are such a charming part of Hong Kong

[@thomaswang]

A two-and-a-half-minute long eye candy. The meaning of my life has been fulfilled.

[@duaner9392]

How do you do your Audio?! it amazing!!

[@aakash.dhawan]

I love the fact , how it treats my direction to the visuals, i mean the video seems effortless and smooth throughout. But the fact how it is made amazes me. The composition and visual flow is flawless!

[@Curlykidlife]

Wow, That was pretty incredible...keep doing what you're doing brandon

[@LE8271]

0 dislikes? Is this the new Internet? Fantastic work!

[@flappytaco]

Nope, there's 2 now. Those 2 people are still busy finding a reason for their thumbs down.

[@TheGauravpasi]

Now it's up to 6... Hahahaha... Must be those Oscar winning directors. :D

[@TheftTv]

Where can I find the sfx for the transitions?

[@9999snj]

Theft Tv KZbin woosh sound

[@YogevMontekyo]

This is so far my favorite. It's excellent, the flow in this one is amazing.

[@wilson_law]

Wow! Absolutely stunning! As a person born in Hong Kong, i have never realised so much effort was placed into getting these trams onto the road. This video makes me appreciate the city i was born and love. Thank you Brandon!

[@ThijsGoedegebuure]

I've never in my life seen a video with 6k views, 1500 likes and 0 dislikes

[@TheOrisya]

Thijs Goedegebuure sadly theres 1 dialike now...

[@ELJAGUAR]

haters gonna hate haha

[@kissanpennu9164]

I disliked this video

[@TheOrisya]

good for you

[@thatkeendude8384]

you just have to be that guy don't you? must be such a fun dude to hang around.

[@Pritam.Bhagat]

She is so beautiful 😘 , Brandon how did you take this shot no explanation 😐😑

[@lthlsol1]

The axis roll is incredible! This was so easy on the eyes. Everything from color grading, sound design, composition and editing were of the highest standards, thank you!

[@barboravackova8364]

This is just awesome! Amazing work Brandon, you are incredibly talented and great inspiration for others!

[@AbdelazizYoutube]

The best clear story, smooth movement and transitions, very well made video, keep up the best work brandon li, you're a legend.

[@chelseac1199]

I have been to HK a few times and i love the tram the most! This video really TOUCHES me!

[@dannyly]

I rarely watch KZbin videos more than once, and I've watch this video four times. The story was great, and the cinematography was awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@mediocresince85]

Brandon, I always love seeing your videos pop up in my feed! As an aspiring videographer and photographer, I appreciate the time and effort that goes into each of these but I hope to see even more!

[@PRATIKJAINvlogs]

Beautiful video dude👍💫

[@zeroliuxiyuan]

The footages and the camera movements are amazing as usual and the sound design in this movie is exceptionally good. What a masterpiece delivered by Brandon again!

[@Amoslim22]

the background music and the sound effects is like chasing each other through the song

[@louisooi]

omg i love the camera movement and the emotion your trying to express! nice video love it!

[@ZamaanDeen]

Hong Kong Tram a MASTERpiece

[@BillThisdell]

Magic little look at all the details that go into making a part of the city run. I was in HK recently but didn't get to ride the trams - now I feel compelled to go back and take a lap around the city on the tram!

[@guidohosman]

I loved how you used the rolling axis in this one. It added a subtle extra dimension to the wonderfully graceful flow throughout the movie.

[@TheBathroomNightmare]

Stunning. Loved the story, loved the footage. The edit was perfect.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Brandon, I think this is my favourite of all your pieces on KZbin. Loved it. Harvey.

[@simonpeisley40]

Simply stunning Brandon. Thank you for the inspiration you so gracefully give.

[@Guanxiology]

Great as always. I appreciate the fact that you make such beautiful short films so classic to watch.

[@HaleemaTravels]

Im sooo soo sooo in love with your film/editing style! You make every day mundane tasks looks sooo interesting!! love it bro keep em coming!!!!!

[@tellitlikeitis7031]

Who the hell would give this a thumbs down? Your an inspiration my friend. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world!

[@morsecodebox772]

Thank you dude this was amazing and you need to put this in front of as many people as possible ... amazing

[@TheBeardBringer]

I'm trying to come up with words to describe my feelings after watching this. Beautiful, emotional, happiness, dedication and craftsmanship are som of the words. So amazing work, Brandon. And I love all the sound effects in the background.

[@basjansen90]

That shot backing up through the different cars was amazing! Great stuff as always Brandon!

[@GenesiWaves]

This is my new favorite youtube channel. I've been watching all of your videos, a lot of them multiple times. You inspire me. Thank you.

[@VitaliImmobiliareCesena]

Ma quanto bravo sei?!? Brandon, sei anni luce avanti a tutti gli altri, Casey e McKinnon compresi. Simply amazing. Tks.

[@Saahib_K]

The flow in your videos is phenomenal. A masterpiece...very well done!!

[@thatsginter]

Phenomenal piece! From the transitions, the grading, and oh my, the detailed attention to audio! Well done.

[@solar-monk]

Insane. This is talent at its best. Thank you so much for your videos. You are an inspiration.

[@razwanders]

Trillions of beautiful stories in the world, all we need is a smart film maker like you. Wow.

[@stuntmansupreme]

This was awesome. You find the story in everything and have a great way of telling it.

[@ohrah2003]

Love the flow if your videos. Beautiful

[@danielclifton4589]

A wonderful piece. It grabbed me at the beginning and held me all the way through. Great job.

[@fharagbrand4719]

The best gift for such amazing city from an artist! This is ART

[@TofferKim]

When ever i feel sad, I comeback to watch Brandon's videos. I think i have an addiction problem with Brandon's videos... Beautiful Work by the way!

[@Matteusus]

Stunning as always!!! Miss HK trams already.

[@dennisswiss7522]

The visuals and story telling in this video are honestly amazing. Great job Brandon!!

[@marcoreis8930]

Simply amazing!

[@dylanfgarrison]

As always, just amazing. Beautiful work!

[@youngmazda4412]

This is great man. You never fail to impress. I love the focus you always put on movement, really engaging! You were the one that first inspired me to get an a7 with the zhiyun. Seeing what was possible with those simple tools really inspired me. I don't use them much for my channel but for my paid gigs they are irreplaceable!

[@inviaggiocoltubo]

The tram to tram transition is soooo cool!! Awesome work!

[@dannyfreshley]

Such a beautiful piece of cinematography and creative storytelling. Bravo!

[@jamesl9371]

I love ❤️ Hong Kong 🇭🇰 And I love the trams 🚋

[@machajohn]

Jeeeez this was so brilliant. The constant movement of this video played well with the whole theme of celebrating all involved in this mode of transportation. At the same time, the movement really gave this as sense of progress as if the universe was moving forward within the video. With the jumps back and forth between final product (the tram) and the process of manufacturing, I felt as if we as an audience with our female protagonist were moving forward to the resolution of her whole day while at the same time paying our respect and appreciation to the tradition of these trams. Only you can say if this was your exact intention, but its how I interpreted your art. Brilliant once again dude!

[@brandonkheang]

Absolutely lovely, the way you blend audio with your camerawork is breathtaking

[@chooxuanguang]

The first short film that I actually clicked the LIKE button, this is some next level creation here 🔥

[@ccoquet]

Just breathtaking!

[@benjamindelfs6021]

Crazy good. So many ideas in one smooth, short film.