This is Hong Kong City. Ft JR Alli | Cinematic video

JR and I had been wanting to meet up and shoot together for quite some time, and we decided Hong Kong City would be the perfect place to create some awesome videos! As the date got closer to leave for Hong Kong, we became anxious and cautious about the protesting that seemed to be getting worse. But took the plunge and decided to still go and pursue our journey. We had no trouble once we were there and fell in love with the Dense concrete jungle like buildings and were amazing to find so much nature surrounding Hong Kong. This was our journey to the beautiful Hong Kong City and what went down, we hope you enjoy 🙂
Info about the vid.
Edited in Premiere pro and after effects
Fully edited by myself including VFX which took just over a month.
11 hours to render out.
over 300 + sound effects
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Special thanks too!
Ben Mok, also made a version of our adventure on his channel below
• Inspired To Inspire f...
JR Alli, also made a version of our adventure on his channel below
• HOW I CAPTURED HONG KO...
Jamie TK's version is coming soon!!!
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Transition Sound Effects.
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[@Benn_TK]

Thanks for the wait Guys i'm so stoked to finally show you our adventure in Hong Kong! please leave a dope comment! lets get the notification squad happening!!! yeoow see you in the next video super super soon guys (; what will it be?

[@covid-19mapstats46]

great to see Benn TK and JR Alli in one video , like Messi and Ronaldo in one team!

[@kyronluther_]

You're talent is sooooo cool i wish i could have that.

[@mullinsmediaLLC]

amazing

[@manuelneni4711]

Why not good transition like Benn Tk used to do?

[@johneriellabadan6156]

Amazing Job Benn

[@PatWhelen]

This is not a travel film...this is a work of art.

[@jonahgontram3341]

I am soo agree with you!

[@mikhailgreaves]

💯

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

100% this. Wasn't expecting it. Blew my mind.

[@NathanBerisson]

I am agree

[@jawadvlog86]

👍👍👍

[@FreshPepper]

This deserves an academy award. Best Digital Short Film?

[@Vincent520charmaine]

5 demands not 1 less. Fight for freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.

[@MahdiMirza]

I'm frm India, free Hong Kong ..

[@Yan-rv8mi]

ugh.. politics. Don't ruin the art, please.

[@moxq2to]

Yan Only you mainlander think it. Even Ben he self liked this comment.

[@p35682477]

@@Yan-rv8mi It is such a shame that you appreciate the video about Hong Kong but ignore what people are suffering there.

[@user-ge2fk1dz7x]

@Yan Recording history and what ppl doing is a part of the job of ART!

[@manuelneni4711]

Don't wait for a perfect camera, start making videos NOW. go out there and show the world your talent.

[@connersfolder4405]

Couldn't agree with that statement any more. I got lost in the mindset of needing better and better gear when in reality its the person behind the camera!!

[@schankam]

Definitely true; however he's using pretty solid gear here to get these low light shots + probably the A7sIII on a drone (and not just a DJI drone)

[@kenricdavid6757]

Avengers Endgame was the best crossover in history Benn Tk and Jr Alli: *Hold our camera*

[@luca_sbll]

r/unexpectedcommunism

[@meysambabaei5760]

I just don't know what to say!!!!! been a while that even VIMEO staff picks couldn't satisfy my eyes, but this!!!! this is amazing!!!! this man is so talented!

[@wtfisthisworld]

The line u said Hong Kong people try to keep their home the way it is, as a Hong Konger, I'm so touched, I almost cried. I wish the time you come again, Hong Kong has its freedom back. #standwithhongkong

[@travelwithayush_]

PewDiePie vs T-Series 😂 Benn TK vs Hollywood 🔥

[@awancine]

The genius of Ben mixing in 3D elements, Fast-paced Cinematics, Vlog, Sound, Story I don't even know how he does it mind blown!!

[@HanYangSolo]

In an Instagram story he actually stated he never uses 3d element or 4d cinema. Which makes it even more impressive

[@awancine]

Han Yang That 3D text, in the beginning, is a 3D element!

[@hafidhhh]

Awan Cine maybe TK mean Element 3D as in Videocopilot’s Element 3D. I think he did use some 3D object

[@awancine]

Hafidh Turmuji Yeah probably talking about Element 3D but he most definitely uses 3D elements in his videos!

[@Benn_TK]

@@HanYangSolo all 3d is within after effects default software (:

[@AbidAhnafDipu]

The Art : Cinematography The Artist : Benn TK

[@mylesso457]

When i saw the protest at the last moment , thanks , you are in the history and you film HongKong so well! Thank you so much. That is definitely a super high lv of filming and editing.Master. Cheers. From HK.

[@359China]

哦，十年之后，你居住的巷子就是战场，不必惊奇，因为那是必然，笑到最后的才是好汉。

[@TreeFong]

6:52 Damn bro, I dunno why this makes me cry suddenly. As a Hongkonger, I love my city so much. And I'm so glad you guys enjoy it and made a stunning video for it. Please come again! And glory be to thee, Hong Kong!

[@paracetamol3439]

Sam kolder x Jr Alli x Benn tk == godlike cinematography!

[@omkarpandhare5169]

Sam kolder x jr.ali x Ben tk x Matt komo = life is heaven for filmmakers

[@mjc7172]

@@omkarpandhare5169 sam kolder x jr alli x benn tk x daniel schiffer x peter mckinnon = godlike

[@fransis9878]

@@mjc7172 sam kolder x matt komo x jr alli x benn tk x daniel schiffer x peter mckinnon x erik hedenfalk x leonardo dalessandri = perfection

[@rcdippstudios]

That is good

[@paracetamol3439]

Uhmm lets get chirstopher nolan along too!

[@avelovinit]

BENN TK VIDEOS ARE ALWAYS WORTH THE WAIT 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Benn_TK]

Hahah woooh thank you Ave!!! (:

[@pleyleest4257]

👙🤣

[@damianhanleyinc1776]

This is mind-blowing... you would think something like this would have 100 credits at the end... nope... just one guy... one ridiculously talented guy. Bravo my friend... wow.

[@myna0814]

作為一個香港人睇最尾有啲想喊！ As a Hong Kong people, I would say this is such a BEAUTIFUL video. The most beautiful scenes in Hong Kong are captured here... well done!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Dude, how much of your videos are even real anymore? This is insane haha. Those drone shots at Lion Rock were stunning!

[@Benn_TK]

hahah thanks Hannah (: honestly Lion rock was the coolest hike i have ever done! such a vibe!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

@@Benn_TK Can't wait to check it out when I'm there next :)

[@khaqannadeem9861]

That was so engaging, I totally forgot where I'm sitting, it was like, I'm there with you guys too. So immersive.

[@davidgraham370]

I'm from Glasgow but I grew up in Hong Kong, we left just after the umbrella movement but I was in HK for the summer of 2019. I live in Edinburgh now and 6:38 is something that I don't think enough people in the west truly understand. I am honestly surprised after my few years in Scotland at just how restrictive some laws in HK really are, and how bad the censorship has become. I am grateful to be able to criticise the government of the UK and Scotland and say with my friends "this person is a so and so" because these are freedoms you simply don't have anymore in this once beautiful city. Hong Kong will always have a special place in my heart but the city it has become is not the city I remember.

[@DenisBarbas]

Here I am after 1 year, still rewatching it. This is one of the best short films I've ever seen.. man I have no words....I, as a filmmaker think you're way ahead of us all, like light years ahead....thank you for the inspiration and the will of wanting to improve !!

[@KyleLi]

I love the editing and shots... Absolutely incredible. I lived in Hong Kong for 7 years and recognize so much and so little at the same time.

[@ItsVeX]

I found your channel about 2 years ago and it's amazing to see, not only how much you've grown but also how you turned what felt like a VFX Showcase with EDM Music into these narrated stories. Absolutely love the cinematic style! greets from Germany!

[@kenzeleung]

Thanks Ben! Amazing as always. The words you gave about Hong Kong are simple yet strong. Rather than just another insane video, it definitely means a lot more to us people. Cheerz. Can't wait for the next one.

[@MrJoesLife]

Thank you so much for what you do Ben, I feel like your content and art helps people understand that we’re all just humans wherever we choose to live. Thank you for inspiring us.

[@kx1209]

Flight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong!

[@wanchoingan2740]

睇完成條片, 好感動, 好掛住這個香港, 都市與自然, 傳統與現代, 不同文化互相包容, 對民主自由追求捍衛, 深深刻入香港人DNA中, 願日後香港再現光芒, 原榮光歸香港

[@hanrohanro3378]

简而言之，“荣光”来自于背靠大陆，“自由”来自于特殊的政治位置。不做实体经济，只靠金融贸易在目前来说会逐渐衰落。想要荣光再现，只喊口号是没有用的，需要整个香港摆正自己的位置，找到自己的历史定位，也找到地理定位，所有港人有计划有步骤的让自己进步，只是现在很多港人没有通盘思考过。所有过往皆昨日，当下即现时，祝香港有个美好的明天。

[@johnnyluu]

After all that’s happened the past week, we seriously need to appreciate and take care of what we have or else we’ll lose. Rewatching and listening to message in the end just makes this film more meaningful, especially with everything going on.

[@ToldbyNick]

YOO!!!! Absolute SICKEST intro ever! Insane job broski, keep up the killer work ✊🔥🙌🏼

[@DENTT7]

its need to hit treanding page....

[@Benn_TK]

lets hope for it!

[@RohanSanjith]

There is always a stupid pewds video in trend page. Useless

[@TomSimak]

The story telling alone had my jaw dropped for 7 minutes and 47 seconds.

[@davidgornickel8533]

by far the best travel movie I've ever seen....cinematography + storytelling is mind-blowing!

[@lucifermorningstar5794]

I had goosebumps when i saw the Lion rock scene. I climbed it before and I swear I'll go up there again when I go back to HK. Felt so surreal at the top

[@shivamsinghrajput4558]

Such an inspirational man... Got so much inspired by him, I started my own channel too...

[@genobalmeo9363]

This is the most incredible travel film i have ever seen!

[@ksushiim7070]

This video will make you cry. Love to see more inspirational videos like this - thanks!

[@Cowzgomu]

Man I just rewatched this and got so many nostalgic feels

[@henningpehlemann]

This is far beyond everything! These transitions: out of this world! The shots, not a single one being less than 150% perfect: crazy! This has been soooo much work for you but more than worth it! And by the way, can you do a tutorial on the transitions between 4:48 and 5:02 by any chance? Anyway GREAT Job👍

[@markburke1396]

Holy! You really out done yourself this time. I loved how immersed I got. The Sound design was spot on too. Honestly dude, this is top notch stuff.

[@Benn_TK]

Thank you brother 🙏

[@jackiexu2840]

It’s not just beautiful but so meaningful, tears down at the end.

[@mu.IRFAN_nganu]

Dope man.. Another tipically benTK story and transitions... Love it man. Keep it up.

[@natakyu5736]

this movie make me wanna go to hongkong! damn beautiful. THE EFFECT THE STORY, THE COLOR GRADING, ALL OF IN THIS VIDEO IS SUPER CRAZY

[@nickoliver389]

This is pure art. Amazing story telling, truly inspiring.

[@heretocreatefilms]

This is hands down one of the best travel films I have ever seen.

[@SvenVee]

Insanely well made, I'm in awe man, my fav of your creations!

[@drvisuals670]

This film made me feel like, if I closed my eyes I can see everything that’s happening in the video!

[@sakaimng5387]

Love this one, love my home🇭🇰❤️🖐🏻☝🏻

[@JillianandJordan]

These transitions are out of this world... like what even!!!

[@schankam]

The editing is sick bro ! Subscribed ! Oh, and HK is my favorite city in the world for sure.

[@vincentgabriel4723]

I’ve been waiting for this since forever 😩 Can’t wait to see what it brings! When I saw J.R. Alli in the Title I knew it was going to be a game over 💀 Love from NZ Ben! 🇳🇿

[@alessiac.5803]

Beautiful video, as always. You're just incredible!

[@jackywong7312]

It's amazing!! People from Hong Kong

[@ConnerPeterson]

Also.... major goosebumps. Incredible work

[@GizemAvcisi]

YOU ARE INCREDIBLE BRO❤️🎉

[@LalitAroraFilmsLA]

This is just Amazing brother ❣️💎 Totally mesmerized while watching this❣️💯 How beautiful Hong Kong is❣️💯

[@thetravelcb9245]

Hong kong so beautifull city.

[@lckfilms]

This is actually professional movie level quality! Amazing work once again. We've watched this so many times and still mind blown.

[@Alphain]

This film is a breathtaking piece and it was so well put together and bro one day you will the filmmaker known for your amazing travel film!

[@WheresPoppy]

Soooooo freaking good! Don’t understand how you do any of this stuff, you’re editing is insane!!!

[@photimbr]

holy crap bro, the mix of VFX and insane editing, story, and shots really makes this masterpiece

[@BalticBoyWandering]

Oh my god!!! This is so incredible... you are amazing man I am so touched by this video. You have absolutely incredible talent and have a very bright future ahead of you. I cannot believe this video doesn’t have 10 million views!!

[@alexandruulici-buyingfreed9118]

Who else got goosebumps starting with @0:10? Wow Benn! This was incredible. EPIC! This was a freaking movie!!

[@ShimonMeetsWorld]

Had to subscribe after watching this. Right for the intro I was engaged and felt like I was there! This makes me want to go to Hong Kong even more now

[@Travelpage193]

This video belongs in a museum. It is not only a beautiful video but it tells a beautiful message about a beautiful city with beautiful people who deserve freedom! GOOD JOB BOYS ♥️

[@TR3NDSTTRS]

THIS VIDEO IS SO GOOD THAT I COULDN'T EVEN FINISH IT FOR LIKE 10 TIMES IN A ROW BECAUSE I KEPT REWINDING IT BACK! YOU GUYS ARE SUCH A HUGE INSPIRATION FOR ME! PLEASE CONTINUE TO MAKE CONTENT! THE WORLD NEEDS IT RIGHT NOW!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

What even is this editing 🤤🤤 insanely incredible video

[@camcamwatt]

I watched this with Sony WX3 noise canceling and iPhone 11 - thought I was watching a big budget Hollywood film. Another banger. Weldone Ben and Team TK 🥳👏👏👏 gday from Fitzroy :)

[@Benn_TK]

My ma thank you! That’s a great way to watch it 🙏👏

[@meirsalah285]

Amazing work! Very very dope edit! This it fire! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheFlightShow]

I lived in HK for 9 years this really brought back memories even minor things like the traffic light sounds. Amazing vid basically Hollywood quality

[@mj.jusper]

just the intro itself amazing

[@premith_]

Sam Kolder is amazing! But Ben TK is another level💯

[@nikomanara]

Amazing! What a unique start of the story, bravo, bravo, bravo!!!

[@markiroll5766]

Bro, this is bloody magnificent. Love the colours, editing, just everything in this video is absolute perfection my god.

[@DiscoveringMusic]

This Is next level stuff man🛸

[@sebastianobusolin8085]

Assassin's Creed: Cina Theme

[@OHAYO93]

Literally awesome man, vfx part was dope. You have done a lot of hard work, I can imagine that.

[@juliadahmen1960]

Honestly Benn you are true legend and inspiration to all aspiring and learning filmmakers out there! Thanks for making my eyes and vision in awe! 🤘🏽

[@TravisDoodles]

INCREDIBLE!!!

[@pirakandas6931]

Ben u improved so much in such a short time, i find your travel vids are even better than sam kolder's now, great job!

[@TrueHrmz]

I have no words for this videos. Absolutely incredible. Brings back memories of when I Studied in Hong Kong. Greatest city on earth. Would also love to see a behind the scenes of you describing how you created some of the affects such as the intro scene and transitions throughout the vid

[@gu3197]

i got goosebumps when i watch this.

[@clvssicfilms]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! ♥️ CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN INDIA :)

[@SamuelKwansy]

This one is amazing! Feel great to watch this as a Hong Kong filmmaker. Also, thanks for noticing everyone to pay attention to the protests in HK, cant wait for the next video :)

[@Benn_TK]

much love brother thanks! (:

[@summersummer]

Thank you for capturing the beauty of HK! Awesome video

[@john_visuals]

This is so amazing. I do not have words to describe how beautifully you made this video. Keep it up Benn.

[@nelsonleung613]

The fact that this vid doesn't even have 100k views yet is crazy. Lets try to get this video to blow up!!!

[@HeroPlays2]

Such a legendary artwork dude 🔥🔥🔥❤️ please its a humble request start making tutorials about little editing stuff , you’ve got so much to teach us please allow us to learn something from you ❤️

[@Kiladera]

This is just incredible. Truly awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@RajathSagar]

This is unbelievable! Just amazing work there.

[@asad_yousafzaii12]

Hey man, I started watching your videos so much that I got inspired and started my own youtube, Love those cut transitions and your passion. You are my inspiration, My dream is to meet you one day. Love from Pakistan :-)

[@crystletan225]

0:48 the transition is way to cool!!

[@joelric8415]

It took twice as long to watch the video because I kept having to take it back to rewatch the transitions and shots again. Next level editing and storytelling. Insane!

[@CullenCheung]

This gave me chills down my spine. I miss home so much..

[@AbhishekNandy9]

It's like I'm watching a movie 😍😍 Perfect Shots with perfect Music. Ben if you are reading this may God bless you Man. You are a Gem ♥️

[@Benn_TK]

Thanks brother!!

[@Alexander_Hartung]

Crazy, how good the editing is! Would love to see a picture of the timeline with all clips haha

[@nelsonleung613]

yessss that'd be crazy

[@lchlnrdn9150]

Man I don’t even know where to begin. That was incredible. I was hooked from the beginning and in awe for the entire video. Thank you for sharing such an amazingly put together story

[@AirbusA-dh4cd]

Thanks for presenting Hong Kong to the whole world. Stand with Hong Kong!

[@KrunoKovacevic]

Amazing!

[@BugiVision]

OOOOOHHHHHHH. MMMYYYYYYYYY GOD..... blooming WWOOOOOOOWWWW I HONESTLY DONT KNOW WHERE TO START! Let me get my thoughts together. 1st of love the whole concept, 2, transitions were just mind blowing, 3, like the grade overall . 4. Edit n sound was just like hot knife through butter ... wow i ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO. See this is what I’m talking bout. Creative work i can look up to & strain to reach! Goal right here. Blooming brilliant to everyone .. wow wow . Love it 😍 mooooorree

[@Benn_TK]

Thank you very much!! 🙏🙏👌

[@Mhammer123]

amazing video you just became my new fav content creator keep up the fire work man

[@sugiartofuture]

Thanks bro my man Ben tk. Your re open my eyes with your video cinematic and traveling. Im realize that live is not about working in comfort zone or breakingup love, Thats such amazing video. I want travelling and see how beautiful this entire life