The right talent make all the difference! We were fighting against Nature when a typhoon came crashing down on our shoot.

We had to adapt fast; turning our camera angles away from the falling rain, adjusting the lighting to make up for the gloom outside and then applying every colour-correcting trick we know during post-production.

Although it's not always fun and games we want this is kind of energy in front of the camera, as well as behind. 

Not many people know this, but Gaddi's is the first restaurant in Hong Kong to introduce the Chef's table where guests can experience the service in an otherwise closed kitchen.

We collaborated with the Peninsula team to showcase their impeccable fine-dining restaurant with snapshots of staff serving and interacting with guests along with closeups of the tantalising dishes. 

Drums and dragons and lions - oh my! 

In the 15 years we have been filming in Hong Kong, there is not much that compares to getting amongst the Chinese New Year celebrations. 

When you are tasked to capture all this vibrant energy we were definitely spoiled for choice at The Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong with 10 lions, a dragon and a dozen drummers filling their hotel lobby. 

As an architectural icon, the Murray Hotel Arches are an ideal location with so many eye-catching angles to choose from.

In preparation for the Fendi fashion catwalk, we collected timelapses of the construction and trial run of the event setup to highlight the versatility of this space.

The glory of unveiling a hotel is highlighting the efforts that go into bringing such luxury experiences to their guests.

Filmages often go behind the scenes to capture these moments; mood lighting, place setting and a whole lot of teamwork!

Although it may seem simple to film an empty box, we creatively used timelapses, camera angles and visual tricks to truly showcase the flexibility of the Murray Hotel's ballroom.

To the newly weds and soon-to-be weds, which do you think is more strenuous; arranging a wedding or staging a fake one? 

Of course the answer is the former! Our Client recognised the lengths people are willing to go to fulfil their dream nuptials, so we went even further to recreate that experience.

Just like a true partnership, we worked in close collaboration to source a glowing cast and put them in full wedding attire to pull "the Big Day" together.

It takes a village to open a hotel so the old addage goes... maybe... ok not really.

But when it comes to opening a new hotel it takes a strong team, dedicated to creating an impeccable guest experience.

Every staff member is a key player and we went behind the scenes to see what it took to be a part of The Murray Hotel team.

Creative expression comes in so many forms. It can begin as one thing and be turned into something completely other. 

Michael Craig Martin took his vision to the Peninsula and turned one of his works into a standing monument, visually representing this shift in perception. 

We stayed up well into the night to watch this sculpture make its home at the Peninsula during Art Week 2017.

Standing high on the hillside, Hong Kong Parkview cultivates a lifestyle with an appreciation for art and a healthy, family-oriented community. Their exclusive members club has all the facilities and amenities to make it an oasis away from the city.

Capturing the serviced apartments, with 8 different decor themes, offered up some of the most enviable views in town.

Timing the shoot was crucial to make sure we caught some of the winter sun, which bathed the rooms in natural light.

Although our cameras could capture only so much of this warmth, we endeavoured to recreate this glorious glow in post-production. 

Standing high on the hillside, Hong Kong Parkview cultivates a lifestyle with an appreciation for art and a healthy, family-oriented community. Their exclusive members club has all the facilities and amenities to make it an oasis away from the city.

Upon arrival, it takes next to no time to realise that art is integral to the Hong Kong Parkview experience as these artworks are spread throughout the property.

Their galleries are open for viewing to anyone, even non-members. Our cameras were spoilt for choice as we could only select a handful of pieces to highlight such a vastly diverse collection. 
 

Standing high on the hillside, Hong Kong Parkview cultivates a lifestyle with an appreciation for art and a healthy, family-oriented community. Their exclusive members club has all the facilities and amenities to make it an oasis away from the city.

The appreciation of art and creativity extends to the numerous F&B outlets; Ming Yuen, George's, Teahouse, Oasis, Teppanyaki, Lifestyle Café, Karaoke and The Whisky Bar each have a space that is carefully designed to please the eye and taste buds alike.

Having covered the event several times over the years, we pulled together a crew of videographers and photographers and high-tailed it to The Landmark's Boutique Boulevard.

Live performances by Rain and Bebe Rexha kept our team on their toes as they tustled through the crowds to cover every angle of the event.

While the guests partied on into the night, we did not rest until all photos and video were delivered the next morning.

What's not to love about a New Year's Eve party?

Well, one with media crews that get in your face and in the way of your good time.

The good news is we've mastered the art of filming in stealth mode.

Filmages does their utmost to minimise disturbance to guests and work alongside hotel staff and security, all while moving our crew and gear among the large crowd incognito.

Have you ever been told to never work with babies and/or animals? 

Well, watch this video and tell me you wouldn't want to work with these three Page Babies!

We had the pleasure of spending a few hours with these cherubs, and helpled The Peninsula spread their festive joy

As of Jaunuary 2016, The Peninsula attracted 90,000 views to this video (in less than 1 month of its release)

Adorable kids, a tree and 5 cameramen captured the wonder of the holidays at the Peninsula Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.

2015 marked the 5th anniversary of Landmark's flagship "Boutique Boulevard" event, brings the music and fashion worlds together for a glamorous celebration.

Flown in especially for the occasion was singer and style icon, Rita Ora, whose performance of chart-topping hits had guests dancing the night away.

Covering such an action-packed evening spread across Landmark's 5 buildings and 80 participating boutiques required careful time and resource management.

Additionally, we provided photographic coverage throughout the evening.

The avant-garde Felix simply oozes style. Designed by Philippe Starck, the views from the 28th floor of The Peninsula tower over the breathtaking Victoria Harbour, and Chef Kaji, serves Modern European cuisine, made with the freshest, seasonal vegetables. 

Ludo ensures that flavour, texture and presentation play well together in his desserts. 

Sample his sweet treats while taking in the views of Victoria Harbour at The Verandah.

Trust us, they look just as delcious as they taste.

"It holds many memories for people like me who grew up in this city" 

Chef Andy Cheng fondly remembers the Peninsula Hotel (Hong Kong) and its iconic Lobby, where guests come to unwind, dine, and become a part of Hong Kong lore. 

The Peninsula's famous Spring Moon mini egg custard mooncakes are both coveted and limited over the Mid-Autumn Festival period.
Chef Frankie Tang gives us an insight into how these handmade mouthfuls of joy are created.

The Peninsula's Maitre Chocolatier, Marijn Coertjens, shows us how he and his team craft their artisanal chocolates in the holiest of holy places: "The Chocolate Room"

The team are constantly pushing their creative boundaries to bring us mouth-watering, haute couture delicacies

For chocolate lovers there will always be time for this sweet treat.

However there was a time when chocolate was not so widely available in Hong Kong.

A few years ago, The Peninsula's Chocolate Room began their iconic production of these artisnal delights.

For many visitors it tops their to-do list to taste the latest flavours, and bring a box back for loved ones at home.

How can you channel the experience of dining in a Swiss chalet without the airfare cost?

Chef Trento tells the story of this historic restaurant and it's unique pull for local and international visitors. 

Peking duck is the ubiquitous dish always found in the best Chinese restaurants.

This dish is still celebrated all over the world today, and was first feasted upon nearly 400 years ago.

While all chefs naturally guard their recipes, Spring Moon's Executive Chef Frankie Tang kindly reveals his secrets to making this signature Chinese dish. 

For Gaddi's Chef Remi Van Peteghem and the Executive Pastry Chef Ludovic Douteau selecting the right ingredients is an enlightening experience. With their shared wealth of knowledge, they share with us their methods for picking the best produce to create the perfect dish.

The delicacy of Dim Sum is unheralded, so we shot this story to epitomise the heart and flavour that's carefully wrapped into each piece.

One Central Macau is a home away from home for any retail connoisseur.

Yet they needed our best camera moves to wrap their high-end luxury brands portfolio up and convince Mainland Chinese visitors to spare time away from gambling tables.

The Peninsula Hong Kong's legendary French Restaurant welcomed back two of its former chefs for an Gaddi's Alumni weekend.

In August 2014 former Gaddi's chefs Daniel Lichtensteiger, who previously graced the restaurant from 1990 to 1994, and Philip Sedgwick, who helmed the kitchen from 1999 to 2004, returned to the site of past glories alongside current Gaddi's Chef Rémi van Peteghem and Executive Pastry Chef Ludovic Douteau. Between them, the four culinary wizards concocted a series of spellbinding dining experiences that combine signature dishes from the past and present to captivating effect.

Our memoir video captured the extraordinary talent, synergy and friendship of the quartet.

Trying to act natural around Hong Kong's elite and a star-studded musical line-up featuring CoCo Lee and Katharine McPhee was no easy feat.

In amongst the foliage we caught glimpses of runway fashion, personal styling, tailoring and craftmanship demonstrations, and countless photos ops.

The key was to blend in to capture the flow of the evening's celebrations, and their guests in their natural element.

It's hard enough to say no to a glass of well-aged Whiskey. But who could resist the dream of comparing 30 of the finest Whiskies, carefully picked from around the world for trendsetting Hongkong Land?

One noteworthy visual effect that we created is the space-time continuum dolly shot on the bottles. This trick allowed us to highlight the bottles without promoting any particular brand. 

However, given the high number of paticipating shops to visit, the short time available, and the density of the crowd, we were required to shoot sharply and swiftly.

A jewellery box of handmade heart-shaped chocolates,
2,000 premium Ecuadorian red roses,
a fleet of 14 Rolls Royce Phantoms,
set amongst a breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour...

... all converge to create a timeless moment of gastronomic excellence and romance.

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there should be no half measures.

The Peninsula brought in the festive cheer with full force, building a life-sized gingerbread house and a giant model train set, and of course, there was still room for a Christmas tree!

Shot over three consecutive nights, the crew became completely jetlagged but had to quickly shift back to other daytime shootings before shifting back once again for New Year's Eve party.

The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong are producing a special range of products and activities in support of Breast Cancer Awareness throughout the month of October.

Proceeds from the "Peninsula in Pink" campaign went to the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Family Registry.

The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong are a creating a special range of products in support of Breast Cancer Awareness throughout the month of October. "Peninsula in Pink" is a campaign with proceeds going to the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry.

This video features Ludovic Douteau, the Executive Pastry Chef at The Peninsula Hong Kong and he creates the Pink Opera Cake.

The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong are a creating a special range of products in support of Breast Cancer Awareness throughout the month of October. "Peninsula in Pink" is a global campaign with proceeds going to Breast Cancer charities here in Hong Kong.

This video features Hovan Lam, the Senior Bartender at The Peninsula Hong Kong and he creates the Pink Amour Cocktail, a delightful French themed cocktail.

How many steps does it take to get married?
According to Hongkong Land, only 53.

This shoot was particularly challenging, as we had to adapt and overcome the conditions placed on us by the Photo-shoot and Mother Nature.

In shooting a behind the scenes of a photo shoot, we must discreetly capture every aspect of the photo shoot, without ever delaying or disturbing the primary shoot.

When it comes to sampling whiskies, the best advice is to follow your nose.

The Filmages crew take a tour through the Landmark's subterranean shopping arcade, sampling some of the finest whiskey whilst browsing the latest in men's fashion and gadgets.

Chef Kelvin Wong Hon-Keung from The Square designed an innovative Cantonese cuisine for Gwyneth Paltrow:
"I know Gwyneth is a multitalented, Oscar-winning American star. So, I combined something from China and America together: Crispy Prawns with Strawberry Sauce."

This was one of the four videos we produced for Landmark, with the other recipes from world famous and Michelin star-studded Joel Robuchon, Umberto Bombana, and Richard Ekkebus.

Chef Joël Robuchon from L'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon created the tasty and light Le Caviar Imperial for Ms. Paltrow: "This is a dish which can suit everyone, for children as well as very discerning people, such as Ms. Paltrow." 

This was one of the four videos we produced for Landmark, with the other recipes from world famous and Michelin star-studded Umberto Bombana, Richard Ekkebus, and Kelvin Wong.

"April is the time of white asparagus so I use this seasonal ingredient because it's slim, tall, white and beautiful - just like Gwyneth." says Chef Umberto Bombana's about the dish he created as a tribute to Gwyneth Paltrow: Asparagus and Orange on White Asparagus Risotto.

This was one of the four videos we produced for Landmark, with the other recipes from world famous and Michelin star-studded Joel Robuchon, Richard Ekkebus, and Kelvin Wong.

"I want to respect Gwyneth Paltrow's healthiness in the dish with very light flavours and healthy components." Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director of Amber shares his inspiration for creating the Alaskan Crab, Burrata & Mauritian Royal Palm Heart Salad with Watercress & Caviar.

This was one of the four videos we produced for Landmark, with the other recipes from world famous and Michelin star-studded Joel Robuchon, Umberto Bombana, and Kelvin Wong.

Kids helping kids be kids with the help of some child-sized teddy bears, Landmark taught young people about the gift of giving.

In the fashion of a scavenger hunt, these kids raced around Landmark to buy gifts for children of the Make-A-Wish foundation and their families.

A 28-metre long, 19-metre wide and 7-metre tall sculpture, filled with rolling baubles.

This tour-de-force sculpture, designed and built by European artist Hanns-Martin Wagner, is called the "Infinite Joy Rolling Sculpture" and certainly brought endless joy to Landmark's shoppers.

With a prop of this scale, we had to accurately plan where our cameras needed to be to capture it's momentum. 
 

Ermenegildo Zegna's tailor workshop at Landmark more than measures up to to most discerning tastes...this video encapsulates the sartorial elegance of Italian tailoring and service.

Ermenegildo Zegna Hong Kong

For this Fall/Winter 2013 and third installment of One Central Macau‘s promotional movies, following Gaile Lai and Donnie Yen, it was no less impressive to work with Mainland China’s Megastar Huang Xiao Ming.

A renowned actor, singer and model with over 20 Millions followers on Weibo, brand ambassador for Tissot and ridiculously good looking, Huang Xiao Ming turned out to be very friendly and easy to work with. This was crucial as the whole movie was shot in just half a day since we had to share time with the photographer and keep the excited fans at bay.

But as Huang Xiao Ming played the game, reacting very positively to our direction, we were able to wrap the whole movie just in time for sunset on the One Central Macau promenade.

To celebrate 20 years on top of the industry Hong Kong born superstar Karen Mok displayed 20 hand-selected exhibits, giving fans an intimate look at Mok's rise and the making of 'Moknificence'.

In this behind-the-scenes video Mok gives us a look at her Golden Melody Awards, Hong Kong Film award, and her days back in Kowloon. 

As the Year of the Snake snuck up on us, Landmark celebrated the arrival of the Lunar New Year by putting up a series of stunning, giant paper lanterns; decorations that heralded the vitality and vibrance of Spring.

These awe-inspiring sculptures measured up to 9 meters in height and spun non-stop, welcoming health and prosperity.

Additionally, shoppers were soothed by the smells of Spring as floating vases carried colourful, fresh flowers.

Ice sculptors, fire-tossing bartenders, and an indoor ski lift...

To properly commemorate Hongkong Land’s Christmas extravaganza we edited the events of the evening into contrast.
While alternating between visuals of elegance and of eccentricity we reverse paired them together with classical and heavy metal music.

Join Nicolas Chow, international head of Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, as he introduces highlights from the September 2012 sale of Qing Imperial Monochromes from the J.M. Hu Collection.

Join Edie Hu, senior specialist of Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, as she introduces highlights from the September 2012 sale of Portraits of Valour: Imperial Bannermen Portraits from a European Collection.

Although we were not producing Filmages' rendition of Ip Man, filming Donnie Yen for a behind-the-scenes video brought a different set of challenges. Since we had limited time with Donnie, we had to make the most of it.

For the Fall/Winter 2012 season, Yen demonstrated his impeccable taste for fashion while strolling past luxurious One Central Macau shops such as Dior, Ralph Lauren and Gucci.

French sculptor Nathalie Decoster places tiny human figures in the context of huge geometric shapes, using simple materials like bronze, concrete and metal.

Our camera told the whimsical stories of her very personal artistic world exhibited at One Central Macau and Mandarin Oriental Macau.

Signature Dish from 7th Amber Spring Menu

From 8th May to 24th June 2012, LANDMARK MEN presented the "One Love Sprayed HK Art Exhibition”. On display were artworks by renowned French graffiti artists KONGO and CEET, who in the past have collaborated with luxury labels including Prada and Loewe.

Under the Song Dynasty (420), the 15th day of the 8th lunar month was officially declared the Mid-Autumn Festival, and it would never be complete without the famous Moon Cake delicacy.

We go in to the kitchen and observe how Chefs Frankie Tang and Yip Wing Wah prepare to make a staggering 470,000 moon cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival, using the Peninsula's unique recipe of a traditional dough mixed with a British-inspired custard filling.

Extending its tradition of hosting delightful world-class holiday displays for the Chinese New Year, Hongkong Land brought a jaw-dropping puppet show created by French puppeteer Jean-Claude Dehix.
We shot "Puppetland at The Landmark" at the opening of the display and edited it very quickly for social media distribution.
The show was a major success and brought sparkles into the eyes of the Hong Kong audience.

Luxury watches are beautiful crafted objects, but also potential high-yield investments.

Hongkong Land organized an event for their VIP customer to sharpen their bidding skills in a mock-up auction.

In Hong Kong, men now have a mall to call their own.
To celebrate the rebranding of Hongkong Land's Landmark basement in "LANDMARK MEN" a runway show featuring actor Louis Koo Tin-lok presented the latest fashion from their tenants luxury brands.

With limited space to dance around the models and stage, we got to display our remarkable steady-cam skills.

In Hong Kong, men now have a mall to call their own.
To celebrate the rebranding of Hongkong Land's Landmark basement in "LANDMARK MEN" a runway show featuring actor Louis Koo Tin-lok presented the latest fashion from their tenants luxury brands.

With limited space to dance around the models and stage, we got to display our remarkable steady-cam skills.

Unfamiliar with the subtle distinctions between whiskey and whisky? Between wheat, barley, malt and rye?
Missing knowledge about pit moss, oak barrels?
Hongkong Land VIPs were treated with an evening of spirited knowledge with the gold liquor guru Ron Taylor and his unmistakable Scottish accent.

We must say that the dark environment stretched the limit of our camera's ISO sensitivity down to its knee.

To celebrate the rebranding of Hongkong Land's Landmark basement in "LANDMARK MEN", a pop-up store was transformed into a premier billiard parlor for its Pool Tournament Series.

After two weeks of hard-ball competitions, the series finally came to a close when world snooker champion Marco Fu and celebrity Jennifer Tse soared in to show off their pool-playing skills in a friendly match.

This instalment of One Central Macau's promotional movie starred fashion model, magazine cover girl, and actress Gaile Lok (at that time Gaile Lai). 

The Macau-born supermodel stunned the cameras as she highlighted the Spring/Summer 2011 fashion and different parts of One Central Macau's allure. 

This promotional movie was followed by two more, featuring Mainland China Megastar Huang Xiao Ming, and "Ip Man" Donnie Yen. 

One sure thing with hair dressing maverick Kim Robinson is:
However glamorous the model, he remains the star of the show...

Check out Kim's "Salon" in Landmark

Platinum Winner - Hermes Creative Awards 2012

Filming jewellery is not as glamorous as one would think…

Try shooting within a very short (2 hour) time frame, through thick glass cases, with bright halogen spotlights creating crazy-strong overexposure, causing minimum disturbance to the VIP guests, watched closely by nervous security guards breathing suspiciously down your neck.

But that was no concern for our experienced team. We pulled that job off pretty well, don’t you think?

Did you know that many world leaders would rather wear nothing else than Hong Kong's very own Ascot Chang VIP cotton shirt?

From such humble beginnings, Ascot Chang has achieved international recognition for their respect for tailoring traditions, best-in-class materials, and impeccable taste, fitting right into the Landmark's pursuit for excellence.

Hats off!

Lift music is difficult enough to ignore, but a lift video is impossible to escape. 

VIP box wanted to make a splash and reach a wealthy captive audience in Grade A building elevators with their Valentine's special.
The challenge was, lift rides don't last very long and VIP Box wanted to fit a big load of information in to the allocated 15-seconds.
Our motion-graphics skills allowed us to deliver a big punch in a short time.

Originally built in 1881, the historical site where Hullett House stands today is one of the four oldest surviving government buildings in Hong Kong. For more than 100 years it was occupied by Hong Kong’s Royal Marine Police.

To celebrate its renovation and re-opening to the public, as an ultimate lifestyle destination, we juxtaposed representations of the golden era of the 50s - a cheongsam dressed model with matching hair and make-up - next to modern day Hong Kong.

Additionally, we brought back to life old black and white postcards and, in doing so, encapsulated the rich heritage of this colonial era landmark.

Put yourself in the shoes of a company executive: 

You've being given a marketing presentation: Would you rather go through the monotony of a powerpoint presentation, or watch a movie?

While both methods serve the same purpose, the better looking and more entertaining video cannot be ignored.