A love letter and wedding adventure video between Ben and Irina Hengst in Glacier National Park.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on a Sony A7S III and Canon Vixia HF R400
Edited in Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects
Take the trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp with Ben in this adventure travel video. Shot entirely on a GoPro Hero 4 and a Point and Shoot Canon Vixia HF R400, see what awaits you in the Himalayan Mountains.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on a GoPro Hero 4 and Canon Vixia HF R400
Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Adobe After Effects
Explore rural China and get a taste of village life in this video where Ben treks through the Chinese countryside.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on an iPhone 11 Pro and GoPro Hero 4.
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Mt. Barujari, also known as the ‘The Child of Rinjani,’ is a small volcano that sits in the crater of Mt. Rinjani. It had erupted a few days before Ben took a trip to Indonesia. Take the trek to the top of Mt. Rinjani with Ben and look down at the still smoking Mt. Barujari.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on a Cannon Vixia HF R400 and a GoPro Hero 4.
Edited in Final Cut Pro X and Adobe After Effects
As the world began to lock down during the height of COVID-19, China began to reopen. Ben took the opportunity to see more of his country of residence starting with one of China’s most unique and amazing natural wonders, Zhangjiajie National Park.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on an iPhone 11 Pro and GoPro Hero 4
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Get inspired to go out and adventure somewhere. See what the world has to offer.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on a GoPro Hero 4, Cannon Vixia HF R400, iPhone 7
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Ben captures the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of his parent’s countryside backyard after escaping the noise and the hustle and bustle of the megacity of Shanghai. Ben shot his wife, Irina, doing yoga out on the deck in a patch of sun in the morning.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on a Sony A7Siii
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
In this fun episode of DaDa AI’s, Amazing Adventures, Teacher Ben takes the students to Romania to visit his new “special” student in Transylvania. DaDa AI was an online AI based interactive video program where Chinese learners could learn and practice English while also being educated in science, culture, history, and geography.
Producer: Ben Hengst
Director: Ben Hengst
Screenwriter: Ben Hengst
Storyboard Artist: Ben Hengst
Storyboarded with Microsoft Power Point and Adobe Illustrator
Production/ Post Production: DaDa AI UED
Teacher Ben and the students learn about the Spring Festival in China. Also known as the Chinese New Year, it is one of the most important holidays in China. Teacher Ben and the students learn about the legend of Nian, why you wear red on the New Year, what's up with those big red lanterns, and how you can celebrate the New Year! DaDa AI was an online AI based interactive video program where Chinese learners could learn and practice English while also being educated in science, culture, history, and geography.
Producer: Ben Hengst
Director: Ben Hengst
Screenwriter: Ben Hengst
Storyboard Artist: Ben Hengst
Storyboarded with Microsoft Power Point and Adobe Illustrator
Production/ Post Production: DaDa AI UED
In this episode of Holi-DaDa-Days, Teacher Ben and the students learn about the Chinese Holiday, Mid-Autumn Festival. They learn essential Mid-Autumn Festival vocabulary, learn about Moon Cakes, and learn the legend of the festival. DaDa AI was an online AI based interactive video program where Chinese learners could learn and practice English while also being educated in science, culture, history, and geography.
Producer: Ben Hengst
Director: Ben Hengst
Screenwriter: Ben Hengst
Storyboard Artist: Ben Hengst
Storyboarded with Microsoft Power Point and Adobe Illustrator
Production/ Post Production: DaDa AI UED
In this episode of Amazing Adventures, Teacher Ben takes the students to the Grand Canyon. They learn about how The Grand Canyon was formed and learn how to both stay safe in the park and keep the park safe. DaDa AI was an online AI based interactive video program where Chinese learners could learn and practice English while also being educated in science, culture, history, and geography.
Producer: Ben Hengst
Director: Ben Hengst
Screenwriter: Ben Hengst
Storyboard Artist: Ben Hengst
Storyboarded with Microsoft Power Point and Adobe Illustrator
Production/ Post Production: DaDa AI UED
In this episode of Amazing Adventures, Teacher Ben takes the students to Madagascar. They learn about some of the many amazing animals that live there. DaDa AI was an online AI based interactive video program where Chinese learners could learn and practice English while also being educated in science, culture, history, and geography.
Producer: Ben Hengst
Director: Ben Hengst
Screenwriter: Ben Hengst
Storyboard Artist: Ben Hengst
Storyboarded with Microsoft Power Point
Production/ Post Production: DaDa AI UED
In this episode of Holi-DaDa-Days, Teacher Ben and the students learn about the Chinese Holiday, Lantern Festival. They learn essential Lantern Festival vocabulary and learn about the legend of the Lantern Festival and why lanterns are hung. DaDa AI was an online AI based interactive video program where Chinese learners could learn and practice English while also being educated in science, culture, history, and geography.
Producer: Ben Hengst
Director: Ben Hengst
Screenwriter: Ben Hengst
Storyboard Artist: Ben Hengst
Storyboarded with Microsoft Power Point and Adobe Illustrator
Production/ Post Production: DaDa AI UED
What is DaDa AI? Find out here.
Producer: Ben Hengst
Director: Ben Hengst
Screenwriter: Ben Hengst
Storyboard Artist: Ben Hengst
Storyboarded with Microsoft Power Point and Adobe Illustrator
Production/ Post Production: DaDa AI UED
Magical Words teaches some magical vocabulary.
Dada Daily English Videos were shot and edited on a daily basis for students and posted on the Chinese Social Media app Kuaishou.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Students learn to ask and answer the question, “How are you?”
Dada Daily English Videos were shot and edited on a daily basis for students and posted on the Chinese Social Media app Kuaishou.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Students learn some different ways to get around town.
Dada Daily English Videos were shot and edited on a daily basis for students and posted on the Chinese Social Media app Kuaishou.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Students learn about the words "on" and "off!"
Dada Daily English Videos were shot and edited on a daily basis for students and posted on the Chinese Social Media app Kuaishou.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Students learn some vocabulary for Halloween.
Dada Daily English Videos were shot and edited on a daily basis for students and posted on the Chinese Social Media app Kuaishou.
Director: Ben Hengst
Production/ Post Production: Ben Hengst
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro
Edited in Final Cut Pro X
“Wait and See” is a film created for the 48-hour film festival. This film takes a satirical and allegorical look at the problem of climate change through the eyes of the audience at an art exhibition.
Production: Max Pavlovic / Ben Hengst
Post Production: Ben Hengst
Edited in Final Cut Pro X