Sony is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its inaugural Kando Trip Southeast Asia, held in the picturesque setting of Bali, Indonesia, from 14 to 16 August 2024.
This landmark, invite-only event brought together over 130 creators from across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in Sony’s commitment to nurturing creative talent and community.
“Sony’s mission goes beyond merely encouraging creativity; it is about empowering creators to realize their visions and build meaningful connections,” stated Ken Morisawa, Senior General Manager of the Imaging Marketing Division, Global Sales & Marketing, Sony Corporation. “Southeast Asia is a region rich in culture and creativity. Bringing our highly cherished Kando Trip to this region provides a valuable opportunity to foster a vibrant community of creators, offering them a platform to get inspired, learn, and grow with like-minded individuals from across borders.”
Rooted in the Japanese concept of “Kando,” which means the sense of awe and emotion experienced when encountering something beautiful and amazing for the first time, the Kando Trip embodies Sony’s core philosophy. Launched in North America in 2017, the Kando Trip has since become a highly anticipated event where the creative community unites.
Over three inspiring days, participants engaged in a variety of dynamic photography and videography challenges, complemented by mentorship sessions led by renowned Alpha creators. The event began with an immersive digital imaging experience on the first day, where participants explored Sony’s latest innovations, including the newly released ZV-E10 II and professional Cinema Line cameras, at the Experience Demo Zones. These zones featured presentations by acclaimed creators ZY Cheng and Bagoes Tresna Adji.
Capturing The Cultural Beauty of Bali
On the second day, participants traveled to Penglipuran Village for immersive photography and videography sessions. The Photo Creators engaged in activities that highlighted Bali’s vibrant cultural beauty. Guided by talented individuals like Khanh Phan, they captured portraits of Batik artists at work, followed by dynamic shots of a mesmerizing Cendrawasih dance with the Gamelan Gong Kebyar troupe. The session concluded with portraits of traditional Baris, Cendrawasih, and Ramayana dancers under the guidance of Fajar Kristiono and Daneswara Eka.
Meanwhile, the Video Creators focused on storytelling through motion. They began with a mini documentary on batik-making, guided by Matt Low and Shimmon Joel Matthews, capturing the intricate process with cinematic visuals. Following this, the creators documented the picturesque village views, exploring everything from local life and traditional cuisine to architecture and interiors, with guidance from Jaegen Tan.
Capturing Coastal Action
Following their enriching cultural experience at Penglipuran Village, the Creators continued their journey with hands-on activities at Kommune Beach Club to experience Sony’s gear in new and exciting environments.
At Kommune Beach Club, the Photo Creators were mentored by Harn Teh on Picture-Perfect Poolside Portraits, while mastering the Alpha 9 III’s Flash Sync. Next, the photographers polished their skills through Fast-Action Horse Photography experience with Charmaine and Wee Han. The day’s final photography experience concluded with an Editorial Fashion Photoshoot, led by Fajar and Danes, where the creators captured portraits of models set against a serene landscape.
The Video Creators also engaged in creative experiences at the beach club such as Spectacular Bar Tricks, where they got inspiration from Matt and Shimmon on filming impressive bartending skills and tricks and capturing every detailed motion. Following this, they transformed a simple picnic to a Cinematic Picnic by the Beach with Jaegen, telling a romantic story through cinematic techniques.
The Kando Trip 2024 concluded with an exclusive and insightful private session featuring three renowned Alpha Creators: (1) AUXOUT, content creator based in Japan, (2) Miki Rai, prolific TikTok creator based in Seattle, and (3) Tavepong, acclaimed Thai street photographer. This final segment provided valuable tips and tricks directly from some of the most respected voices in the creative community across Southeast Asia.
With the conclusion of Kando Trip 2024, Sony hopes that creators are inspired by the diverse perspectives and talents of their peers and that they forge lasting connections that extend well beyond the event itself.
