4 Practical Tips for Better Travel Videos

[@user-gi3ce1ek4t]

Extremely useful video! Brandon, you’re very cool! Here are the timecodes: 00:31 - PROBLEM #1, Not enough motion 01:15 - Timelapse 01:23 - Drone 01:30 - Handheld gimbal 01:37 - Shoot from a moving vehicle 01:51 - Look for life around the building 02:40 - PROBLEM #2, No story 02:58 - Film a defined beginning & end 03:42 - Arrange clips from day to night 04:14 - Add voiceover or narration 04:40 - Alan Watts 05:04 - Add your own voice 05:23 - PROBLEM #3, Over-shooting 06:02 - Shoot only when the light is best 06:52 - PROBLEM #4, Too much gear 07:14 - Bring only enough gear for what you’re specifically shooting Thanks for a great video ;)

[@warringalice3980]

Dude your are awesome..and great notes

[@levanquochiep2301]

thanks bro

[@kennychoi1584]

travel filmmaking is so oversaturated nowadays its really hard to stand out. However Brandon always sticks to his roots and makes something so unique everytime.

[@Leprutz]

I agree with over saturated. But specially cause in all those videos... there is no story at all. Brandon Li's films are great... but even though they tend to be the same again... But unarguably for now the best I have seen.

[@thaticelandicguy]

So true

[@StreetWorksProject]

You have great advices for myself. I'm getting on a vacation with my family to Hong Kong and I can't wait to film the entire 5 days trip. But you are right, its a family vacation. Spending time together with family during the vacation is more important than film them with a camera. Thanks!

[@melodyait]

Brandon~ We appreciate your insight, expertise, delivery and lack of pretension. Thanks for investing in us with your channel. Superb content and class. Safe travels! ~ Melody and Vincent

[@Ry311GP]

Just rewatched this for the millionth time. Good refresher before i go back home to Florida for a short vacation

[@raksh9]

Funny you mention the telephone call voiceover. I created a series of promotional videos that used a phone call to a friend as the underlying theme. Clients loved it and the campaign worked. Also, thank you for the idea of organizing clips by day/night, and for thinking about shooting during travel when light is best.

[@JuanSerradelaFuente]

Brandon make more videos please. Your way of explaining things is absolutely perfect.

[@coryinsights]

"if there's one thing people are definitely doing now, it's using plenty of transitions" hahaha roasted

[@airportinfohq]

0:31 problem 1: NOT ENOUGH MOTION 2:40 problem 2: NO STORY 5:23 problem 3: OVER-SHOOTING 6:52 problem 4: TOO MUCH GEAR Awesome video!Thanks for sharing.

[@adamkomusic]

I said many times! Brandon Li and Tom Antos are the best filmmakers! Thanks for very simple and priceless advices!

[@Davidkiania]

You are by far my most favorite travel filmmaker. This is hands down the best video I have seen from you and I plan to watch this again and again. Great work super helpful. Shortest 8 minute video on youtube.

[@ashnichole]

This is hands down the best video I’ve seen with tips for impromptu travel videos. You’re not always going to have a script or plan but how do you find the balance to create an amazing video. Thank you!

[@rmak87]

The amount of actual practical knowledge covered in this video is incredible. Thank you!

[@Curtis-Randall]

I can’t thank you enough for this video. You’ve inspired me to get out of my rut and get going again. Thanks a million billion times

[@ChugliTV]

Yaaaaasssss!!! So needed this. Thanks Brandon.

[@gilean6179]

Brandon You are an inspirational human being.

[@janabhishek100]

Yesterday, I watched your video first time.... 😂😂😂 then I watched all from oldest to this one ☝️😻😻😻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 love from India 🇮🇳

[@HeyThomasK]

This vid is absolutely brilliant. I think a huge problem when you shoot travel vlogs is knowing how to storyline and sequence everything at the end. And this helps so much THANK YOU!

[@umbilheteporfavor]

This is the single video that gave me the best tips on KZbin ever. So much noise out there, it's nice to see one that really helps and i'm looking forward to try everything on my next trip. Thank you, Brandon!

[@jonnysimpson3665]

Thanks Brandon! You truly are a great teacher and an inspiration.

[@tjwalkerjr]

Man you are the best/honest filmmaking teacher on KZbin. Thank you.

[@familjahmetaj]

Man u deserve millions of views and subs because u go into details and specific suggestions

[@Leprutz]

I am so glad that I saved this video into a playlist I call tutorials. Cause right now I am editing a little vacation trip and I am lost already. So great tips here.

[@bogipavlov6783]

Maybe the best channel for inspiration and real solid video making tips. Thank you Brandon.

[@AuStNpD]

The most straightforward person on KZbin your videos are great

[@Menvadi]

So grateful of your advices. You have been my inspiration for so many years now. Luv!

[@EarthStory]

These tips are AMAZING for my cinematic vanlife channel! Thank you so much Brandon, you're one of the main reasons I'm pushing my filmmaking further every day. Peace & blessings my friend.

[@weirdcan]

Only shooting on the best (lighting) times of day is a really great tip for enjoying ones holiday more!

[@georgekenner6588]

You are one of my top three channels.... you inspire me. Your tips always make me think of story telling. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@peterblenz7368]

You are such an amazing teacher. Great tips as always!

[@Ricewind142]

You seriously have the best tutorial videos ive seen on youtube. Your channel is going to explode in no time..

[@gbrnr]

Great tips, thank you very much ! 🙂

[@travelwithraj]

Great tips, I especially appreciate no3, I'm very aware of when I'm shooting too much vs taking things in, the tip is a great mental compromise to get the best of both.

[@STopgyal]

Lot of them make sense. I just returned from trips to Alaska, BC Vancouver, Seattle and Portland. I saw your video on Suspension bridge and that was a heck of challenge as tons of tourists are there. I wish your video have come sooner. I always enjoy video. Thanks a bunch for the tips.

[@LifeWithWill]

I've been talking with Ansley recently. Picking her brain about techniques and gear. Love all your tutorials and films. Keep it up!

[@LeonMTan]

i really love your calm voice,feels relaxing

[@ThisWayUpTravel]

Thanks for the tip, especially the thinking more about how to capture motion around buildings. I also like to add for building shots window reflections, water reflections, time lapse of blurred people around a building, clocks and fountains! Amazing you hit 100k, didnt feel that long ago when I was following your channel and it was just over 10k!!! Congrats!

[@ChrisBulilan]

Your videos always ends up in my "best tips & advice" playlist. Thanks for sharing your wisdom! 100K, should be 1M.

[@dhinas9444]

Really on point video! You answered things I did not even try to question. Thank you.

[@brianhawkins]

Man, your videos are impressive. Always well-spoken, not verbose like so many other creators. Just great information presented very well!

[@pelele1953]

Such great advice and footage. Can't wait for more empowering videos!

[@gpk7683]

Many thanks for the advice. Many more please

[@mandytohphotography3828]

Love all your videos. Been watching your videos and tutorials for 2 days non-stop. You are a superstar! Should see your works in Hollywood soon.

[@ideando]

Overshooting is definitely my problem, I tend to shoot everything at everytime. But I'm slowly learning to choose quality shots over quantity and enjoy more the trip than staying behind the camera screen! Thanks Brandon, looking forward to new tips and tricks!

[@secretwpn]

What I like about your videos, Brandon, that they cut to the chase and they are very sober and practical. This is kinda rare these days amongst your colleagues. Also, I'm sure you'll hit 500k in less than half a year. See you there, cheers!

[@Chigabaw]

Definitely the best pack of advice I've ever seen about the topic so far. Keep it up Brandon!

[@DavidLindgren89]

MoMoKoKo Agree! I wish I knew this when I filmed my Eurotrip last year!

[@BillBooz]

Brandon, thank you very much for sharing your insight. Excellent and practical tips!

[@ez1.global186]

Again, a friendly and helpful video of you - thank you so much. You keep it real and down to earth, for my taste. I appreciate your time and effort very much!

[@romsprod]

So nice to share your skills Brandon, you're the best, thx

[@andytee88]

always useful tips, thanks Brandon, you're simply the best

[@ArifKhan.]

So much great advice!! Needed to watch this a couple of times to absorb all the good stuff. well done!

[@mattabeln]

Your videos are seriously inspiring and have been helping me tremendously. Love your man

[@markbernaldez4727]

Very helpful! Thanks for the tips brandon. The best as always.

[@treytracytravel]

Love these tips. As a travel advisor newly into KZbin this helps a lot. Simple to understand. I’m trying to get better with my travel videos not only as a way to remember my trips but also to tell a story for my clients.

[@weeri]

Thanks for the helpful tips. Although I'm already traveling and making videos for over a year I still found these useful.

[@TheNampapapa]

Deep insights. Clear explanations. Thanks

[@jokemplu]

thankyou for the tips! looking forward for more of these kind of contents, very helpful

[@parule]

This is exactly what I needed, because next week I'll be in Thailand and Shanghai for 3 weeks. Thanks Brandon! 👍🏻

[@schwamieboy1]

One of my fav channels, thanks Brandon.

[@digital.masala]

Thank you very much Brandon. Extremely useful tips👍🏽

[@mydifferenttravel674]

thanks for your simple and noble techniques

[@Mitchletcher]

Hey brandon, I literally just made my first travel edit 2 weeks ago and I am so glad I found your channel, any future edits I'll use these tips, looking back on mine I can see how it was a bit static, thanks a tonne

[@maverickcoltmanphotography5893]

Hey. Thanks for the tips. I cant get enough of your work. It's amazing

[@jemuary2069]

Nice tips Brandon! Thank you so much! Keep on posting videos.

[@1thaShivaji]

Candid advice Brandon! Thanks a lot! Keep sharing your experiences.

[@BryanFrancisco]

You are amazing Brandon! Truly an inspiration.

[@celmonby]

Helpful tips thank you for sharing.

[@tianchad]

Thanks for the helpful tips Brandon! All the way from Malaysia 😎

[@SailingPauHana]

Wow, that was some great info. We are beginners and your channel is a great tool for helping us. Thank you for the help; I'm very happy we found your channel.

[@Jamesferrell_]

Thanks Brandon! Really helps seeing a proffesionial insight

[@HaleemaTravels]

very very helpful tips as always. Thank You Brandon! Im becoming a better filmmaker because of you.

[@FuzzyBlueJay]

Great tips Brandon. One of my struggle of shooting is the balance between shooting/working vs enjoying the experience.

[@johnhmaw]

More great and inspiring advice. In fact I think that this is relevant for work beyond travel videos. Much of it applies to many types of subject matter. Many thanks.

[@renevongunten]

Brandon, thank you for sharing. I highly appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos by adding example shoots for each point you make. It really helps me to understand and memorize the key take-aways.

[@ronenzbr1]

Brendon Li, I really enjoy your tips please keep up, thank you for share with us your knowledge!

[@claudiomoles]

excellent tips. outstanding image quality on your videos.

[@TopsMiah]

Congrats on 100K+ well done and well deserved. Hope one day I can hit that land mark. Thank you for the AWESOME knowledge and tips .... learning so much

[@maxxchewning]

Fantastic advice Brandon. Will come back to this video for my trip to Europe in November ✌🏼

[@KerynnHick]

Maxx Chewning Missed you at the Dublin meet up, when is the return?

[@TheMagicCrayons]

This is gold, thank you. Going to watch again. The best part of your advice videos is that I can immediatly go out and try something. Relaxing during the day, but recording at golden hour I will try tomorrow. Cheers - TIm.

[@persiincorea]

Super useful, as usual!

[@TheGomezomar]

Awesome tips, as a young videographer coming up in the scene all your advice is definitely helpful

[@TheMagicCrayons]

Great ! Am off to Kyoto next week so topping up on your recording tips before I go. Thank you - Tim

[@DanielVerdyck]

Thank you for a great tips Brandon, keep inspiring us.

[@Bigboytravel]

100k nice work, looks like someone is going to get the silver KZbin play button award in the mail!

[@harrycallaghan22]

Excellent tips. I'll try and take some of this on board.

[@BehindRebeccaBlue]

Thank you for being down to earth and giving genuine advice... hard to come around these days in such a saturated online space. You the man 🤘🏻

[@janandbruceadamsvanadventu3226]

More great tips that I am going to try.

[@Y0ungPjay]

You're a LEGEND Brandon!

[@ballobela]

Awesome tips, all of them! Thanks for sharing your hard-earned experiences and making these videos for us! :)

[@norfolknonsense7578]

Again very helpful Brandon. I'm glad your channel really seems to explode now. Pretty sure you will hit 1 million subs in less than a year.

[@AndyKow]

Excellent tips thanks for sharing Brandon. Keep them coming!

[@VeganFootsoldier]

Biggest travel problem is lugging shit around

[@markromero7874]

...or... lugging family around...

[@Dunja0712]

@Mark LOL, true that :D

[@dovidell]

cheapo airlines are restricting carry-on luggage , so I'm limited to an 18-140 kit lens , and an ultra-wide zoom lens for my pair of Nikon D 7000 series DSLR's .My problem is I don't want to spend money on a state-of-the-art mic , as I'm a stills photographer at heart

[@JeseeWalker]

I've been traveling a bunch over the years and got my kit down fairly small. 2 bags total and both can carry on with me. You need to look into tech that's built tough but made small. I've recently found my travel tripod being the Benro Aero4, breaks down and fits in the overhead. I've even traveled with an FS5 + A7rii combo using this setup. Good luck!

[@dovidell]

thanks for the advice !! , I'll look into the local price of the travel tripod you mentioned

[@YounusYousuf]

do you know one thing I found out, YOU ARE ONE OF THE CREATOR WITH LESS NUMBER OF DISLIKES.great content Li.straight to the points.

[@johnalivio]

Thank so much for this! We’re going to Japan next month and it would be the first time that I’m going to try to make a travel video with a GX85 which we specifically bought for the trip. As excited as I am, I’ve been planning for weeks now watching tons of videos on KZbin trying to get ideas on how to go about shooting. This video will definitely save me from shooting aimlessly when we get there. Thank you so much for these fantastic tips! 🙏🏼 PS. Your work is amazing!

[@mikkasuarez1832]

Thank you for sharing your skills, love from Philippines ♥️♥️♥️

[@stuhunter]

Brilliant content as always. Much appreciated!

[@EETGroup2023]

Very Good tips for better travel video, Thank you for sharing this

[@marklitvin9291]

Brandon you're the man! Thank you!

[@RandomMariah]

Thank you Brandon! I've learned a lot!

[@sidkarnick]

Fantastic tips.. I'm a beginner and these tips sound like an awesome checklist.. Appreciate you sharing..and congratulations on a 100k.. Wish you a million soon