Filming yourself in Paris? You can tone it down a bit - HOW TO

[@sleis418]

This was awesome, but we need some raw footage of you rushing back for the phone after you jumped on the metro, walked through the turnstile, etc.

[@JaySwanson]

I had two I meant to leave in! D'oh

[@curlygrayinluxury]

😂😂 I agree and thank you for this as well :)

[@patriciateague8677]

​@@JaySwansonI want to see those shots too. I can't believe your phone hasn't left without you at some point.

[@agyos]

Same! The magic phone: never gets stolen, never gets left behind!

[@GoGoChateau]

@@patriciateague8677 IKR?!!!

[@lukster79]

Has anyone ever tried stealing your phone while you're away from it? Just curious. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@JaySwanson]

So far unstolen 😆

[@EvanYeahMe]

I love it when an expert says to keep it simple, then lays out a simple setup. Thanks again Jay.

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to stick the landing 🥂

[@bonriver9420]

This was such great information. So many good tips and tricks. Also loved watching all of the doggie happiness with Cooper running his little legs off in the grass. He is such a sweetheart.

[@JaySwanson]

He's the best

[@kathleenmahoney6657]

Thank you SO MUCH, Jay, for being open and honest about what is really required to get great video, whether one is traveling or staying close to home. You are 100% proof that all kinds of fancy/expensive/bulky equipment (that many vloggers and 'Grammers try to sell viewers) is not necessary to create interesting/beautiful/compelling content. You can count on at least one purchase through your affiliate link - mine!

[@JaySwanson]

Thank you! I definitely had this video in mind from the point I stared thinking about vlogging daily again. The gear spiral is one worth avoiding imo 🥂 Hope you love your Stance+!

[@kathleenmahoney6657]

It's on its way!@@JaySwanson

[@dkii21]

I would never have guessed these were all shot on a phone! That’s talent!!!

[@JourneywithJosh]

Gosh, spring in Paris is so beautiful. BTW thanks for this video.

[@JaySwanson]

My pleasure 😊

[@amourflower9893]

wow you are the first youtuber that I follow that has taken the time out to show the behind the scenes. I was that kid who grow up loving to see how it was made, especially when star Wars came out in the theater lol. I always was curious as to how you filmed yourself in the metro stations, and so I know lol. Merci Beaucoup

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to share some tricks 🥂

[@stephenward7856]

10:43 and the transition after is fire!

[@JaySwanson]

🙏

[@NaudRuun]

@@JaySwanson @stephenward7856 yeap, also loved the bus eating the line at 9:44

[@tmorrison5965]

Okay, that title with the bus driving through it....NICE. Great work.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@Asenay22]

90k followers very soon 🥳 I want to see 100K Jay you deserve 🤯

[@JaySwanson]

It's a slow climb 😆

[@SaraMC-v3b]

Thanks for the fascinating peak behind the scenes! And thank you for the last few months of daily vlogging. It's been fun to tag along with you.

[@karentozer1871]

Great video Jay, I did think you were gonna share the video secrets of some of your amazing metro shots, maybe next time ! Enjoy your break xx

[@JaySwanson]

Gotta hold onto a couple of secrets at least 🙏

[@karentozer1871]

😂😂😂

[@paulavaden5139]

Thanks for sharing this mini tutorial Jay. More of the same is welcome anytime! It's refreshing to know that you KIS and shows that with the video making talent you have you can do so much with so little. I truly appreciate the finesse you use throughout your visual content.

[@JaySwanson]

I appreciate that! Thanks 🙏

[@bruin_tea_et_ecriture]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I think "HOW IS HE DOING THAT!" Thanks for sharing. It's pretty cool!! I've been really enjoying your daily vlogs. I sort of treat myself at the end of the day with one or two.

[@JaySwanson]

That is awesome!

[@dougcargill6730]

What a great tutorial. Succinct, full of information, and easy to follow. Thanks Jay.

[@JaySwanson]

You're very welcome!

[@DarkSentencer]

I like the inside look at your techniques! As someone who always imagines myself doing this it's nice to have some pointers in the event I decide to do it one day, even if just for better personal travel videos for memories

[@JaySwanson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DCReels]

Great tips! Good audio is *SO* important. Just wanted to add- next step up from phone is the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Small, good autofocus and it can track you. Also, a good enough NLE that is all in the cloud is CapCut.

[@chantalb627]

Thank you for great recommendations!!!! Love the simplicity of it all and it will not take away from still enjoying the beautiful surrounds all travels are there to enjoy.

[@JaySwanson]

Keeping it simple makes it so much more likely you'll stick with it 🙏

[@AnkhX100]

Great video as always! One correction on iPhones, you can set a Photographic profile on the Camera app and tweak it to prioritize whatever tone and warmth you want. So photos and videos taken can be very similar to that of Samsung or other Android phones if that is something someone prefers. But it is different than a filter as this is a setting you can tweak before the fact and everything taken afterwards will be in this style. I do like Samsung's emphasis on contrasting colors, so my setting is similar to that 😎 But thanks again for the video! I learned a lot! 🙂

[@leec7665]

Thank you SO MUCH, Jay! This is so incredibly helpful.

[@JaySwanson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kaliou6645]

😎👨🏼‍🦲📽️🎞️The Thumbnail looks like a Jason Statham promo for The Transporter "Seige in Paris"😅

[@dfrankpgh]

You do a great job Jay. Than you for all of the content you provide. It's incredible how well cell phones do capturing high quality shots.

[@JaySwanson]

Phone cameras have come a looooooong way

[@nubisnotstump]

Great vlog so many aspiring vlogers film makers will appreciate this 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@JaySwanson]

Hope so!

[@redmiko]

I can't understand how he hasn't had his phone stolen.... at least 5 times a week. I've been to Paris a few times and the thieves will snatch the phone out of your hand! So, how Jay can just leave his phone metres is just crazy.

[@amihameed83]

I have always wondered about this myself. Like on the metro especially

[@GoGoChateau]

Oooooh, just ordered the Kenu stand, that's awesome! Thank you for that!!! I loved my MacBook Air for years but because they don't have a built in fan it just got too hot and struggled, so I upgraded to the Pro. It is so much heavier tho, I hope I don't regret it!

[@JaySwanson]

Yeah, the pro upgrade would be great for the fan but I love how portable the air is. Hard to let go 😆

[@GoGoChateau]

@@JaySwanson totally get it

[@CraigMische]

Thx Jay. I have a few Kenu products but hadn’t looked at their offerings for some time. The Stance+ will be perfect. Thanks for the link and coupon. Order placed!

[@JaySwanson]

My pleasure! I've loved it so much, honestly just hoped they'd send me a backup so I never risked going without 😆

[@oldbroadabroad6619]

I use my S23 for all photos and they look amazing.

[@JaySwanson]

I've loved it

[@PatriciaBrooksCourageCatalyst]

Thank you for sharing how you make such wonderful videos. I've added the mic and magnetic tripod to my wishlist!

[@benjaminkielas691]

Excellent tips for vacation vedios! Getting 1 or even 2!

[@JaySwanson]

Love those little things. Glad this was helpful!

[@scottibass]

I love seeing the behind the scenes and I am quite surprised about the high video quality coming from a Samsung smartphone (I have not used them since the Galaxy S3)

[@JaySwanson]

And it survived daily vlogging after already owning it for almost a year. Sturdy device

[@neilt]

Samsung Galaxy phones are the best for photos and videos.

[@ADAtrips]

It was a great post. I use Final Cut Pro for iPod. It is $5 per month or $49 annual. (I also have a FCP for mac). I use a Sony for pictures, the lense cost more than the body. 😂. I am trying out a DJI Osmo Action 4 on my next France trip. Have you looked at them. So far better than GoPro. I too want to see you jump on and off and on the metro. 😂. 🌴🌴Aloha

[@JaySwanson]

FCP is a classic 👍

[@domitiennegegou5967]

I already suspected that you were going light. I love technology, although I don't use it much. Thanks for all this precious advice !

[@jaowen9540]

Just ordered the Kenu - thanks for the discount code!. Also trying DaVinci Resolve. I need to edit GoPro video for cycling rides Windows Movie Maker is actually still available and it is super easy, but very limited. Thanks for the tip on DaVinci as well!

[@JaySwanson]

Awesome! Hope you love using both of them!

[@jaowen9540]

@@JaySwanson Using the Kenu MahSafe ring on the case for my Android - allows the Kenu Stance to work, but now the stand up wireless charger doesn't work - the flat wireless charger does work. Thoughts? Advice? Haven't tried DaVinci yet - video editing software seems quite daunting, actually!

[@hubjohnner]

We’ll miss your dailies Jay. When you get caught up, we’ll be here waiting

[@SusanNexus]

Jay! We want a blooper reel!

[@cw6778]

Great content this year, you deserve a rest. Make sure you take some time to chill.

[@luzrodriguez1026]

I have been missing your video. How you are okay😢❤

[@JaySwanson]

All good, just taking a pause!

[@SusanNexus]

Ok, I ordered Stance+ with your link!!!!❤😊❤

[@JaySwanson]

Awesome! Hope you love it too 🥂

[@JCF072344]

I've always wondered how you get your self-shots. A big tripod, maxi-camera? Now I see how you can hide your phone and walk away to film yourself.

[@iJMultiplication]

Davinci Resolve is fantastic!

[@BrendonMcNZ]

That was great, Jay! Thanks! Has anyone ever tried to take your phone while you’ve been on the other side of the road filming? Or do they not even notice it sitting there? I’m really enjoying watch your daily vlogs, so thanks for making the effort!

[@JaySwanson]

So far no thefts 🙏

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Omg thank you so much for this! It’s a nice framework to have. However, even with all the equipment, I’ll end up saying: “Others do it for likes, I just live in the moment.” and then regret everything about not documenting later on.

[@jackie8357]

Such an interesting exit shot - it looks like Cooper is real and the monuments are toy replicas! Great vlog

[@JaySwanson]

And it was today we discovered that Cooper is the real monument

[@jackie8357]

@@JaySwansonhaha I would def see that monument!

[@agyos]

Excelentemundo!! Perfecto!! Mille mercis!!!!! Enjoy your break! I’ll be here when you get back, LOL!! 😂🤖😹

[@PaulYeghouchian]

You're a legend Jay

[@RH1812]

If only I instagrammed 😄. Enjoy the break too

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@seanjamescameron]

Is this Samsung 23 or 24 ? Which would you say is best? Thanks.

[@JaySwanson]

I have the 23 Ultra. I haven't used the 24 yet but I don't think there's a convincing reason for me to upgrade, personally

[@seanjamescameron]

Many thanks for responding. @@JaySwanson I'm still on DJI Pocket 2 but was thinking of upgrading to Pocket 3 because I do a lot of walking and talking but will look at the 23 Ultra as well.

[@JaySwanson]

The pockets are super smooth, but it's a trade-off for having the extra gear on hand. If that doesn't bother you then it might be worth it but I haven't used my pocket in years now

[@revtee4075]

This was so helpful! But you don't have a link to your microphone in the description. I don't think anybody would mind an affiliate link for that.

[@JaySwanson]

Hey! Have a look here for all my gear recs and links :) www.jayswanson.me/gear

[@andyshacks7812]

Your videos always look fantastic so that’s proof you only need to use a phone. That was a really interesting video. Have a great break Jay ! 👍👍

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryanmrobinson]

So I always wondered, how do you get the shots of you leaving the train? Or getting on the train and the doors close!? It just seems unreasonable that you’d just leave your camera in the metro station, but besides having an assistant, I don’t know how else you’d do it.

[@RoseDances]

I’m in Paris for 2 weeks, I hope to run into you 😊😊

[@carolbrenner3121]

My favorite video was you on a bike but I guess a drone was filming you in Paris ❤❤❤

[@JaySwanson]

If only I could drone through Parissssss

[@carolbrenner3121]

So someone was filming you.

[@neilt]

Ive been wondering what you mount the phone on. I've just got one for myself. On a side note, i never get stressed by any KZbinrs, except you. I dont know how you haven't lost a phone either by missing a train door or thievery.

[@sloetryUK]

this is so useful, thank you Jay. I was curious as to why you don't record the audio onto your phone using the DJI, wouldn't that save you editing time, as the audio track would be part of the video as you edit it?

[@levanbutsashvili4786]

I always wondered how you feel when you put down your phone/camera in a metro, turned back and headed to train :D has anybody tried to grab and run ? :D :D

[@JaySwanson]

Only out of surprise thinking I'd forgotten it 😆 People are generally kinder or more oblivious than you might assume

[@dccoulthard]

You read my mind! I was going to send you a message on Patreon and ask you this! I have the Rode GO II microphone, but I always had to attach the other part to the end of my phone which was a pain in the ass!! I'm using the affiliate link now. I'm going to start a new KZbin channel about Chicago, and I need exactly what you have!

[@dccoulthard]

I just bought the DJI Mic. Hopefully the link on your website was an affiliate link to Amazon!

[@JaySwanson]

It is! Thanks for the support - let me know what you think of the mic!

[@zacgvids]

hey does anyone know what's happening with Jay? No post for the past few days.

[@JaySwanson]

Hiya! I'm just taking taking a pause =)

[@zacgvids]

@@JaySwanson good to hear Jay. take care.

[@aleksandraobrzut8823]

Maaaan! Thank you for this video!!!

[@ThirdCultureNel]

So helpful! And so cool to see the BTS

[@DavidS5118]

This was really interesting - thought you or someone else was always hauling around more equipment that you actually do.

[@JaySwanson]

I hate hauling equipment around. This is basically my dream setup, not sure it gets much simpler

[@konradmikola]

Could you tell us your video settings on the phone? For example 4k? Log? Shutterspeed etc?

[@JaySwanson]

I shoot 4k but otherwise out of the box with Samsung's phone app, so no further controls taken into account. I found early on in daily vlogging that I had zero time for camera settings, even when I got full rigs (Sony a6500 and then an a7 mIV) I would always fall back to Auto unless I had to make adjustments for flickering light or something equally annoying - I'm the world's worst cinematographer haha. When you've got a story to tell, and a million things to do, and then the edit, and it's published, and you're on to the next one... it wasn't my priority at least.

[@konradmikola]

@ thanks for the answer :) see you in Paris!

[@mirelaxo]

Super cool. Was always curious how you filmed the way you do…. and, now I know 😂. Btw, Paris is looking gorgeous!

[@JaySwanson]

It's a beautiful city 🥂

[@OliverHoerold]

Ah, okay, so you must be so far away from the Eiffel Tour to get it entirely on screen while filming! Thanks. Oh, and great video, as always. Personally, I am more of the "big beefy camera and gear" faction, but your videos look so good that I don't even think about how you film them. Only sometimes do I wonder how you film yourself leaving the metro train without losing your camera each time?

[@NaudRuun]

Dear friends of Jay, Could anybody please inform us. Is Jay well? If he is fine and take a break from posting, that's a well deserved break. [Edit] at 11:32 Jay says "I'm gonna take a pause from daily vlogging now". 🤦Thanks for the reply Jay

[@chriskigen]

Also wondering what happened…

[@JaySwanson]

Hi guys! Thanks for the concern - I mention in this video I'm taking a pause =)

[@NaudRuun]

@@JaySwanson Thanks Jay. Alright, now's the perfect time to catch up on those videos I haven't watched yet.

[@PortageurCa]

This was super helpful. What would you recommend for moving files from the Samsung to you Mac?

[@JaySwanson]

I have an app, android for Mac I think (out and about atm so can't check) but it's free for the read only version which works great for me. It can be a bit slow (like 20-30min to transfer files, over half of that spent "calculating") but otherwise I had no issues getting my files over to edit. The iPhone 11 I used to make the parts of this video where I showed the Samsung actually caused more problems 😆

[@jillstravels]

Do you have some recommendations for sound and music/audio subscriptions since youtube free music obviously SUXXXX!!!

[@SteveFeatherstone]

thanks for this, its fascinating. Just curious are you never worried about somebody running off with your phone whist you are on the other side of the street or through a metro turnstyle?

[@JaySwanson]

Nah, not usually. I tend to pay close attention to my surroundings

[@PokhrajRoy.]

7:52 Apple is pasty person in the tropics: They burn

[@JaySwanson]

😆

[@JeffKathyS]

Thank you Jay. I wanted to ask how you got all of these great shots seemingly by yourself - but thought maybe you'd like to keep your trade secrets secret! ;)

[@420amsterdam]

Your the Best!

[@doug8263]

This was amazingly helpful!!! How do you sync the audio?

[@JaySwanson]

You notice when I leave in me saying "Click clack"? That's me setting a sync point on both tracks in the laziest way possible 😆

[@doug8263]

@@JaySwanson did not notice but I’m going back to rewatch and listen. Thanks!

[@auntiemjo]

EVERY informative.

[@rolanders8114]

Do you ever have to worry about people stealing your phone or running off with it?

[@Aimzffi]

This was great

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@curtmichael7589]

Is there a list of the products?

[@JaySwanson]

Yeah! You can find them at jayswanson.me/gear !

[@PokhrajRoy.]

12:01 Cooper touching grass >>>>>>>>>>>>

[@JaySwanson]

His favorite activity aside from snacking and cuddling and being chased

[@erikat5678]

Very cool! Film extras. 😂

[@JaySwanson]

😆

[@shuraymerriweather4456]

Oh no Jay. Cop eating grass is not a good thing. He may need a vet check up. Dogs sometimes chew on grass to heal a malady.

[@patriciateague8677]

Either grass or the bunny poop in the grass. My dogs always found rabbit poop in the spring.

[@stephaniewilliams-v5y]

so jealous. of cooper. lol

[@JaySwanson]

I get it 😆

[@PokhrajRoy.]

0:41 PAULY POO

[@JaySwanson]

😆😆