How To Make A Travel Video In ANTARCTICA 🇦🇶

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks to everyone who sent in questions for this video about the making of the Journey to the End of the World series! You can become a member of the channel here: KZbin.com/karlwatson18/join If you have any more questions about travel filmmaking, please comment below, as I'll be doing another video in the coming weeks that focuses more broadly on travel videos rather than questions specific to Antarctica. The music website I mentioned is Musicbed: share.mscbd.fm/karlwatsondocs Also I've just launched KZbin Memberships, this is a way to support the channel and get access to exclusive content, early access to films, priority access to tours, members only live chats and more. It's the same set up as my Patreon, just mirroring it here to make it easier for people to access and support the channel. Cheers :) Karl

[@xiaoliAlbert]

hi I'm from China and my name is Li. I watched the vlog video you posted on KZbin and really like this way of traveling. I also have a dream of living and traveling around the world. If you haven't posted it on Chinese video platforms, I will translate and upload your video to Chinese video platforms to share with more people. Do you agree? Of course, I will mark your KZbin account and video address. Looking forward to your reply.

[@Ver4.0]

Creó que no tienen permiso para pisar territorio Argentino ya que somos enemigos históricos es más deberíamos expulsar la embajada de Reino unido de Argentina ya que no aporta nada al país más que muerte y sufrimiento saben lo que creen los Argentinos y los demás países que son propagadores de saqueó muerte y destrucción son gente mala son malas personas.

[@mariag104]

Of all videos I’ve watched about Antarctic cruises, this has been the best!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@theessenceoftravelanddisco969]

Good morning Karl and Happy Late Birthday. I am writing to you today because I wanted to let you know that recently I had open heart surgery and all is good and I am recovering however, I wanted to thank you for your videos and what you do. I had my iPad with me all the time and while I was at The Cleveland Clinic my wife and I would watch only your videos. They provided us an escape and a way to journey from my hospital bed to parts of the world I never seen. This had made such a difference in our lives and my recovery. We would watch video after video and although it hurt to laugh it was well worth it. We hope to one day join you in your travels for that would be a dream come true. Thank you very much Karl and we are looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe, may God Bless you and cheers my friend.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks so much for the lovely message, wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery!! Glad the videos could help in some small way. All the best, Karl

[@theessenceoftravelanddisco969]

@@karlwatsondocs thank you and they have. All the best my friend. We are looking forward to your next adventures.

[@jessicadearlyloved]

You created a story about storytelling--amazing! Story within story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Story is king”.

[@s.t.pebble8018]

I really enjoyed learning about your creative process in making the Patagonia and Antartica videos. Bravo!

[@colette-tj2gk]

So interesting to hear you talk about your process! It's really cool how much thought you put into each different element that add up to such a compelling experience for the viewer :)

[@joyr2273]

You are an OUTSTANDING storyteller!!! The directing cinematography music edits ECT are SPECTACULAR.

[@ceccamail]

Nice explanation of the editing process. I see you well on doing more and more (live) tutorials and workshops. Also, what's crazy is that you actually know 20 more people who have 10k+ to spend on a trip (and some also have more to drunkenly splashing on a bidding to put hands on the boat steering wheel, as if being in Antartica itself is not enough). That bit was a mood killer.

[@attagirltravels]

I enjoyed this whole series! Thank you so much for sharing! Antarctica is now on my bucket list!

[@karllatham3757]

Really enjoyed this as an insight in how you go about producing the best films on KZbin.

[@lisawalker650]

Thank you for taking us to Antarctica absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@das_orpheus]

Thank you for the interesting behind the scenes. Each of your films is a highlight, but Patagonia/Antarctica was simply phenomenal. The storytelling, the images, the music 😍 I felt like I was there myself. Thank you for this journey to the end of the world (and all the other trips over the last 10 years).

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks for watching all this time 😊

[@BeachCA]

Thanks for sharing the tips. Your work is beautiful and wonderful storytelling.

[@marriettalam2969]

You've always picked the most perfect tracks that draw me in, blending so well with your stories:-). And Antarctica was epic!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks Marrietta 😊

[@ekke7457]

Lekker Karl! Have been watching your videos since your "First time in Africa" 7 years ago and it's been a privilege to see your journey. It reminds me of SV Delos' epic journey they were sailing before they started a family. Thanks for making the effort in sharing your memories and taking the leap in doing it full time! From a cold Capetown, cheers mate!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers for watching all this time 😊👍

[@tymmmy100]

I love the part about the music selection, so much taught put into it. Amazing!!!

[@RobinCapper]

Love the behind the scenes look. Was one of those wondering about the drone shots as have heard of the process scientists have to go through to fly there, never mind tourists! Fab series, took me back to so many special memories of my November 2019 trip. Your snow conditions etc looked very similar but we had even better weather for the six days between Drake Crossings

[@lhong5411]

Your videos are very high quality with awesome and appropriate background music selection for that scene.

[@TheDougies]

Really enjoyed this, please create more, especially around the how you filmed and edited the trips. I'm planning on going away for a couple of years travelling in 2026 and want to record the trip, so it helps loads.

[@lauraclark366]

Excellent video, great to hear you explain your craft and all the little details that went into making the film! Congrats on this milestone trip, its a long way from HK2NY to Antarctica!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much :)

[@jamesfagan172]

Karl, you really are the best channel on KZbin, proud Patreon and follower sine 2012, unmatched

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers James appreciate it 😊👍

[@Knightliner69]

Great insights of how much work and afford goes into a video you create. Pulling my hat! You are really a master creator! Thanks for letting us be part of your incredible adventures through your work! Love it to the bits! 👍🙂 Cheers Jens

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers mate 😊

[@sagartomar3461]

Wow so much hard work goes into making these film's. Thank you so much bro. I appreciate it 🙏☺️

[@smatos69]

Hi, Karl. Very interesting video with sone useful / funny / personal insights on your trip and on your filmmaking. Thank you for sharing! Cheers!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks for watching :)

[@mountainlover830]

Your story arcs are always well done.

[@earthpeoplechurchforhumani9456]

Fascinating behind the scene --- into the artistic process of editing video. Thanks for sharing!

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Unreal insight to your editing workflow! The map edit is beautiful, I hadn’t even thought it was just from a photograph when watching the original video 🤯🤝

[@McdanielJenHome]

Ahh man, i feel bad for james now!!! Never mind captain 😂... Great explanations karl, thanks for the films as always. Igniting the passion for travel.

[@andrewcrowley414]

I seen this ship tied up in St. John's, Newfoundland today. Passengers got lucky with a nice weather day which are rare here!!!

[@andrewpeckover5754]

karl just amazing i have now been following you for two years wow

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊

[@natdongoingsomewhere]

Thanks for answering my question! I knew PD was a lightweight! Great video as always!

[@ThailandThomas]

Interesting to see how your mind set works Karl. I loved episode 2 of your Antarctica series.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@propertysearching5670]

Please put together an uncut versions of the Antartica trip. From Australia

[@vavilovasvetlana9044]

It's unbearably hot in Madison and right now I'm enjoying watching your chilly video.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Enjoy :)

[@adamandlinds]

Love these extra vids! Just went to Patreon and realized I don't think i'm a Patreon anymore 🤷‍♂ I think I got a new CC. Anyway, thought I'd give the YT Members thing a try and see how that works out. Thanks for sharing this extra content!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers for watching buddy

[@gonemadinnz]

Love all your videos!

[@joyr2273]

Congrats on wedding, saw that ring! Will there be a video on wedding, your moving countries, leading up to wedding????!!!

[@karlwatsondocs]

There'll be videos about me moving to Canada and my new life here. Undecided about posting wedding stuff

[@marysauls6409]

LOOK AT THAT RING!!! 😍😍😍 Karl, you’re the shit and we love you and Mrs. Watson. Hoping to catch you in the real life soon! ❤ Your Seattle Besties, Mary and Erik

[@karlwatsondocs]

Awww cheers guys!! Love ya!! 😊❤️❤️

[@eprohoda]

tthanks. top job. godspeed. Karl! 👐

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers :)

[@AlbertLegori]

Loved the video. Thanks, Karl! It was great to know what goes behind your amazing videos. Just a suggestion: You can take bits from all the other footage, turn it into KZbin Shorts and publish them. As a marketer, I have seen firsthand how Shorts lead to more subscribers and views. Worth a shot, I guess.

[@alantinoalantonio]

Thanks, Karl! Cheers!! 🍻

[@f1lover531]

Great video I always watch all the documentaries they feel like cinematic movies and I love them all. Just one question How do you organize and download all the footage for a good editing workflow in such a big project. I struggle with that as an editor.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Will cover that in the next q&a

[@jorgebermann9369]

Brilliant karl. Thanks very much ❤

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers mate

[@Joe-nb3fs]

The park maps were extraordinary!

[@Freedom.Lifestyle]

Sorry @karlwatsondocs I missed the part where you say Paddy was on the tour. I watched his videos and he never mentioned it once or showed much of you in there so I didn’t know. Love the docs. Cheers

[@karlwatsondocs]

All good just made a funny gag to point it out 😊👍

[@attagirltravels]

I watched Paddy’s video and he did say that Karlhad a large tour on the ship with them. He even pointed out where Karl’s cabin was.

[@Freedom.Lifestyle]

@@attagirltravelsyes he said that but he didn’t clarify he was part of the tour group or booked the trip through Karl. You watch Karl’s videos and you can see a lot of paddy in the group so makes sense but paddy’s video defiantly seemed like was join Michael on Michael’s trip

[@StartLivingNow1963]

🙂❤👍Thank You Karl 🙂

[@KasiaSmith-v5u]

well done!

[@sidneystott9025]

Can you travel more and upload more frequently?😀 Sat bored waiting for your videos to come out 🤣

[@karlwatsondocs]

Gonna be lots more uploads coming between the trips

[@wendysuperfan1014]

thanks Karl

[@UncleReg]

Just as I thought my night was done with :)

[@OlliePotts]

As someone who's leading to make youtube travel docs myself this was super helpful, where do you get the original vector maps from & how do you balance recording everything with taking time to take it all in?

[@karlwatsondocs]

I get the maps from here freevectormaps.com/ The balancing act I'll go into detail about in the next Q&A video about making travel films

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

I worked in Antarctica in 2000 before I could afford a digital camera. A different world, you have to overexpose film slightly or the ice looks grey. Slide film is very very sensitive to light and were not happy unless exposure was spot on. A few slide films didn't come out and some films snapped inside the cassette despite being under my coat. I guess even expensive US mil spec coats have limited protection at minus 70 windchill 😂😂

[@Kashmir.saikah]

Very.nice

[@oldestpartofheaven]

still can't get my head around, that elijah wood did that for you :D

[@finbarrdempsey958]

Now your over 40 , d,ya think your destined to hooking up with Viking tours.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Hope not haha

[@SmileyLashawn]

Where is the join button on this video?

[@karlwatsondocs]

KZbin.com/karlwatson18/join

[@paulreportingliv]

So Karl, how does it feel to be married to a Canadian girl???

[@karlwatsondocs]

It’s the best! 😊

[@gilberttello08]

✋✋✋

[@BarryKenny]

Great video, first time seeing your channel (my Antarctica algorithm sent me your way!) subscribed to see more travel, and more of these excellent, insightful travel video tips video. I was on Quark’s Ultramarine in Antarctica, a couple of months after you, what an experience, and yes, there’s a video!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzcoJ2YhbCsetU

[@kevinwarrilow8725]

The videos were amazing, but I was left feeling really disappointed with James. He obviously couldn't be bothered to get a personal video from Bryan Adams for you, despite it being your 40th birthday .... Fair play to you for not using this video to draw focus on how disappointed you must have been with him.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha 😊 naaa he crushed it with the roast, especially since he doesn’t like getting up in front of people and speaking

[@kevinwarrilow8725]

@karlwatsondocs he was funny tbf 🤣

[@robertpavey5615]

1. Buy a projector screen. 2. Project stock footage of penguins, glaciers etc. 3. Wear a big coat. 4. Go "brrr" every now and again. Great videos by the way!

[@mikemaj]

'Assembly cut of videos, tropical house' - Karl just insulted all my travel videos 😮

[@karlwatsondocs]

😉🤷

[@c7designz-sa]

no he just gave you 1000 0000 more views on your videos if you learn from his advice!

[@holdenb8501]

Stoked for the South Korea video(s)! I'm head to South Korea in July