How To: Make Your First EVER Travel Video (3 Tips)

[@moorissameritsebatjokro952]

Awesome tips for sure! 1. Find your style (360 all the time, or slow motion for example) 2. Select your shots, think about how you want to shoot and utilize the footage first, and stay steady 3. Bridge the gap (what’s the story in your travel vlog?) 4. What will save you the most time: use a timer in editing your videos!

[@anthonymyer7247]

💯

[@colebuckhart]

haha, oh shit, nailed it. this video says nothing.

[@chaelesirvinmanansala4009]

what do you mean by timer in editing videos??

[@alejandro4452]

Moorissa Meritseba Tjokro what app do you usually use to edit your videos?

[@VentureAHighway]

thank you!

[@davidgunther1282]

I wanna make a cool travel video so when I'm 80 I can watch it and say "Yeah. You lived a little."

[@ChrisMustList]

I'm with you - same for me! Hopefully I can make it to 80!!!

[@Sol-ck3tp]

That's kinda beautiful

[@PSawyer099]

I want to materialize memories in someway, to keep emotions and breathtaking views on camera. And after years I can see the wonderful adventures I had. I can show them to my kids. I can inspire other people to travel and exprece themselfs. Thank you for your amazing tips and work :)

[@samtei9903]

Vasilena Pavlevcheva yes I love that! That’s why I’m starting now

[@dd7prashant4533]

I am From India I also think like you about my kids so i can say him that your father is a stud .🤣

[@Suman_]

I just love traveling new places and I want to share my experiences with others .

[@konstantinatsoumi3236]

Traveling to Indonesia tomorrow, want to capture some moments and make a beautiful travel diary full of memories

[@LizzSmoak]

Probably the best video I've seen on starting out with travel video! Brief, relevant, articulate and accurate!!! Thank you!

[@EricZyla]

I just quit my job as analyst at a bank. I spent the last 10 years there while making some extra money on the side as a local musician. Now I'm moving to Thailand in two months. I enjoy the beauty of any creative process; whether it's song writing, drawing, catching a good photo, or video editing. My goal is to make creativity my life. I hope that some day I can make a career out of putting together moments that can touch people's emotions.

[@TMMWORLDWIDE]

Hi Eric, just read your post now and wondering on how you are finding your new adventure!

[@debjoydhole9789]

All the best....hope u r getting along just fine

[@anthonymyer7247]

That's awesome!

[@tinafinmokodlawson4421]

Awesome! Good for you. Go to the Philippines. You will surely fall in love with the place. "Tao Philippines"

[@TDPlayz]

Well wishes from Canada! 😀

[@BenjaminMutuku]

I’m glad I watched this. I have an overseas trip coming up this weekend. Great 👍🏾 and simple tips to use. I didn’t know that there are specific styles for shooting. Editing while shooting is very important! It allows you to stick to a vision and review what you’ve shot so far! Why didn’t I come across these sooner to use in my channel?

[@JamesandLaurent]

Our motivation is exactly what you mentioned. We have jobs that don't tap into our creative side and making travel videos is one way to get that part of our brain going. Thanks for all your super useful tips.

[@zurcfamily]

I enjoy showing the world, how each place is unique, different, and beautiful!

[@kreuzfahrtkunst]

Hey Thomas, thank you for your tips. My motivation is, that while editing it feels like I am on vacation again. I love it and its a fun and relaxing time for me :-) Best regards and safe travels, Stefan

[@SneakerTalk]

In Japan right now making more vlogs! Thanks for all your tip videos man!

[@ABIZITV]

I'm also in Ghana Africa, trying my best

[@Andrew_marr]

As a landscape and travel photographer, I create videos on location to inspire people to grab their camera and get out and shoot photos. I’m doing this to share the stories behind my images and build a community of like minded creatives. Awesome tips here Thomas, I do many of them but the bonus tip of time boxing the editing is one I’m going to try and do for my next video, cheers mate!

[@Dysfort]

Andrew Marr I'm a new travel video maker and I'm subscribing to anyone subscribing to my channel and liking this comment! 😊

[@devntube]

My First Travel Video shot on mobile... Love to have your feedback! #chalakudy #kerala #mobilevideo #thelonerider kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHfCcqN6YruCi5I

[@StephanieSaintRemy]

DYSFORT I will!

[@JakeRichandAnnaChah]

Mate not filming everything is by far the most important tip! Travel filmmakers can easily get lost in forgetting to actually be present and travel. There's certain times when batteries are flat and when your gear isn't around you, and I think that happens for a reason! No need to rush back and get another camera, just leave it and live out the adventure! The right moments will present themselves to be on! and you're camera will be there. Thanks for sharing Thomas, love your work

[@JakeRichandAnnaChah]

probably used a few too many exclamation marks above, sorry for being passionate :)

[@deniseklaasman]

My motivation: I love filming, I love traveling, I love editing So all together a travel video haha

[@TravelLisi]

Same

[@Gabiche]

Thank you for your tips and advice. Thumbs up for your video! Good work

[@Muaythai888]

Thank you for your tips. I agree with you.

[@ABIZITV]

Me too

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much for your help!! My reason for making a vlogg is because i love to get outdoors...I see so many things, hiking traveling and camping...I want to be able to share with my family friends and others. I hope to inspire others my age ( im old!) its never to late to get off that couch and see the beauty around us...Cant wait to start

[@emery_launius]

I am traveling to 8 different countries in Europe over the course of five months and I am looking forward to sharing my experience with films!! This vid is great and motivates me even more. thank you :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Waiting until summer or heading in winter? We can't wait to head that way.

[@anupkrishnas]

I love to do this because I want to inspire people to travel. Coz traveling is the best education you can get & It teaches you the way of life. Each place has a different culture and each person has a story to tell. In total travel makes you a complete human!

[@christosko1546]

Just found this video and it's awesome to see how many filmmakers are sharing their creative work here on youtube! also great tips ins this video, i think it will help upcoming filmmakers a lot!

[@ChrisMustList]

My reason for filming? To leave a diary of my life. Thanks for a great video and tips! I'll try them as I continue to find my "look" when I create videos.

[@bush2coast801]

Oh Gawd...You just described everything I did on a 34 day trip in the north of Australia. I wish I'd seen your videos before I started that trip. EVERYTHING you said to do was what I didn't do. Cheers Thomas for awesome advice. 😊

[@mpesposito6973]

Capturing and making memories and sharing those memories with others

[@Pvlogs22]

I love looking back at the hard work and memory that I made

[@ChrisMustList]

I'm with you!

[@aroundfloridaandbeyond376]

I just enjoy the travel and want to share it with everybody. And I being creative when putting it all together.

[@theolli9951]

Thomas, you inspired me... I don't have much money to invest, but I love what I do and thank you for showing me what I want for my career my life!Thank you, professor!

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[@cherylcarnegie9908]

Thank you for these tips! I have a love for photography that I would like to translate into moving pictures, with a motivation to inspire others to discover the love of travel.

[@n1x313]

You need to make more videos man, I've learnt so much from you. I'm going on a trip soon and will apply the principles I have learnt from you and hopefully come up with something decent.

[@victorialinel6533]

This was super motivating. I love capturing the small every day moments while I'm traveling. I think there's something really beautiful about it, and it makes me happy that I can share those moments through my footage with people, and maybe even inspire them to travel to a place so they can experience what I saw

[@homersimpson4331]

Hey, so I'm just on a trip and I need your help! After making a few videos I have figured that my films need way more faces. But the problem is should I film myself or just random people around me? Both is not that great I think because if you have a lot of random people you can't really tell a story that's going to be Interessent the whole video but I also have no camera man to film me and the dudes I travel with are not that interested in film so any Tipps? I'm really struggling with this...

[@bjmitts]

Another great video Thomas! That bonus tip is great. The amount of time I spent editing videos became very discouraging for me, and was part of the reason I stopped making them. I think setting a timer will help me manage my time better and bring back the fun of making videos.

[@TheSouthCarolinians]

I went to Cuba back in February, and I recorded hours worth of footage while I was there. I still haven't gotten around to editing a lot though because I feel so overwhelmed with how much footage I have. I'm going to try the "Use a timer" technique, and see if that helps me get through it. Wish me luck! -Michael

[@tiffanybrooklangley]

I just ordered my first camera online, a Panasonic G85. Agh so happy! I can't wait to start taking pictures and making videos/vlogging. I am setting off to travel for the next at least 6 months - Bali, then India then the Philippines - basically south east asia. I am new to everything when it comes to this topic, can't wait to learn, create an travel. I am a yoga practitioner and international traveling yoga instructor. Thank you for this video. Namaste!

[@valeriasotnykova9172]

can you make a video about how you actually SHOOT travel videos? (:

[@cothvideo169]

Valeria Sotnykova ikr that’s what I was thinking

[@trung0307]

Exactly, he keeps talking

[@frie_.lunaticcc1082]

@Berhnardt Do what is he supposed to be doing shouting?

[@Ell_lovell]

@@frie_.lunaticcc1082 lol I’m dead

[@haylynntan5222]

Thanks for the tips, it really helps. I just finished filming my very first travel video and I was very shy and awkward on the videos that I took shots of the surroundings more than myself. What makes me want to start making travel video is that I have always been not confident enough with myself on making decision in my life without doubting myself so I've decided to start pushing my limits these days to do something that I always thought about wanting to do but was too afraid to do , I hope in a few more videos coming up from my channel I can see myself growing better to be more confident with myself and not afraid of accepting challenges to improve myself .

[@madisontolley7822]

As an aspiring travel vlogger, I want to share my story while traveling around the world.

[@ChrisMustList]

You and me both!

[@richardaponte5885]

I love traveling and want to tell my story through travel! Travel off the beaten path and show others how to do the same! Thanks for the great tips!

[@JjCoronet]

It looks like you filmed this at the pagoda in north London on hampstead heath , never been there but it looks flamiliar some how

[@MichaelBanfield]

I honestly just want to capture time as it is. I love taking small video clips daily of just random stuff. Whether it's friends chatting on the couch, or just my empty apartment, things change so much and I would like to look back. Same with my travels, I want to remember everything and see and hear my friends and loved ones!

[@patricklevar]

Good stuff thanks bro really like the timer idea

[@Szemmoz]

Dude, i really like how you talk all about these psychological stuff like being confident and relaxed rather than going pure technical. I think this is the first step to really get someone doing such a cool thing like video editing. Can't wait for my ski trip to France and capture some moments, tho i only have a gopro 6.

[@albahernandez8907]

I'm studying abroad this summer in Malta and I'm doing a travel journal, so I want to kinda do that same thing with a video

[@Wilymaze619]

My motivation is give people the inside look of what curiosity they might have. Culture, is a big thing for me so I look forward into being around the heart of a country and what makes them unique.

[@Ortxn]

Perfect timing! I've been binge watching ur vids cuz I'm about to leave for a vocation and am planing to make a video about it. I've learned a lot from u, keep it up man love ur vids

[@lewisfrancis3290]

Orton yeah same here

[@mitchellgreen4790]

How'd the video go man?!

[@Ortxn]

Life of Pez got a lot of good feedback but the video got taken down because i used copyrighted music

[@mitchellgreen4790]

That sucks dude!! Mind checking out mine?! I think there's a site where you can download music that isn't copyright so you can add cool music to your vids.

[@Ortxn]

Life of Pez id have to start from scratch because my vid was edited to the beats on the song I chose. Yeah sure I'll check out your vid

[@themitchells4130]

Our motivation is to capture memories that are easily accessible to our children. We also love the idea of sharing our moments with others! Great video, thanks!

[@TheCinemaGuy345]

best time you can upload....i was start eding my video and notification came....love you thomas from india

[@deanjoshua1948]

I like making travel videos to have something to look back in the future.A memory not just to remember but to see.

[@thelifeofhebah5358]

Very useful video! Im in Paris at the moment, very excited to see how my video comes out.

[@eliseerickson5994]

Also I loved your third tip!! Listening to music while you shoot is SO SO SO helpful!!

[@vincentlu8624]

Motivation for me: beeing able to see all amazing memories of my trip in a short and simple way (rather than having a thousand photos on ly computer that I never check out)

[@BorntoRidePhilippines]

My motivation so darn simple! Enjoy life before it leaves me.

[@joshpower3053]

Hey Thomas. I was wondering what's best to use to edit the travel videos?

[@masken8355]

DaVinci Resolve

[@EllaSenpai]

Filip Is this a free software without watermarks? And is it any good for beginners? :)

[@KaterynaZiuz]

It's always interesting to have not only pictures from a trip, but something more. When you have tons of random videos, it's boring to watch them. But when you have 2-3 mins of a selected content - it brings you back to the trip and it's a really good memories. That's why I try to make such travel videos :)

[@bouradise]

This is so true. Can't start the edit because I took too much footage with no plans 😅😪 Thank you for the tips 👍🏻😁

[@rikimadiputra1974]

Bour Na Chiengmai i do the same 😂

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thank you so much for this video. Im new to film making and My motivation to make travel videos is to create a memory of the places I've been to and to relive them later. To show them to my children and to rewatch them in a few decades. Thanks again!

[@jaclyndichter7646]

how do you choose the music for your videos

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

thanks a lot for these tips. ive just created a new channel and heading to thailand next week... so gonna follow your tips and get my channel going

[@cennasera56]

I was wondering if anyone has any advise on buying a proper, but cheaper, stabiliser for iPhone 7.. lets say between 50-100 dollars.

[@mermaidlindsey1293]

I’ve always wanted to start my own travel channel but was so scared of judgment or confusion with editing/camera gear. This video was so helpful and inspiring! Thank you!

[@MohammadNABhuiyan]

I am leaving my 9-5 job to make travel video. I feel like 9-5 is a prison life and I like traveling and what I always love to do and at the same time if I can make video for youtube that would be great.

[@berenicei.7283]

MNA Bhuiyan omg best of success!!

[@Zeeblahblah]

Good luck. Follow your heart ❤

[@rogue0192]

you've got courage dude, all the best!

[@Shoaib_Khan85]

there is a thin line between courage and stupidity, dont cross it.

[@evacrosby3117]

My motivation and inspiration to make travel videos is purely just to share my amazing experiences with my family and friends about my trip! Thank you for the tips. I'm going on holiday in. 13 days and I'll definitely be using these!

[@The_official_jaijai]

My motivation is my family. I'm in the navy and I know they would love to be with me and since they can't this could help them stay with me even though they aren't actually there with me.

[@shibluahmed4942]

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[@Taylortakesontheworld]

I create travel videos as my own virtual diary. I have my written diary with my thoughts, feelings and memories while my travel videos help me really reply and relive those moments. The two combined will help me never forget how lucky I am

[@petrhervy]

Please! What is the song/music at 2:45 (the dog scene?). It is so intimate :)

[@kyrou8809]

Did you found the song Buddy ?

[@GOWalksPortugal]

Thanks for the tips :) we're studying about editing videos so we can let people know about our country (Portugal) and enjoy it as most as possible! All advice is good at this point! It can be a little overwhelming figuring out how to start: best equipment, best editing tools... and then putting all up together! Cheers!!

[@easterneuropeaninmexico3554]

Hello guys, İ would like to start recording travel videos, but İ do not know what kind of camera to buy. Could you give me an advice?

[@thecalismiths251]

A Go Pro is great for travel videos, it's small & portable, water proof, and good quality!!

[@samtei9903]

I use a canon g7x!! Not waterproof but gives a ton of flexibility on the shots you want to get with the settings. And small and compact to carry around. Plus it has a viewfinder!

[@zabrinawithaz]

KZbin beginner here! These tips are really helpful! I'll definitely try these tips on my next travel vlog! Usually I make travel vlogs to document and share to everyone what to see, where to go, what to do in Dubai. It also helps me gain confidence being in front of the camera. You're awesome! Hope to meet you in person someday Thomas!

[@NoreenAquino]

You need to have your own style like Alex Norman, Nas Daily, Sam Kolder, Rob Whitworth etc to be known. Alex, I'm a silent reader in your emails and here for few months now. Pls visit Philippines. Love yah xoxo

[@cjmadridtv4289]

ayos

[@bornanomad5160]

Thank you so much for this! I know you made this video 2 years ago. But this is some really helpful stuff! I have wanted to make a vlog about traveling for a long time! It actually took me listening to Jeremy Cowart to realize that this was something that I really needed to start doing! The reason I want to make a travel vlog is for a couple of different reason. 1. Show people the world! So many people have never traveled and its something that I want to do and allow others to see too. 2. Help people learn about different cultures 3. I want to make enough money to pay for my travels I am a broke College student I don't have money, most of the money I made is used traveling 4. I love to travel and I want to remember my adventures! Thank you so much for all these tips! I really appreciate it!

[@LukaszDmowski]

Fantastic tips. Just doing it a lot is they key. Dude, come to Poland sometimes. I make travel videos from here, would love to show you around. Who's 🇵🇱 watching this channel? :D

[@perlablanc533]

Lukasz Dmowski sick videos. Your girl is cute ;)

[@liak1680]

Lukasz Dmowski nice videos! 😉

[@jakobmccomb8757]

Lukasz Dmowski traveling tomorrow and you appear in my recommended. Perfect timing. I make travel videos to remember and showcase memories

[@Dysfort]

Lukasz Dmowski I'm a new travel video maker and I'm subscribing to anyone subscribing to my channel and liking this comment! 😊

[@aganawoj793]

Lukasz Dmowski PL👌

[@supraaa05]

These tips are so solid man. We all appreciate the content you're putting out there for us. Keep it up man! Cheers.

[@lewisfrancis3290]

What was the music you used with the shots with the dog

[@sunny_boy_sam]

Lewis Francis also wanna know the name of the song 😫

[@lewisfrancis3290]

Samuel Kowalski I can't find it anywhere😩

[@kyrou8809]

Lewis Francis did you found it bro ?

[@bspark119]

Ecepta - Baby (from description)

[@akozy]

Really enjoyed the information in this video! Select your shots, definitely the number one piece of advice for me. Thanks so much!

[@moofilms]

Quality as always Thomas 👍 My reason is to share my story.

[@rhausen2132]

Thanks a lot for the effort you put into your videos. I really do love them to get started with the whole filmmaking thing for myself. I'm just bored of watching holiday pictures and never do that - so memories get lost. I hope being able to put moments, emotions, and memories together into a video will make them much more enjoyable in the reewind and therewith unforgettable. Next stop Australia - we'll see how it goes...

[@aapimenta01]

where do I get the licensed songs to use?

[@kyrou8809]

Hey buddy, Did you found it ?

[@iftiawan5690]

You tube audio library ,in creater tab

[@chadchasingnora8592]

every tips mentioned make sense! thanks! There was once when I ended up not editing at all because of not timing.

[@KelsVaughne]

The timer tip is such a good idea!

[@anneliesesullivan-wilson1038]

Thanks for the advice. Just what I needed. My main motivation is the second style you showed. I want lots of emotion as well as scenery. I have yet to film anything.

[@jessicamoric4835]

Any good edit programs to edit your travel video for free on a windows pc?

[@mitchforteclassic]

DaVinci Resolve. Will change your life.

[@masken8355]

DaVinci Resolve it’s really powerfull and there is a free version which has all the features you need unless you want to do really advanced stuff

[@StephanieSaintRemy]

Carlo Marzan I was going to ask the same!

[@natashabanky9507]

Great advice. As a new vlogger, I hadn't thought of the things you point out here. Thx so much.

[@LetsGetStarted]

Fun!

[@liamranshaw7250]

Alright Tom, just came across you randomly while looking for tips of what settings to have my Gopro Hero 5 for travel videos. I've just started myself but just to capture holidays to share with my friends, family and for my two girls to look back on but have definitely learnt some useful tips from a few of your videos so nice one for that and if you ever want to do a video settings video to showcase capturing the best moments then that would be sweet. Keep it up mate.

[@dezavlog]

Thank you Thomas 💜

[@ShamimTheTraveler]

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[@BenEverywhere]

I want to make travel videos just because I find the whole process including editing really fun!

[@yuchan5136]

Jungkook. Jungkook inspired me. Jeon Jungkook from BTS, yeah.

[@ludwigxiv1988]

Yu Chan sameee

[@naddy2400]

Me too

[@donamukhopadhyay]

Sameee

[@isharmohan40]

Yu Chan haha same💜

[@littlekitten7912]

Lmao, same.

[@nelli1820]

Thank you so much! I will be doing lots of travel videos when I go for a semester abroad and these tips really helped me. :)

[@chocolatechip4519]

I WILL NOT LEAVE A COMMENT!!

[@tinafinmokodlawson4421]

LOL😜

[@TravelingOnaShoestring]

Hey Thomas, I make travel videos and have my vlog because I think travel should be affordable for everyone at any stage of life. We are a family if 4 with 2 kids under the age of 3. Most people our age do not travel because honestly traveling with kids can be challenging. But we have found it rewarding. Just want to spread the message. Great video

[@ayomaggotz]

Get chicks.

[@ramonadassy428]

Hi. I find your videos are very helpful! I learned a lot and yes I am about to start making vidoes of traveling. I've been watching tremendous amount of beautiful traveling videos and I want to make them too. The reason why I want to make these videos is to share my point of view in life with my own experiences. Good vibes are contagious, spread it. That's my motto!🙌🏼

[@JPacheco]

Thank you for the advice! I just started doing travel videos and faced some of these events already.

[@maddyade]

I want to showcase how awesome the world is, starting off with showing the amazing landscape of Scotland! We focus too much on materialistic things, I want to encourage people to get out in nature and enjoy the views! Nature is incredible, and we're so lucky to be able to experience it, but many people miss out.

[@ZarahMcIntosh]

Hmm.. my motivation.. to re-live the great experiences I'm going to have on my vacations and everyday life, and share my perspective. Thank you for these tips. For me, the editing portion is the most daunting to think about.

[@mohonabhuyan5662]

I've always been into visuals and music but always stopped myself from being creative within it. I like travel videos because instead of a photo album, it captures the entirety of the trip, candid moments, real moments and it gives you that sensational feeling with the music pumping in the background. I am travelling to South Asia soon to get in touch with my roots and I want to combine my appreciation for the culture with my love for travel videos. I've never in my life been near as creative as this, and I'm not sure whether or not I'm gonna go through with it, but I hope your video will help me.

[@PhilippKlein]

Thank you for this! I've already done a few travel/adventure films but this definitely helps to prepare for the next ones!

[@11RandomVideos11]

Thanks so much man! Helped me out a lot. Can't wait to make my first video

[@최민주-q1g]

I wanna make a travel video for keeping good memories with my friends for a long time. Thank you!

[@jaleriza9159]

I want to share my journey and inspire people to get out more, to smile more and to try open up their minds to other cultures! I also like the editing and creating something cool out of hundreds of videos...