How to Create Animated Trail Maps with STRAVA + RELIVE

[@gregfogarty7461]

Thank You SO MUCH for pointing out Relive. In a mere 5 minutes I not only downloaded the app to my phone but also created a movie of a recent winter Adirondacks Winter Backpacking trip!

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad it was helpful! Relive is awesome!

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

I've been making my maps manually with Adobe After Effects and Premiere but a friend asked if there was an easier way. You've covered it beautifully, thank you. I'll be sharing this with my friend.

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad it helped. Also Google Earth is helpful, but this is automatic, sort of.

[@h0llypops]

Thank you!! I’ve been google searching how to upload a relive video but no joy, then found your video. Subscribed!😊

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad it helped! And Thanks for subbing. : )

[@miriamgasperl5178]

Thank you! I was searching everywhere for this tutorial 🏃🏼‍♀️🙌🏻

[@isbeautiful3219]

THANKS A LOT for this tutorial. Thanks to you I can share my routes in animated way to my friends. Thanks again.

[@Skogsgeek]

I also do hiking and kayaking videos. Finally an easy way to make animated travel maps. Gotta try it out now.

[@dylanbarrera]

Thank you! Few years ago, relive used to be linked with strava . But now we have to do it this way! Awesome!

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad it helped! A few extra steps but worth it!

[@dylanbarrera]

Definitely!

[@prazolbista]

This is really some professional content. Love the hard-work you've done here to teach us all, thank you ma'am ♥

[@AdventureMuse]

Prazol Bista thanks so much - glad it helped

[@janol6457]

Hi, how are you recording your phone from <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="110">1:50</a>. Is that screen recording from iPhone or do you use a edit program for it?

[@AdventureMuse]

it's a few steps. I record my screen from my iphone using the native app on the phone. A filmed my phone and coffee with a top down shot. In Premiere pro I use the corner pin tool to pin the video where I wanted it. Hope that helps!

[@rhesusdankey]

@@AdventureMuse LEGIT! Gracias!

[@TennRides]

I am looking for a way to track where I ride my motorcycle and then play it back in a 3D format. This video is a couple of years old, do these two apps still do that, and are they both free apps? Thanks.

[@AdventureMuse]

Yup. Still free and still works as described. I just created one last night for my next video. : ) Happy riding.

[@TennRides]

@@AdventureMuse Thank you very much. Happy Adventures to you.

[@IslandTides]

So you need a membership to both Strave AND Relive?

[@AdventureMuse]

Im fairly sure i expanded this in the video😂

[@RK9Rides]

Hi, I have a fairly new channel and have been uploading videos with Relive footage in them. I was wondering if you got permission from the company to use videos from the app in you videos? If not, has the company contacted you or troubled you legally at all? Just trying to avoid any legal trouble in the future, thanks.

[@AdventureMuse]

Great question. I reached out to them and asked and they said as long as their logo appears they were fine with it. Below is their response from Feb 2020 Thanks for getting in touch. You can embed Relive videos anywhere you like as long as you leave the watermark and you attribute the video to Relive. As long as you grant the right permission when we ask for it Relive will find any photos on your device taken during your activity and you can add them to your Relive video. You don't need to take them via our app. See you outside,

[@RK9Rides]

@@AdventureMuse awesome, thanks so much for the reply

[@chaupaalar]

Hi Jan, How did you create the yellow line that depicts the trail?

[@AdventureMuse]

In after effects 😊

[@Meyer0656]

Very helpful. Thanks for the intro to this software. Looks like they made the data transfer seamless.

[@WrittenRitmos]

This was incredibly helpful!! Thank you so much for this video. I also subscribed to your channel. We LOVE outdoor Adventures!

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks so much.❤️

[@MrSKB69]

Hi there, I have Relive plus, the only thing that annoys me with the app is that it depicts the maps upside down, i.e. I'd be more comfortable watching my activity if the app was showing the map the right way up if you know what I mean? North is at the top. is there a way of doing this? thanks for reply

[@AdventureMuse]

Good question. I thought you could change the orientation. I just subscribed to the paid version - I'll get back to ya with what I find out.

[@MrSKB69]

@@AdventureMuse Cheers, two heads are better than one n al that, I couldn't see a way of doing it :'( I still like the app tho, just would prefer correct orientation

[@MrSKB69]

@@AdventureMuse I've also asked on FB Relive pages and asked Relive to , so far the have replied with "we do not reply to individual messages" :O

[@MrSKB69]

I sent them this - Is there a way that you can lock the orientation of the map when creating a video so that it's always in the correct orientation? i.e. North faces North and stays that way while I complete my activity, all my current videos start and finish looking South and it's quite disorientating when watching it back oO for instance, if I am reading a map for directions, I look at it with North facing North, this also makes it easy to navigate - if I'm heading West I look West etc

[@HDGuruGuy]

This video was super helpful! Thank you!!

[@WheresMyMap]

I would love to start adding customized animated maps of my rides to my videos. Relive does a good job, but you're stuck with their canned video format at low resolution (unless you pay for the pro version). I'm investigating bringing the GPX file into Google Earth Studio and creating a customized, high-res flyover video file for each ride. It will take a lot more time than using Relive, for sure. I'll let you know if I come up with an effective workflow for this.

[@SamStewart1]

Would be keen to know if you made any progress with this?

[@cygnusx1858]

Yo where's my animated map?

[@WillExplore]

this was amazing!!! ill be using this on my first vlog! :)

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad it was helpful

[@ElectricSurf]

Thank you. Greetings from Paris France

[@AdventureMuse]

glad it helped.

[@ElectricSurf]

@@AdventureMuse here is my 1st footage with Relive. What do you think ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmbOm2pmhbOrg80

[@justmick874]

Awesome just what I was lookin for. Can it do flights too or strictly land tracking?

[@AdventureMuse]

That's a great idea! and no idea if it can, or what it would look like.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Oh thank you so much for this, I really needed an animated map to add to my videos!!

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad this helped! It really adds perspective to your trail/travel videos. Looking forward to seeing how you use it. : D Love your content.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

@@AdventureMuse So far I've been using it in my biking trip videos around NYC. I love it.

[@dannysvideos2866]

After the video is created on the application, are you not able to share/save the video directly from the relive app?

[@AdventureMuse]

You use to be able to. Hum.

[@elgerdh]

There might be a short cut. Open your relive video in the email and right-click after it starts playing. You can save it as an mp4 file.

[@SYDiagnostics]

hi, the only option i get to "save as" is an HTML file.......is the save as mp4 only a mac thing? i see the O.P is using MAC

[@SYDiagnostics]

ahh, its a chrome issue......ok with I.E......thanks for the tip

[@jaysonolson516]

I'm assuming San Juan Capistrano? I live there as well...just started following you as my wife and I just got new Himiway eBikes and looking fro trails in the area (RSM, Ladera, etc...)

[@AdventureMuse]

Hello! thanks for the follow! That was San Juan trail off of Ortaga HWY. There are some good trails in San Juan off the 5fwy.

[@KickAssets]

Cool, by change in another video you convinced me to get the RODE mic setup and I did. Now I am looking for a good way to plan my journeys and record them and somehow here you are again. lol. What do you recommend to use to A) plan a trip and B) record the actual route I used. As planned routes and actual routes are not always the same...and can these routes be over several days?

[@AdventureMuse]

HA! Funny how that algorithm works. If you have Strava premium you can actually map out your route and show it. I did that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIbQqnx3aqysf5Y you can screen record google maps of the area you want to show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIabdKuXiJefZ6s I also have done this where i take a screen shot of google maps, and draw the path in after effects. I'm still looking for the perfect solution, too. Not sure if any of this helps. But I'd be curious to hear what works for ya!

[@mark.dowdle]

Can you make interactive maps such as these without anyone having done the route before?

[@AdventureMuse]

Sadly, no. I've tried to make routes in Strava and export the GPX file, but it's missing the time/speed data. If you know how to edit a GPX file, maybe?

[@virkelie2]

How do you insert the place names into the Relive videos?

[@AdventureMuse]

Do you mean at like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF6TnZ2vnbZgfdk where it say Grand Canyon? That's part of Relive.

[@virkelie2]

@@AdventureMuse Yes! But I get no place names in my videos :( Maybe I need the member (paid) version? I'll try it and see.

[@virkelie2]

I joined Relive - no difference as far as place names (I guess it depends where you are). But Relive seems more accurate than Strava (Strava show my speeds as high as 55km/hr; Relive correctly shows my max speed at 35km/hr). The video creation, and accuracy - for me Relive is better than Strava.

[@DaystarHiker]

Excellent presentation, thanks. As to the app, it seems a bit hit and miss. Sometimes the activity/map will be emailed to me, sometimes I have to email it( and then have to try several times). Sometimes it just creates an activity with a time and date and I have to delete it and start over...

[@buraksarioglu]

is it allowed to edit videos? Relive allows to put max 10 sec of videos. But i want to put long videos on the video at the point where i record them during my activity. So after create my video on relive is it allowed if i put the long video instead of it 10 sec video?

[@AdventureMuse]

Yes. You can use the entire Relive video or just a small part of it as long as you keep their logo on it.

[@WanderingCyclist]

@@AdventureMuse i was also thinking along these lines. The Relive terms and conditions (#14 intellectual property rights) says that the user is not allowed to change, alter or edit the video without permission from Relive. It doesnt say about keeping their logo.

[@genedykes5414]

I've seen Relive videos that allow you to change the viewpoint as the trail is being traversed, but I can't seem to do that with videos produced this way. The viewpoint is fixed. Any idea how to accomplish this?

[@AdventureMuse]

Hey there, You'll need to join the relive club.There are some pretty cool features with the paid version, and that's one of them. Hope that helps.

[@genedykes5414]

@@AdventureMuse Thanks for the prompt response! But, I did figure that was the case, so I had signed up for a trial membership, and I still didn't see any way to create a video that was both interactive and showed activity progress. I'll keep digging, I guess. I'll be sure to send you an example when I figure it out. I'm eager to combine the tracks of some of my 200 mile trail races with all the photos that show how wonderful the scenery was.

[@junangeles]

Thanks for sharing. Very simple to follow steps. Good to know what a free account gives vs a paid account when it comes to video resolution.

[@AdventureMuse]

It’s such a great app, and adds to your video. Glad it was helpful.

[@dehnermdeleon]

Can you just use Relive without doing the importing GPX from STRAVA now?

[@AdventureMuse]

If you record your activity in Relive, yes. But if you recorded your activity in Strava, then no : )

[@dehnermdeleon]

@@AdventureMuse Great will use this to my vlogs thanks a bunch!

[@akmalfazil3728]

I am thinking why we don't use Relive apps straight away? Is it because Strava has better tracking capability?

[@AdventureMuse]

That’s a great Question. I think so many people are so deep with Strava since they f gs AE us everything for free until recently. This video was to cover the after thought people like me who want the visual map, but forgot to track with relive.

[@akmalfazil3728]

@@AdventureMuse oh I see, now I understood. thanks, and it is a great video btw.

[@paulinen3054]

Does it have to be a paid subscription from Strava in order to upload? Mine keep saying missing time 😖

[@AdventureMuse]

No. You can download the GPX file from Strava, I'm still using the free version. But you need to use Strava on the desktop. Upload to relive on the computer, then goto your mobile Relive App to create the video. Hope that helps.

[@paulinen3054]

AdventureMuse got it ! 😊

[@msie29]

Can i listen to music while using strava?

[@AdventureMuse]

I have an iPhone 12 and it works just fine. However, it might drain your battery faster. Try it out on your next activity.

[@TrailPOV]

Always wondered, Thx. Nice overlay editing btw...especially when you had the phone on the desk.

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks! I love all the extra graphics you’ve been putting in your videos, too! Are you planning on adding these to your videos?

[@TrailPOV]

@@AdventureMuse Possibly for the longer rides that I'm planning where it would add context, but probably not for a 8min trail

[@mohamed-salimsahib3066]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="188">3:08</a> what software is this?

[@AdventureMuse]

Adobe Premiere 2020

[@uosocal]

Super helpful. I've been wanting to do this in my videos. Thanks

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@Adam-rh9my]

is this possible with google maps instead of strava please?

[@AdventureMuse]

Not Sure worth a try if You can export a file.

[@radzeltundwelt]

Realy helped, thanks for sharing👌

[@joshmura8124]

Hi thanks for the content! I have a question. Are you using the HD feature or the regular one?

[@AdventureMuse]

The HD feature on Relive is a paid feature. So the Regular one.

[@joshmura8124]

@@AdventureMuse Thank you. This was very helpful. I will be using this for my weekly videos!

[@mlegrand]

Love your videos. Thanks so much for posting this. I’ve been using Relive for along time. I used to have it auto upload to Relive but Strava shut down that option. 🤨 Come on Strava, why do you have to be like that?

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad you liked it. I was disappointed with Strava, too. but happy there is still a work around. Relive added an additional step, too.. making you go to the app.. but when. There is a will there is a way! 😂

[@EntertainmentHUB751]

Love From india😍 So Informatiove mam.

[@MarjonoJono]

wow amazing.. i like it...

[@CRVideos0877]

Thank you very much for the very good informations!

[@tonywalters66]

Perfectly explained and easy to follow, thanks

[@AdventureMuse]

thanks so much!

[@strinth6887]

Thank you very much 💛 It worked pretty much 👍✨

[@PhotowalksTV]

Public service! Always wondered how you did these. Thanks!

[@AdventureMuse]

😄 I can see these popping up in your awesome photo walks.

[@runslowtorunfast6528]

Great video. Do relive videos always take this long to make? Mine is going on 10 minutes and I didn't add any photos.

[@AdventureMuse]

Not usually. They usually pop up in a few minutes. Hopefully it shows up soon, if not maybe recreate it?

[@H3mL0ck]

Does this still work? I heard strava and relive broke up

[@AdventureMuse]

it does this is the work around.

[@oleoleole]

Is there a benefit to uploading content from Strava as opposed to just making the video directly through the Relive app itself?

[@AdventureMuse]

No benefit, unless you didn't record in Relive. Then there is the benefit of the upload. : )

[@PaskonikGAMESS]

Hello. Do i need buy the paid version of Relive?

[@AdventureMuse]

Nope. I explain it in the video.😁

[@davidescobar4810]

Great video thanks! I'll be using this tip for my videos from now on 😊⭐🥂

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks so much!

[@davidescobar4810]

@@AdventureMuse I've just done it on my last video haha thanks again!

[@vs123]

Thanks you for recomending maps

[@narakdk]

Thanks, been looking for a tool like this for a year.

[@AdventureMuse]

It’s pretty awesome

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Why is there no desktop app.

[@hamdannoordin7722]

Hi, how to add photo like we do when we use relive for strava

[@AdventureMuse]

I'm not sure I understand the questions. If you have photos in your strava post, Relive will ask for access to the photos and will post on the map where they were taken if that data is available. I generally turn it off so I just have the map.

[@hamdannoordin7722]

@@AdventureMuse thank you.

[@cyclingben843]

Thanks for sharing this, it helped me a lot, and i am able to create mine relieve video alone thank youu

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad it helped!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I’m becoming a huge fan of this feature. It’s a shame you can’t - as far as I know - recreate your routes. Friends always ask me

[@AdventureMuse]

If you tracked it in any tool like Strava, you can. : ) You just need the data file.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@AdventureMuse We just rewatched this video and did a little test walk around the block. I think this is going to work awesome! We don't have Strava but have AllTrails, where we can export a GPX file, which we then imported into Relive. We've been wanting to get an AllTrails membership for awhile now, so just another reason. Thanks so much for this video Jan! -Greyhound

[@caroyjano]

This is awesome. I still don’t go outdoor, but I might go this week or the next, and will definitely give this a try. Thanks!

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks Jano! You could use it to track a bird walk. ❤️

[@GrimRZR]

Ive been looking for an easy way to make an animated map of my trips riding SxS's. Thank you.

[@searchingforsquatchy3862]

This is amazing! I'm totally going to use this!

[@AdventureMuse]

It's pretty awesome, and simple.

[@roebucksadventure]

Can you just track your adventure in the relive app? Also, can you use google maps and track your trip and download that route?

[@AdventureMuse]

of course you can, but if you didn't track your activity in Relive, you can go back in time by uploading a.fit, .gpx, or .tcx file. I haven't had luck with creating these files that wasn't from a tracked actual activity. But give it a try.

[@iqragul10]

So strava does work offline? Right?

[@AdventureMuse]

I'm not sure what you mean.

[@TheFriendlyReviewer]

Very useful! I’ll have to go and see all the ways to create GPSX files

[@AdventureMuse]

There are several! You can also upload FIT and TCX files to create these.

[@hoangphucvo3376]

But you use this video created by GPX file or the video created right afer activity on relive ?

[@janschrieber4799]

I download the Relive video and use that. But use the GPX file from Strava to create the Relive map. You can also use Relive to track your activity and skip the Strava/GPX step.

[@hoangphucvo3376]

Jan Schrieber Yes, but i have download 2 app and used it all when I start riding, can I use only Strava then export to Relive, and creat video with Strava data?

[@AdventureMuse]

@@hoangphucvo3376 You can track your activity using Strava. save as normal. go to your computer, export the GPX file from Strava (watch the video, i explain how). Open Relive on your computer, import GPX file. Then go to your relive app on your phone and make your video map. go back to your computer to download. I just created one and it's still working that way. Maybe watch the video again?

[@bballantyne3]

Thanks a mil for this!

[@OutsideComfortZone]

This is VERY helpful! Thank you!

[@AdventureMuse]

So glad it helped! That No’s for watching 😊

[@phototrails4620]

That is so useful, thanks you very much for the information

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@AndrewPolich]

Very helpful--thank you, Jan!

[@KhalidFathioctavius]

thank you Love the hard-work you've done here

[@AdventureMuse]

Kashaaf Thank you!

[@Hapfletcher]

How did you install Relive to your desktop? I have looked and they say its not possible..what did you do?

[@AdventureMuse]

You just use the website. Goto Relive.com😊

[@ДмитрийЛебедев-х4ы]

Спасибо, тереть в strava будет интереснее выкладывать свой контент своим друзьям!

[@markjosephbangalao7683]

Export gpx is not showing on my strava app. All it shows is add photos, edit, crop, delete

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks for watching. It only works on the browser/desktop. Good luck!

[@Gary_Baker]

Is there any way to remove the relive logo?

[@AdventureMuse]

I think if you pay for it.

[@morningdew9450]

Very nice........ also the Video ;-)

[@joweemac]

So Cool !! Yahoo

[@thecyclingdane]

Cheers for the video :)

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks so much! Nice Channel, BTW.

[@leonvla]

Great! Thank you!

[@oliveragustin3105]

Can i do this only with phone?

[@AdventureMuse]

What do you mean?

[@Andrewolf79]

thanks right the tool i needed!! top video!

[@azaternis]

Thanks

[@AlainStewart]

thank you

[@viniciusanacleto]

thanks

[@ReaganHasal]

Nice!!!

[@one6803]

Is it free?

[@AdventureMuse]

I explained that in the video. Free vs paid.

[@sosteve9113]

Cool,just looking in at the app

[@AdventureMuse]

It's a great app! Enjoy.

[@lowiehojas5525]

Thank you for this :)

[@AdventureMuse]

You bet! It def adds to the trail videos.

[@emikonomi4878]

What do you guys think about the Relive challenges? :D

[@AdventureMuse]

I love the October Halloween themed challenges and their clever way to motivate us to 1. workout and 2. share to help promote Relive.

[@emikonomi4878]

@@AdventureMuse Imagine if we could create challenges for other people 🤩 Ive been thinking of that

[@CraigMcRaeDuke]

Why not just use the animated videos that relives create?

[@AdventureMuse]

You can of course do that if you recorded in Relive. But if you didn't track your activity using relive but recorded in Strava or another tracking tool, this is how you can still create the map.

[@virkelie2]

Another workaround to the falling out between Strava and Relive is that you can independently and simultaneously record your ride with both apps.

[@AdventureMuse]

Yup! I've done that, too. This is more for the after though. I mainly track in Strava. Now that I have an apple watch it's easier to track Strava on my watch and Relive on my phone. BTW, thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️

[@charlessnider883]

So, does this work without cell signal?

[@marlonloterte1838]

Thank You so much

[@AdventureMuse]

Glad it helped.

[@kenstrampe7609]

you can see every place you set up your camera.

[@parisjaffna3692]

Awesome, thanks !

[@abdulbasit8340]

great video

[@AdventureMuse]

😊 thanks!

[@AluWalaNaan]

ey thanks

[@mxxmikexx1]

This was a LOT easier when Strava and relive did all of this for free, together, a few years ago

[@AdventureMuse]

I know. But at least you can still get your maps with your Strava data if you didn't track using Relive.

[@ThePathfinderTF]

You all talk how it's super easy, etc., but no-one mentions those apps are not for free - There's no way I'm not paying 40$ annually, just to create on or two no-commercial videos + it does not support adding custom trails afterwards, obviously I'm not going to do the same hike just to be able to get list of coordinates for animation.

[@AdventureMuse]

This whole video is based on the free version. If you want a 4K quality video you’ll need to play for it.

[@BryonWilliams88]

cool