Pilot YouTuber - behind the scenes

Preparing for two big aviation trips, what happens behind the scenes when I'm not filming flying stories for my other channel? Let me know what you think about my new filming idea later in this video, and hope you're enjoying the new vlog style content on this channel. Thanks for watching!

[@jessetaylor9825]

I think if a video has a good contrast of cinematic and raw footage it creates some awesome content. I think too much of either can sometimes feel either like a movie or feel rushed. But no matter what your style is enjoyable to watch

[@andrewl3655]

The cinematic quality of your videos has grown fantastically over the years as you have experimented with new techniques and styles. The occasional raw footage is always entertaining but it is clear you have great skill in producing high-quality videos (and your subscriber numbers on your main channel reflect that) and we would not want to miss that.

[@tombuck]

Thank you for this! I’m always fascinated by the ways people mount cameras safely on planes. I saw a video where someone casually mentioned that he’d only had a couple GoPros “fall off” and it was…concerning.

[@drfaus454]

Raw/up to date videos can be just as good if not better than highly polished stuff. You should post your travel dates so us fellow Aus aviators can tag along to some remote places we otherwise wouldn't go to on our own! As a new aircraft owner I'm keen to explore within my limits!

[@04Roberto]

Whatever video you produce I'll watch!!

[@joshhobart3725]

Videos of both types are great! Variety never hurts, will target and, for lack of a better word, satisfy a larger audience. Love the videos! Keep them coming :)

[@SKYHILLMIKE]

Like the behind the scenes, tech stuff, and just you being genuine is what works well

[@PureGlide]

Generally I find my audience doesn't watch and like my longer flight videos nearly as much as shorter, snappy edit videos, or informational videos. And no one cares about scenery! You could be flying over the most beautiful wonderland with mountains made of dandelions, and no one cares. But have a near miss with another plane, or a bad landing, and they are all over it...

[@brushitoff503]

Well that's crappy because I love watching your video's especially the longer ones! Gliding is amazing & you do a great job of capturing it all Tim.

[@paintraintn]

I’m a professional editor, so naturally I’m going to weigh in and say I like the well crafted ones, but I enjoy all your content. Thanks for sharing! Keep it up!

[@bruceharper8149]

I’m always comfortable with your stuff Stef, raw and unpolished is totally cool.

[@davidmatchett2947]

I like both styles Stef. I think raw videos on the trip and a polished video wrap up afterwards

[@jeremydwayne]

I like both style of videos. I find polished videos to be entertaining, but raw videos to be educational. I've learned a lot from watching other pilots fly, and seeing everything without a bunch of cuts has been incredibly helpful while working towards my license.

[@johnathanasiou9284]

Give it a spin, Stefan as sometimes the most unexpected & beautiful surprises result in life when we dare to be different. I was in Romania on holidays & tried a dessert called Papanași which turned out to be one of the most unexpectedly, awesome desserts I've ever tried in my entire life. Balance it up with both raw & polished, be daring, take out that "Sportscar" like in Risky Business as thousands of years from now when archaeologists will be digging us all up, they will never ever know. Above all, always be brand "you" & do your very best as that's all I want. God bless you Stefan & all your family & loved ones

[@mu2b60marquise]

I feel your pain on the editing side of things ( 5 cameras in the cockpit ) . Love the channel, keep up the vids! Great seeing the differences in how you guys fly vs. here in the states.

[@krismoff5749]

i like/love both type of videos. I think the raw format is more suited for a niche audience, those being fans/followers and the few who really enjoy the raw type. For growing on yt, in my opinion, the more polished format (with a comedic/personal twists such as Tom Scott, or what u do all ready) is the best way to reach a broader audience and grow. I would love to see either format, and I personally wouldn't prefer one over the other. All though.... faster edits/uploads does sound very appealing....

[@stef747]

Thank you, and yes how good is Tom Scott. Been a subscriber of his for some time.

[@jazzmanstore]

I'm here in West Palm Beach Florida looking at this video this cat is a heavyweight cat man To fly a plane like that and do those videos man that takes a lot to do I'm with the civil Air patrol here in West Palm Beach on living right off the runway of the international airport pbia And I've been watching this dude he knows what he's doing man,!

[@davevanbeers6944]

I’m gonna guess Papoea New Guinea or Indonesia. Love these prep videos! Thanks again. Also I think you cannot go wrong either way, both well produced and simpler ones work, I’d try both and see what you like best.

[@morre6748]

I like polished stuff as it enables one to get the highlights of something in a short amount of time. The aspiring aviator in me loves all the raw stuff, too. Getting to see all the nitty-gritty details without the polish is really helpful.

[@robgreene1776]

The impromptu vlog style can come across as a bit amateurish. Your spectacular photography and increased production values are ALWAYS appreciated.

[@leeCann]

Two channels now wow! Seems any time you reduce in production / editing, you have now given back by adding a second channel. I do like the different look / separate or content of what goes into preparing / making trips happen. Thanks for taking us along !

[@stef747]

Thanks Lee, that’s great feedback

[@andydelarue9344]

A great lesson once given , minutes saved when shooting save hours in post production, get it right first, your on it.

[@thijnvlaander7298]

Hi Stef, I really like your well polished videos, that’s the mean reason I watch you over other channels. Though you could implement some more raw shots, that would be no problem. Also I don’t mind waiting a little for a video. Keep up the good work!

[@stef747]

That’s good to know, thank you.

[@rustyknight6190]

So, not New Zealand, so it must be Tasmania ... 🤣 Single camera sounds like a good idea. I might consider taking your other cameras so if you feel like filling out some stuff later, you've got the footage (or if the main camera packs in). Personally, I'd just enjoy the journey, if it's like you're last few out back adventures, it'll be fun!

[@stef747]

Haha cheers Shane, no proper overseas not “Tassie” overseas 😂

[@dominikaviation3149]

I do love a bit of both as the cinematic flying combined with the highlights in your trips are awesome but, as a student pilot, I love to hear the things you say over the radio, the chit chat between aircraft and the flight planning that goes on as well. So my recommendation is maybe make a video dedicated to the fancy stuff towards the end of your trip sort of wrapping it all up but keep the raw stuff for the rest of it. Thanks for helping me keep on learning (and of course, staying curious ;)

[@Truthfulnerd]

I'm loving that watch

[@fetchit55]

Nice job! I wish all KZbin pilots used aircraft mounted cameras instead of handhelds, body camera, and head mounts. Thank you! Nice airplane by the way. 😊👍 Michael Don from Texas

[@kelicrew575]

I like a nice, slow cinematic video, but nice fast paced raw clogging type videos are great, and being able to mix it together I think makes for a great video. Also, thanks for all the inspiration from your flying Stef. I recently got my RPL in WA, and your videos really inspired me to keep flying and have a goal in sight, of being able to explore our great country. Keep up the great work!

[@mini2flyerau]

great job on your RPL!

[@MelbourneFlyer]

Loving the new content on your new channel! I hope to grow my channel to be as big as yours one day! Keep up the great work! Oh, and my guess is your first International destination for EYZ will be Singapore 🇸🇬! Either way, enjoy the trip!

[@ardmore0017]

First behind the scenes video, not bad Stef!

[@gwhi6791]

With the format of the videos I think you are getting the balance right. It looks real and realistic but not like you recorded the whole thing on selfie camera and uploaded it for fun. But no harm in giving it a go.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

I like well produced video's but there is nothing better than watching someone do what you wamt to do. You can experience the highs and lows of a more raw video.

[@gtmako]

I like the raw type video, thx Stef

[@pokemonguy6579]

Warts n all video is cool Stef 🙂

[@JoseRivera-lt2cc]

The raw footage viewpoint allows for better depiction of actual efforts/events transpiring before, during, after flight. For me (not sure for others), my GA flying doesn't just happen. I don't drive to the airport, jump in the airplane (prepped by others) & fly off. Point being is that the process is all-inclusive, good, bad & ugly. BTW-I very much enjoy the process. That said, the reward comes from the dedication & effort exerted. I think raw viewpoint will allow that to be seen.

[@marceldj5023]

Time is the most precious commodity we have. Either you take the time to edit from four different camera angles or you have more time for content through vlogging. Since I find your content very valuable, I would prefer to see more videos from you.

[@stef747]

Thanks marcel, glad you’re enjoying the content.

[@BrianAnim]

well crafted for sure.

[@mystarafilms]

Personally I prefer the really crafted, multi-cam stuff - but then again, I work in film and tend to prefer the higher production value stuff in general, even if it means waiting longer for content to come out. All that said, there's a lot of workflow stuff that can make producing that kind of content much quicker and easier (like Premiere Pro's multicamera sequences) and timecode syncing your cameras (although I don't know if that's actually possible with Go Pro's these days, and it's definitely a big investment if it is possible).

[@ockett7047]

My guess for the first trip is Dili or Indonesia? And for the second trip, I really liked the production style or the wrigley-murphy trip, which I guess is a little harder for you to produce with all those great shots.

[@NLJoren]

Raw during your travels would be great. Less time needed for you to edit. A cool movie-like wrap-up afterwards could be a nice conclusion of your travels around Australia😉

[@stef747]

Raw vlogs and then a final “doco” style video is also a good idea. Thank you.

[@Phiziks]

5:26 Steve needs to get a LTT screwdriver 😂

[@DeadReckoner]

I actually enjoy the complex edits for my channel, but raw stuff will work, too!

[@pilot_evan]

[Insert ¿por qué no los dos? 🤷‍♂️ meme here] I think there's a place for both raw and polished. Quick and raw as you experience things; longer-form and polished when you finish the adventure and have had time to internally process and collate the story.

[@stef747]

Thanks Evan, I like that idea.

[@stripethetiger]

I could see a two camera setup working well for that. Put your 360 camera that's normally on the wing (I assume its 360?) on the cockpit mount to capture both outside and inside views simultaneously, and then have a second one that you can more easily use for the more vlogging style of shot.

[@stef747]

You know I was considering putting the 360 there so I’m glad you say that. Thank you.

[@High_Alpha]

Tasmania is overseas! hahaha

[@marsgal42]

Glad I'm not the only one to just wander by the airport to see if anybody is around or if anything interesting is happening. My usual excuse to taxi the plane, even if I'm not flying, is to go to the FBO to buy 100LL. We've had amazing weather the last few weeks and it's starting to crowd my financial comfort level. This doesn't happen very often. 🙂 My videos are a single camera looking out the front of the plane plus ATC audio. I have neither the talent nor the inclination to do anything fancier. You're better at than I am anyway. Ditto folks like Josh Flowers and Steve Thorne.

[@stef747]

Thanks Laura, and high praise to be in the company of Josh and Steve, I enjoy their content too.

[@jezkemp712]

Stef i'm concerned about the metal swarf left over by the expert drilling by Stevo!

[@stef747]

We did a lot of vacuuming / cleaning, I just didn’t film that.

[@DavidMcGirt]

Fun stuff

[@grant-little]

I hope you make Perth this time and we get to see you at Jandakot

[@viper4176]

Hi Stef i'm thinking Fiji via New Caledonia cause thats were I would go LOL 🙂

[@mikercflyer7383]

Looks like they need to modernize and get a Best Tug . 😊 Yea show the videos kind of behind the seen .

[@bsbowring]

Re: video types - I reckon a mix of both would be ideal. Maybe land on a (rough) schedule / time pattern for when you bring out raw vs polished vids, or have differentiation in the thumbnails or titles, so people know whether to expect raw or polished when they click?

[@stef747]

That’s not a bad idea at all actually, varying the thumbnail for the content type. Thanks for the feedback.

[@bsbowring]

@@stef747 Thanks for continuing to make such great content!

[@ianmooney213]

East Timor? With a seaplane as escort or just advice from its pilot?

[@richardwilson5913]

Nice aerial footage of the Citilink part of the freeway, apart from it was out of context with your driving direction and position when mixing with your in-car video of you on the Monash and near Moorabbin. So. Keep it raw. If you have too much content you end up ‘shoe horning’ it in just because you have it!

[@kevinphillips9408]

Raw always.

[@PureGlide]

New Zealand! Oh doh

[@rubitherubicon22]

360 camera on the ram mount perhaps?

[@galiyarr3694]

Flying to New Caledonia maybe? ;)

[@PilotFlo]

How tempted are you to do just a quick circuit when you are at the airport for not flying?

[@stef747]

VERY!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Stefan from Sydney. A video of the equipment used to make the video: it's nearly the same confusion as an iPhone being in the screen. On the other hand, just go to McDonald's restaurant order a chocolate Sunday and consume it real quick: its the same. 📺📽️

[@joannte]

Why not use a 360 camera and then you can manipulate in post?

[@StuTheFarmer]

Are you flying to Tasmania? 😂 Papua. Is my real guess

[@andrewduncan4230]

To be honest, I don’t care what style of vlog, As long as it doesn’t contain too much “shaky cam”!

[@kevinphillips9408]

Bali. Indonesia

[@AnthonyGriz]

Raw is usually better, purely because it is raw, and more accurately reflects what is going on, rather than feeling overly scripted and almost advert-like.

[@paratyshow]

👍☑👏🏻

[@JoshuaFree93]

Not NZ?? 😢 Indonesia?

[@tomjohnson8881]

Fiji or Singapore?

[@galiyarr3694]

Flying to Fiji?

[@Jacloch]

New Calidonia?

[@joshuaboicos8628]

Raw scenes. But definitely have the ATC audio in the video. Try not to clip out a lot of ATC

[@stef747]

I’ll definitely keep the ATC content, in the main videos and member content.

[@DJ99777]

Trinidad and Tobago.

[@flsal27]

Flying to Papua New Guinea?

[@therealdjflip]

Singapore or Malaysia

[@petet968]

I like the raw but too much handheld camera shake is very unpleasant to watch. A gimble is much better.

[@danshelly2028]

Tassie

[@avrsandeezy5242]

PNG?

[@michaelk2637]

I'm guessing PNG.

[@donjohnston3776]

Time for some eye brow maintenance young fellow.

[@Mike_Costello]

This is the channel where you buy an electric car, I just know it. You have EV written all over you (which is a good thing).

[@cataloger1]

I prefer raw flying videos.

[@derrick021]

it is a little bit hard to watch such shaky videos, to my opinion

[@ronangel1704]

PNG

[@Maviation]

Go with "Kiss" - Keep it simple stupid 😅 Raw is fine 🙂

[@TeemarkConvair]

frankly "my dear" i don't give...hell will watch any,,