Planning To Start Travel Vlogging? Here Are Some Useful Tips

Want to make a video that will capture all the special and also the not so special moments of your holiday? This article will provide you with all the vlogging tips that will help you create some cool travel videos. Travel vloggers cover everything from travel tips and advice to destination information. They are basically your personal travel guide. They capture the essence of the locations with a special focus on their nature, culture and food. Travel vlogs come handy when people are trying to plan a vacation. From what place to stay at to what food you can’t miss out on, they pretty much help you make your itinerary.

Lights, camera and action!

Your journey to becoming a travel blogger starts with a camera. Besides that, editing software is extremely crucial. Nobody wants to watch a video that refuses to end.  With the right editing software, you can add some post-production effects to your video and make it more attractive for your viewers. There are many movie maker apps available on the Play Store. Then you will need a platform to post your videos. And the most obvious, you will actually need to go somewhere.

Take inspiration but never copy

Everyone has their own style of filming and editing, so you will eventually have yours, too! When you are just getting started on your travel vlogging journey,  have a look at other travel vlogs.

From the way they film and how they edit to how they speak to their viewers, there’s a lot you can learn by watching other travel vloggers.

Do not film everything

Sure, it’s good to record all your memories, but you can’t bore your audience.  Try to film things that you think your viewers will connect with or find interesting. And also, while you are filming for a purpose, don’t forget to live in the moment! So maybe if you capture one sunset on the camera, leave the rest for your eyes only.

So, plan your content. If not a detailed script, jot down bullet points of what you would want to cover on that day.  This will save you a lot of time, camera battery and storage.

Centre your vlogs on an activity or a place

A video can take many directions. The videos centred around a place or an activity are more interesting than those that cover a whole day. This could be your favourite restaurant or beach or even a secret trek!

People will watch your vlogs to discover new things about a place, so keep that in mind when you are filming. Relatability is key.

Keep your videos short

Everyone’s in a rush these days and most people start losing interest if a video is longer than three minutes. Talking segments should not be longer than 30 seconds. Keep the video focused on the location.

For more information, you can also search how to create a video on google.com.

Let your audience get to know you

While you should keep your travel vlogs focused on an activity or location, don’t be shy to pop up in front of the camera once in a while. Sure, it may be a little uncomfortable to talk to a camera in public initially, but you will get used to it. If your audience connects with you, they will be able to connect with your videos even better.

If you are not a chatty Cathy or a talkative Tom, then instead of speaking directly to your viewers, you could speak about the location or activity you are filming.

Include other people in videos

Including other people will make your vlog more interesting. You can introduce your family members or your travel buddies. Eventually,  try to include local people you meet during your travels in your video.  That’s always an interesting addition to your vlogs. If you want, you can even ask them for some local travel tips. This will definitely be an added bonus for your audience.

Get steady, not shaky

A shaky video will most likely irritate your viewer.  An occasional shake while walking is acceptable, but a video that is continuously shaky might not go down too well with your audience.

Walk slower to reduce the shakiness. You can also use some video editing software such as a YouTube video editor to fix the shakiness in post-production. If you want, you can also invest in some equipment that will help you stabilize your camera while filming.

Avoid filming when there is a lot of noise or chaos around you

Try to make videos at places that are not too noisy, your audience needs to hear what you are saying. Unless you are filming at a club or a concert, keep the noise out of your videos.  You can film a test clip and immediately play it back to check the sound quality. You can also use a wind muff to cut out unwanted noise from your video or an AI voice over tool to give voice after it’s filmed.

Remember: Don’t get disheartened if your growth is slow

Everyone takes their own time to get to the top. And increasing your follower base is a lengthy and tedious process. Don’t give up if you don’t have 1000 followers right after you’ve posted your first travel vlog. Patience and consistency are key. So, aim to post every day. It doesn’t always have to be a big, elaborate vlog, but let your audience know that you are in it for the long run.

Also, do not forget to promote yourself. Got famous friends? Ask them to give you a shout out. Do your cousins have thousands of followers on social media? Ask them to ask their followers to check out your vlogs! Market yourself in whichever way you can. Plus, your family and friends will be your number 1 fans!