Travel vlogs are a great way to share your travel experiences with your viewers.If you want to make a vlog, focus on the things you enjoy, whether that is food, culture, or activities.If you want to highlight your favorite moments, you need to take lots of videos.The visual keepsakes will remind you of your travels.
Step 1: Each travel vlog should focus on a location.
The ideal length for a vlog is 3-6 minutes, because viewers attention spans are very short.If you want to include all the material from your trip in a single video, pick an experience to document.If you like regional food, highlight the different places you ate at and foods you enjoyed in your vlog.You can make multiple vlogs for a single trip.A trip to Mexico could produce separate vlogs about food, museums, and nightlife.If you end up with a vlog that is more than 5 minutes, it is okay.It is a good length to shoot for, but some may need to be longer.
Step 2: You can record things that are interesting to you.
It will come across the screen to your viewers if you are passionate about something.Don't let your interests get in the way of gaining followers.It will be more attractive to others when you enjoy yourself more.If you want to browse used bookstores instead of hiking, then do that!Almost every interest has an audience.Vlogs give a glimpse into a different culture and place.If you follow your instincts on your travel adventures, you will create a vlog that others will find interesting.
Step 3: Talk about your experiences in your video.
People will stay at your video regardless of the location because of your personality.You don't have to talk in every shot and can always add narration in post-production, but consider giving a live introduction to the location, talking about your observations, or telling a funny story.You can use a camera to record yourself while you walk.The background of your location can be seen by viewers.
Step 4: You should include the people you meet in your video.
You could interview someone by asking them questions and recording their answers.Before you record them, make sure to get their permission.You could say, "I'm recording a video for my viewers, would you mind if I asked you a question?"This is a great way for you to immerse yourself more in your experience and create great content.
Step 5: You can add color and variety to the vlog by filming short clips.
Take pictures of yourself, the landscape, and the people around you.It will be helpful to have lots of content to choose from once you have edited these clips to be about 3-7 seconds long.Think about making a video like a movie trailer.You want to show different moments.
Step 6: The video won't shake or jerk if you keep your camera steady.
Setting your camera on a flat surface is a good way to record.If you are walking slower than usual, focus on keeping your camera steady.If you are on the move, some jerkiness is expected, but the video will be more viewable if it is smooth.Try using a handheld stabilizer.There are stabilizing apps that modify your videos.
Step 7: It's important to eliminate as much background noise as possible.
Depending on where you are, this can be impossible.If you can, visit crowded sites early in the morning so there are fewer people around, or use a wind muff to block out background noise.There is a fur cover over your microphone.It reduces the background noise but lets other audio in.
Step 8: To make a great vlog, use video-editing software.
You don't want to just make a video.The best parts of the most popular vlogs are edited to make them better.The basic version of HitFilm Express, iMovie, VideoPad, and DaVinci Resolve 15 are all free.
Step 9: Begin your video with a shot of the location and an introduction.
Tell your viewers where you are and what you want to see.A landscape, sign, or skyline video would work well for this type of shot.Imagine taking your viewers on a journey with you.Think about what they need to know.If you are taking a tour of different wineries, start your vlog with a short video of you in front of a vineyard talking about what you want to do.
Step 10: There is a beginning, middle, and end to your content.
Your viewers will be taken on a chronological journey.There should be a natural progression to the story you are telling.If you want your viewers to be oriented throughout the video, you can add narration.If you are going on a hike, you could start with a shot of the entry point, add content about things you see along the way, and finish with the beautiful view at the end.Chances are you recorded a few short videos on your travels.Transfer them to your video-editing software and choose the ones you want to use, because they should be in chronological order on your phone or camera already.
Step 11: If you add or remove content, you will have a 5 minute vlog.
Your viewers might lose interest if your video is longer than that.The big moments and shots are what you love.If the video is of a stunning view, keep about 3-4 seconds of it.10 seconds is how long conversations with others should be.Videos of you talking should last about 15 seconds.3-7 seconds is how long shots of you walking or looking at things should be.You have complete control over what you do with your video!Go for it if you feel like you need more time.
Step 12: There are dead space and transitions.
To keep your viewers interested, trim down the video to just the meat of the moment.You don't want to include a video of you walking down a hallway for 30 seconds.In sections where you are talking, you may want to make changes to your video so that there aren't long pauses.
Step 13: It's a good idea to add music to your video.
If you are parasailing or bungee jumping, use upbeat, fast-paced music.Try to use the same song for the entire video and lower the volume during parts where you are speaking.Free sound, Free Music Archive, and the YouTube audio library are available for free.
Step 14: It's a good idea to review your video several times before publishing it.
From the beginning to the end, watch your video.The audio is at the right level if the transitions are smooth.Do someone watching your video understand what you are trying to say?A trusted friend could watch the video and give you feedback.