Hope you enjoy this video about travel cinematography :). Time stamps : Planning - 2:12 Location and Gear - 2:54 Don’t make the trip about the content - 5:28 Composition - 6:07 Energy and pace - 8:37 Sunrise and sunset - 10:03 Don’t forget to look - 10:56 Cheers, Flo
"Don't make the trip about the content", "Don't forget to look". These are some very solid tips that many need to hear. Most of the videos that inspire me the most have been shot by people who are travellers first, and content creators second, usually on cameras people will scoff at. Story is king and if you don't have a story to say, then you're not saying anything.
Thank you. What an incredible video. I felt emotion while watching it. I've been learning videography and cinematography for the last few years. This might just be one of the most helpful videos I've seen in a long time.
I'm years late to the party but this vid is too spot on not to comment. So many creators throw around the word cinematic to talk about gear, settings, and post-production techniques. Using all the same stuff as Hollywood blockbusters doesn't make their glorified tourism and lifestyle commercials cinematic. Only an impactful story can make content cinematic.
Concise and reasonable. Some of your points are unpopular, but that's what we call personal choice. And when you managed to master that personal choice, people even may call it as your "signature style". Greatly enjoying and learning a lot from this. Thank you.
I’m a photographer and a film graduate. My style of work have always been calm and slow. I was never a fan of fast transitions and crazy amount of camera moments and sounds. Being a introvert and having quiet personality I use to observe everything around me from sounds to visuals and human behaviours and i loved everything about the life. I stopped working just because i thought no one would like it as everything is fast nowadays, even the youtube is crazy. After looking at your work, it gave me motivation to start again with my own style and pursue my passion. You're doing great and thank you for this simple yet to the point video. Amazing work 🙏🏻
@@OfTwoLands Thank you for putting such nice content. I have been in photography for quite a while but I just started the video shooting. It is a bit confusing for me at the moment because the light changes all the time in a single take and I am not sure if I am supposed to change the aperture and ISO all the time to keep the exposure balanced. I cannot find a good tutorial about simple video shooting principles. A lot of people say it is ok to use auto ISO function to compensate for changing the amount of light, some other people advocate that everything has to be manual at all times. Do you have a preference? Apologies for the long question but I wanted to express my problem clearly.
Out of all the filmmaking channels on RU-vid I have to say that this is one of my favourites. I respect so much about how you shoot, taking the time, looking with your eyes, being still and quiet. I think we're so caught up as content creators to engage the audience in quick, fast paced and easily digest-able videos, that we forget to slow down and really look at what is around us.
Thank you so much man!! It's hard sometimes for content like this on RU-vid but trying my best to be authentic and genuine :). Your comment means a lot!!
Very nice video, lovely with nice pacing, music and imagery. I agree, less is more. I have to force myself to slow down, video and photos. I have to tell my wife to go on, we can meet up at the corner or the tree or the big rock otherwise I feel rushed (although she is normally nice about it).
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it !! Traveling with family and relatives isn't always easy for sure. I feel lucky that my wife is into this otherwise it wouldn't always be fun haha.
Merci, for sharing your knowledge. I've ( Finally ) bought the BMCC 6PRO. Your videos really inspired me to take the step. I'm glad I found your channel!!
This is a best example of travel video I have saw. I will keep practicing filming till I get these skills. I subbed and give you a like. Thank for sharing the knowledge.
Great video! I don't think I have ever learned such valuable information while being so calm at the same time. Out of this world. Thank you for making it.
I feel so incredibly lucky to have found your channel today. It's excessively difficult to find such truly meaningful content in this fast-paced transitions world.
Everything about the video is absolutely amazing my friend. I have just started to get into cinematography (coming from strictly photography, mostly street shooting) and have a Sony A7R III as my first full frame camera. This video is so awe inspiring and makes me emotional. I am going on my first travel trip to the rocky mountains to shoot my first travel video and cannot wait for the experience! I am shocked that you do not have more views or subscribers! I hope you continue your journey with travel Cinematography my friend. and I wish you and your wife great success! Thank you so much for this video once again! May the gods bless you and your wife!
Wonderful tips. My partner is typically exploring the landscape while I capture the perfect shot. In many ways she is experiencing the location more than I am. Point taken! Thank you.
Thank you for giving all these valuable advice to improve videos and thank you for making this video. Your work looks great and very peaceful. Best wishes.
thank you for sharing. I love what you said and I find it is true. Sometimes I was busy looking for a shot, how to make it cinematic, I forget to look, I forget to enjoy the moment. THank you for reminding me
This video was worth it. I have learnt several things from it. "Being present in the moment and appreciating what is before your eye. Memories are important, first when absorbed my your soul before they can be documented on camera." keep up with the good job
I never comment on anything but I felt I had to for this. This is one of those videos that I will think about for many years to come. The choice of footage, simple but effective supers, tone and delivery worked seamlessly. I work as a film producer and often just get so consumed by the high intensity of shoot days and timelines. Even though commercial and personal travel content capture is quite different, your points about just taking a step back and looking outside of the viewfinder are applicable in many areas of life. Basically free therapy. Keep up the good work :)
La video la plus inspirante que j’ai vu depuis bien longtemps. Amen a tout ce que tu évoques dans la video. Un grand merci pour ce partage, mais aussi la pure beauté des plans partages. Et ce que tu mentionne sur le fait de ne pas oublier de regarder avec ses yeux, c’est tellement vrai. On cherche souvent a vouloir ramener des tonnes d’images de ses voyages qu’on oublie souvent de se poser et de profitez avec nos yeux. Un grand bravo et un abo de plus. J’attends avec impatience de nouvelles videos aussi belles que celle ci
I agree that less is definitely more when traveling, I think having the smallest setup possible also helps draw less attention to yourself which is especially useful in a city environment. The BMPCC4K and Lumix combo is fantastic for this, as to most people it just looks like a small dslr- I just wish the lens was not focus by wire, then it would have been perfect! I feel that on travel shoots I will still probably use it more than the 6K. Lovely video as usual, keep it up!
Very true, compact doesn't get in a way and doesn't get you noticed as well. I do agree that focus by wire is less than ideal on this lens but range size and quality make up for it :) . Thanks for watching !!
this type of content is the kind that reminds me why i am trying my hands in filmmaking. thank you so much for the inspiring and incredibly helpful video!!
Definitely one of the best and more "compact" videos I've ever seen here on RU-vid about this topic. Already suscribed to the channel! Not sure HOW I didn't know about you and your content time ago, it's awesome! Cheers from Argentina!
extremely helpful video! I am going on a backpacking trip in Europe this summer and am learning as much about travel cinematography before as I can- this taught me a lot and got me even more excited. I also really like how you talked about the importance of living in the moment and appreciating the new places in addition to capturing them.
Glad you do man, thank you !! When it comes to travel you pretty much saw it haha, handheld and natural light :). Working on a few docos at the moment and will probably do a bts on them 👍
I really love how your calmness juxtaposes what we see a lot of on RU-vid. I feel like there's a very specific "RU-vid" feel in videography on this platform but haven't really agreed with the quick cuts as you mention. However, not every video can be a calm cinematic focus. Thank you for this. How would you incorporate these lessons into something like a travel guide showing you around a town with an on-camera host?
Hi Flo, I just came across your video and I was very touched to leave you a short message. I have been looking for this attitude also for your tips and tricks that you share in your video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it inspires me for my next travels and I will try things out for myself. I wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy new year. Peace Frederick
