How to Make a Good Travel Video

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Plan where you're going.. Make a vlog. Film a travel guide if you prefer more informative videos.

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Steps

1

Plan where you're going.

Step 1

Plan where you're going.

2

Make a vlog

Step 2

Make a vlog

3

Film a travel guide if you prefer more informative videos.

Step 3

Film a travel guide if you prefer more informative videos.

4

Make a niche video if you just want to focus on one aspect of travel.

Step 4

Make a niche video if you just want to focus on one aspect of travel.

5

Follow any directions from your sponsor if your video is made for a company.

Step 5

Follow any directions from your sponsor if your video is made for a company.

6

Use your smartphone if you don't have anything else.

Step 6

Use your smartphone if you don't have anything else.

7

Use a point and shoot camera for quality at a lower cost.

Step 7

Use a point and shoot camera for quality at a lower cost.

8

Shoot with a DSLR camera for high-quality footage.

Step 8

Shoot with a DSLR camera for high-quality footage.

9

Use a GoPro for adventure activities.

Step 9

Use a GoPro for adventure activities.

10

Use a drone for some dramatic, high-quality footage.

Step 10

Use a drone for some dramatic, high-quality footage.

11

Plan for any extra gear and supplies you'll need.

Step 11

Plan for any extra gear and supplies you'll need.

12

Avoid shaking the camera or zooming while filming.

Step 12

Avoid shaking the camera or zooming while filming.

13

Include people in your video.

Step 13

Include people in your video.

14

Remember to film consistent transitions.

Step 14

Remember to film consistent transitions.

15

Choose and learn a video editing software.

Step 15

Choose and learn a video editing software.

16

Pick great background music.

Step 16

Pick great background music.

17

Keep some natural background sounds.

Step 17

Keep some natural background sounds.

18

Add in a voiceover for a personal touch.

Step 18

Add in a voiceover for a personal touch.

19

Stick to the ideal travel video length, which is between two to three minutes.

Step 19

Stick to the ideal travel video length, which is between two to three minutes.

20

Post your video on social media.

Step 20

Post your video on social media.

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