{"id":77160,"date":"2021-08-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=77160"},"modified":"2022-12-20T14:01:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T20:01:23","slug":"how-to-create-a-travel-youtube-channel-part-1-shooting-and-editing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/77160-how-to-create-a-travel-youtube-channel-part-1-shooting-and-editing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a travel YouTube Channel: Part 1\u2014Shooting and Editing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re at the beginning of your journey on how to shoot a travel vlog and be a travel vlogger, it can all seem a little daunting. Where do you begin? How do you shoot a travel vlog? How do you create a YouTube channel? How do you get your video seen by an audience? If you want to be successful, there are a lot of different factors to acknowledge and address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the past nine months, I\u2019ve been living and traveling in Indonesia, recounting my experiences in my YouTube series \u201cThe Lombok Life.\u201d I\u2019ve learned a lot about shooting while on the go, editing quickly, using drones, creating and promoting a channel, etc. I plan to share everything I\u2019ve learned with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_2FKNYYZLmQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In this series, I\u2019ll be breaking it all down from start to finish, giving you everything you need to know to get you started. In this part one, we\u2019ll be taking a look at the process of actually <em>creating<\/em> a travel video. Because if you don\u2019t have any travel videos to share, the chances are your new YouTube channel might not perform so well! Below, I cover everything from how to write a travel vlog, how to prepare for shooting, the process of actually filming and then finally, how to edit a travel vlog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pre-production\">Pre-production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/typing-on-macbook-pro-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@firsara?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Fabian Irsara<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/visual\/011446ea-fc24-4bf1-baf8-7a89c5f8c5d1?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any other film production (no matter the scale), it\u2019s great to be well prepared. As the old adage goes: <em>\u201cFailure to prepare is preparing to fail\u201d. Particularly when shooting while traveling<\/em>, the scale of the failure and possibilities of things going wrong are vast. So, even though this may just be a YouTube vlog, I\u2019d say pre-production is essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research\">Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know where you\u2019ll be headed before you get there, take the time to do your research on the place. Find out everything you can about your destination. Some key things to address may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What\u2019s the weather and climate like?<\/li><li>How safe is this destination? (Are there any ongoing wars, what are crime rates like, how do they react to people filming with cameras)<\/li><li>What is the history and context of this destination?<\/li><li>Where\u2019s best to eat and stay?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-location-scout\">Location scout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, you can\u2019t physically do a location scout on a place before you visit;<em> but<\/em> we do have some great tools at our disposal. Utilise Google Earth and other tools that show you what a place looks like with street view. There are apps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/sun-seeker\/id330247123\"><strong>Sun Seeker<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/id\/app\/the-photographers-ephemeris\/id366195670?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\"><strong>The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris<\/strong><\/a> that allow you to find out where the sun is going to be in any given location at any time and how it\u2019s going to fall across the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, read up on message boards and forums and find out what others are saying about your destination on YouTube. This will help give you a \u201cfee\u201dl for a place, find out what\u2019s interesting about the destination, and by reading through comments sections, see what audiences enjoy and want to know more about. Think about how you can cover this destination from a unique and interesting perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-write-a-travel-vlog\">How to write a travel vlog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The very essence of a travel vlog is that it\u2019s somewhat spontaneous and happens in the moment as you travel. Like any adventure, you can\u2019t always predict and know everything that\u2019s going to happen at all times (that\u2019d be a very boring travel experience). However, I think it\u2019s still worth writing up some sort of pre-production script or document that gives you a reference point and understanding of what it is you want to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to write a general summary of the story you\u2019re trying to capture. For example, \u201cI want to tell the story of navigating New York\u2019s subway system for the first time\u201d (good luck!) This becomes your north star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be able to write out some voiceovers, if that\u2019s part of your style, as well as plan specific shots and sequences you have in mind. For example, you know for certain that you need an intro to the video, as well as an outro. This will all help form the next part of your pre-production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shot-lists-and-production-calendar\">Shot lists and production calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start to build up an idea of the locations where you want to film, and when (for example, Grand Central station with the early morning light filtering through), you can create a shot list and production calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A production calendar tells you where you need to be and when. From my own experience, it\u2019s best to build flexibility into the timeline. If your schedule is too rigid, one misstep could unravel the whole thing and cause a lot of stress and pain. Be flexible and prepare to adapt. I\u2019d recommend padding things with 24- to 48-hour windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, having a shot list will streamline your shoot. Rather than just showing up at a destination and not really knowing where to begin, you\u2019ll have a plan that can guide you and ensure you get everything you need. There\u2019s nothing worse than getting to the edit and realising you missed out on three vital shots, knowing you can\u2019t just fly back and get them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-shoot-a-travel-vlog\">How to shoot a travel vlog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh.jpg\" alt=\"Josh Edwards in the jungles of Indonesia shooting travel channel for YouTube\" class=\"wp-image-77162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/selfie-josh-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Yep. That&#8217;s me. Shooting in the jungles of Indonesia.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, now that you\u2019ve prepared your shoot and you\u2019re fresh off the plane, it\u2019s time to shoot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gear\">Gear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There was never going to be an article looking at how to shoot a travel vlog without covering gear. Sorry! In fact, you could write a whole article about this one subject. I\u2019ll try to keep it brief for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basics of what you need in a great travel vlogging camera are this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Something that\u2019s small and compact<\/strong>. You\u2019re going to be on the move all day and the last thing you want is a big, heavy camera that\u2019s difficult to travel with. A) your body won\u2019t appreciate it and B) you also draw way more attention to yourself. Keep your vlogging camera as small and lightweight as possible.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure you have good autofocus<\/strong>. As this is a travel vlog, you\u2019ll presumably be turning the camera on yourself and others quite often. Having a solid, reliable autofocus means you don\u2019t have to keep worrying and checking about whether or not your face is in focus. Just press the red button and start shooting.<\/li><li><strong>Get a good microphone<\/strong>. Good audio is everything to a YouTube video. You need to ensure there are no hiccups with this.<\/li><li><strong>Make sure you have spare batteries<\/strong>. When travel vlogging, you\u2019ll be on the go all day, every day. The chances to charge up only really come at the beginning and end of a day at your accommodation, so make sure you have enough juice to see you through.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t bring too many lenses<\/strong>. If you\u2019re shooting on a camera that has interchangeable glass, don\u2019t be that guy. I\u2019ve made this mistake myself and it\u2019s just not worth it. Pick one lens (two at the most) and stick with it. Something that\u2019s a little versatile and gets the shots you need. Anything more is just filling up your bag space and weighing you down.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside this, there are some other additional cameras you may want to pack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Drones<\/strong>. Drones can really help to flesh out a scene with beautiful aerial imagery and stunning shots that draw an audience in. I\u2019d say they\u2019re pretty essential for travel vlogs. Just do yourself a favour and first check if the country you\u2019re visiting is drone-friendly.<\/li><li><strong>GoPros<\/strong>. If you\u2019re getting wet or active, GoPros are always a Go-To. They\u2019re tiny as well, which is great for travel.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joshs-bag-and-gear-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Josh's camera bag and gear for vlogging\" class=\"wp-image-77306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joshs-bag-and-gear-scaled.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joshs-bag-and-gear-284x102.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joshs-bag-and-gear-190x68.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joshs-bag-and-gear-1536x553.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joshs-bag-and-gear-284x102@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joshs-bag-and-gear-190x68@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-story-is-king\">Story is king<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not here to tell you how to shoot everything. Ultimately, if you\u2019re going to be successful on YouTube, you\u2019ll need to forge your own style and way of filming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I will say is this: the gear doesn\u2019t matter and the beautiful shots mean nothing if you don\u2019t have a story. The story is what will keep your audience watching &#8211; they want to see you go on this journey and feel like they\u2019re there with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My advice is to focus on yourself and the other characters within the vlog. Share with the camera what you\u2019re all experiencing through all of your senses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How do you feel?<\/li><li>What can you smell?<\/li><li>What do you see?<\/li><li>What can you taste?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to show the raw side of things too. If an experience is bad, be honest about it. An audience always appreciates honesty and can tell if you\u2019re being sincere or not. Sometimes, travel disasters can make for the best stories anyway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-most-important-thing\">The most important thing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should consider hiring a fixer. Seriously, these people are the crucial cog in so many of my travel film productions. A fixer is a local, somebody who knows the lay of the land. They know people and can pull strings, they understand the local customs and culture, they can translate accurately and perhaps they can even drive or carry gear. They\u2019ve proved invaluable to me several times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-backing-up-footage\">Backing up footage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/images\/_gallery_\/bin\/OWCENVPK_2-pimid55664-lg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"\/><figcaption>Envoy Pro Elektron<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok so I know I just said that a fixer is the most important thing when it comes to shooting, but this is probably more pressing. Back. Up. Your. Footage. And do it regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A perfect drive for travel vlogging is something like OWC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/owc-envoy-pro-elektron\">Pro Elektron series<\/a>. It\u2019s small, rugged, and with drive space ranging from 240 GB to 2TB, you\u2019ll have more than enough space for daily shooting and off-load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of each day, the footage from my cameras is offloaded onto one of my drives and then mirrored over to the other. (<a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/owc-mercury-elite-pro\">The Mercury Elite Pro<\/a> would be ideal for something like this.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_1200,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_2.0\/owc-mercury-elite-pro-usb-3.2-with-macbook-air\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I travel, one drive comes with me in personal carry-on luggage and the other travels in check-in luggage. This minimises the risk of losing your footage or having the drives somehow damaged. Even if you lose one bag or one drive, you\u2019ll still have the other. Don\u2019t cut corners on this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-edit-a-travel-vlog\">How to edit a travel vlog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window.jpg\" alt=\"Editing a travel YouTube channel\" class=\"wp-image-77164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window-284x189.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window-180x120@2x.jpg 360w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window-284x189@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/editing-window-190x127@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@skyestudios?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Skye Studios<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/editing?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re home, the trip has (hopefully) been a great success, and now it\u2019s time to start editing. Here are my tips on how to edit a travel vlog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offloading-and-backup-procedure\">Offloading and backup procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_600,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-thunderbay-4-mini-hero-left\" alt=\"OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini with Thunderbolt 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I touch any editing software, I need to ensure my footage is safe. I copy over all of the footage from my portable hard drives onto a much larger, static 8TB drive. I then mirror this on a second 8TB drive. Safe and sound. If you have the budget, you can\u2019t beat using a RAIDed system like the <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/thunderbay-4-mini\/thunderbolt-2\">ThunderBay 4 Mini<\/a>, or better. And as any good 3-2-1 backup solution has, uploading to some kind of offsite or cloud-based solution like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/\">Backblaze<\/a> would be wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-organise-footage\">How to organise footage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re shooting a travel vlog, the chances are that you\u2019ll come away with a lot of footage. For your own sanity in the edit, it\u2019s important to keep all of it as organised as possible. Here\u2019s my method for doing so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Firstly, wherever I\u2019m looking to store this project, I create a folder for media. Within this, if the travel vlog has been shot over multiple days (almost always the case), I\u2019ll create multiple folders for day one, day two, day three and so on.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-day.png\" alt=\"File structure by day\" class=\"wp-image-77165\" width=\"793\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-day.png 1057w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-day-284x101.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-day-190x67.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-day-284x101@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-day-190x67@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Then, within these folders, I create individual folders for each of my cameras. See the example below:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-camera.png\" alt=\"File structure by camera\" class=\"wp-image-77166\" width=\"681\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-camera.png 908w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-camera-284x117.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-camera-190x78.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-camera-284x117@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/files-by-camera-190x78@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways to organise so do what works best for you. At the end of the day, it all comes down to streamlining the edit process and making it as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-editing\">Tips for editing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How to edit a travel vlog could easily be its own article so, while I can\u2019t cover everything here, I do have some important tips to remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Figure out your story<\/strong>. As I mentioned in shooting, keep the story at the heart of everything. When you\u2019re working with your footage, ask yourself how it\u2019s going to craft and tell a great story. How does each clip contribute to this? 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It can be very easy to just focus on the beautiful shots and mesmerising images you captured; but remember to balance this with the human moments. If you want to grow on YouTube and have your channel succeed, you need to show your personality and offer your insights. This is what is going to keep people coming back.<\/li><li><strong>Edit for YouTube<\/strong>. Editing for YouTube is important. As a rule of thumb on the platform, you\u2019re aiming for your video to run anywhere between 10 to 25 minutes. Remember that when someone clicks onto your video, the first few seconds are vitally important. Ensure that your intro really draws people in and encourages them to watch more. In the first 10 seconds, someone will decide whether they\u2019re going to keep watching or not.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrapping-up\">Wrapping up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, those are my top tips on how to shoot a travel vlog. 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