How I Make My Maps

My workflow, 8 years in the making.

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Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny's visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.

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[AtlasPro]

Can't wait to see all the geography channels popping up with better mapping techniques than me

[WhatIveLearned]

As someone who has no interest in making maps, this was super interesting and now I want to make a bunch of maps.

[lockie_vdk]

Take a shot every time he says “11th gen”

[prepor]

"command+a"
the Mac user is leaking Johnny

[FilmHerald]

"Why have I been using these big beefy machines?" The answer is heat. You can make an insanely powerful laptop but the form factor will eventually limit performance as the heat has nowhere to go. I'm sure it did run really well for this tutorial. Keep using it for another four hours straight and that's where you'll see the difference between a laptop and a desktop.

The other reason is cost. Laptops are way less bang for your buck than a desktop.

[heimlershistory]

Haven’t even finished watching it yet, but I’m hardcore hooked. Really grateful you took the time to show us this...

[dv]

did you mention that this small tiny laptop has "11 gen evo processor by intel" ?

[BeckiandChris]

This was so cool! Definitely want to try this, that plug in looks awesome!

[thlstxplrr]

Jhonny: "This is sort of like Google Maps"

Mapbox developers: "Ouch"

[ClemensAlive]

Armies around the globe: "Now we can make a badass strategy presentation"

[dukesutherland]

I was so confused about why he wanted to put a rock in. And then he puts Iraq in.

[axusanttu]

I wish Johnny told us which laptop he is using, is it a Mac or a LightningFast™ Evo™®© 11th Gen Processor™®

[thememeestfilmbuff]

*This video is him mapping out his evolution in mapmaking.*

[FloydTaylor]

THE VIDEO WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR: THANK YOU

[ChrisWachtler]

It's funny when Johnny has to use these Laptops for sponsorship deals, but he obviously uses a Macbook normally. More interested in if he will get a Apple Silicon Macbook Pro when the 16'' is released.

[AntonWongVideo]

*Johnny watching Dora with his kids*
Henry: Daddy, I can I have a drin---
Johnny: Shut up, SHE'S ABOUT TO USE THE MAP!!!

[anonimushbosh]

If this doesn’t involve walking carefully along coastlines I’ll be gutted

[alishernarykov]

Man, this is a pure hard work! We should appreciate and support your content more!
I truly respect your commitment and professionalism!

[goat]

Hi Johnny. You're the reason I got into GIS and mapmaking (back when you were still doing Borders). This is a really great video even without GIS involved!

[idontknow-msmc]

I initially read this as "How I Take My Naps"