How To Make A CINEMATIC Vlog: Tips For A More Professional Video

"How Can I Make My Vlogs More CINEMATIC?" Is one of the most asked questions I receive. So in this video, I'm going to give you tips for every step of the way to take your vlogs from plain to more professional and cinematic!

Huge thank you to Panasonic LUMIX for sponsoring this video!

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Table Of Contents:
0:00 - Why Is Vlogging Special?
0:35 - Part 1: What Is a Cinematic Vlog?
2:43 - Part 2: Style
4:12 - Part 3: Planning
7:03 - Part 4: Gear
11:10 - Part 5: Filming
16:14 - Part 6: Editing

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[joshvsthewrld]

the best video I've seen on the topic and everything i needed to hear thank you!

[dillon_berry]

I really like this video. Found myself rewatching some of your opening shots bc I loved how they were filmed.

[pjromaniuk]

I've been to Shirley numerous times and didn’t know about the lighthouse?🤦 Thanks for consistently making such effective, engaging educational content.

[amsidsnow]

This the most helpful tutorial so far thanks for taking the time to share it👍🏾👍🏾

[lorenz_paulus]

Great video for everyone who wants to grab a camera and do something meaningful with it! One of those videos you want to watch very early on ;)

[Kryzvlogs]

This was super helpful. One part of the process you mentioned that im scared of is the color grading. Any noob friendly guide?

[afewmominutes]

Great tips, thanks for this, very helpful as I figure out what the hell I'm doing. I'm outdoor filming on a GoPro for the most part, but use a Canon DSLR for segments speaking to the camera, but only if it's set up on a tripod. My lowest lens is 18 to 55mm, so it's too zoomed in (and not wide) at 18mm to hold the camera and talk, even with a handheld tripod (my head fills the whole frame). Next on the gear list is a lower and wide lens. Great tips all around, thanks!

[Yusaku_VCP]

i hope my next vlog 96 a bit more professional nostalgic cinematic b-roll. hahaha thanks lovely vid.

[Bobsmithabc]

Arguably the most helpful and practical “camera” channel. Thanks!

[lifestylebypete]

Did you actually shoot everything in slog and work on it in post?

[orjan]

Great and inspiring! Thanks for this. Will try to use the tips for my future family vlogs. One question: do you always dial in your exposure and white balance manually for every shot? I have been doing this lately, but some times find that I dont bother with a shot I should get. In a strange way I kind of miss my iPhone shooting days. Way worse quality, but looking back I got so much detail and variety because it was so fast to shoot. Your thoughts, tips and opinion on this would be highly appreciated😊

[shaiderramos]

What backpack did you use in this video?

[theinfinitepassportTV]

did you film all this by yourself, or with another person?

[benjaminwhatever]

Ok now do a redemption round and capture all the lighthouses haha

[Jenniesvisualdiary]

Thanks for the breakdown.
What’s category will cinematic vlog be set on in the YouTube studio?

[ThatGuyPhly]

Amazing vlog! I'm an up and coming vlogger in the FPV drone world and you have helped me bring out my more creative side. Your execution is amazing so it was a no-brainer, SUBBED! Cheers my new friend and I look forward to your future projects. Stay Phly🤘🏽

[Hope_Yang]

I love these "tips for..." videos! It really helps a beginner, like me, with photography/videography! :D Thank you!

[andyxmunoz]

Good morning everyone! Love the early releases. Also, Dunna's helped me improve my content with his videos - hope it does the same for all of you!

[BryAndJessIRL]

Beautiful video! There's so much more to it than just hitting record and talking to the camera and you've done a great job of breaking it down for us! Do you use any sort of noise cancelling or other features while shooting with the camera mounted mic? Or is that all done during post? Your dialogue is crystal clear and clean without any sort of background or ambient noise. Audio will probably be the death of me 😅

[travelto]

that's what i call a VLOG! Super authentic