Make your travel videos like a movie (92.3% possible w/ Sony A7IV)

This is a full breakdown on gear used for a travel film and my personal tips and tricks on how to get the best footage.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - A very short movie
0:43 - Intro
1:15 - Camera Choice
2:01 - Lenses
2:57 - Gimbals
4:59 - Camera Settings
6:12 - Storyblocks
7:02 - Tip 1 - WIIIIDE
7:57 - Tip 2 - let go.
8:34 - Tip 4 - LIGHTING
9:06 - Tip 5 - EXPERIENCE.
9:49 - Tip 6 - Research!
10:24 - Tip 7 - Unique?
10:57 - Final thoughts
11:12 - Free Cinnamon Buns

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[Luekis]

“Don’t try to film it like an event. Film it like you are on a vacation that you want to remember forever” … Sometimes I feel like I’m more into the videography than actually enjoying what’s happening around me. Thanks for the reminder!

[kevinh]

absolutely love the tips on not worrying about missed shots, sometimes it just gets so stressful about filming travel videos that we no longer enjoy the travel or even making the videos anymore ...

[madmattphoto]

Honestly, one of the best creative videos I've watched in a LONG time. You covered gear and settings, storytelling, and I loved that you brought in experience over recording. Absolutely awesome video, you gained a sub.

[ReganShorter]

This is one of the best tutorials I've watched! You go into so much detail, but at the same time, you're extremely clear and concise.

[judithchavarin]

I just took your advice on filming like a vacation I want to remember forever and I loved how my recent vlog came out! Definitely my favorite video I’ve created!

[q_prod]

You're honestly one of my biggest inspirations for anything creative. I love your detailed tutorials, and your editing is amazing. You're the reason I even got a A7IV lmao. Keep up the good work man!

[Tardsmat]

Be careful with auto white balance since it can cause weird color shifts between cuts or even during one shot and can cause footage to not match up right. Having it set to daylight will probably be fine for most outdoor scenes, and even for indoor scenes if you're ok with them having a warm look

[houseofintent]

Composition, movement, and lighting are my go-to when I travel.

[BigfootJourneys]

Thanks Victor for such a helpful video for travel filming. I had recently taken my Sony A7iv with a 24-105 lens, GoPro Hero 11, and iPhone 12pro max on a trip to Switzerland and a tour of Patagonia and South America. I like your tip about taking some time to enjoy the moment. I am 67 years old and my wife and I are checking off bucket list destinations. We are off to Indonesia and Bali in September. I do struggle with juggling so much gear while traveling that I miss much of the experience which I seem to relive when back home on the computer in Final Cut Pro. Your tutorials have helped me a lot. I will try to enjoy Bali in September and not worry so much about always getting the shot.

[Jordy.H.Creates]

I'm heading off to Australia next month with a working holiday Visa, planning to explore & create as much cinematic style content as possible with my own A7IV. Plenty of tips I'll keep in mind for my adventures 📸 Great advice!

[kingsmustrise]

love coming across this brotha!! love the channel, love the knowledge you share, and love your personality!

[dannycgdfilms]

In a case of when you don’t have the budget for expensive lenses, what’s your view on adapting vintage glasses on Sony bodies cause they’re quite cheap.

[BanderaFilmsAndMusic]

You've created one of the greatest channels on YouTube, brother. 🤜🤛

[alexxu]

you are hands down the most underrated youtuber i've ever seen. keep going bro and welcome to China mainland to create more interesting videos.

[AadidevSooknananNXS]

That intro gave me literal goosebumps

Edit: Have you ever tried one of those gimbal cameras like the Osmo Pocket 3 for travel-stuff?

[trudeaujared]

Just picked up the rest of my gear, ordered round trip tickets to Madrid Spain October 7th-14th! Time to get out there and film!

[PlutoniumSlums]

Why am i watching this when i don’t even have $5k in the bank lol

[jj-sm]

That edit in the beginning with the music was so good!

[thecompass]

Thanks a lot for all your tips! You're an incredibly talented filmmaker. I wanted to ask you something, though. Yours are some of the very few videos I've seen shot with Sony cameras (and specifically the FX30 and A7) that don't scream "DIGITAL". I don't know why people are not talking about this more, because it's very obvious to me that no matter how good the image quality is on these cameras and how many times people (over)use the word "cinematic", 90% of the videos I watch featuring the last batch of Sony hybrid and cinema cams don't look like film, at least to me. It's not that they look "cheap" by any means. As I said, the image quality, colors and sharpness are super professional looking but, for lack of a better expression, the look "too real" and don't trigger the feeling of "this is a movie" that I get with other cameras. And I'm talking about cameras because I know there's a ton of different elements that contribute in making something feel like a movie, but in this particular case, you rely a lot on natural light and "simple" techniques and it still feels different from other videos I've seen shot with the FX30 the A7 and similar where even using pro lighting, it looks more like a commercial or a corporate video, but never like an actual film. What would you say it's that key element that makes your videos look different?

[ajaygill]

Headed to South Korea next week for a month and a half. Can't wait to get some shots out there! Your video there got me even more excited to go there.