3 Tips for Capturing Video while Traveling

When going on a trip, all the little moments like taking pictures can transport you back to the day. Although when the memory of the trip fades you wish you could live it all again. Oftentimes a picture doesn't do the adventure justice, but video brings you back. Video can show emotions, reactions, laughs, and the thrill of it all. Unfortunately, video can get a little tricky, blurry, shaky, too dark, too light - just so many things to think about. Video can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be. A few simple tips can make a world of difference.

Tip1: Panning

Slow your panning down! Your eyes work a lot faster than your camera, I know it feels funny but just take in the moment. Let yourself slowly pan your head from one side to the other, and just breathe in the moment. If you think about it as if you are stepping back and taking in the scenery, you often slow down your movement.

Tip 2: Body Position

Keep your arms close to your body. When you hold a camera or phone with your arms extended it can be hard to keep a steady hand. Keep your arms closer to your body and it will help as a small stabilizer.

Tip 3: Slow Down

Keep things rolling. Many times the best part of the video is the part that you miss because you hit stop too early. When filming, time goes by slow, very very slow, and what can feel like a whole minute of filming is more like three seconds. That's when slowing down comes back into play, not just with pans but with how quickly a video is stopped. It's okay for a video to run long, sometimes a special moment can be caught by waiting the extra few seconds.

Bonus tip:

Don't forget to have fun! Be spontaneous and enjoy the adventure you are having. Share the time with loved ones and make memories or travel alone if that's your style. Get creative and play around with the camera or phone, if it doesn't work out at least you can laugh about it later.