Travel Cinematography | How we shoot our travel videos (Our tips on gear, composition, and style)

I always get asked questions about how we create our travel videos so I decided to make a video about it.
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Traveling has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember.
There are many aspects of filmmaking but cinematography is one of the more obvious and arguably the most important when it comes to travel videos.
I always tried to pay attention to the way I capture images and travel videos is what got people to notice me in the first place years ago.
So in this video I want to share some insights and tips on how I go about travelling and filming at the same time. I will talk about the gear I use, planning, how to quickly frame shots, energy and pace and everything I do to create those videos.
Hopefully this is helpful to you guys.
Let me know if you have any questions :).
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BMPCC
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Locations:
Antarctica, Iceland, Japan, Greenland, Rome, Hawaii, French Alps, Dubai, New Zealand, New York City and Tasmania.
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[@OfTwoLands]

Hope you enjoy this video about travel cinematography :).
Time stamps :
Planning - 2:12
Location and Gear - 2:54
Don’t make the trip about the content - 5:28
Composition - 6:07
Energy and pace - 8:37
Sunrise and sunset - 10:03
Don’t forget to look - 10:56
Cheers,
Flo

[@Itchban]

you know you can put table of contents in your description now?

[@ethanhegel8576]

"Just because the internet is full of fast-paced transition videos, doesn't mean you have to." Amen.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha thanks man !!

[@LincolnLohan77]

Spot on

[@joshisthebestwooha20]

Instagram is full of this

[@maltsday]

Yes and I think there will come a countermovement, I'm sick of it aswell

[@matthagge4792]

"Don't make the trip about the content", "Don't forget to look". These are some very solid tips that many need to hear. Most of the videos that inspire me the most have been shot by people who are travellers first, and content creators second, usually on cameras people will scoff at. Story is king and if you don't have a story to say, then you're not saying anything.

[@OfTwoLands]

Story is definitely king !! Glad you've enjoyed the video man. Thanks :)

[@SgtNarrow]

How can even your "BTS" video be so calming and magical? Damn! Thank you!

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha glad you like it :). Thanks for watching !!

[@hanfpv3093]

This was not only highly informative, it was also a true piece of art

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much !!

[@adlantian6334]

I'm years late to the party but this vid is too spot on not to comment. So many creators throw around the word cinematic to talk about gear, settings, and post-production techniques. Using all the same stuff as Hollywood blockbusters doesn't make their glorified tourism and lifestyle commercials cinematic. Only an impactful story can make content cinematic.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for so much for taking the time to watch it :)

[@melosivitch]

This is genuinely one of my fav videos on youtube. So much inspiration.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much!!

[@ameliap413]

Whoa, I feel like this is the most important travel how-to video on TH-cam

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback !!

[@sleepyatdawn7648]

Fantastic content, this is a proper travel video. No speed ramping, no uneven pacing.... just smooth.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :) !!

[@dcp_film]

Out of all the filmmaking channels on TH-cam I have to say that this is one of my favourites. I respect so much about how you shoot, taking the time, looking with your eyes, being still and quiet. I think we're so caught up as content creators to engage the audience in quick, fast paced and easily digest-able videos, that we forget to slow down and really look at what is around us.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much man!! It's hard sometimes for content like this on TH-cam but trying my best to be authentic and genuine :). Your comment means a lot!!

[@MaikKleinert]

Such a good video, story, and a lot of good value. Love the cinematic shots you to, and the light was always on top! Keep it up the amazing work you do

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

great stuff mate! This, I can tell , (like all your work...), comes from the heart.

[@sebfitzhenry]

Love it man, so chilled and genuine

[@abig0007]

Learning and healing

[@madebyams]

Really makes me want to travel again 😘 xx

[@OfTwoLands]

Can’t wait to explore new places again 😍 !! xx

[@puneethshenoy859]

This is by far the best video about travel filmmaking I've seen... very single point you made strikes a chord in my heart...Love it!

[@littlesparrowchannel7637]

Beautiful video and good quality

[@PhotoDmy]

Piece of art, thank you

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching :) !!

[@ipungipung90]

Concise and reasonable.
Some of your points are unpopular, but that's what we call personal choice. And when you managed to master that personal choice, people even may call it as your "signature style".
Greatly enjoying and learning a lot from this. Thank you.

[@OfTwoLands]

☺️🙏

[@davidalderson7761]

now that is a nice pace video that lets people see the place your visiting without a rush

[@chelseali5489]

I never comment on anything but I felt I had to for this. This is one of those videos that I will think about for many years to come. The choice of footage, simple but effective supers, tone and delivery worked seamlessly. I work as a film producer and often just get so consumed by the high intensity of shoot days and timelines. Even though commercial and personal travel content capture is quite different, your points about just taking a step back and looking outside of the viewfinder are applicable in many areas of life. Basically free therapy. Keep up the good work :)

[@kalp.patel97]

Brilliant! Always a pleasure travelling vicariously through you!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you for stopping by :) !!

[@elena_berlant]

So good, thank you!!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching :) !!

[@PsychAlert]

I’m a photographer and a film graduate. My style of work have always been calm and slow. I was never a fan of fast transitions and crazy amount of camera moments and sounds. Being a introvert and having quiet personality I use to observe everything around me from sounds to visuals and human behaviours and i loved everything about the life.
I stopped working just because i thought no one would like it as everything is fast nowadays, even the youtube is crazy.
After looking at your work, it gave me motivation to start again with my own style and pursue my passion. You're doing great and thank you for this simple yet to the point video. Amazing work 🙏🏻

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much and so happy to read this, happy shooting :) !!

[@ramdogproductions]

Love it
I’m about to travel for a couple years and appreciate the packing tips/ pics and over all suggestions.
In the end, we are just observers haha

[@tienzomby93]

thank you for sharing. I love what you said and I find it is true. Sometimes I was busy looking for a shot, how to make it cinematic, I forget to look, I forget to enjoy the moment. THank you for reminding me

[@ElusiveFrame]

This was great! Thank you for the tips 👏
I love your slow calm pace - it's enjoyable to watch.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks very much !! :)

[@slimsimtv]

Merci beaucoup!

[@SjoerdWess]

As usual, stunning stuff man. Enjoyed every second of it!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks man, glad you did 👊 !!

[@TheLostKuma]

LOVE this. Just like everything you produce. thank you.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the kind words :) !!

[@KevinMaschke1]

This was absolutely awesome! Thank you so much! And your work is superb! Love it!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the nice feedback, really appreciate it :) !!

[@EarthUncutTV]

Beautiful video packed full of loads of useful info, thanks!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback :) !!

[@SterlingNoren]

Very well done! I appreciate your perspective and integrity!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you, glad you do !! Thanks for watching :)

[@GeorgeAtanassov]

Thank you for these really thoughtful minutes.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much for watching !!

[@KousikPaul]

Love the way you have described everything. Really inspiring.

[@OfTwoLands]

Glad you've enjoyed it :) !!

[@kiralysebastien5388]

Just brilliant !!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you :) !!

[@OrdinaryDiaries]

Absolutely incredible man! Love the storytelling!

[@OfTwoLands]

OrdinaryDiaries Thanks so much !! Really glad you like it :)

[@VideoUpskill]

Really awesome in depth content, thank you.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !!

[@greenwoodphotography188]

well done! and thank you so much for sharing.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot for watching :) !!

[@marcallexandre]

Beautiful vidéo !! Thanks for all the advise !!

[@OfTwoLands]

marc_allexandre Thank you and no worries !! Glad you like it :).

[@6fourmedia159]

Beautiful work! It's always such a pleasure to watch your films. I can't wait till we can all travel abroad again!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for the kind words :).
Us too, so keen to travel again !!

[@EmilioExploring]

This video was just what I needed.

[@OfTwoLands]

Glad to know ☺️

[@afrench4683]

Gold Standard! Subscribed!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for the support !!

[@BernardoSilva70]

Lovely video. Lovely perspective!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks!!

[@roymusic6]

I feel so incredibly lucky to have found your channel today. It's excessively difficult to find such truly meaningful content in this fast-paced transitions world.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much, means a lot :) !!

[@roymusic6]

@@OfTwoLands Thank you. I've already binged through half your channel. Never stop posting!

[@ChristianGalt]

Beautiful video on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your insights

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching !! :)

[@Christian-xj4vn]

You are an awesome filmmaker your style is so clean and crisp. I am so inspired by this video! Thank you!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much, means a lot !!

[@scottmorgason]

Beautiful... thank you for sharing... Blessings

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you 😊 !!

[@916senna]

That was gold, I learnt so much. Thankyou 👍

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching :)

[@TheNinjaNomads]

I reallt like the profound and raw vibe in this video, amazing work! Cant wait to see more!

[@OfTwoLands]

Really glad you liked it, thank you !!

[@gilchanoh2083]

Lovely video and wonderful tips! :) Never thought I’d be into filming, but my liking has been growing partially because of your films. Thanks so much for sharing helpful tips and thoughts!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much and no worries !! So glad to hear this :)

[@erichensen3953]

Just stunning - love your style

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much!!

[@AndreiSam]

Thank you for the tutorial! I followed your advice and filmed my adventures in HAWAII, let me know what you think!

[@josephharrington3685]

Amazing!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !!

[@francescomarianiphotograph6183]

grazie per questo video!!!

[@OfTwoLands]

No worries!!

[@DFD1]

What a channel! Inspiring video. Thank you 🙌

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for the nice feedback!!

[@johncl27]

wise words and beautiful imagery!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you John !!

[@felbite]

Underrated channel with great content. Your style is soothing and organic, thank you for taking the time to share these in depth tips.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much man, means a lot :) !!

[@dwaynefoong]

Great tips! I definitely enjoy slower paced video

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !! And yes, me too :)

[@mndoci]

I keep coming back to this video. Down to earth, and really speaks to me.

[@OfTwoLands]

mndoci So glad you like it, thank you !!

[@scottcarey1198]

Extremely well done!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much!!

[@WeWanderlustCo]

So happy to have found your channel guys!! Stunning content and even more incredible message about travel. Lots of love from San Francisco 💛✨

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the kind words :) !!

[@RyanRhodes90]

I really love how your calmness juxtaposes what we see a lot of on TH-cam. I feel like there's a very specific "TH-cam" feel in videography on this platform but haven't really agreed with the quick cuts as you mention. However, not every video can be a calm cinematic focus. Thank you for this.
How would you incorporate these lessons into something like a travel guide showing you around a town with an on-camera host?

[@Lifesaboar]

Outstanding advice. Good luck to you.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching :) !!

[@subtlymanic1786]

this type of content is the kind that reminds me why i am trying my hands in filmmaking. thank you so much for the inspiring and incredibly helpful video!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for watching :) !!

[@jakeswain6946]

Such a beautiful video, I love your style.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much!!

[@igormottareviews]

Thanks for that! I’ll definitely try this tips on my next travel. I always struggled with traveling and filming

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching !! Glad I could help a little :).

[@austinsuge]

extremely helpful video! I am going on a backpacking trip in Europe this summer and am learning as much about travel cinematography before as I can- this taught me a lot and got me even more excited. I also really like how you talked about the importance of living in the moment and appreciating the new places in addition to capturing them.

[@OfTwoLands]

So glad to know that you found this helpful !! Happy shooting and travelling :)

[@Nadirwork]

OH WOW!!! This video is amazing and the transition are seamless!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !!

[@viacheslavguzhov4189]

Thanks for sharing this with us) You are on my top 3 favorite TH-camrs, please continue what you doing!) Thanks!)

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for saying this, it means a lot :) !!

[@nikolasrocha4890]

your movies are like an oasis in the middle of a desert of fast movies!
thank you very much

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much!!

[@seanhowley6850]

Such honest words and beautiful narrative

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@attilaishere_barcelona7935]

Loved every word! Great stuff, as always 🙂

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot :) !!

[@stephenroberts7828]

Fantastic ideas and tips thnx heaps

[@OfTwoLands]

Stephen Roberts No worries, thanks for watching :) !!

[@bravocharlieproductions]

Great video! I don't think I have ever learned such valuable information while being so calm at the same time. Out of this world. Thank you for making it.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback!! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@anmolbeing9019]

Thank you for giving all these valuable advice to improve videos and thank you for making this video. Your work looks great and very peaceful. Best wishes.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching and glad you’ve enjoyed it :) !!

[@UsenBaubekov]

Great content nice!👍

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !!

[@gonjouls9521]

Bravo!! Amazing video man. Love your work. It inspires me a lot to keep working on my own style and not to try to create content that I think others would like (like trying to fake some style I don't feel comfortable with). Thanks!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much for the support !! Glad I could help :). Cheers

[@KeeganBenn]

This is inspiring!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you :)

[@alimortuza_]

Love this🤗💙

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you ☺️🙏

[@any_moment]

This is a best example of travel video I have saw.
I will keep practicing filming till I get these skills.
I subbed and give you a like.
Thank for sharing the knowledge.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the support !!

[@63rml]

Very Inspiring !!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !!

[@DreySantesson]

Thanks mate that was lovely to watch, subrscibed !

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you ☺️🙏

[@Thenicolebus]

Merci, for sharing your knowledge. I've ( Finally ) bought the BMCC 6PRO. Your videos really inspired me to take the step.
I'm glad I found your channel!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much and glad to know !! Happy filming :)

[@Oyekool]

Very nicely explained dude. I hope someday I start exploring the world. Love you dude. Gained a subscriber. Keep it up

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the support :) !!

[@themaindolacouple]

Wow This is amazing.. Thank You, Brother.. Really good

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you for watching !!

[@raj954]

Watching 3rd time... Nice n calm video with straight content... :)

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot :) !!

[@Fortuneshotit]

This is awesome, as well as the voice over. So calm & relatable.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks very much, glad you liked it :) !!

[@Fortuneshotit]

@@OfTwoLands you’re welcome.

[@AnthonyGreene15]

Love your content man. It’s so good. It’s travel content without all the fake-personality/flashy transition BS. Keep it up!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for the support man, appreciate it !!

[@demasrusli]

Great tips in this video man!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks Demas !! When is your next video coming ?

[@GTSO0]

Stunning

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!

[@sachinrt9266]

Love u bro for this masterpiece ❤

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much!!

[@sumpfi94]

very inspiring!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!!

[@frederickstadlerfilms]

Hi Flo,
I just came across your video and I was very touched to leave you a short message.
I have been looking for this attitude also for your tips and tricks that you share in your video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it inspires me for my next travels and I will try things out for myself.
I wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy new year.
Peace
Frederick

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the nice comment, means a lot :).
Happy new year !!
Cheers,
Flo

[@gearframes3103]

Beautiful places!

[@OfTwoLands]

Indeed :)

[@yangyang8806]

调色非常喜欢

[@alejandropargaa]

This was such a great video. Thank you for the tips. I actually recently got the lumix 12-35 based on your videos/reviews. such a great lens.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you, glad I could help :) !!

[@Wh33lzzzzzz]

Wonderful tips. My partner is typically exploring the landscape while I capture the perfect shot. In many ways she is experiencing the location more than I am. Point taken! Thank you.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you for the taking the time to watch it :)

[@EXPLOREMOREFILMS]

I have a very similar outlook on how to shoot & edit. Really appreciate your viewpoints!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you :) !!

[@boatmanbermuda7255]

very good content, thank you very much

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching :)