If you're starting to make videos on TH-cam and struggling with growth I also have a blog post about my perspective on growing an Audience on TH-cam: www.asthemagpieflies.com/blog/2019/7/31/why-is-it-so-hard-to-grow-on-youtube
Recently found (and subsequently subscribed to) your channel--- I've been working on my own personal epic solo trip on a bike I brought back from the dead and learned to ride on, and as a frustrated filmmaker this video is, simply put, the most succinct description of the basics of MotoVlogging i've seen. I love your channel, the info you put out is really, really great and the words of wisdom at the end of this video really puts the whole thing into perspective---I just need to start shooting and put it out there. THANK YOU so very much, and I will very definitely be name-dropping you from the very beginning.
MMM Soup 🙂 I've been watching your video's for a long time. Four years later, I came back to this one 'cause I've recently tried making some videos myself and I quickly learned that I've got a lot to learn! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.
So I’m really new to all of this. I’ve made a ton of vids but your Perspective has really opened my mind for some different areas to improve . I hope I can get better and I’m very thankful you made this video appreciate your content. I found you through the shade tree surgeon channel
Thank you so much for sharing! I just started my own channel and while my first video is absolutely (horrible), but i make them for myself as a way to do something fun that allows me to use my creative skills.
lol I really just started recording my trips for me. I knew I wouldn't probably get to do something like the Pilgrimage ever again and I knew I wanted to be able to relive it without have to re-read a journal. XD Then I make these tip videos and how tos because people ask me to XD
I have never tried to video a ride or trip. This is great. I appreciate your insight, especially your focus on telling a story, and not limiting the discussion to a list of equipment.
Thank you! haha yup! Everyone does their own thing, I do not claim to know the 'best' way to do it, this is just what I do, and kind of a place to start for newbies. :3
@@AstheMagpieFlies It will. My channel is centered on Harleys, Jeeps and firearms. The one aspect I lack is video editing experience and the planning of timelines. I appreciate the advice and the support! Scott
Sub from Hawaii and love your videos. The fact that you're not another motovlogger endlessly rambling while riding down the road is refreshing. One question about your brand sponsors: Did you approach them or did they seek you out?
Thanks so much Barry! I really appreciate that! I had the luck of being friends (West X 1000 -go check them out th-cam.com/channels/1_ZiKvi7fLpCjZYNDJ-tng.html ) with people who were already sponsored by Wolfman and when they found out about my Pilgrimage, they were kind enough to reach out and tell Wolfman they should support this no-name girl. Wolfman is awesome and have been supporting my ridiculous adventures since 2016 and I love them and their products. They are some of the most incredible people I have had the pleasure to work with. Next Adventure and Scorpion I met when I was working at the motorcycle dealership. I signed a one year contract with Next Adventure last year as a result of being apart of Karl's Mystery Rides. I had no contract with Scorpion, but they did give me a discount on my gear as a result of working at a motorcycle dealership. I'm no longer sponsored by these companies. I have not reached out to any companies for sponsorship because I don't feel like I need it or am doing anything currently worth sponsoring lol maybe I will if I quit my jobs and decide to travel full time. :P
Wow girl... this isn't a vid but an awesome Master's Degree thesis in filming and story production. I'm not into the film making (or even photography) but thoroughly enjoy your stuff, in part because of all you discussed here AND the fact your personality comes through. Most VLOGers
Thank you so much Richard! That means a lot to me lol I definitely don't know all there is to know, but I appreciate you watching even though you're not into film making lol
In retirement I use my "creativity" to write, not the film making / editing stuff. I just had a novel (quite possibly my first and only) published thus your "story arc" was something I really could connect to. Hoping to make Rocky Mountain Roll, should know within a week or so.
Can I just say in the sea of channels that I am currently subscribed to I have been obsessing over your videos. The style in which you make these videos draws me in. I like your method of keeping it clear and concise and eliminating as much dead air as possible. It’s pushing me to change the way I think about my content to make it more interesting for the viewer because I too don’t really enjoy the generic MotoVlogger handlebar to helmet view and it’s something that I’ve wanted to change in my videos for a while. Love the string LED lighting idea it’s something that I think would pack really well for my camping trips and I’m definitely going to be looking for that at Walmart
Well thank you so much that means so much to me! I try to rewatch my videos while I'm editing and ask myself when I get bored, and try to adjust it accordingly lol The LED Strips in combo with the Ikea Lamp Shade had been my biggest life hack to date XD
mmmmm I love soup. Thanks for another great narative and how to. I will use a lot of this advice when I start my Moto vlogging next year. This honestly is one of the most intimidating things I have to learn. My vlog will be about my journey and travels yes, however the focus of the vlog is supposed to show what is possible for someone like me ( mid ish 50's and disabled) to dream about and accomplish. Yeah lofty goals right. My fear is that I am going to make a series of "blah" that doesn't really make a good point. I am good with people in person due to my 30 year retail parts career but not very good while it is not in person. Goals right lol
Thanks so much! Yes! My goal was to give a starting point for those who don't really know where to start and also answer all the questions about what gear I use XD
This is fantastic. It's cool to see the perspective of someone who doesn't just do the helmet mic/camera setup like everyone else (I'm guilty of it). When I try to up my production value, the added setup hassle ends up discouraging me from making anything at all. I'm so terribly lazy. If I can just turn my GoPro on and ride, that's ideal for me. Any tips for motivation?
Thanks so much! Motivation s a very personal battle lol but I will share with you my personal struggles. My first hurdle that I had to jump is realizing that I do SO much, like I have a day job I'm really invested in, and then I do Illustration commissions after I get home from my Day job, I maintain a Patreon account (which is like another job in itself), I also promote and organize Rocky MTN Roll (a motorcycle camp out that I host on my family's ranch in July every year. So I'm maintaining 2 Instagram accounts and 3 FB pages and THEN there's TH-cam XD All that to say that I just had to come to terms with the fact that my ideal upload schedule for TH-cam is not every week. It's more like every 2-3 weeks. So I have the opportunity to make videos when I'm inspired, which helps with the motivation to set up all my equipment. I think I'm also much more motivated when someone has asked specifically for that content, or if I made a public post that I was going to make a video and when it's going to be out. ( I only use that tactic every once in a while tho because I'm trying very hard to continue to enjoy making videos not feel guilty about it etc.) So in review: Recognize your ideal upload schedule that works best with your schedule and allows you enough time to create content you WANT to make, not that you HAVE to make to keep up with your upload schedule. So when you make videos it's like a reward and not a chore. I hope that makes sense. I do really enjoy making videos and editing and replying to comments, so for me it's a matter of remembering that I LIKE this stuff and that it shouldn't feel like a chore. Particularly since I don't make money off this stuff like Illustration.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Wow thanks for the insight! And wow you're busy! Another issue I have is that my motivation comes in spurts so I'll make 5 videos in a week and not make one for a month. But rather than scheduling them out a week between each one, I get impatient and release them all in a row, sometimes even two in one day. LoL I'm a trainwreck.
@@hamonthecob I don't know if I know how to function if I didn't have a bazillion things to do XD I feel your pain I am also very impatient! My tactic is to only edit one at a time shortly before I post it. For example I have a bunch of footage I shot before I broke my wrist about how/what I pack for a trip that I haven't edited yet (partially because I need to record three more parts before I can edit it and post it. Those parts I had planned to record got disrupted by the whole broken wrist thing haha) but that way I can still get that immediate satisfaction of posting shortly after I've finished a video. :D
@@AstheMagpieFlies Sorry about the wrist! I've had some shoulder issues creeping up since my accident on Thanksgiving. I got a different bike to replace my totaled KLR and I haven't even ridden it yet! That's so frustrating! haha
Like how you found your own path and didn't just jump on the go pro wagon. I feel the same way. Thankx for sharing your process I hope it helps others start there adventures!
Thanks so much! haha Mostly I just couldn't afford it, and if I had to invest in something I'd rather have great photos with good video quality. Although after this last trip I got to play with my friends new GoPro Hero 7 Black with the stabilization and everything, it's definitely making me consider it now haha
New to your videos, but glad to see someone that "gets to the point" rather than 30 min of fluff, giggles, and batting eyelashes. This is far more complicated than I would ever be interested in doing, but I enjoy learning whats "behind the scenes", and what it takes to be good. Wish you well, in future expeditions.
Amanda, how do you store your raw video while on a trip? Are you brining along a laptop, just storing on the video device, or do you use some other type of video storage. I'm trying to decide whether to bring my laptop on my long ride. Cons; is it takes up a lot of space, worried about damage or loss. Pros; ability to edit video at camp. Wha't your thoughts?
I honestly don't edit while on the road, I feel like I sacrifice too much time trying to keep up with editing that I could be doing fun things. So I sacrifice real time updates in favor of experiencing as much as I can, documenting as much as possible and editing the footage when I get back. Which also helps my post trip depression, because I can relive a lot of it while editing. So on short trips I just store everything on lots and lots of SD cards, if I'm going to be gone more than 3 days, I take a Tablet (I have the Dell Venue 11 which functions essentially an itty bitty laptop, much easier to pack then a full-size laptop and less valuable as well in case it breaks ), and I take an external hard drive and I download all of my photos and videos to the hard drive every other day or so. I will leave a lot of the videos from my big camera on the SD cards as back ups, but I don't have as many mini SD cards as I do standard sd cards, so most of my helmet cam or drone stuff only lives on the hard drive to make room on the mini SDs.
Wow! Great video! You could probably make some $$$ by making videos for other people. You could do direction, lighting, editing, and let them be the “talent “, and they pay for the privilege. You travel with them and they pay all your expenses.
Bravo Amanda!! 👏🏽 That’s exactly what I was looking for. I sincerely appreciate the tips and how to of this video. You’re an inspiration to many of us. Thank you!
Tried to give ya props in the livestream the other night, but the side chat was pretty hectic - lol. Awesome video quality in your work - thanks for sharing - subbed. #support
MMM Soup! Now I have a question, I thought you were using a Sena 10C Evo. Did you give up on that? I recently purchased one and I really like it! It solves a lot of the mounting, audio etc problems and you don't have to have a big gopro hanging off your chin. LOL.....anyway I was just curious about that. I also have a GoPro that i have pointed back at me but I am just getting into all this so I am super green. I learn a lot from you though so thanks!........OOOPS just realized this video is 2 years old so the Evo didn't exist when you made this! Sorry.....still working on that whole attention to detail thing!
Hey Eric! Not sure you noticed but this video is pretty old lol I only got the 10C EVO in October 2019. Haven't had a whole lot of opportunities to utilize it long term. For reference I don't even have that drone anymore lol I have a Mavic Air now. I also own a Go Pro Hero7 Black now after doing the CABDR with Karl who had one, I ended up using all of his helmet cam footage and none of mine XD XD Glad you caught the date there at the end! lol I know I should just make an updated version of this video probably
I am lost when it comes to sound....Can I leave my video mute and then add my narration via a Panda Mic attached to my desktop Mac while I am editing on iMovie? When you use a recorder, how do you sync it to the video, especially when there are many audio and video clips? Thanks for posting your great content and giving me inspiration to do a better job. My goal? Make at least one decent video of a long trip before I die of old age, LOL
Sorry friend I don't use iMovie so I can't really help you there. I use Premiere Pro. You could try downloading Da Vinci Resolve and google some tutorials about syncing audio :)
Great job, and some really good tips. I mainly use my action cameras, but I also have a Sony HX400V bridge camera, mainly because it has a great zoom lens so I can share some of the things you can’t see from the action cams. At the moment all my audio comes via my Sony AS200V action camera, mainly because it has a mic input. I need to get a hotshoe adapter for my HX400 camera so I can plug my microphones in there or possibly a separate recorder.
I'm very tired of looking at the road and handle bars on everyones videos. What I think would be very cool to have someone else filming you from another bike or car.
Thank you so much for this video . Great job very informative . Are you self taught in film & sound editing or is this something you've been trained in ? i've notice how well your video's are done from the beginning but had no idea how much work goes into them .
Thank you so much for watching it! I am self taught. I know composition and color theory because I do have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, but I majored in Illustration not Film. I've just always liked video, so I've been making little edits since I was in High School, so I had quite a bit of practice before I started this channel.
Mmm, soup. Lots of helpful information here, need to look into a separate vlog camera soon. Wearing the helmet around all the time won't cut it 😜 Thanks for sharing this!!
Oh no, I just found out that you don't like the type of videos I make. No problem, I am also very picky about which videos I will watch on TH-cam. I haven't eaten soup in a very long time I think I will get some soon!
lol! I still watch your videos every once in a while! I like to support my fellow motovloggers! Most of the time when I watch other motovlogger videos I'll skim through, or watch it on 1.5x speed so I get the jist. I realize that sounds pretty harsh or rude, but it does help absorb a lot of content pretty quickly, and still be able to participate in the comments sections when I want to :) haha thanks for making it to the end! It was a pretty long one lol
You convinced me to not try vlogging. I'm not a techie, whatsoever. I'll just do my riding and leave the videos to those of you can do it. Besides, there are enough vloggers already.
Great video, well explained and some real good tips, thanx. Just started a little channel, wow the learning curve is steep, especially with the editing. Only have a Sena 10c Pro at the minute, but saving for more. Really enjoy making videos but not so much the editing. Hmmm Soup, if you made it to the end of my comment ;)
Thanks so much! The learning curve is for real lol I find writing a script or even just key points, helps with filming but also when you go to edit so it's a little easier to keep the key points in mind. But everyone has a different style/journey when learning to edit! I wish you all the luck in your journey! Thanks for making it to the end!
MMM Soup, You held my interest until the end. You are wiser than your years. You made me realize that this is to much work. I’ll stick to just shooting my rides and watching what Quick the Go pro app produces.
Thanks for making it to the end I know that was a lot of information haha it's definitely not for everyone, and everyone has a different style this is just how I do it :P
"if they're not clear and concise....".. and yet you still watch my videos??? :-) Great tutorial with a TON of information! But.. you know.. that's how you roll! ;-)
I am overwelmed about get started with blogging as i am a biker as well! Im hoping to start something small starting out posting to TH-cam it all about just doing it with me sporty97del......
If you're starting to make videos on TH-cam and struggling with growth I also have a blog post about my perspective on growing an Audience on TH-cam: www.asthemagpieflies.com/blog/2019/7/31/why-is-it-so-hard-to-grow-on-youtube
Recently found (and subsequently subscribed to) your channel--- I've been working on my own personal epic solo trip on a bike I brought back from the dead and learned to ride on, and as a frustrated filmmaker this video is, simply put, the most succinct description of the basics of MotoVlogging i've seen. I love your channel, the info you put out is really, really great and the words of wisdom at the end of this video really puts the whole thing into perspective---I just need to start shooting and put it out there. THANK YOU so very much, and I will very definitely be name-dropping you from the very beginning.
MMM Soup 🙂 I've been watching your video's for a long time. Four years later, I came back to this one 'cause I've recently tried making some videos myself and I quickly learned that I've got a lot to learn! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.
Still come back to this video everytime I'm about to set off to film a bunch of videos, thanks for doing it, the information is always invaluable! 😄
Hey Amanda. I have a few videos up now thanks to you and all your advice. Hope you like the Christmas card.
So I’m really new to all of this. I’ve made a ton of vids but your Perspective has really opened my mind for some different areas to improve . I hope I can get better and I’m very thankful you made this video appreciate your content. I found you through the shade tree surgeon channel
Thank you so much for sharing! I just started my own channel and while my first video is absolutely (horrible), but i make them for myself as a way to do something fun that allows me to use my creative skills.
Some great stuff in this video too! Thanks
That was EXCELLENT. Don't stop making these pro looking videos.
Thanks Kurt!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching David!
2:43 + that narrative arc .... BLESS YOUR FACE for saying this! This is why I click off on a lot of videos and enjoy watching yours ✨
Thanks so much Yasmin :D SAME
Oh and mmmm soup!
Thanks for making it to the end!
I’m missing the crucial, and that is why you choose to shoot what you shoot.:) But technical bits are good too:)
lol I really just started recording my trips for me. I knew I wouldn't probably get to do something like the Pilgrimage ever again and I knew I wanted to be able to relive it without have to re-read a journal. XD Then I make these tip videos and how tos because people ask me to XD
As the Magpie Flies Hahah...forced by the youtube crowd, and all you wanted is to have a nice memory on film to go back to when your 80 :)
Thanks for the information and explanation.
Thanks for watching!! :3
Great video for inspiring motovloggers! As always i appreciate all your exceptional and entertaining work!
Thanks so much :)
Watched several of your videos. WOW, your doing great!
This one really was encouraging because its outstanding how to!
Very good, informative video.
Thanks Terry! Thanks for making it all the way to the end, I know there's a lot!
I have never tried to video a ride or trip. This is great. I appreciate your insight, especially your focus on telling a story, and not limiting the discussion to a list of equipment.
Nice . Advice
I just shot from hip and hope for the best . I but trying to get better.
Thank you!
haha yup! Everyone does their own thing, I do not claim to know the 'best' way to do it, this is just what I do, and kind of a place to start for newbies. :3
@@AstheMagpieFlies yes I to no need going out and buy top of line cameras and others stuff .use what you got then work way up .
MMM Soup! Great video with a lot of good tips for folks like me who are just starting out.
Scott
Thanks so much Scott! I hope some of it helps! :)
@@AstheMagpieFlies It will. My channel is centered on Harleys, Jeeps and firearms. The one aspect I lack is video editing experience and the planning of timelines. I appreciate the advice and the support!
Scott
Sub from Hawaii and love your videos. The fact that you're not another motovlogger endlessly rambling while riding down the road is refreshing. One question about your brand sponsors: Did you approach them or did they seek you out?
Thanks so much Barry! I really appreciate that!
I had the luck of being friends (West X 1000 -go check them out th-cam.com/channels/1_ZiKvi7fLpCjZYNDJ-tng.html )
with people who were already sponsored by Wolfman and when they found out about my Pilgrimage, they were kind enough to reach out and tell Wolfman they should support this no-name girl. Wolfman is awesome and have been supporting my ridiculous adventures since 2016 and I love them and their products. They are some of the most incredible people I have had the pleasure to work with.
Next Adventure and Scorpion I met when I was working at the motorcycle dealership. I signed a one year contract with Next Adventure last year as a result of being apart of Karl's Mystery Rides. I had no contract with Scorpion, but they did give me a discount on my gear as a result of working at a motorcycle dealership. I'm no longer sponsored by these companies.
I have not reached out to any companies for sponsorship because I don't feel like I need it or am doing anything currently worth sponsoring lol maybe I will if I quit my jobs and decide to travel full time. :P
"B roll".... look at you!
Hi Amanda, well done for learning from the the go-to film makers - Peter, Matti, and Tim 👌👍
Thanks.
Ones own flair , content and uniqueness show dont tell havent to level with other standards amazing videoing info shared ; t tipp
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Wow girl... this isn't a vid but an awesome Master's Degree thesis in filming and story production. I'm not into the film making (or even photography) but thoroughly enjoy your stuff, in part because of all you discussed here AND the fact your personality comes through. Most VLOGers
Thank you so much Richard! That means a lot to me lol I definitely don't know all there is to know, but I appreciate you watching even though you're not into film making lol
In retirement I use my "creativity" to write, not the film making / editing stuff. I just had a novel (quite possibly my first and only) published thus your "story arc" was something I really could connect to. Hoping to make Rocky Mountain Roll, should know within a week or so.
Can I just say in the sea of channels that I am currently subscribed to I have been obsessing over your videos. The style in which you make these videos draws me in. I like your method of keeping it clear and concise and eliminating as much dead air as possible. It’s pushing me to change the way I think about my content to make it more interesting for the viewer because I too don’t really enjoy the generic MotoVlogger handlebar to helmet view and it’s something that I’ve wanted to change in my videos for a while. Love the string LED lighting idea it’s something that I think would pack really well for my camping trips and I’m definitely going to be looking for that at Walmart
Well thank you so much that means so much to me! I try to rewatch my videos while I'm editing and ask myself when I get bored, and try to adjust it accordingly lol
The LED Strips in combo with the Ikea Lamp Shade had been my biggest life hack to date XD
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for being awesome (-:
Thanks Rik! Glad it was a little helpful, I def need to redo this one since a lot of the kit I show at the end is a bit outdated!
@@AstheMagpieFlies well update please :-) THANK YOU Amanda. You are a gift.
Subscribed and pressed that freaking bell icon
Thanks so much!
mmmmm I love soup. Thanks for another great narative and how to. I will use a lot of this advice when I start my Moto vlogging next year. This honestly is one of the most intimidating things I have to learn. My vlog will be about my journey and travels yes, however the focus of the vlog is supposed to show what is possible for someone like me ( mid ish 50's and disabled) to dream about and accomplish. Yeah lofty goals right. My fear is that I am going to make a series of "blah" that doesn't really make a good point. I am good with people in person due to my 30 year retail parts career but not very good while it is not in person. Goals right lol
So helpful!! Your lighting hack is genius
Right! Would have never tried it if I hadn't broke my wrist XD
MMM Soup!
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Great video as always! :)
Thanks man :)
Great content and advice... and/or direction. We all need to find out what works for us.
Thanks so much! Yes! My goal was to give a starting point for those who don't really know where to start and also answer all the questions about what gear I use XD
Thanks for the tips on how to make good videos. I am just getting started so i need all the help i can get.
Hoped I helped a little! There's definitely a learning curve!
Thanks for all the great information Amanda.
Thank you for watching :3
excellent tips, I needed this too because using the trial and error method, well Ive got the error part down pretty good now.
Thanks! I hope some of them help 😜
Mmmm soup!
Well done making it to the end! I know it's a lot lol
MMM Soup. Very much appreciate your perspective. It is fun watching all the content you have been putting out there. Keep it up, much fun.
Thanks so much Andre!
This is fantastic. It's cool to see the perspective of someone who doesn't just do the helmet mic/camera setup like everyone else (I'm guilty of it). When I try to up my production value, the added setup hassle ends up discouraging me from making anything at all. I'm so terribly lazy. If I can just turn my GoPro on and ride, that's ideal for me. Any tips for motivation?
Thanks so much!
Motivation s a very personal battle lol but I will share with you my personal struggles.
My first hurdle that I had to jump is realizing that I do SO much, like I have a day job I'm really invested in, and then I do Illustration commissions after I get home from my Day job, I maintain a Patreon account (which is like another job in itself), I also promote and organize Rocky MTN Roll (a motorcycle camp out that I host on my family's ranch in July every year. So I'm maintaining 2 Instagram accounts and 3 FB pages and THEN there's TH-cam XD
All that to say that I just had to come to terms with the fact that my ideal upload schedule for TH-cam is not every week. It's more like every 2-3 weeks. So I have the opportunity to make videos when I'm inspired, which helps with the motivation to set up all my equipment. I think I'm also much more motivated when someone has asked specifically for that content, or if I made a public post that I was going to make a video and when it's going to be out. ( I only use that tactic every once in a while tho because I'm trying very hard to continue to enjoy making videos not feel guilty about it etc.)
So in review: Recognize your ideal upload schedule that works best with your schedule and allows you enough time to create content you WANT to make, not that you HAVE to make to keep up with your upload schedule. So when you make videos it's like a reward and not a chore.
I hope that makes sense. I do really enjoy making videos and editing and replying to comments, so for me it's a matter of remembering that I LIKE this stuff and that it shouldn't feel like a chore. Particularly since I don't make money off this stuff like Illustration.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Wow thanks for the insight! And wow you're busy! Another issue I have is that my motivation comes in spurts so I'll make 5 videos in a week and not make one for a month. But rather than scheduling them out a week between each one, I get impatient and release them all in a row, sometimes even two in one day. LoL I'm a trainwreck.
@@hamonthecob I don't know if I know how to function if I didn't have a bazillion things to do XD
I feel your pain I am also very impatient! My tactic is to only edit one at a time shortly before I post it. For example I have a bunch of footage I shot before I broke my wrist about how/what I pack for a trip that I haven't edited yet (partially because I need to record three more parts before I can edit it and post it. Those parts I had planned to record got disrupted by the whole broken wrist thing haha) but that way I can still get that immediate satisfaction of posting shortly after I've finished a video. :D
@@AstheMagpieFlies Sorry about the wrist! I've had some shoulder issues creeping up since my accident on Thanksgiving. I got a different bike to replace my totaled KLR and I haven't even ridden it yet! That's so frustrating! haha
MMMM SOUP!
;) Thanks for making it all the way to the end, it was a LOT of information lol
Like how you found your own path and didn't just jump on the go pro wagon. I feel the same way. Thankx for sharing your process I hope it helps others start there adventures!
Thanks so much! haha Mostly I just couldn't afford it, and if I had to invest in something I'd rather have great photos with good video quality. Although after this last trip I got to play with my friends new GoPro Hero 7 Black with the stabilization and everything, it's definitely making me consider it now haha
Very interesting. You rock!
:3 Thanks so much Michael!
New to your videos, but glad to see someone that "gets to the point" rather than 30 min of fluff, giggles, and batting eyelashes. This is far more complicated than I would ever be interested in doing, but I enjoy learning whats "behind the scenes", and what it takes to be good. Wish you well, in future expeditions.
What moped is that in the thumbnail?
My Batavus m48
Another great video. Thanks for all the tips
:3 Thank you!!
6 BIKES holy guacamole
lol It's a little less daunting when you know I only paid three of them lol the others were gifts. haha
This is fantastic, Amanda! Thanks for answering so many of my questions about how you do what you do so very well. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Michael!! I'm glad it answered a few of your questions :D
Thank you for this in so many ways! I have felt like I’m supposed to motovlog, but it feels so unnatural since I don’t enjoy watching motovlogs!!
I dont think you mentioned what type of computer you used? Unless I missed it
I use a PC Desktop
Loved it and gives me some really good ideas for when the weather is better lol
Thank you!! I look forward to Spring! :)
Wow, this is super helpful, well-done and I can tell that you had to do a lot of editing just for this video alone. Thanks for all the info!👍
Thanks so much! I'm glad it was at least a little helpful :P
Catching up on your content, great vid👍🏻, Peter and Matti are two of the many influences when editing my content as well.
Thanks Baggers and Brews!
Mmm Soup! Thanks for the useful information! I’m still trying to figure out how to use the video editor 😐.
Thanks so much! I wish you all the luck there's definitely a learning curve to it!
Hey that's me! Thanks Amanda, great video. Awesome tips as always!!
I left my comment before the end lol. I did watch so "mmm soup"
Thank you Tim! :)
Amanda, how do you store your raw video while on a trip? Are you brining along a laptop, just storing on the video device, or do you use some other type of video storage.
I'm trying to decide whether to bring my laptop on my long ride. Cons; is it takes up a lot of space, worried about damage or loss. Pros; ability to edit video at camp. Wha't your thoughts?
I honestly don't edit while on the road, I feel like I sacrifice too much time trying to keep up with editing that I could be doing fun things. So I sacrifice real time updates in favor of experiencing as much as I can, documenting as much as possible and editing the footage when I get back. Which also helps my post trip depression, because I can relive a lot of it while editing. So on short trips I just store everything on lots and lots of SD cards, if I'm going to be gone more than 3 days, I take a Tablet (I have the Dell Venue 11 which functions essentially an itty bitty laptop, much easier to pack then a full-size laptop and less valuable as well in case it breaks ), and I take an external hard drive and I download all of my photos and videos to the hard drive every other day or so. I will leave a lot of the videos from my big camera on the SD cards as back ups, but I don't have as many mini SD cards as I do standard sd cards, so most of my helmet cam or drone stuff only lives on the hard drive to make room on the mini SDs.
Wow! Great video! You could probably make some $$$ by making videos for other people. You could do direction, lighting, editing, and let them be the “talent “, and they pay for the privilege. You travel with them and they pay all your expenses.
lol Thanks Jeff. If you have contacts you'd like to hook me up to just let me know :P
Mmm soup 😂
OoooO! Thanks for this. I should have found this before I asked you about whether you use Final Cut Pro! Keep on witcha great work!
haha no worries! Thanks so much!
Bravo Amanda!! 👏🏽 That’s exactly what I was looking for. I sincerely appreciate the tips and how to of this video. You’re an inspiration to many of us. Thank you!
Thanks Ron!! I hope it helps :) I look forward to seeing the videos from your trip if you choose to post them!
Mhmm soup!!!!
Thanks for making it to the end David!
MMMMM Soup!
Kudos! Lol I know it's a long one!!
Tried to give ya props in the livestream the other night, but the side chat was pretty hectic - lol. Awesome video quality in your work - thanks for sharing - subbed.
#support
Oh Thanks so much!! :)
MMM Soup! Now I have a question, I thought you were using a Sena 10C Evo. Did you give up on that? I recently purchased one and I really like it! It solves a lot of the mounting, audio etc problems and you don't have to have a big gopro hanging off your chin. LOL.....anyway I was just curious about that. I also have a GoPro that i have pointed back at me but I am just getting into all this so I am super green. I learn a lot from you though so thanks!........OOOPS just realized this video is 2 years old so the Evo didn't exist when you made this! Sorry.....still working on that whole attention to detail thing!
Hey Eric!
Not sure you noticed but this video is pretty old lol I only got the 10C EVO in October 2019. Haven't had a whole lot of opportunities to utilize it long term.
For reference I don't even have that drone anymore lol I have a Mavic Air now. I also own a Go Pro Hero7 Black now after doing the CABDR with Karl who had one, I ended up using all of his helmet cam footage and none of mine XD
XD Glad you caught the date there at the end! lol
I know I should just make an updated version of this video probably
“MMM SOUP” 🤣
lol well done getting through the whole thing
I am lost when it comes to sound....Can I leave my video mute and then add my narration via a Panda Mic attached to my desktop Mac while I am editing on iMovie? When you use a recorder, how do you sync it to the video, especially when there are many audio and video clips? Thanks for posting your great content and giving me inspiration to do a better job. My goal? Make at least one decent video of a long trip before I die of old age, LOL
Sorry friend I don't use iMovie so I can't really help you there. I use Premiere Pro. You could try downloading Da Vinci Resolve and google some tutorials about syncing audio :)
Great job, and some really good tips. I mainly use my action cameras, but I also have a Sony HX400V bridge camera, mainly because it has a great zoom lens so I can share some of the things you can’t see from the action cams. At the moment all my audio comes via my Sony AS200V action camera, mainly because it has a mic input. I need to get a hotshoe adapter for my HX400 camera so I can plug my microphones in there or possibly a separate recorder.
Thank you! Good to know someone else doesn't use a gopro! :)
I'm very tired of looking at the road and handle bars on everyones videos. What I think would be very cool to have someone else filming you from another bike or car.
That would be very cool! unfortunately for those of us who ride solo, that's not always an option lol
Mmm soup
Thanks for making it all the way to the end!
Thank you so much for this video . Great job very informative . Are you self taught in film & sound editing or is this something you've been trained in ? i've notice how well your video's are done from the beginning but had no idea how much work goes into them .
Thank you so much for watching it!
I am self taught. I know composition and color theory because I do have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, but I majored in Illustration not Film. I've just always liked video, so I've been making little edits since I was in High School, so I had quite a bit of practice before I started this channel.
Mmm, soup. Lots of helpful information here, need to look into a separate vlog camera soon. Wearing the helmet around all the time won't cut it 😜 Thanks for sharing this!!
Thanks so much for watching and making it to the end lol it was kind of dense.
Oh no, I just found out that you don't like the type of videos I make. No problem, I am also very picky about which videos I will watch on TH-cam. I haven't eaten soup in a very long time I think I will get some soon!
lol! I still watch your videos every once in a while! I like to support my fellow motovloggers! Most of the time when I watch other motovlogger videos I'll skim through, or watch it on 1.5x speed so I get the jist. I realize that sounds pretty harsh or rude, but it does help absorb a lot of content pretty quickly, and still be able to participate in the comments sections when I want to :)
haha thanks for making it to the end! It was a pretty long one lol
Just came over here from DanDantheFireman who said he liked your content. He was right! Your style and content is great! New sub right here (:
Thanks for coming over!! 😊 Dan is awesome!!
You convinced me to not try vlogging. I'm not a techie, whatsoever. I'll just do my riding and leave the videos to those of you can do it. Besides, there are enough vloggers already.
MMM SOUP😜. Very comprehensive video. Good job.
:D Thanks for making it all the way through! It's a long one!
MMM Soup
Lol @ mmm soup.
lol ;)
Great video, well explained and some real good tips, thanx.
Just started a little channel, wow the learning curve is steep, especially with the editing.
Only have a Sena 10c Pro at the minute, but saving for more.
Really enjoy making videos but not so much the editing.
Hmmm Soup, if you made it to the end of my comment ;)
Thanks so much! The learning curve is for real lol
I find writing a script or even just key points, helps with filming but also when you go to edit so it's a little easier to keep the key points in mind. But everyone has a different style/journey when learning to edit! I wish you all the luck in your journey!
Thanks for making it to the end!
MMM soup
AWESOME! Thank you!!
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MMM Soup, You held my interest until the end. You are wiser than your years. You made me realize that this is to much work. I’ll stick to just shooting my rides and watching what Quick the Go pro app produces.
Thanks for making it to the end I know that was a lot of information haha it's definitely not for everyone, and everyone has a different style this is just how I do it :P
Wow, I learned a lot. Thank you! (mmm soup)
Excellent! I'm so glad! haha thanks for making it all the way to the end!
Mmmmm.... sooooup. I should not have watched this video.... old hobby being reborn.... prepare to be bothered with questions 😂
MMM Soup!
:D Thanks for making it all the way through!
"if they're not clear and concise....".. and yet you still watch my videos??? :-)
Great tutorial with a TON of information! But.. you know.. that's how you roll! ;-)
XD Not gonna lie sometimes I watch on 1.25 or 1.5 speed, but I enjoy your philosophical views you throw in every once in a while! :P
Thank you!!
@@AstheMagpieFlies Haha.. I get it. I do that too when I'm behind. It's like everyone I sub to has had way too much coffee. ;-)
I am overwelmed about get started with blogging as i am a biker as well! Im hoping to start something small starting out posting to TH-cam it all about just doing it with me sporty97del......
Mmm soup