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If you're planning to travel soon, this video might be for you.
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You don't need to be a pro for your travel vlogs to feel cinematic.
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I recently travelled to Japan and Hong Kong.
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I captured some beautiful shots just by being a bit more intentional with how I film.
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So in this video, I want to share a few things that helped me bring that cinematic feel to my travel vlogs.
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If you want to capture clean cinematic footage, you want to be there early.
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Like I mean very early, especially if you're going to a popular place.
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Mornings give you softer lighting and usually less crowds
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which means you have a bigger chance to get a clean shot without waiting for the right moment.
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Depending on the location, sometimes sunset could be good as well.
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In this clip, I landed on the art island just as the sun was setting
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and most people were just about to leave.
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It was the perfect moment to capture this beautiful shot.
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Since we're talking about cinematic clocks here, a rule that I try to follow is show, don't tell.
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I usually approach this in two different ways.
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First, using B-roll to set the scene and tone.
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Like in this shot, I use a very scenic shot with calm music to create that relaxed, quiet morning vibe, like waking up on an island with nothing but the nature around you.
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Second, when talking to the camera, avoid stating exactly what's happening.
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A common way of vlogging is just saying where you're going and then just cut to wherever you are.
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Honestly, I do that quite often as well.
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But when you leave a bit of space for the visual to carry the story, it can create curiosity and naturally draws the viewer in.
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This is an example of how I did that.
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Next, I passed by the yellow pumpkin again, or should I say the invisible pumpkin.
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Not because I wanted to check it out again but because it was on my way to my next destination.
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Along the way I stumbled across some quirky art sculptures and this is why I love this island so much.
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A few months ago I went to this photo exhibition back in Sydney and I was completely captivated by the artist's work.
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So when I found out that here's a gallery here, I knew I had to visit.
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But not because of his photos but because of this.
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Oh wait I mean this.
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As you can see I didn't even mention the place once.
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I was like slowly building up to it.
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It's kind of like peeling an onion.
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Okay now we know it's better to show and not tell but how do we actually do that when we are filming?
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Let's talk about the kind of shots that can help achieve that.
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For me I usually start with a wide establishing shot, something that gives the viewer a bit more context of where I'm at.
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But before that I like to capture a few different shots
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that can sort of like bring the viewer on the journey with me.
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There are four main types of shots that I tend to use.
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Number one is POV shots.
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These help the viewer to feel they are walking with me.
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It's a simple but effective way to make this experience feel more immersive.
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Number two is third-person shots.
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This shows that I'm actually in the environment and I find they work especially well when there's an interesting background on location.
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They're also great for transitions.
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Number three, still shots.
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These focus more on the surroundings.
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I like using them to slow things down and let the viewer really take in the emissary of a place.
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Number four, I don't really know how to name it so ChatGPT suggest me to call this personal interest shot.
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These are things that genuinely catch my attention.
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For example, I'm a cat parent.
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So whenever I see cats while traveling, I naturally want to film them.
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Little moments like this can add personality to your vlogs, which makes it a bit more you.
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If you want to learn some easy shot and composition, check out my other video where I talk a bit more about that.
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The personal interest shots does require some awareness and intention which leads me to the next point, planning.
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But before we get into that I just need to go right now.
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I'll see you guys in a bit.
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Okay just before we move on I just want to throw in this bonus shot which is the reflection shot.
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I notice I tend to do it quite often when going through my footage.
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I just find it super cool.
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It's a bit subtle
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and you need to be a bit more observant to find this kind of shot
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but that's kind of the whole point right like be more
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aware of your surroundings that's how you can find some interesting angles and shots
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and we are back where were we again oh yeah planning although you can't always predict what's gonna happen especially
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when you're traveling
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but a little bit of research can go a long way
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to be honest i didn't plan as much as i wanted to
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but looking back now the parts
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that i did plan worked out to be better it felt a lot less messy like even just having
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that rough plan in your head can make a big difference For example, the topic of this video is the art island and I found the bathroom to be super interesting.
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So I used that as my opening shot rather than starting from the chronological order
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which is from Osaka going all the way to the island.
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Just that one small decision made the video a bit more intentional and a bit more interesting.
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Okay, last but not least, let's talk about gear.
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For me, it has to meet these three things.
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light, quick and easy to use without sacrificing too much quality.
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Of course the definition can vary from person to person.
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For me I personally am fine with carrying a mirrorless camera
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so this is why I got my main camera which is the a6700 with two other lenses.
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If you want to learn more about my gear setup I
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did a whole video talking about it you can watch it over here
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but if you're just starting out
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and looking for a budget option I will highly recommend the
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 especially the Creator Combo it's probably one of the best all-in-one option
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that you can get right now but it's super easy to use very lightweight
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and the best thing like super compact this makes it perfect for filming in places like Hong Kong in Japan
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which is where everywhere is like super crowded.
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Like the only downside I would say is the battery.
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It doesn't last that long, but in the creator combo, it comes with an extra battery add-on where you can just plug and go, which I found it to be quite useful.
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Otherwise, just yeah, be mindful of the battery life.
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And honestly, if you're not ready to infest in the camera, like just use your phone.
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It's a great starting point.
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Phones nowadays are so powerful that can make really good footage.
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For example, the latest iPhone, you can even shoot in log where you can play around with the colors in post.
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So those were the things that helped my travel vlogs to feel more cinematic.
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But honestly, the most important thing isn't about getting the perfect shot, it's about enjoying the moment and immersing yourself in the experience.
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It's okay to miss that shot on your camera as long as you're capturing it in your memory.
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If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up and
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if you enjoy this kind of content make sure to subscribe
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to my channel I will try to do a bit more
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I was thinking of doing like 50% of educational 50% vlog let me know what you think in the comments
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and if you made it this far please drop a mic emoji
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so I know you've watched till the end I'll see you next time yeah all right cool thanks peace out
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Turn your travel vlogs into a movie”. Deze video bevat 103 zinnen en 1395 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 6:48. De spreker praat snel, ongeveer 205 woorden per minuut, dus reken op verbonden en ingeslikte klanken. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| vlog zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈvlɑɡ/ | vlog |
| viewer zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈvju.ɚ/ | kijker, toeschouwer |
| footage zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ | filmmateriaal |
| intentional bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ | opzettelijk |
| surroundings zelfstandig naamwoord | /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ | omgeving |
| pumpkin zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ | pompoen |
| creator zelfstandig naamwoord | /kɹiːˈeɪ̯təː/ | creator |
| captivate werkwoord | /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ | bekoren, boeien |
| chronological bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌkɹɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ | chronologisch |
| emissary zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ | afgezant |
| immerse werkwoord | /ɪˈmɜɹs/ | onderdompelen |
| stumble werkwoord | /ˈstʌmbəl/ | struikelen, strompelen |
| quirky bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈkwɜːki/ | eigenaardig, merkwaardig |
| downside zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ | nadeel, keerzijde |
| peel werkwoord | /piːl/ | schillen |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| check out werkwoord | onderzoeken |
| find out werkwoord | ontdekken, onderzoeken |
| look back werkwoord | achterom kijken, terugkijken |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 24 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you're, don't, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/, reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/, intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/, chronological /ˌkɹɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/, emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/, curiosity /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: vlog /ˈvlɑɡ/, footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/, surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/, immersive /ɪˈmɜːɹ.sɪv/, downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/, compact /kəmˈpækt/, sacrifice /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.faɪs/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: vlog /ˈvlɑɡ/, plug /plʌɡ/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als vlog, viewer, footage.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.