Video recording
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Video recording devices have evolved quickly during the 21st century. Today it is easier and more affordable than ever to take a video of your travels. There are however still concerns about lighting, battery life, and data storage.
UnderstandMotion pictures are great to capture animals, artistic performances and sport contests (if and where allowed – some theaters and stadium authorities have rather strict policies and do enforce them), or other interesting…
Devices
RecordWhen recording video, keep the camera steady and move the camera slowly, otherwise it may be impossible to watch what you've recorded afterwards.
EditSome people want to keep their video just as it is, others prefer to edit it for quality, to make it look professional or just for fun.
PublishThere are a range of channels through which you can publish your videos online, the best known being YouTube.
Stay safeThe string of expensive cameras around a voyager's neck is bait for theft or other crime; it also makes the traveller very visible as a non-local who may be targeted for various common scams against visitors.
RespectRules regarding regular photography also apply to video recording, possibly even more so. If just taking a photo of something isn't allowed, then you shouldn't even think of recording a video of it.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Video recording" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: yohey1028, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons