Go further with travel vlog overlays

The popularity of travel vlogs

People love travel vlogs because they are a mixture of adventure, information, and personal stories. Viewers can vicariously explore the world from home, learn practical travel tips, and see authentic experiences in different countries. Live travel vlogs are especially satisfying and inspiring to watch.

Travel vlog channels across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, have increased exponentially in recent years, with additional driving forces such as the pandemic, improved gear, and better streaming software. However, the more travel content people create, the more difficult it is for new travel vloggers to stand out from the crowd.

If you’re planning to start making travel vlogs, here are a few tips for making them more engaging.

Shooting better travel vlogs

Here are some ways to achieve professional travel content creator status:

• Invest in good equipment: Use a quality camera or smartphone with good video capabilities, along with a sturdy tripod or gimbal for stable shots. Consider buying an external microphone for better audio. 
• Plan your shots: Research interesting locations beforehand and think about the story you want to tell or the theme you want to use. Mix up your shots that align with that story using a combination of wide angles, close-ups, and time-lapses to keep your travel vlog visuals dynamic and interesting.
• Be authentic: Record things that are genuinely impressive to you. Show your real reactions to those experiences. You can include other people such as your travel buddies and also the locals you’ve met. Don't shy away from showing challenges or mishaps because these can add relatability and honesty to your travel content. 
• Describe what you feel: Provide context about the location, and share interesting facts or historical information. This commentary helps viewers feel more connected to your journey.
• Be respectful: Ask permission before filming people, be aware of local customs and rules about filming, and don’t disturb wildlife or damage natural environments. This ethical approach not only shows respect but can also lead to more positive interactions.
• Capture B-roll: Don't forget to add some extra footage of surroundings, details, and atmosphere. This additional material will be invaluable during editing, allowing you to create a richer narrative for your travel vlogs.
• Edit your footage thoughtfully: Keep it concise. Focus on the quality of the footage, not the quantity. Pick only the highlights that feel entertaining or important to your vlogs. Add some background music to enhance the mood and minimize dead air. Adding overlays is also a good way to enhance your travel content.

Why you should use animated overlays for your travel vlogs

Animated overlays are a powerful tool. They add a professional touch to your content, making it stand out in the crowded travel vlogging space. You can use overlays to present additional information like location names, historical facts, or cultural insights in a visually appealing way without interrupting your video's flow. This enriches the viewer's experience and understanding of the destination.

Moreover, from a branding perspective, consistent use of travel vlog overlays can strengthen your channel's identity and recognition. People are as drawn to your brand as where you’re exploring. 

Lastly, overlays offer creative solutions for monetization, allowing you to subtly integrate sponsorships or promote your own products.

Recommended overlays to use with travel vlogs

Uno has a variety of animated overlays that can be used with both live-streamed and pre-recorded travel vlogs. These are some examples of what uno can do:

• Use Image and Text Panels to show historical facts of the place visited alongside a featured image of that particular place.
• Add data points in our Lower Thirds, like location names, explain the culture, or tell the number of miles traveled.
• Use Weather Bugs to display real-time weather information on the location you are visiting.
• Adapt an Image Loop for channel branding and show sponsor logos in the corner of the screen.
• DIsplay your social media handles using a mix of Social Loop Bugs, Lower Thirds and Tickers.
• Add donation app handles with a Donate Loop Bug so that your viewers can support you directly.‍
• Film Leader, Film Grudge, Lens Flare, and Light Leak Effects are some of the animated overlays that can enhance the mood and tone of your travel vlogs.

There are hundreds of overlays in the uno library that a travel vlogger like you can adapt to your content. Sign up to overlays.uno now for free and engage with your audience better than ever.