Behind the Scenes of a Cruise Vlogger: What You Don't See
See what goes into making a cruise video, from filming formal dinners to capturing icebergs on deck. 🚢 Thinking about your next cruise? I can help you compare cabins, dates, and current pricing: https://www.bradonboard.com/cruises. 🌊WATCH NEXT: I Spent 7 Nights Solo on NCL’s Newest Ship: Is Norwegian Luna Worth It? https://youtube.com/watch?v=mP088rsciBg Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay: What to Know Before You Book https://youtube.com/watch?v=iGcSM5Nc7D8 Making a high-quality travel vlog takes more than just pointing a camera at the ocean. In this look behind the scenes, I am breaking down the setup and equipment I use to balance enjoying my vacation with capturing the footage you see on the channel. It is a look at the reality of travel filmmaking while balancing life on board. Whether you are interested in the production side or just curious about how I capture those scenic ship views, this video shows the effort required for the final edit. We look at the gear, the studio segments, and the candid moments that make up a standard cruise ship vlog. 📷Camera & Gear I Use - Google Pixel 10 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0fNMerbk - DJI Osmo Nano: https://link.amazon/B0hc4GYCh - DJI Pocket 3: https://link.amazon/B0gAjDBgM - Insta360 X5: https://link.amazon/B01pSKYZv - DJI Mic Mini: https://link.amazon/B0enxAhhR - DJI Mic 2: https://link.amazon/B0hNLpgun CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro - How Brad On Board gets made 01:15 The Work Before the Cruise 02:52 The Cameras and Gear I Use 06:06 Capturing the Perfect Footage 08:04 Organizing Thousands of Clips with Automations 09:52 Editing in CapCut, Davinci Resolve and Canva 11:31 What I've Learned and What's Next ------------------------------------------------------------- 🧳 Must-Have Cruise Essentials (most under $25): 2-Pack Motion Sensor Night Light: https://amzn.to/4x069i8 Casemate Waterproof Phone Pouch: https://amzn.to/3XjfoKU USB-C and USB-A Charger Cube: https://amzn.to/3JSjLtg International Plug Adapter (Anker): https://amzn.to/4oTQfCk Electronics Organizer Travel Case: https://amzn.to/4nIHMkg Magnetic Hooks for Cabin Walls (Heavy Duty): https://amzn.to/4oXwsSm Portable Lock box (Masterlock): https://amzn.to/4415b9E Rechargeable Fan: https://amzn.to/4849rYn Clothes Hamper: https://amzn.to/43n09Ed Downy Wrinkle Releaser: https://amzn.to/4qQ1cXi Shoulder Bag: https://amzn.to/4846VkU Magnetic Wallet: https://amzn.to/47O06CS Chacos Sandals: https://amzn.to/3LR69Pu Cruise Luggage Tags: *Celebrity: https://amzn.to/49DZlyI *Carnival and Seaborn: https://amzn.to/3JSuQdV *NCL: https://amzn.to/49HV6lI *Royal Caribbean: https://amzn.to/4osVf0O *Princess: https://amzn.to/3Lw2oPu *Holland America: https://amzn.to/3WLgr69 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 My Current YouTube Gear List: Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Camera: https://amzn.to/4ouLrUf DJI Osmo Nano Camera: https://amzn.to/4qMIP5C Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti Nano USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/43YSEU6 Torjim Softbox Photography Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/43GAhDF Hollyland LARK A1 Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/3JJ1VJg NEEWER 9" LED Video Light Panel: https://amzn.to/4hRxLjx Aokeo AK-55 Desk Low Profile Adjustable Mic Boom: https://amzn.to/43SF04Z ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⚠️ This video is not sponsored, but the links above are affiliate links, which means anything you purchase may result in a small commission that goes towards supporting this channel. I am an independent travel agent affiliated with Atlas Coast Travel Group.