Travel videos are great for capturing the scenes of a new city, such as the architecture or nature. It’s a creative and fun way to remember your travels. Adding unique edits, and planning out your video beforehand will ensure you capture a cinematic experience. In this guide we will go over tips and tricks for a travel video on iPhone.

Filming a travel video with your iPhone is ideal for two key reasons. First, iPhones are compact, making them perfect for traveling light, especially during day excursions. They're easy to carry and aren't bulky or heavy.

Second, iPhones offer an all-in-one system where you can record, edit, and share your videos without needing extra devices or equipment. This convenience allows you to edit on the go, making it perfect for capturing and sharing your travel experiences in real-time.

Below are features and settings on the iPhone that will allow you to take your travel videos to the next level. As you watch the various travel videos in this article, try to pinpoint which settings they are using while filming.

Cinematic mode is excellent for providing sharp focus with a natural blur in the background. It's ideal when you want to draw attention to a specific subject.

Action mode provides stabilization for videos that may be shaky. It's perfect for recording while walking or driving, as it smooths out any bumps in the footage.

Slow motion naturally slows down any captured movement, making it perfect for adding a dramatic effect to action scenes.

AE stands for automatic exposure, and AF stands for automatic focus. These features let you select your exposure and focus settings, locking them in so they stay consistent throughout your shoot.

You’ll want to enable these if there are multiple moving objects or factors that could distract your camera’s focus, or if the lighting frequently changes.

Timelapse will speed up your footage in real time. Timelapse is a fun way of capturing a progression of something lile the sunrising, trains coming and going, or people moving and filling up a space or reverse.

Choosing gear for on-the-go filming can be challenging, especially when you want to travel light. Below are three pieces of gear we recommend bringing along to help you create the ultimate travel video.

The Film Rig is ergonomically designed to hold comfortably for extended filmmaking. Its versatile swivel mount ensures seamless compatibility with gimbals, delivering a stabilized footage when shooting action, making it perfect for travel videos.

Created with durability in mind, the Motion Variable ND Filter is engineered from a cinema glass yielding true to life colors, accurately adjusting exposure and avoiding cross vignetting (X bar) commonly seen in other variable ND filters.

Made from premium multi-coated glass, the SANDMARC Telephoto 58mm lens gives you 2x optical magnification.

Travel videos are a lot of fun to create, but it can be challenging to balance enjoying the moment while filming. Move slowly, take your time to appreciate the views, and avoid rushing. At the same time, stay mindful of unique angles you can capture on video.

Like any filmmaking technique, it takes time to master. One last pro tip is to have a convenient bag, like the SANDMARC Hybrid Sling, to carry your gear.

Happy shooting!