People enjoy watching videos. Every day, over 1 billion hours of video content are watched on YouTube. That's more than Netflix and Facebook combined. Action cam videos are particularly sought after because they usually offer spectacular and risky shots or unusual perspectives and breathtaking moments. Here are a few tips for you on how to make your action cam footage special and greatly enhance video quality.
1. Avoid rough camera shakes
Dynamic shots make up the backbone of action cam videos. However, if the camera becomes too shaky, the viewing experience will suffer. You can use special tripods for your camera, e.g. GoPro, to minimize shakes. Alternatively, you can also stabilize shaky footage through inexpensive suitable video editing software.
2. Add variety through changing camera positions
When it comes to boredom, nothing tops a blazing fast downhill run seen through a helmet position only. Try to change camera positions, e.g. by using third-person or point-of-view shots, to add more variety to your footage. This requires creativity but additional perspectives add to the viewability of your videos.
3. Alternate playback speeds where possible
Changes in playback speed, e.g. to emphasize wild or risky moments, can make for additional eye catchers and can also help carry your viewers through less interesting segments. Furthermore, they can greatly reduce cutting times. Special software geared towards action cam footage (LINK) is ideal to implement these time-based effects.
4. Add variety through changing camera angles
Usually, footage is filmed with the camera at shoulder height. High-angle shots are possible through drones or, if height isn't that important, a selfie-stick. Low-angle shots are ideal to convey the feeling of speed, e.g. during a downhill run with jumps for that extra bit of coolness.
5. Add variety through changing content
To stick with the skiing example, you might change the beginning and end to depict the drive to the resort or the party after skiing. A few close-ups of you fastening the boots or detaching the poles sprinkled in at the right moment can also help increase the suspense in your action video.
6. Post-processing and cutting with dedicated action cam software
Some action cams auto-split lengthy recordings into smaller files, so merging them into a single video requires manual editing. This would then also be a good time to apply the aforementioned slowmo and time-lapse effects. In addition, most software sharpens and stabilizes your footage for a more professional look. Nowadays, video editors are generally easy to use and require little getting used to. We advise against the extensive use of color effects. After all, when writing a story, you wouldn't try to fit in as many different fonts as possible but pick the one that works for you. Once the optimization process is complete, you may consider adding suitable audio tracks to put the final polish in your work.
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