Love cruising through unexplored valleys on your steel horse and capturing the journey? If so, motovlogging could be your next big adventure! Motovlogging or motorcycle vlogging is a type of storytelling where you create videos of your bike rides and share your knowledge.
From niche bike trails to the POV experience of the whole ride, there is a wide range of moto vlogging styles that you can explore. However, if you are thinking about pursuing this art, there are a few factors and key points you must keep in mind to flourish. Understanding what are some of the key components of moto vlogging will help you get a headstart in your storytelling journey.
What fascinates you most about the bikes and riding through off-beat paths should decide what your main focus of the vlogs will be. Here are some popular genres in moto vlogging that you can pick up and add your twist to:
Reviews: From sharing your opinions on the main trends in the motorcycle industry to reviewing your travel stops and destinations, you can find a large audience for this genre.
Travel Vlogs: One of the most popular choices is to take your audience on a ride with you to your destination.
How-to Guides: Like the one you are reading right now, ‘how-to guides’ help people with informational knowledge for multiple areas of life. Share your wisdom with the world about bikes, repair, maintenance and other areas.
If you are thinking about moto vlogging, here are a few equipment you might need along the way:
Good quality camera: For first-person POV, you might need a camera with video stabilisers such as Gopro for a smooth viewing experience. Most mobile phones nowadays have a video-stability option, which can also do the job for you.
Helmet or Handlebar Mount: For the ride-along, you can mount your phone or camera setup on your helmet or handlebar to record your footage. The handlebar can generate a lot of vibrations and may not always offer a smooth video.
Mic and Audio Setup: Even if you’re recording on your phone, investing in a mic can be a game changer. When vlogging, your voice is as much of an asset as your bike knowledge.
Editing Software: Explore what application suits your style of editing and hone your skill on it. There is a lot of free software available to help you start without any investment.
At first, it may be overwhelming and messy. However, that’s normal, and with smart planning and a well-thought-out structure, you will be able to start churning out content for fun. The planning stage will help you clear doubts such as the travel destination, their video-recording laws, what is the main point of the video, the target audience and the script. Prepare a good script before travelling to make shooting day improvisation hassle-free.
On the day of shooting, you’ll face many minor issues regarding camera settings, setups and the ideal time of the shoot. However, these things will only get refined the more you shoot. After different experimentations and recording sessions, you’ll be able to hone your craft to do it faster, smarter and much smoother.
The first and most important topic is the content. Use it to convey exactly what you want the message to be. Practice your vocal tones, camera angles and different ways to create engagement amongst viewers. Be honest about your content and enjoy the storytelling process.
Once you are sorted about the tone and messaging of your content, finding what will help you grow is key. Follow these smart tips to keep your content fresh and relevant:
Post consistently to align with the algorithm. If you can’t go on regular long trips, take out your stylish BMW M1000R and shoot short and engaging videos.
Use different social media platforms to branch out your content to different viewers. Along with YouTube, start making content for Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to see what fits your voice and gets good engagement.
Optimise your content for SEO to increase your visibility amongst other creators.
Collaborate with other creators to not only build a community but also learn new artistic ways.
Summing Up
Motor Vlogging is an amazing field that can help you enjoy your passion for bike riding while you create engaging storytelling content for the world. You can take your audience for a ride in unexplored territory and share your opinions on a variety of topics, such as Harley Davidson accessories, BMW bikes and other motorcycle events. It not only offers a chance for your passion to become your profession but builds your dream community.
Hello, My name is John Smith, I am a freelance writer and I would love to build up my writing portfolio online.