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4 - VINE VIDEOS



Vine is a social app that allows you to share six-second looping videos. It’s a creative way to bring a destination to life for friends and family.

With a suite of simple yet effective tools, you can shoot, edit and save your snippets, all within the app. You are also able to upload existing clips, if you prefer. To record, just press and hold your finger on the screen when in filming mode.

While it is possible to create impressive time lapse effects, slick edits and stop motions, the beauty of Vine is in its simplicity. Here are some basic tips for novice travel vine creators:

» Stick to the basic ‘one shot, six-second postcard’ technique, by holding the camera completely still or panning slowly to capture the scene.

» Hold your phone steady. This is the golden rule. Shaky hands? Use a tripod or double tap the grid icon in the Vine filming tool box for a handy level guide.

» Think like a photographer. Is the light on your subject? Is there anything unnecessary in the shot? Think about composition before you start recording.
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