Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Talking to you from Bali! Here are 3 simple steps on how to use zoom transitions in your travel videos.

This isn't a technical walkthrough of how to create these transitions - this is about how and when to use them in your travel videos.

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I've been inspired by Sam Kolder and Brandon Li to start experimenting with these transitions:

Sam Kolder: youtube.com/user/koldstudios

Brandon Li's channel - go say hi! youtube.com/channel/UC3stPIuUoCDHG7COfwr0tEA

Here is the Baker Tuts tutorial that gives you the complete walkthrough of how to do this on after effects: youtube.com/watch?v=UVltNQBOsT8&t=466s

Let me know your thoughts and if you have any questions in the comments below!

Music: DJ snake - Let Me Love You (Boxinbox & lionsize cover remix)