Pay Attention To The Road!

[ride512]

This is great advice. I find myself stuttering or stalling when I need the brain cycles for driving. It doesn't make for great video, but it gets me across the street without dying.

I have this same issue, but yeah riding is #1 priority and yapping is #2.

 

[thunderous71]

I have this same issue, but yeah riding is #1 priority and yapping is #2.

What I find is it call all be edited out in post So loads of hard cuts on my videos where gaps have been cut out and it works well with hard cuts. Makes the video shorted and makes it look edgy, even if it isn't hehe.

 

[MrJoel]

I found that if I start thinking about something (telling a story, trying to remember parts of it)I tend to look up and to the left as do most people, that means I'm not looking ahead! Got to do an emergency stop practice a few weeks ago because of it.

 

[jthomas]

Some of the motovloggers I watch had stacked it because they were so occupied with looking around and using their hands as they are talking. A lot were only newer riders. I dont think vlogging is probably a great idea for brand new riders. There is so much to be paying attention to and learning, to be having a conversation and be thinking of the camera, I think is a bit too much for a new rider.

 

[Clint Love]

I will sometimes have to retell a story or do multiple takes on a vlog because the road requires my undivided attention at the time. No big deal. I'd rather not do vlogs from a hospital bed if it can be avoided. For folks who are just learning to ride, having a camera can be a plus as it helps you learn from your mistakes, but getting too focused on vlogging and not road watching is gonna end badly. You also have the option to just ride and voice-over or use text for any comments later when you're editing.

 

[jthomas]

Thats it, If I've ended up doing a real corker of a video, just means I get to stay out on the bike a bit longer.....

 

[MotoDynsty]

Very true, best to get over an intersection then carry on with the vlog. It's why they invented the blade tool in editors

Couldnt agree more. My 11 minute beginner rider video was edited down from an hour in a half. I only talk when im in comfortable situations and when i can concentrate. When im in situations that need my full attention im not talking or worrying about my vlog

 

[MotoDynsty]

I will sometimes have to retell a story or do multiple takes on a vlog because the road requires my undivided attention at the time. No big deal. I'd rather not do vlogs from a hospital bed if it can be avoided. For folks who are just learning to ride, having a camera can be a plus as it helps you learn from your mistakes, but getting too focused on vlogging and not road watching is gonna end badly. You also have the option to just ride and voice-over or use text for any comments later when you're editing.

Well said. Ive found that while vlogging, talking has eased my anxiety as a new rider. As my anxiety decreased ive been able to concentrate more on the road and hazards around. I felt very stiff as an anxious rider which made me even more worried about what could happen. Vlogging actually has helped me be a more diligent rider and safer one at that. Still have to know limitations and know when you shouldnt be talking or concentrating on your content. Great advice man