Whether escape rooms involve unraveling a mystery, solving a puzzle, or completing a mission, they can be an effective way to not only bond with family, friends, and colleagues but also challenge your mind.

Although escape rooms are largely designed to exercise your brain, a previous post explains that there are still physical considerations you must take note of. Some escape rooms may involve light physical activity like navigating obstacles and moving props around, making it crucial to wear comfortable clothing for freedom of movement.

However, if you plan to vlog your escape room experience, be it for documentation purposes or to post on social media like YouTube and TikTok, you may need to make additional preparations. In addition to deciding what type of camera and equipment to bring, it helps to be aware of certain policies and external factors that may affect your overall vlogging experience. Below are some helpful tips for engaging in content creation and maximizing fun and enjoyment when trying out escape rooms.

Understand filming rights

One thing vloggers and content creators must always consider is filming rights. While you pay for the experience, the escape room and all its props, decor, and equipment remain the private property of the business owner. This makes it crucial to talk to the staff before entering the escape room and to ask for their permission to use your camera equipment for vlogging purposes.

Generally, you’re allowed to film an introduction to the establishment and its premises. However, filming the entire escape room experience may be prohibited since it can spoil the game for other players who may be watching your video. The best way to go about this is to only highlight the technical aspects of an escape room, such as the set design, thematic storyline, and level of difficulty, to let viewers know what to expect. It may also help to clarify with the organizers which are the no-filming zones to avoid misunderstandings.

Opt for portable vlogging equipment

Since you’ll be moving around solving puzzles and mysteries, it’s ideal to bring portable vlogging equipment, such as smart glasses that are packed with tech functionalities while retaining the wearability of regular eyewear. The innovative Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses demonstrate this through their built-in microphone, ultra-wide 12MP camera, and temple-tip speakers—all of which enable you to capture your escape room experience in real time without having to use a smartphone, which can be confiscated in some escape rooms. This wearable tech in authentic Ray-Ban frame designs like Wayfarer, Headliner, and Skyler also has live streaming capabilities to enhance the first-person perspective of your videos.

In addition to enabling hands-free vlogging, certain models like the Minimis smart glasses have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities to track vital signs like body temperature, pulse rate, and breathing rate. These parameters can be incorporated into your vlog to also draw viewers into the immersive experience. Aside from smart glasses, the video camera DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a popular option among vloggers, as it provides great resolution and image stabilization suited for on-the-go experiences like escape rooms. Combining the functionalities of traditional cameras and smartphones in a lightweight and compact structure, the DJI is also easy to pack away like smart glasses.

Always check your camera settings

Escape rooms may take 60 to 90 minutes on average, posing a risk of your video footage being compromised at some point, especially if your chosen room involves a lot of obstacles and movement. Thus, it helps to be watchful and check your camera settings from time to time to ensure your vlog includes high-quality clips that aren’t blurry or out of focus.

If you’re using a smartphone like an iPhone to film, among the main camera settings to prioritize when shooting videos are video resolution and frame rate to optimize video quality based on storage and specs, Action Mode to reduce the shakiness of videos, and Apple ProRes to capture the set design and overall atmosphere with incredible detail. Meanwhile, cameras from top brands like Canon and Nikon provide an option to save user settings and thus avoid losing your customized settings if your device resets or turns off.

By following these tips, you can vlog your escape room experience while still maintaining the thrill and suspense for yourself and your viewers. Contact Fox in a Box Seattle to learn more about our escape rooms and policies.