How I Make My Maps
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My workflow, 8 years in the making.
This video is sponsored by Intel bit.ly/intelevo
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- about -
Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny's visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.
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Can't wait to see all the geography channels popping up with better mapping techniques than me
@TUKMAK
3 жыл бұрын
WHOAH! IT'S THE ACTUAL ATLAS PRO!! hahah that's awesome
@brunoleite5817
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!
@Dmullins81
3 жыл бұрын
"Than I"...-😉
@kelmouse29
3 жыл бұрын
Atlas Pro will go to the next level now!!
@logank444
3 жыл бұрын
Come on Atlas time to upgrade
As someone who has no interest in making maps, this was super interesting and now I want to make a bunch of maps.
@sarcasm1015
3 жыл бұрын
documentary king 👑
@martinum4
3 жыл бұрын
Just start to do,your own OpenStreetMap renderings for things that are important to you?
@the_chandler
3 жыл бұрын
Weird. As someone who has tremendous interest in making maps...I wasn't too interested in this video. idk. I still hit the like button though because this is theoretically super in my wheelhouse.
"command+a" the Mac user is leaking Johnny
@cregjoe1317
3 жыл бұрын
The Macbook just on the bottom left of the frame...
@R0bY28
3 жыл бұрын
The video editing animation at the beginning is made on a mac, you can see finder (mac's file manager) being used...
@lucasblanc1295
2 ай бұрын
"Oops, is this blue screen with a frowning face kernel panic?"
Take a shot every time he says “11th gen”
@yoshilikestrains
3 жыл бұрын
My brain is always saying ryzen is better
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
@@yoshilikestrains you aren't wrong.
@YetiFell
3 жыл бұрын
Take a shot every time Intel does some really desperate marketing stuff.
@ToBeIsWasWere
3 жыл бұрын
@@phineas7423 depends on the task really.
@thisconnectd
3 жыл бұрын
they have to say that because otherwise their processor names are unintelligable
"Why have I been using these big beefy machines?" The answer is heat. You can make an insanely powerful laptop but the form factor will eventually limit performance as the heat has nowhere to go. I'm sure it did run really well for this tutorial. Keep using it for another four hours straight and that's where you'll see the difference between a laptop and a desktop. The other reason is cost. Laptops are way less bang for your buck than a desktop.
@anonimushbosh
3 жыл бұрын
Is this the first time in history a verified user’s comment has added value to a video?!
@FreewayBrent
3 жыл бұрын
Very true. Having a good laptop cooling pad does help though...that, taking a couple of extra breaks here and there (if time affords you that luxury) to put the laptop into sleep mode for a bit.
@mukkaar
3 жыл бұрын
Yup, if you work at one place regularly, it just makes sense to get desktop. Way better performance for less cost. And you will get more productivity out of dedicated workspace anyways.
@StefanBucur11
3 жыл бұрын
You're completely ignoring the fact that you can cool the laptop off.
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
On top of that, Intel's chips are kind of shit compared to AMD's.
Haven’t even finished watching it yet, but I’m hardcore hooked. Really grateful you took the time to show us this...
@zepholiar
3 жыл бұрын
cool to see you here mr. heimler!
@delboy7039
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, we get it, you got a 10th Gen processor for free, don't remind us every 30 seconds...!! Stopped watching after 5 minutes... I'm bored of the advert.....
@imani828
3 жыл бұрын
@@delboy7039 lol literally no one asked you
@aryantaywade298
3 жыл бұрын
woah Mr. Heimler?
@aryantaywade298
3 жыл бұрын
I was studying for apush while watching this lol
did you mention that this small tiny laptop has "11 gen evo processor by intel" ?
Armies around the globe: "Now we can make a badass strategy presentation"
@sadiqahmed4143
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
This was so cool! Definitely want to try this, that plug in looks awesome!
Jhonny: "This is sort of like Google Maps" Mapbox developers: "Ouch"
@seanyoung4989
3 жыл бұрын
OpenStreetMap Contributors: "Well... (C) OpenStreetMap Contributors"
@EduardoEscarez
3 жыл бұрын
The ouch is more like to OpenStreetMap (who stores the information Mapbox distributes) and the contributors (organizations and people) of the maps... like myself 😅 (but my contributions are limited and kinda old at this time)
@dzilen
2 жыл бұрын
Mapbox is to Google Maps as McLaren is to Chevrolet.
I wish Johnny told us which laptop he is using, is it a Mac or a LightningFast™ Evo™®© 11th Gen Processor™®
@francodubi
3 жыл бұрын
usually mac
@jongegelman
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the new M1 Macs kinda kill any intel processor now. And Adobe optimizes their apps for Mac
@i_accept_all_cookies
3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure he said he's testing a 16" MacBook Pro with an M1X chip.
@instachocolate
2 жыл бұрын
He natrually said command+C for copy so guess what
@TheDanielLivingston
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine using an Intel CPU in 2021 instead of an Apple M series SOC
It's funny when Johnny has to use these Laptops for sponsorship deals, but he obviously uses a Macbook normally. More interested in if he will get a Apple Silicon Macbook Pro when the 16'' is released.
@zinedinezethro9157
3 жыл бұрын
He probably would tbh.
@matthiasschaus5112
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure he will
@DanMinea
3 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing even the 13” Macbook Pro with the M1 chip would run laps around the Evo, no need to wait for the 16” one...but yeah, the man’s gotta eat, no problem, we understand
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
He probobly will, but it's gonna suck for GPU heavy programs so they probobly won't sponsor him.
@ToBeIsWasWere
3 жыл бұрын
@@DanMinea lmao no
*This video is him mapping out his evolution in mapmaking.*
@TUKMAK
3 жыл бұрын
#deep
@thismans1405
3 жыл бұрын
#im14andthisisdeep
THE VIDEO WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR: THANK YOU
@FloydTaylor
3 жыл бұрын
Just watched it. All 30 minutes. Nothing explicitly difficult. Complete workflow step by step. Just Johnny opening our eyes and transcending our perspective to what's possible. Outstanding value!
@nguyen123hung2
3 жыл бұрын
Same
I was so confused about why he wanted to put a rock in. And then he puts Iraq in.
@ariamallick5837
3 жыл бұрын
cause yall pronouce iraq like eye-rack when its actually ee-rock
@francodubi
3 жыл бұрын
I feel ya ahahah
@KshitijPatil1
3 жыл бұрын
It's not ee-rock. It's ee-raak
@deathtoluke
3 жыл бұрын
@@ariamallick5837 close, it's actually eerahk.
@konjojojo
3 жыл бұрын
🤣 Me too
I initially read this as "How I Take My Naps"
@peyuko5960
3 жыл бұрын
that would be an interesting video.
@zakboukhriss
3 жыл бұрын
My naps are INSANELY faster with the new LightningFast™ Evo™®© 11th Gen Processor™®!
@luipaardprint
3 жыл бұрын
I was actually planning to have a nap while watching this
If this doesn’t involve walking carefully along coastlines I’ll be gutted
@cvbattum
3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry some of us do that :)
@joelstephenson8017
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
*Johnny watching Dora with his kids* Henry: Daddy, I can I have a drin--- Johnny: Shut up, SHE'S ABOUT TO USE THE MAP!!!
@derekb.2y648
3 жыл бұрын
YES!!!😂
Didn't understand a single thing, but couldn't take my eyes off it.
@joshdarrow6473
3 жыл бұрын
Yup
@MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it's the same reason I can't.
@immanuelhall4577
3 жыл бұрын
why not?
@PatheticTV
3 жыл бұрын
@@immanuelhall4577 probably not as familiar with after effects/illustrator, which is understandable as they take weeks or sometimes months to learn.
@immanuelhall4577
3 жыл бұрын
@@PatheticTV oh okay.
Intel: introduces 11th generation processors. Me: still using a 4th gen.
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
The funny thing is that Intel is actually using the design the released in their 7th Gen processor and have just been updating the name and making tiny improvements. Due yourself a favor and go AMD next time
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
@Farrel Maja Mahardika buh dum tsss
@Neerasatta
3 жыл бұрын
Me too 😁
@sajalvasal5073
3 жыл бұрын
2nd gen
@Harry2002-z9q
3 жыл бұрын
7th gen
Damn... I’ve always known about the geo layers plugin, especially cause I do the same old workflow you used to do essentially... but didn’t realize it was THAT good. Holy crap that saves a lot of time rather than animating a 3D null, a camera, a rotation null, blah blah blah 😅😂 $279 totally will be worth it. Thanks for the video
@davidnguyen4707
3 жыл бұрын
á à anh tôi
@mwaleed2082
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a 900$ budget, I can either get a laptop or build a desktop. I'd love to be able to use geo-layers comfortably as well as other adobe software. Could you please provide some detail on specs I should get?
@TuanTran-he8jh
3 жыл бұрын
chào Chris :v
this level of hustle is terrifying 😅
Man, this is a pure hard work! We should appreciate and support your content more! I truly respect your commitment and professionalism!
I f*cking love it. Holy shit dude! Your storytelling and everything is really really good. But it is your AE mapping skills that build your brand. This plugin is gamechanging.
Hi Johnny. You're the reason I got into GIS and mapmaking (back when you were still doing Borders). This is a really great video even without GIS involved!
You’re bringing cartography to the modern era, Johnny! Keep it up!
16:22 "Command v, paste" I thought you were advertising a windows laptop 😂
As an Architecture student, bless your soul. Also, since you're interested in mappings, I suggest you read "Image of the City" by Kevin A. Lynch.
@peyuko5960
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, I'll check it out too
@ukhanokhano6517
3 жыл бұрын
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino is also interesting on urban scale and fantasy
@SeaGreenStories
2 жыл бұрын
I’m also a graduate architect in Canada and a newbie KZreadr. Will check out the books you suggested
Your videos and Iz’s videos have inspired me to make my own! I’m definitely still at the stage of taking random videos and playing around with the editing, but hopefully I’ll be able to make the cool videos that you make!
I know it must have taken you a lot of time to come to this workflow so thank you for sharing. You make it sound so easy. Very well done.
Johnny, I have been waiting years for this video. I could not be more excited learn this skill! I am so grateful that your sharing your techniques!
This is awesome I'm definitely signing up for your patreon after this. I am just getting into motion graphics but this is exactly what I want to be doing so I'm really greatful that you decided to share your process with us
I haven’t watched the whole vid yet, but honestly thank you. A few days ago, for a school project, I tried to recreate one of your vox videos. It was like a combination of your Cuba and Syrian War video. I legit had no clue where to start, but saw that you used geo layers in one of the clips, so I started using that. Then I figured out how to use camera and everything. It wasn’t amazing, but I finished it, and I learned a lot! But I just wanna say, I appreciate this content the most. Of course all your other content is also amazing :) thank you!
@jasonhuang8254
3 жыл бұрын
Btw didn’t buy geolayers, used the trial lol
This video may not be for everyone but I though it was amazing!
Thx mate, great concise workflow insight. I’ve owned geolayers for 3 yrs and haven’t taken the time to actually learn it, this has me up and running in a few hours. Brilliant.
Johnny geeking out over digital maps is the early Christmas present I didn’t think I needed…but here we are. 🎄❤️🥰
I'm offended this video doesn't include GIS (as someone that has a geography degree XD)
@MrBallsMalone
3 жыл бұрын
How about him using Mercator for every single map? Even for animations showing countries close up where there are dozens of better projections that introduce less distortion.
@mathewtoll6780
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't Arc GIS expansive? or is GIS a completely different thing?
@MrBallsMalone
3 жыл бұрын
@@mathewtoll6780 Arc GIS is a software and it is expensive. There are many great free GIS options out there though such as QGIS.
@ryanleethomas
3 жыл бұрын
This sort of workflow really doesn't need to be so GIS intensive. As a geodesigner, it's often important to get out of analytic software and into design software as quickly as possible. A good shapefile or two goes a long way for one animation, but why spend all the extra time when what you need is open source and linkable? If you need niche data (disputed borders, treaty boundaries, resource lines, shipping routes), well sure you can spend more time on it. It's just about efficient use of time for the story.
@MrBallsMalone
3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanleethomas The issue I see with it is using Mercator projection for every single project. Mercator has some advantages but it is far from a silver bullet and distorts things pretty terribly near the poles. Some have even accused it of being colonialist because it makes Europe look way larger than it is and make areas near the equator significantly smaller in comparison.
Man, i've been waiting this vídeo for a looooong time
I have been hoping you would make this video for a while. Thank you so much. I love geography, maps, storytelling. You're the bomb!
OMG thank you so much for making this, Johnny! I'm not a map maker but I've been so damn curious about how you make the best maps. Thanks for all the videos. You're amazing.
You are a God at animating maps. I am in love with geography and I absolutely adore maps. I just started animating maps and you are a true inspiration.
I wonder if the free option of QGIS and Blender could give you a similar result :)
@kingpopaul
3 жыл бұрын
Possibly, you could use the time tools to animate things. Though he uses programs that are made for graphic design and animation whereas QGIS is more about the data. But it could be done with a lot of work.
Johnny, fantastic video as always. I have no use for mapmaking as a student, yet I sat watching this video as entertained as ever. Your brain is so fascinating, and to learn about your workflow strategies was as enjoyable as educating.
A Million thanks Johnny!!! First came onto your videos about a month ago and was blown away at how you make these maps. Just downloaded Geolayers now and getting the hang of it pretty quckly.
Step 1. Do it the "cheap" way Step 2. Get sponsored by intel Step 3. Install $279 plugin
7:03 YOU CHANGED MY LIFE! Thank you.
Thank you for being willing to share your techniques with us!!
I literally was watching a how to make maps like Vox video to try and emulate you and then you post this and Now I’m sooo HYPED 😭🙌🏼
I just had an advert about Switzerland before this video and i just find that beautiful haha
GeoLayers may have improved your work, but thinking back on the early Vox days, I can only appreciate even more how dedicated and creative you are, Johnny! If only I had mapbox when I designed books for architecture undergrads 😂
I have a lot of respect for you for sharing your skills and journey Johnny, it's a great insight
such a specific, yet absolutely stunning and intrinsic part of these videos
I could not have found this video in a better time.
@UPLYNXED
3 жыл бұрын
I mean you literally couldn't have, it just came out a few minutes ago
@eolar959
3 жыл бұрын
@@UPLYNXED exactly😅
@ToBeIsWasWere
3 жыл бұрын
@@UPLYNXED tommorrow might be a better time, who knows?
@immanuelhall4577
3 жыл бұрын
@@ToBeIsWasWere or maybe someone watching youtube in the year 2230 will be trying to develop this skill and this will help them
I'm starting to think you can probably make a lot of this in Blender, it might take a bit longer, but it's probably doable and for free. It'd be nice if it also had the geojson stuff.
@martinum4
3 жыл бұрын
It is all just openstreetmap data, so convert to whatever you want^^
really enjoy the videos you made over the years, keep up the good work
dude thanks so much for posting this. Your generosity is astounding
As a geographer, I love this :D
This was one long 30 minute intel ad
The efforts behind the production of these videos is absolutely commendable Johnny! 👏🎬
Just stumbling onto this video and I can't tell you how helpful it has been. Thanks Johnny for sharing your process.
And just yesterday i was watching videos on how to make maps.
Him: “How I make my maps” Me: “How I take my naps”
Guess who just started learning after effects 2 DAYS AGO. Thanks Johnny, this is perfect timing.
Thank you so much for this! Your videos are so aesthetically pleasing
British map-maker: *Hold my tea.*
This is a really brilliant longform ad for Intel. I was super interested, and not annoyed by the fact that it was totally an ad. Good job, all. Make that money, Johnny.
@garyp3472
2 жыл бұрын
I was a little annoyed. First of his videos ive watched, im hesitant to watch more if his money grubbing is always so heavy handed. God, im so sick of hearing about the 11th gen evo.
You really have inspired me to make similar historical videos but I always hesitate because there are so many channels that cover history. Awesome video
I love your content. Glad to see you succeed on your own, Johhny.
Johnny is genius ❤
OMG lol I can't believe I only actually understood that you were saying "that is Iraq" after I saw it written onscreen 🤣 I THOUGHT YOU SAID "that is a rock"!!!!! Every single time lmao 😂
Johnny I'm so glad you posted this. I've been wanting to work on a few projects of my own and publish them to KZread, but I've been hitting a wall. I've just been in over my head and feeling defeated. You gave just gave me the tools I've been searching for to break through that wall. Thank you so much! I subscribed to your channel after watching this in gratitude. If you're interested, I'll let you know when I start posting content and definitely give you a shout out.
The diversity of the content on this channel, and it all either hits my interests, or show me new interests I didn't know I had. Facinating!
theres something about maps they never get boring
Intel is literally telling johnny to use windows
So grateful that you showed us your passion in detail! so interesting
Your work is so clean and a work of art
Can’t wait to finish this 29 minute add for intel lol.
We love you Johnny!! GTFO Intel!! This post was made by Ryzen Mobile Gang
The video I've been waiting for!! Thank you!!
I love maps! And I've been wondering how so many KZreadrs put cool map animations on their videos! I'm so excited to have this be the jumping-off point for learning that!
damn bro, intel sponsorship? respect
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
Bruh it was so cringey and full of misleading info tho.
@peterisaac16
3 жыл бұрын
@@phineas7423 i love how you commented on everyone's comment about intel😂
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
@@peterisaac16 I'm surprised at myself lol. It just really pisses me off when companies take advantage of content creators. And it baffles me that Intel would do it. I mean, it's not like they are a startup that has to claw tooth and nail to try to obtain profitability - they are a multi million dollar company, and we should expect better of them.
@peterisaac16
3 жыл бұрын
@@phineas7423 you know why that happen? that's because unlike AMD, which is headed by an doctorate engineer (Lisa Su), Intel's headed by a guy that has a masters on business administration. that pretty much sums up why currently intel is only focusing on making money instead of actually innovating. it's a shame that a last gen ryzen 4000 still beats an 11th gen on many workload, mainly multithreaded ones.
@phineas7423
3 жыл бұрын
@@peterisaac16 did you just assume that I didn't know who our Lady and Savior Lisa Su is?
Ah yes, maps One of my favorite things
Sharing this workflow is sooo unbelievably generous of you.
I've always loved the map work on Vox videos, and had no idea you were behind them. Thank you for sharing this!
I've been using Geolayers for some time now. I always thought I was the only motion designer interested in maps. The only thing that bothers me using Open Street or Mapbox in Geolayers is the legal requirement for on screen attribution. That's why I end up using NASA's imagery and a world map vector file most of the time. I still align and parent all of this to a hidden Geolayers map so I can use all the data features and labelling. Best of both worlds :)
@BeefjerkyMusic
7 ай бұрын
You should make a tutorial on that. I feel like many people would appreicate a way to avoid the on screen attribution.
"They don't love you like I love you." -Johnny Harris
When u love traveling, having this map video for you travel vlogs is a must to get it the feeling of traveling
I love documentary videos and now I am learning from you how you :) I think even if you are not good at making maps, your content in your videos is still amazing!
you gotta try this on the new M1 MacBooks once Adobe releases after effects for Apple Silicon
You know, I never really thought that Johnny was doing this kind of work on ArcGIS or QGIS, but it still seems wild that he's doing almost everything in Adobe, almost as crazy to me as making maps using Matlab, which people apparently do.
This is beyond awesome. Thanks for showing us!
YOU HAVE (AND I CANT STRESS THAT ENOUGH) THE BEST VIDEO MAPPING EVER IN THE ENTIRETY OF THIS KZread CHANNELS.
Intel is pushing, I guess they are scared of M1 so are using the window till AE is compatible with new Mac...still great inside into your workflow. Thanks!!!
Would you be so kind and post the link to the Jenkins AI file, I can't for the life of me find the file :-(
Wow I just got into after effects a few months ago and have been trying (unsuccessfully) to recreate some of your animations as practice. Thanks so much for sharing the real workflow!
For me your are the gold standard for KZread journalism ....very inspiring and truth at any cost..keep it up
For the longest time I kept hearing "a rock"😂
I've studied much more from your videos than at the university 💁♂️
thank you so much, i was looking for it last week. learned a lot :)
This is a godsend. Thank you for sharing your work and experience.