Hello everyone!
My name is Rakim, and I am a Local Guide from Bangladesh. I am writing this to say hello to this amazing community and to share my journey.
I have always loved exploring new places and helping people find exactly what they are looking for. Recently, I reached Level 5 with over 30,000 views on my contributions! For me, being a Local Guide isn’t just about points it’s about making sure that anyone visiting or living in Bangladesh can find reliable information, clear photos, and honest reviews.
I focus on providing high quality visual updates and “Super Reviews” because I want to make Google Maps as helpful as possible for other travelers. I am currently working hard toward Level 6, and I’m excited to keep contributing more to help our global community.
Happy guiding!
Best regards,
Rakim
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Welcome to Local Guides Connect, @munnomanunie! It’s amazing to see a young filmmaker using Google Maps as a creative tool for scouting locations. Congrats on reaching Level 5 with 30,000+ views — good luck on your journey to Level 6!
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Are you aware that Google has 3 free services service to generate fly-by and fly-over film sequences?
Google Earth Studio (Best for High-Quality Video) [1]
Google Earth Pro Desktop (Best for Quick Tours)
Google Maps Aerial View (Easiest)
For specific locations (mostly hotels or major landmarks), Google provides pre-rendered cinematic videos. [1]
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Thank you so much for the welcome, @SophatCHY! It’s great to connect with a Level 9 Guide. I’m really enjoying using my perspective as a director to contribute to the map, and I appreciate the support as I work toward Level 6!
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Hi @MortenCopenhagen, thank you for sharing these resources! As an independent filmmaker, tools like Google Earth Studio are incredibly helpful for scouting and visual planning. I appreciate the tips and am looking forward to using them in my upcoming work!
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Hello @munnomanunie
Welcome to Local Guides Connect from Bangladesh!
Congrats on reaching Level 5 and your great contributions 
Really nice to see your passion for helpful reviews and photos.
You’re also warmly invited to join the Bangladesh Local Guides community — let’s connect and grow together 
Happy guiding!
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Hello @MohammadPalash, thank you so much for the warm welcome and the encouragement! It feels great to be part of such a helpful global community.
I’d love to join the Bangladesh Local Guides community and connect with fellow guides from home. Looking forward to learning from you all and contributing more to the map together. Happy guiding to you too!
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