#INSTA 360 ONE X VS X2 FULL#
You get access to the full creative arsenal of Shot Lab, FlashCut and all the AI-powered editing features. The Insta360 app is great for quick, efficient edits. First step is to choose your 360 video editing platform. Editing 360 Videos with the Insta360 App and Insta360 Studio In this case, you’ll likely get a better result using Isolated Exposure.Īnd as some general advice, if there are any bright light sources in your shot then try to have the side of the camera facing the light, rather than one of the lenses. One situation where Auto might not be best is if you use the camera in a chest mount or similar, where one of the lenses is close to your body. In most situations, the Auto exposure setting is the best option to keep exposure balanced. When shooting 360 video, it’s important to manage exposure so that you don’t get color differences between the lenses. Another option for ONE X2 is the Premium Lens Guards, which can be used to shoot in Steady Cam mode underwater (non-360). Images underwater are magnified and distorted, which makes 360 video stitching more difficult than on land.įor seamless 360 video stitching underwater, you can use the Dive Case for ONE X2 and ONE R, which has domes that are specifically designed to combat refraction.
Keep a safe distance of 1m (about 3 feet) from the camera when possible. It is easier for the stitching algorithm to align the footage when your camera is in a fixed position. Don’t rotate the camera while shooting.Avoid placing main objects in the stitch line on the side of the camera.But there are some things you can do when shooting 360 video to make the stitch line less obvious in your footage: Insta360 cameras process the stitch line in real time using our proprietary 360 video stitching algorithm. Check out our previous post for more pointers on using the Invisible Selfie Stick.Īlways remember since 360 cameras are usually designed with two (or more) lenses, there is a stitch line where the footage from the lenses meet on the side. To get a perfect Invisible Selfie Stick shot, the two camera lenses must be parallel with the selfie stick (see below). One essential step before every shoot is to clean the lenses! Sounds simple but it’s very easy for a shot to be ruined by an unnoticed bit of dirt, fingerprint or splash of water.Ĭrucial to shooting 360 video is correct mounting. OK, that’s the setup, now let’s get practical. Shooting Tips for Insta360 ONE X2 and ONE R This is most useful for shooting still video with a wide range of lighting, such as a sunrise. Lastly, if you’re wondering about HDR video mode, we don’t suggest using this in regular action scenarios. If you ever notice anything unusual with your camera’s stabilization, you can also re-calibrate the gyroscope in the settings menu to ensure optimal results.Įlsewhere, we recommend the Vivid color profile on ONE X2 for punchy, vibrant coloring. FlowState Stabilization and Horizon Lock are applied automatically when shooting 360 video, keeping your shots upright and level.
That’s the sweet spot for epic reframed action shots. For highest quality 360 videos, we recommend shooting in 5.7K 30fps AUTO. We recommend purchasing only name-brand microSD cards, such as SanDisk, and always through official resellers. For best results use UHS-I Micro SD cards with a V30 or above speed class and exFAT format.
#INSTA 360 ONE X VS X2 UPGRADE#
Updates go out regularly with improvements and new features basically a free upgrade for your camera!Īnother pre-shoot essential is to make sure you have the right type of SD card. So without further ado, let’s dive straight in! Firmware and Camera Setupīefore you get started, have a quick check that you’ve got the latest versions of the firmware and app.
#INSTA 360 ONE X VS X2 PRO#
So, to try and answer some of your questions, we’ve put together this set of pro tips and advice for Insta360 ONE X2 and Insta360 ONE R 360 Mod, including: If we had a dime for every time we get asked these kinds of questions… let’s just say we’d have a lot of dimes! The fact is, there’s a lot to learn with 360 cameras, no matter your experience. “Instagram destroys my video’s image quality! What settings do you use?!” “What’s the best way to edit 360 videos?”
“Any tips for shooting high-quality 360 videos on ONE X2?”