Guide to Recording and Exporting 360° Videos with Insta360
1. Setting up the Insta360 camera
- Make sure the battery is fully charged and that the memory card has enough free space.
- Before you start recording, set the mode to “360 Video”, the resolution to 5.7K, and the frame rate to 30fps.
- Enable stabilization mode if necessary (it is usually on by default).
IMPORTANT: Clean the lenses to avoid spots or unwanted glare using a microfiber cloth or the kind of cloth used for cleaning glasses.
2. Recording 360° Video
- Hold the camera with a selfie stick or place it on a tripod to minimize sudden movements.
- Keep the camera at the desired height and in a stable position. If you’re recording while moving, walk smoothly to avoid excessive vibrations.
- Avoid placing objects too close to the lens to reduce distortion. Maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter from the subject or action you want to film.
3. Transferring files to the computer
- Remove the microSD card and use a card reader to connect it to your computer.
- Copy the files to your hard drive or to a folder in Google Drive.
4. Editing and exporting with Insta360 Studio
Importing Files:
- Open Insta360 Studio and import the files from the folder where you saved them, or directly from the microSD card.
- The software will automatically detect the 360° files.
Basic Adjustments:
- Select the “Media” option (do not select “Project”) and edit the video duration, apply Color Plus (between 30-50% depending on the video), adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
- There is no single correct setting as it depends on the video, but generally, the parameters shouldn’t be changed too much.
Exporting:
- Click the “Export” button and choose the same options as shown in the image below.
- Click the “Export” button and choose the same options as shown in the image below.
5. Using the 360° Video with the Broomx Projector
- Once the 360° video is exported in MP4 format, copy it to a USB drive and connect it to the NUC of the projector.
- Final Tip: Always review the video on the Broomx projector before considering it finished, to check for any export or format issues.
- Video Tutorials to Learn More About Recording and Editing Videos with Insta360: