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Insta360 ONE X
On this page, we introduce the basic operations and workflow of 360-degree video production, with the most popular 360-degree camera, the Insta360 ONE X.
The Basics
Get familiar with the basic elements on the camera
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Front and back
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Buttons (On/Off, Mode selector, Shutter)
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Mounts and IO ports
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Sleeve and protection
Camera Storage and Battery Life - how long and how much you can use it?
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Always use max resolution – 5.7K
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With 128G SD card, it can store 160mins of 5.7K 360 video footages
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Battery matters - 60mins battery life - charge every night (Connect to an external power supply if needs to run for a long time, but watch out for auto-stop due to overheating)
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0-40C temperature, pay attention to the battery if on extra-cold territories
The Phone App
The camera has a smartphone companion app. It can remotely control the camera, preview the images, and do some basic footage management.
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You can find the Insta360 ONE X app, on iOS and Android, through this link:
https://www.insta360.com/download/insta360-onex
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The instructions for using this app can be found here:
Footage export and post-production
To export the footage from the camera, use either a micro-SD card reader to copy them directly to your computer, or connect the camera to your computer via its USB cable. More information can be found here: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=13012
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The raw video clips need to be processed and stitched with the Insta360 Studio software before any editing or distribution. Tutorials of how to use the software can be found here:
https://www.insta360.com/support/supportdetail?name=onex
And here:
https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=13061
Other useful resources
Basics and FAQ: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportdetail?name=onex
Operation Tutorials: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportdetail?name=onex&term_id=143
Some instruction videos: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportdetail?name=onex&term_id=163