Insta360 X4 Ultimate Beginner's Tutorial: The BEST Features Explained

[@PicoTokr]

Best Insta 360 x4 tutorial on KZbin. I rarely watch till end but i did for your intuitive video and enjoyed every second. Thank you

[@aaronmelson2887]

I had been very skeptical of 360 cameras for years. Never liked how the footage looked. But this new X4 intrigued me so after watching a bunch of videos and reviews on this camera I decided to purchase one and I am happy with my purchase. I have some shots I plan on using with this.

[@gobofraggel7383]

I missed my camcorder days. Easy to use, fun, etc. Was going to buy a Panasonic VX981 but saw the Insta x4. This is for family videos, vacations, etc. Would you recommend the Insta?

[@Gojzer]

Hi Werner! Congratulations on this excellent tutorial video, you helped me a lot! Could you help me with why the image quality deteriorates when exporting? I'm doing something wrong or the camera settings are not correct. Thank you for your answer!

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi - for the best image quality you should export in ProRes and in 4K (only possible in the desktop app). On your smartphone in 4K and the highest possible bitrate.

[@Gojzer]

@@MountMediaChannel Thank you very much for the quick reply, I will give it a try!!👍👍

[@mystic_odyssey]

The best insta 360 x4 tutorial on the internet for beginners. Great job mate 👏🏼

[@joeg7989]

Amazing professional tutorial on the Insta 360 X4. I will be purchasing this camera tomorrow after watching this video. Nobody I have ever watched on KZbin offers more detailed and in depth information on the items being reviewed. Amazing technology and can’t wait to use it. Thanks!

[@Toldd1]

Thank you for the comprehensive video!! Great for beginners or refreshers if you haven’t used your 360 in a while. Amazing work!!

[@BrknRidr10317]

Wow, great content and a much needed tutorial for me. I just got my X4 today so I'm glad you made the video a few days ago. :D

[@anakin_black]

I hope it has been worth it. I am considering X4 and would love to know your overall genuine feedback on it. Cheers!

[@BrknRidr10317]

@@anakin_black So far I'm extremely happy with it. Simple, easy to use, very clear, feels solid, great batter length even in 360 mode, app on both mobile and pc are great. I have 0 editing skills and is one session I've been able to produce a more satisfying video than I did with yearts of using GoPro Quik.

[@Chetan-K]

Insta360 has made the right choice by sending you this camera. You have done a fabulous job.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx mate!

[@theodorehalili4955]

This is fab! THank you for this instructional video. My insta360 x4 just came to my mail yesterday. This is really helpful!

[@DelWilliers]

Great video, getting one for my birthday and watching videos ahead of time to get an idea on how best to use it and this was the best beginner video I've watched.

[@econtreras]

I just subscribed. I like your insights and tone. You really know what you’re talking about. Thank you! I just ordered my Insta360 X4.. Been wanting it for a long time, and I finally pulled the trigger. Cheers!

[@MountMediaChannel]

thx mate!

[@ashuk33]

Absolutely great tutorial, gives me a great insight before buying. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@cekreviewduluyuk]

Really the most comprehensive and complete reviewof insta360 X4, I really need this before I buy one. Thank you

[@kimhilltv]

Excellent video. The best starter video I’ve seen, and I’ve seen a lot of of them.

[@Sluft]

Thx for the tutorial.Perfect timing! My X4 just arrived. Remember watching your videos when I got my last camera. The HERO9 back in 2020.

[@roninr8199]

How is the video quality on your 4k tv? Does it heat. Also can you test some random selfie stick. I read that any selfie stick makes it invisible

[@replay_pete]

​@roninr8199 invisible stick is not a fancy AI feature. It is created by blind spot on a stiching line. If your selfie stick is thin enough, it will be invisible. It's physics not software removal. It works like this in every 360 camera and software feature is just marketing :)

[@brianmiles687]

Fantastic video, absolute top shelf, quality! with tons of tips thank you so much!

[@WiljanWiljan]

No shotlab features in the studio software. Whats going on Insta360? Why only using a smartphone with small screens. All of the great features for the X4 should and must be part including all shotlabs in the studio software!

[@genethegenie]

Best tuorial for Insta360 X4 ever! Thanks!❤

[@grintelas]

Can you switch off the recording light and the screen while you recording in order to "spy"?

[@Fly-j8b]

Yes.

[@danerik.westerlind]

So if I record in 2.7/30 in me-mode I don´t need to bring it into the app, I get a clip that can take straight from memory-card into edit in final cut?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes

[@danerik.westerlind]

@@MountMediaChannel thanks! That would make the editing process faster and can do great shots without a stick🙌 now I definitely need to think of an upgrade from x3 to x4.

[@oliverafenitoral6768]

very well said sir...very informative and side by side instructions...big help really....

[@jawadbhuri434]

In single lens mode, DURING recording, can we switch back and forth between lenses. Please answer ! Thanks in advance

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi - no - not possible

[@dogbog99]

How did you mount the camera and what did you fasten it to when doing the skiing shots?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Most of the time using the back bar mount - check out my accessories video

[@ladycharmed1101]

Hi a newbie here... when do we use the lens guard n when do we dont use it? Coz i heard using the lens guard will affect the quality. Also for pool shots we dont need to use the lens guard?

[@MountMediaChannel]

To be honest, I never use lens guards - after shooting I put on a rubber lens cap

[@MrWhite-rr3wv]

Thank you; this was extremely helpful for me as a beginner.

[@schong6860]

Hi there, just checking do I need to remove the battery from the camera if not frequent use??

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, I think it would be better

[@frankb1686]

It's extremely helpful. Thanks a bunch.

[@LVWORLDTRAVELS]

Awesome explanation! I have learned a lot! It's very concise!

[@armstrongskyview2810]

Fantastic video, can i ask if the full 360 video can be exsported so viewers can choose what to look at and look around? If so, how? Thanks :)

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes - when exporting you just choose export 360 video

[@OMSlh]

Is this good for photography?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Only if you want to take 360 Photos

[@OMSlh]

What your advice for action for take photos and videos Not professional photography but for normal photos Thanks in advance

[@wild-riding]

Thanks for this tutorial. One question, if you edit a footage in insta360 app of your phone, do you keep the keyframes and editing when you open it up in 360 studio? Or do you have to redo the whole editing once on your computer? Another question; have you noticed any flare or flaws with the premium lens guard?

[@MountMediaChannel]

On the old version of the app it was possible - but I think that feature has been removed. To be honest, I took all my shots without lens guards (even for my comparison tests) - but I've seen on other videos that depending on the angle they can produce flares

[@bilaltahir9978]

Does the rubber lens cap work with the premium lens guard?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes

[@zauche81]

How big is the quality difference using the "standard" vs. "high" compression quality at 8k 360 ? ... 1 vs. 1.5 GByte / min (+50%) storage is quite a bit. Could you please post a short comparison where you see the difference ?

[@RajReviewsDualSportPhotoGadget]

Thank you! Great quick start guide demo. 👍

[@lynnb2338]

Thank you for making this video. Question, when reframing the video, can I frame it as a photo and export as such? Or photo only works on me-mode/single lens? Just got the camera. Thanks.

[@MountMediaChannel]

There is a 360 photo mode where you can reframe just like in 360 video mode. I would not just export a frame out of a video file - quality will me much worse

[@ravi27king]

What a great content man! I just loved the detailed explanation..! great tutorial one in all......

[@oleksandrzrazhevskyi5843]

How did you mount the camera while skiing from the back?

[@MountMediaChannel]

With a back bar mount: Check out my X4 Accessories video

[@thecorporategypsy]

So when in 8k 360, the film will stitch together and be 4k, did I understand that correctly? The GP 360 stitches to 1080 which is not attractive

[@okeedokeepokee]

Great tutorial. Thank you. Can you combine multiple 360 clips together so instead of having short clips you can have one long movie? I mainly use it for travel and don't use any of the shooting features.

[@MountMediaChannel]

you have to put all clips on a timeline and create a longer movie

[@karlboo-lg4nf]

Thank you for the clear explanation

[@juliocesarolivosmendoza73]

Thank you for your video. Could you please let me know if there is a massive difference in regards of the photography? I am looking for a compact travelling camera and this one seems that suits my needs . I don't use this cameras for jumping on the airplane, riding motorbike, vlogging etc. but mostly for my personal travels and have great memories. I record more videos than taking pics but I am wondering about the quality for photography. I would really appreciate If I could get your feedback about this. Thanks

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi - the X4 makes really cool and good looking 360 photos!

[@juliocesarolivosmendoza73]

@@MountMediaChannel Thank you very much for that

[@flaviushosu7564]

Great video, sir! Thank you

[@severinheuvelman]

The Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 has a HDR Photo mode ( 9 photo bracketing) does the X4 support the same function?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, there is an HDR Photo Mode

[@severinheuvelman]

@@MountMediaChannel thnx. The One has a bigger sensor and the X4 a higher resolution. Would like to know how they com-pair when you are shooting indoors. I can only find comparisons in video mode.

[@halhashmi]

Great video, I've learned a lot from your video as I am new to the insta360. However, wear a helmet while cycling for your safety.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx mate!

[@SciencewithEvidence]

Do you find that the screen of the x4 jitters when you have just taken a recording outdoors in sunlight and get ınside right after?

[@timgoffard]

Is it possible to have the camera frame a person based on their microphone? For example two people talking...could it switch views automatically between the two people as they take turns speaking?

[@mikelafferty5253]

Well done as always!! I really hope they add a colour grading feature to the Studio software soon. Got a quick question. What do the Colour Plus and Clarity Plus buttons do in Studio?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi Mike - thx - I would say Colour Plus adds mainly saturation while Clarity Plus adds more contrast to the edges

[@SolSearcher]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time. Super helpful!

[@PradyutChowdhury3DVFXartist]

recently purchase x4 but have 2 doubt is Flat color profile of x4 and LOD of x3 is exactly same? and 2nd one is insta 360 log/flat and dji action pro Dlog is similar color profile?

[@MountMediaChannel]

No - these are different color profiles - flat on the X4 is not a proper log-profile and it's not as "flat" as log on the x3. Dlog on the A4 as far as I remember is a 10-Bit Log Profile but imo a bit too contrasty

[@davidfromdownunder]

Thanks mate 👍 This has answered ALOT of questions I have, you've done the newer 360 community (ME) a fantastic service! I'll save this for future reference once I get started, this device is going to make life so much easier with simple creativity I have planned for future content projects. Again thanks very much! BTW..... Beautiful country side, I'd love to visit and ski there one day. What's the resort you were carving at ?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi David - thank you - most of the shots were taken in Val Senales (Italy)

[@emadito]

If I upgrade from the X3 to the X4, can I edit video files from the X3 by putting the micro SD card into the X4???? Thank you so much for the video!

[@janosset]

How long does it take to fully charge the battery?

[@mjklein]

Thank you for this video! I'm waiting for livestreaming support on the camera, and Dolby Vision support on the desktop app. Hope they arrive soon! I also noticed that I cannot preview the X4 on my Apple Watch like I could with the X2. I’m guessing this functionality was removed in order to sell the GPS remote.

[@Alex-zs4vb2lt5c]

So it looks like it has to be powered up for gestures or voice commands to work... how long does the battery last when powered on but not recording? This might not be as useful a feature as I had hoped, since it would be good to use that feature to save battery life until something is happening otherwise might as well record the entire time and edit later

[@StewartBell-im8qg]

Just wondering, I have the x3 & the One RS 1inch360, is the x4 enough for me to upgrade from the x3?

[@thebestguide]

great vid. thorough and succinct.

[@TomaszKoperski]

Bardzo dobry i przydatny film dla początkujących z inst360. Dziękuje.

[@Wander_EJY]

Very informative.. keep it up 👏👏👏

[@joejacobsen6874]

Hi Werner, love your videos. They are at a good pace and cover all aspects. The X4 is incredible and is my new drone camera up from the Kandao 8K. I am intrigued as how you have mounted the selfie stick for the skiing with the view from behind. I can see that it is secured around your waist but not sure how. I am really looking forward to trying the jig for securing the selfie stick to the ski pole.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi Joe - this was taken with a back bar mount (using the original waist strap)

[@fgennati]

IS there a pdf which summarize all the settings when should be used?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi - I'm not sure if such a guide exists

[@VirusAlert0]

what i know about loop recording is this "Once the memory card has reached its recording limit, dash cam loop recording works by overwriting the oldest files with new video." but as you explain, it`s not the same meaning of loop recording at insta, or it is and i didnt` understand well?

[@MountMediaChannel]

No, it doesn't fill up the memory card but the limit is given by a time period, for example 5 or 10 min. etc

[@hu5tle-]

Do you know if there's a setting to keep my face in the picture, but move the camera 360, like dual mode for Instagram? Basically, I want to move around my shot, but keep my talking head also showing, but in a small frame / window.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi - I think there are some PiP Features in the App...perhaps you find what you need

[@ashishkc5207]

Thank you for the video Mount media. Could you tell me if the music from insta 360 app royalty free music? copyrighted?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi, no idea - usually you can use these tracks only for non commercial purposes - but not sure if this also applies to the Insta360 app

[@tjyjmusic]

Why does it seem like the rubber lens cap would scratch the lens if there was dirt on it?

[@ourproductreviews]

Very good quality photos, And pretty easy to use with the app 🤟🤟🤟

[@Imissmaggie]

Can you change shutter speed manually?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, if needed you can set the exposure completely manually

[@kyiwinhtun]

thank you a lot! very great for beginner like me!

[@AmbientWalking]

Wow! Thanks for this!

[@qbryunhim]

Hello, I am from Cambodia. What is the Insta360 X4 camera? How much does it cost in your country?

[@mezzotint4274]

Wow, a lot of useful information. Thanks

[@mathapothecary]

Can you use this with Android?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, of course

[@ChrisJon97]

Hey can anyone explain how is it possible to take pictures on burst mode in the middle of skiing?

[@premrawool4886]

Good detail information ✌🏻👍👍👍

[@Krazybelieve]

Why do it disconnect home WiFi when connecting to the mobile app?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Can't really tell

[@kjdtm]

very comprehensive !

[@HomeVdz]

Great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ExploreNZ-w4p]

highly recommended

[@Almera6481]

Thanks you for great explanation 👍

[@ogboost7610]

How powerful of a laptop do I need to edit 360x4 video in 4k

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hm - difficult to say. I personally use a M1 iMac and it works just fine.

[@JS_bass]

I have my x3 and with the protection lens is very difficult to do the stitching...you need to be extremely careful when you edit the video to not ruin it...

[@kirillluftreiter]

09:00 I can say that you honestly don't need to buy this almost useless stick. I just circled my fist around. The bullet time mode is not so important and usable feature.

[@Ozpeter]

Hooray! Someone who recommends avoiding the low sharpness setting. That setting completely negates the advantage of the 8k 360 resolution that is the main marketing feature of the camera. So many 'experts' say that low should be chosen but on this camera it really messes up the image, to a degree that probably would not be fixable in post.

[@James-lu4en]

This or the dji pocket 3?

[@MountMediaChannel]

It really depends on your needs - for vlogging and talking head the P3 might be the better choice - for action and to show more of the environment the X4

[@AbandonedKansaiVideo]

Why isn't the camera working out of the box? And why can it only be unlocked with an Insta360 app? And not even with a PC, only via smartphone... How about making a video about that?

[@Flow-rs1qg]

The A.I. Highlights feature does not work for me. I have a lot of footage of 360 8K and 5.7K videos on disney, and I had no A.I. highlights clips on my SD card when I checked them through my Insta360 app on my phone.

[@ez4u2cthomaspolk]

How to move my insta 360 4x files to a external drive?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Via PC or Smartphone (USB-c)

[@r3riderassam404]

Nice video ❤

[@salahz1800]

Nice one

[@Cxsfm]

I like X4 ❤❤❤

[@Pseudo_Placebo]

Dass der Stick herausgerechnet wird ist kein besonderes Feature gab es bereits bei der ersten Version bedenklich finde ich jedoch weiterhin dass man den Schatten sieht und die unnatürliche Handhaltung bleibt und das wird sich auch mit fortschreitender KI wohl nicht wirklich weiter verändern

[@MountMediaChannel]

Ja, das erfordert dann eine kontinuierliche Bearbeitung des Bildes

[@AndyCamTVProduction]

Nice video, but one thing you did that you should never do is lay the camera down on the lens. I wreck my 1st 360 camera like that and I thought I was been so careful 🙁

[@tomcen]

Very helpful.

[@PoetryFilms]

Is this a sponsored video complying with Insta 360’s demands to minimise or completely hide all references to same?

[@MountMediaChannel]

No

[@PoetryFilms]

Good for you. Too many KZbinrs are selling their integrity for pennies. Thanks for the interesting videos.

[@MountMediaChannel]

@@PoetryFilms Thanks Pat - it's a shame that we now have to justify ourselves - after all, a lot of work goes into these videos. Regardless of that, I think it's basically a bad idea to do a review in exchange for sponsorship.

[@tulthapamagar.]

good advie thanks brother

[@SyedFaizan-ue7bg]

Great

[@utubesgreat4me]

If scuba diving is your thing don’t buy the X4. The X4 has a dive case preset which has 8K video. I wanted to try my new dive case during a snorkel. I was surprised that it stopped because of ‘over heating’. Or so it notified. Very frustrating for sure. I suspect this overheating problem will be ironed out in the X5.

[@solidcredit3971]

Deffinately the 1" sensor.

[@sertocd]

Only thing missing at this point is the ability to export a 360 video from the project window. I don't know why insta360 would do this.

[@kodykmt]

Insta360 X4 vs DJI Pocket 3 pls

[@mark675]

'Bullet time mode' they should call it 'statue of liberty' mode 😂