5 Reasons Your Insta360 X4 Videos LOOK BAD & How to Fix it in 2025!!

[@RobHK]

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[@DigitizedLife]

In Insta360 Studio you can turn on dewarp and get rid of the curved horizon. No need to worry about how high you hold the camera. It is a 360 camera after all.

[@Ozpeter]

Great tips. At risk of repeating myself, I would strongly recommend users to carefully test the sharpness settings. The default is 'medium' which personally I think is best, but YMMV. In many situations, the low setting seems to lose detail as well as sharpness, and it seems to throw away the 8k advantage. Also, when reframing, I do suggest making good use of the option to cut from one direction to another rather than panning. Too much panning can be quite unsettling. Reframing without panning can make it look like you had multiple camerapersons with you - impressive!

[@naomipenguzman]

what does YMMV mean

[@Ozpeter]

@@naomipenguzman Your Milage May Vary. In other words, your results or preferences or even opinions may be different.

[@naomipenguzman]

@@Ozpeter Thank you, good to know, its not the first time I have seen this , more power

[@Ozpeter]

@oppenheimer11 The way I do it perrsonally is to use the Studio app to reframe the video and in that app there are "buttons" which control whether the image goes around at a steady speed, or at different speeds to begin and end, or whether it cuts straight from one direction to another with no panning at all. Is that what you were referring to?

[@Ozpeter]

@oppenheimer11 good, that's what I described. I hope that was enough detail to point you in the right direction.

[@blaharomancz]

Excellent video. I've had the X4 for a few days and have made most of the mistakes in this video. I'm glad that someone summarized it so nicely and confirmed the right path for me. Thanks.

[@alejandrojimenez5875]

Finally a video with really useful tricks! Thanks.

[@ramusgaming2592]

This is definitely the best and the most useful insta360 x4 pro tips vdo.

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate🙌😎

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

Thumbs Up! These tips are awesome!I'vee been telling people that advicemyselff. But most are very hard headed and start to shout at me with cap letters about this X4 being a 360 camera and how it doesn't matter in which way the camera is facing because you can adjust it in post. But....... then you hear them complain about how it looks way to curved on the edges with the fish eye look, and im like, well..... i tried to tell you how you have to position your X4 so you get the best possible image out of it, but you said you knew what you were doing so..... 😅 🤷‍♂️

[@reubencana]

Great video. One question, when you film with single lens mode can you change the aspect ratio and add key frames?

[@mstuartkendall]

Thanks for the tips. I am new to 360 cameras and wante to inquire further about one of your tips. You say, hold the camera about arms height in front of you. Are you saying also to keep it level, (parallel to the ground) or does it matter if it is slightly pointed upwards or downwards?

[@Rickandmorty_com]

how do i really clean the lens or the guard? No matter what i do, theres stains on it thats visible against a black or white wall.

[@reneejean04]

Thanks for addressing the curve background ❤❤

[@chrisgreer1338]

Brand new to X4 and to 360 cameras so extremely helpful information!

[@RobHK]

Thank man🙌😀

[@TeeEmmCee]

Thanks for the tips, Robin. You forgot one tip - don't forget to press the record button after switching the camera on. Yes - I did (or didn't) do that and stupidly missed capturing something I really wanted while travelling. Of course I'm kidding when I say it's a tip you might have added. Hitting the record button is an obvious requirement.

[@Ozpeter]

Am I imagining that there is a setting that causes the camera to begin recording automatically when it is turned on? Maybe I am thinking of another camera...

[@RobHK]

You only have quick capture on the X4, you might be thinking about the pocket 3 i assume

[@CycleXplorer]

I've just got an x4. Do you turn quick capture on somewhere

[@TheDJayblue]

Saw this video 6 months ago but had to wait until now for this to work.

[@KinsieandUge]

Thank you for the tips 😊

[@willardscott5290]

I'm looking into getting an action camera in the next month. We have a tropics vacation coming up in which I plan to snorkel and possibly try diving. We also ride sxs's around home. I like the idea of a 360 cam for the ease camera angle management and recording on both sides. Can a 360 cam give you a flat camera image or will it always be obvious you are filming on a 360°? What would you recommend for my needs?

[@mountainmanxyz]

Set to dewarp mode on single lens for standard recording.

[@gandangyna1322]

Hopefully someone could show how to hold the stick so hard to understand

[@johnhanus2455]

Wow thanks almost made the mistake of getting one of these, thought it would be nice to have a 360 camera. With these minor issues with how to hold etc.. I don't want to have to think about all that. So guess I'll get the pocket 3.

[@demoriantheoneandonly5426]

Thank you for all the tips. I do have a question regarding the underwater camera cover as no one online has identified how video looks outside of the water with the underwater cover still on. If I am cliff jumping and am trying to get good video of me jumping as well as underwater once in the water, will the video quality be the same outside the water as well as underwater with the underwater camera cover attached? Thank you in advance for your advice.

[@liverpoolpictorial]

Thanks, Rob. I'm a x4 newbie and found your video very helpful.

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate! Appreciate that 🙌

[@blackeg0lridertv]

The bad side is the weight...the good side is the big battery and not easy to low batt.. thanks for the review

[@reinhardjud8945]

the weight can also be a positiv thing... walking and running: heavier 360cam tends less to "bounce" around, up and down.. i notcie that with my X3 vs. 1inch360... the image of the 1inch360 is more stable/smooth when walking/Running because of more mass of the camera

[@apassageoftime]

Do you have a suggestion to reduce noise when shooting with the x4 in daylight? Thanks

[@schong6860]

Hi, just checking if I’m not using frequently, do I need to eject and remove the battery from the camera for storage and leave it in the dry box??

[@RobHK]

No?

[@schong6860]

Tks

[@choppergirl]

You got some incredible shots there with both cameras. How much difference in real world use and results are there between the X3 & X4? Is it worth paying 2x the price for an X4 new, over an X3 used but in good condition? I'm thinking there's a bump up in resolution and clarity and max frame rates in some modes, and processor speed, but that's about mostly it, nothing super game changing.

[@ubaidillahzulkefli777]

Thanks for the tips, Robin! I’m planning to buy the Insta360 X4, and I’m wondering if using a lens guard would compromise video quality. Is it worth it to buy the original lens guard, or should I leave the lens unprotected?”

[@RobHK]

Awesome! No i don´t, or i do, but only when i ride my bike. There will always be some compromises when putting plastic/glass in front of a lens, so for basic use i recommend to leave them but for anything at speed i would suggest testing the included ones first to see if you´re happy with the quality and then decide later if you need the upgrade

[@jayare3062]

I've been using the premium lens protector caps. Have you tried them or heard of people constantly getting dust slipping through the covers? It's super annoying but is happening soooo often and they're properly locked on and everything

[@FFTuk]

@jayare3062 could you make a thin silicone ring just to go around the base? It doesn’t seem like a difficult problem to solve and if it’s really thin then I can’t image the camera would pick it up on the footage. Maybe someone can try it

[@officialnickname]

I have seen, that you dont use the lens guards for filming. Is that something that you would recommend as well for better quality or is is more of a personal preference?

[@RobHK]

No lens guards = better image quality. I mainly use lens guards when i ride my motorcycle. All other scenarios, i keep them off

[@KainsTorment]

Hi I'm disabled and I'm a professional mad man in my wheelchair 🤣I'm in rainy / cloudy sometimes sunny England UK and I'm really considering buying a "Intsa360 X4" to film cool shots on my wheelchair "IF" I can find a way to find a way to mount it to my wheelchair or make a bracket that suits me (Maybe on the front on my chair if it doesn't stick out too far... or on my mirror if its not too near... or on the pole on my backrest for a aerial shot) As I cant hold the pole for the "Intsa360 X4" due to my hands I was really hoping I could have the camera fixed in one spot then point the camera by moving my wheelchair or use the editing software to move the shot if its on 360 mode. Will this be possible for me or do I have to move the pole my. hand for the best footage? So far i've seen mostly car and bike footage which gave me the idea for cool shots in my chair, obviously i cant have the "Intsa360 X4" on the side of my chair as it would be a danger to cars and people so I was thinking having it in front of me if it doesn't stick out too far or behind me or above me if its not too high? What do you think?

[@jimcfds]

Very helpful, many thanks Robin.

[@RobHK]

🙌🫡

[@PamelaV-yj7tz]

this video is perfection. thank you

[@JoshConnectMedia]

You got some good pointers there in all sir .. thanks .. but one point that you made which goes contrary to the Insta 360 core value is that don't point and later reframe? But Insta360 is all about point and shoot first then later reframe. So meaning don't worry about changing positions, shoot then later do the reframing. So how does that become a flaw? Please explain further.

[@RobHK]

No and no. Yes. Problem is or the fact is, if you point and shoot and never move the stick and just rely on the key frames, how could you possibly make the image look more interesting than others?

[@LisaRSArt]

Thanks. Helpful indeed for this newbie. However, I’m getting not so great resolution even at highest resolution downloading it from camera to my iPhone and for social post. Any recommendations? Thank you.

[@RobHK]

Did u use dolby vision?

[@LisaRSArt]

@@RobHK No I didn’t. Just the Insta app. I guess I should try that. Thanks

[@davepaturno4290]

The highest resolution setting is greater if you use the PC app instead of your phone. I agree that the phone (I have a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.) apps features are nice, but final videos are best if done on a PC.

[@wolfenjunior5859]

hello , could you provide in download some insp file for example . It is to test use of this type of file before to buy camera

[@jwm2568]

I noticed a much improved design and UI on the 4. I have the 2 and the round screen with swiping all over the place is confusing and results at times in wrong settings.

[@RobHK]

I can imagine😩 that screen is small

[@linatrawel8209]

Hi 👋 maby you can help, I have really bad stitching in my insta 360 x4, I have premium lens protection, all settings checked, but still bad results And also my 3m stick not 100% invisible..

[@doncrn]

Thanks, very helpful. Incredibles shots!!

[@RobHK]

Thanks man🙌😀

[@kymmoulds]

A great video and thanks for taking the time to make it and a BIG thumbs up.

[@RobHK]

Appreciate that mate 😃

[@kaibrendes5255]

There are great shots to do with the "invisible" selfiestick but it looks strange when you see the shadow of it

[@ozricus]

I've noticed for me, sometimes a blurriness comes and goes, not sure why. I don't think it's the stitching coming into play.

[@markdelichte5401]

Thanks for the video sometimes I have the line of the pole in my videos I have the lenses on the side. And I run the 368 View. Can sometimes see in the video some kind of a line from my pole. What would be the best way to get rid of dust

[@RobHK]

You have different stitching options in the studio where you can use A.I as well to solve the stitching. But if dust is the problem... clean it with water 👍

[@rovingwanders]

It needs to be 16K to give 4K footage after reframe.

[@metoast69]

question... should we film with the lens protectors on?.... or take them off during filming... just got my x4, and haven't used it yet.. can't find anyone explaining the yes or no to this... thank you

[@RobHK]

Dont use lens guards, only when doing action stuff

[@metoast69]

@@RobHK okee doke.. I'll be doing mostly real estate vids... so you're saying lens guards off for things like that... but action stuff is okay to leave guards on... I'm assuming to protect the lens from water spots.. debris etc.... correct? and THANKS for your response!

[@yogi-m9m]

Hi, I filmed outdoors on 8K, 30fps. The exposure was set to -0.3, and the rest were on Auto mode. The bitrate was set to high, and the mode was H265. The result was the video was so bad and grainy, it was unwatchable. Is there something wrong with my new camera or did I do something wrong? Thanks

[@RobHK]

Sounds like camera issue, mine look flawless 👌

[@RonaldBrown59]

Thanks, this video was very helpful for me. Great content.

[@RobHK]

Thanks Ronald 😎

[@curryblackwell]

I'm using the 360 on my plane dash to get front and pilot views. The pilot view is very dark and unsuable ? suggestions ? thanks

[@davepaturno4290]

Try using the HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode or the "Auto exposure" mode.

[@The1910studios]

Does it have 10bit/log profile?

[@gaetanproductions]

very helpful, thanks !

[@Anbuvlogs46]

Mr.RobHK my insta 360 x3 video is getting stuck like it is freezed. I Couldn't find what the reason is. Could u please replay if u faced this ....

[@RobHK]

Reset the battery, update firmware, or factory reset the camera 👌

[@Anbuvlogs46]

Hey RobH, it's a brand new x3. Is it cool to factory reset it?

[@RobHK]

Sure 👍

[@SkaterOperator]

Great info. I wish I could trade up my x3 to an x4.

[@jonnyf001]

Just got my X4, i was a GoPro fanboy, but sold my Max and Hero 9 and this has replaced them both and so far is very good, and editing is a breeze compared to GoPro. Ive kept my Hero 5 Black with divesuit for water based shots though.

[@AkiTsukita]

I hope there is a hardware or software upgrade that makes the stitch line completely disappear or at least almost disappear. X5, maybe?

[@annurajeev]

Thank you for the tips

[@jozefmichalsikierski1307]

Wery useful information.

[@aLifeWorthLiving77]

Wish I knew about the cleaning the lense And protective lense thing before I traveled, did over 500 Gb on the Insta x4 about 50% of it is near enough to unusable due to fog, finger prints and generally things that would have been easy to avoid.

[@b925free]

I was hoping there is a hint on how to deal with the noise, artefacts and bad picture quality, especially with less than perfect (bright sunlight) lighting conditions. I have not found a way to deal with the crappy results and am considering returning it. An important aspect I would've add is to change the bitrate to high. If anyone has an idea about how to deal with the quality issues I was mentioning, I'll be grateful!

[@davestopa999]

I'm on the same boat, good thing I bought it from Costco as their return policy is great ( I've had the camera for over a month because I was wait8ng for my bike attachment to arrive and now that I tried it on all possible settings I realized there's no way to make the video look good in low light conditions, what's crazy is that it could be noon and if a cloud blocks the sun a bit the image quality drops like crazy, worst POS purchase I made all year 😢

[@davepaturno4290]

​@davestopa999 I've seen mention of reducing the resolution indoors or outdoors during overcast conditions.

[@mukulmustikar]

Have you tried inside the house. The photos and videos came out very very bad

[@gatilleropr1]

wait 2025??? this video is 6 months old and we still in 2024....oh lord

[@my-walks]

How do you edit a 360 video and keep it 360 after render out, and not a flat reframed video that most KZbinrs are confused about.

[@davepaturno4290]

You can export it to a different format so that the end user can pan, just as you see on auto manufacturer/dealer websites, although I haven't tried this yet.

[@Marcodiasf]

Your footage actually looks awesome, I've seen some videos where the image looks blurry, do you know anything about this porblem, or is a upload setting some of youtubers are missing ?

[@davepaturno4290]

You can export to KZbin in 4K from the desktop app. I don't think you can get as clear a video if you edit and export from your phone.

[@daeheekim1181]

where is that beautiful place

[@ahmadk5620]

thanks

[@thelittlemeirmade]

Can’t wait to get mine

[@elvissaraiva7323]

How can I make my footage don't look like a shit? Because even in the daylight the footage from x4 has a lot of noise, this is so annoying 😢 Please help me.

[@cizatrust5593]

I got a X3 before, it’s over heats too easily, quality was not what I was hoping for. So just sold it

[@skycloud4802]

How often did it overheat? And what quality issues did you have when filming?

[@cizatrust5593]

@@skycloud4802 It recorded like 30 min MAX.

[@carlellyn1624]

I just hate the look of the hand holding the selfie stick

[@liudxdx]

anyone knows how to fix over exposure videos? thanks

[@Daviddear30]

tip is in video for that

[@interradiotv]

gracias

[@Showmetas]

Noticed the selfie stick disappears but the shadow doesnt. And noone talks about it

[@Daviddear30]

What’s there to talk about? The shadow stays

[@loudvicbeaulne2650]

Interesting. I'm starting to get the urge to try one... As a "problem" that i already know how to fix: camera and stick SHADOW... 😅

[@Pseudo_Placebo]

Unfortunately, no tips were given here on how to get rid of the unnatural hand movement or remove the shadow - these two points are the most annoying

[@dalandan8300]

thay curve can be reframed.... why is that a bad thing to you.

[@skycloud4802]

Is the framing software based? Aka can be changed in editing?

[@sertocd]

Insta360 has a giant problem. You can't export 360 videos from the project section.

[@D999i]

✅️359 not ❌️360

[@sncat]

Insta360 x5 good device

[@MaiWurld70]

I started to hate it.

[@andyquentero9856]

Too much work returned

[@K9Mike]

My footage looks bad because this camera is a piece of garbage. I put it in motorcycle mode and go for a ride and looking at my footage through my phone as soon as I take my first turn the camera just starts wandering all over the place.

[@RobHK]

Obviously user error

[@baballe]

Heureusement que la terre est plate...😂🎉

[@98976h]

so not worth buying

[@dioncheese2712]

Speak for yourself. The camera is awsome!

[@98976h]

@@dioncheese2712 expert

[@donbucknor]

Camera is amazing 🎉

[@Gsosa-b8]

It is not for beginners for sure, it is a pain on the ass.