Insta360 X4 Video Shooting Tips: 10 Things You NEED to Know

Jason Roberts Video May 29, 2024
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Learn to make better looking video, better sounding videos, and better-edited videos and films. Hi, I'm Jason, this channel is about all things video and filmmaking, related gear, tutorials to help you get started and keep going with your videography, filmmaking, or YouTube career. I make videos on videography, cinematography, video editing, drone video, and filmmaking-related camera & gear reviews and tutorials. This channel is for all of us striving to make better videos and films whether that's to educate, entertain, or inspire people. Links in video descriptions may contain affiliate links that I may earn a commission on. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Also check out my new 100% DaVinci Resolve only channel: https://www.youtube.com/@davincidojo

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Want to MAKE better videos? Go here: https://bit.ly/52-laws-of-video Learn how to easily film 360 video with the Insta360 X4. Get tips and tricks for capturing the best footage, learn about re-framing your 360 video and one really important thing that can ruin your videos. MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate links*) ▷ Insta360 X4 camera: https://amzn.to/4e2DfFN ▶ Shorter selfie stick: https://amzn.to/3V0yFiH ▷ Long selfie stick: https://amzn.to/44ZlO52 ▶ Dive case: https://amzn.to/4bUk1jL ▷ Mouth mount: https://amzn.to/3X2DA5k ▶ Bicycle mount: https://amzn.to/3Vjt74b ▷ Microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/45hHyJH ▶ Cold shoe mount (generic): https://amzn.to/4dSCZcF ▷ Rode Wireless Go mount: https://amzn.to/3Vhk6ZA ▶ Chest strap PoV mount: https://amzn.to/4aCVrDe ▷ Third-person backpack mount: https://amzn.to/3yD3vGR ▶ Lens cap: https://amzn.to/45hHSrT ▷ Wrist straps: https://amzn.to/3yNHS6r ▶ For the best music in my videos I've used EPIDEMIC SOUND for over 5 years, sign up for a FREE TRIAL here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bg7m2x (referral/affiliate link) ▷ Best microSD card for X4: https://youtu.be/4siTIOU0DPM ▷ How to use DJI Mic 2 with the X4: https://youtu.be/eHTi1n051WI OTHER GEAR I USE (contains affiliate links*): == Cameras & Lenses == ▷ Main A video camera: https://amzn.to/3t7q6E1 ▷ B video/photo camera: https://amzn.to/3akNpl0 ▷ Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: https://amzn.to/47fWFm4 ▷ Best Sony prime full frame vlogging lens: https://amzn.to/3cUQcEB ▷ 24-70mm 2.8 lens: https://amzn.to/2YXWrz8 ▷ 70-200mm b-roll lens https://amzn.to/35phD4t ▷ Tough SD card for Sony a7S III: https://amzn.to/3tG09f5 ▷ 2-5 stop Variable ND filter: https://amzn.to/2NMXakn ▷ 6-9 stop Variable ND filter: https://amzn.to/3sc6Js2 ▷ Variable ND Step-Up Rings: https://amzn.to/3ue2GgN ▷ Canon EF to Sony E mount lens adapter: https://amzn.to/3ytTd7k == Lighting == ▷ Professional battery-powerable 300W bi-color key light: https://amzn.to/40DBOpL ▷ Professional battery-powerable bi-color spot/flood light: https://amzn.to/3JHeYXC ▷ Affordable 60W bi-color light: https://amzn.to/3TKL9dr ▷ Daylight balanced key/fill light: https://amzn.to/3dd3yL3 ▷ Short RGBWW tube lights with app control: https://amzn.to/3z8lPEG ▷ LED RGBWW light bulbs/globes with app control: https://amzn.to/3nrjAd1 ▷ Fun multi-color strip light with app control: https://amzn.to/3LSSu8P ▷ Amazing mini Bluetooth RGB controllable video light: https://amzn.to/39mOzwV ▷ Long multicolor tube lights: https://amzn.to/3tApTbH ▷ Big soft box for beautiful diffused light and skin: https://amzn.to/3sywzHx ▷ Fresnel lighting modifier: https://amzn.to/3FVI9oE ▷ Barndoors lighting modifier: https://amzn.to/40kkAhH ▷ Lantern omnidirectional soft light modifier: https://amzn.to/3U3pgGt == Stands, Tripods, Grip == ▷ Lightweight travel tripod with amazing head: https://amzn.to/3p5gLJy ▷ Lightweight tripod with tall capability: https://amzn.to/3rBSRqV == Other == ▷ Exposure and color chart https://amzn.to/2OzbVYp ▷ Little camera cube box for filters and stuff: https://amzn.to/3rA0EFv ▷ Air blower: https://amzn.to/3p2WOmR ▷ Phone case with accessory mount: https://amzn.to/3HwEDmf ▷ Pocket-friendly tripod for the case above: https://amzn.to/3iVIYVT ▷ Quick release camera strap: https://amzn.to/2N5LZmG ▷ Collapsible 30cm grey/white/focus disk: https://amzn.to/3zT0OxS COME SAY HELLO: ▷ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsjason_video/ ▷ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasontheroberts TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Insta360 X4 Tips 00:21 Tip 1 01:05 Tip 2 02:04 Tip 3 02:29 Tip 4 03:17 Tip 5 03:46 Tip 6 04:10 Tip 7 04:42 Tip 8 06:52 Tip 9 07:10 Tip 10 *AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in my video description are affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase - this should not cost you any more and it's a small way you can help support the channel. #camera #360video #insta360x4

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