Christmas just came early for Insta360 users!
Insta360 released today an update that speeds up their entire action cam workflow, from stabilizing videos, to transferring files and reframing.
The update marks the fourth big update for Insta360 in 2021, with previous updates bringing new features like loop recording and 360 horizon lock to ONE R and brand new software interfaces for the Insta360 app and Studio.
“Insta360 remains committed to improving our cameras long after you unbox it for the first time. We hope this update helps our users get better footage out of their cameras and make more creative edits, easier,” said JK Liu, founder of Insta360.
The ONE R and ONE X2 firmware and app updates are now available to download here. Plus, Black Friday deals start on November 24 at the Insta360 Store, with ONE R discounted 15% off and ONE X2 discounted 10% off. Before then, you can also sign up here to receive a free Invisible Selfie Stick with your purchase.
Snap Wizard: Revolutionizing how you reframe 360 videos
One of the most magical things about a 360 camera is the ability to “shoot first, point later”. By recording in every direction, you don’t have to decide where to point the camera when shooting. Later, you can edit a 360 video to find the perfect angle and then export it into a flat video. But traditionally, this process of reframing can take quite a bit of time and practice.
Snap Wizard is a new tool in the Insta360 app that streamlines the reframing process by recording your edits automatically. All you have to do is open a 360 video, tap the record button and then let the app record your edits. You can change the angle in one of three ways:
- Physically move your phone to point the video in the direction you’d like
- Swipe the screen to pan around or zoom in and out
- Use the app’s built-in “Deep Track 2.0” to select a target. The AI will track it and reframe the footage automatically to keep the target in center frame
You can also record multiple reframing edits side by side using the same clip. Reframed videos can be exported instantly from the Snap Wizard interface with just the tap of a button. While resolution settings are fixed, the fast workflow is ideal for editing and sharing on the go. Want to take your time editing with keyframes instead? All these controls are still available under the existing editing interface.
Snap Wizard is only compatible with iPhone 8 or above models (A11 or above chips); iPads with M1 chips; and Android Devices with Kirin 990 and above chips (e.g. Huawei Mate 30 and above), Snapdragon 855 and above chips (e.g. Google Pixel 4/Xiaomi Mi 9 and above), or Exynos 990 and above chips (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S20 and above).
Quick FlowState: Gimbal-like footage with no editing needed
Filming gimbal-like stabilized videos with the ONE R 4K and 1-Inch Wide Angle Mods is now also much easier and faster with “Quick FlowState”, a new in-camera stabilization mode.
Quick FlowState is an upgrade to the previous “Basic” in-camera stabilization algorithm, with greatly improved stabilization straight out of the camera. The level of in-camera stabilization is now comparable to Insta360’s stabilization algorithm applied in post.
Videos recorded in Quick FlowState mode don’t need to be processed in the Insta360 app or desktop Studio software, and are ready to share immediately. Eliminating this extra editing step also eliminates one step of compression, resulting in crisper videos. The mode is also now available for 4K 50fps standard video and loop recording modes, as well as the 4K 30fps, 25fps and 24fps modes previously supported under Basic stabilization.
In order to enable Horizon Lock and adjust the aspect ratio after the fact, you can record in Pro mode and apply FlowState Stabilization in the Insta360 app or Studio instead.
Quick Reader: A faster, better way to edit on your phone
Transferring files onto mobile devices is now faster thanks to a new accessory, the Quick Reader. The Quick Reader is a removable storage module that can be plugged into both the camera and a mobile device.
When the Quick Reader is plugged into the camera, files can be saved directly onto a SD card installed in the Quick Reader. The Quick Reader can then be directly plugged into a mobile phone or tablet to transfer and edit files. It comes with both a Lightning connector for iOS devices and a Type-C connector for Android devices.
Horizontal Version (ONE R) Vertical Version (ONE X2)
Transfer speeds are faster than over Wi-Fi, promising a much more speedy workflow when editing on a mobile device. Using the Quick Reader also saves the camera’s battery, as there’s no need to maintain a Wi-Fi connection between the camera and phone.
Two versions of the accessory are available, a Horizontal Version for ONE R and a Vertical Version for ONE X2, to ensure the Quick Reader remains “invisible” when shooting 360 footage.
Available now
The update also brings a few experience improvements requested by users. In the app, iPad users can now use landscape mode for more convenient editing. On ONE R, the touchscreen interface has also been improved and is more responsive.
The firmware and app updates are now available to download here. The Quick Reader is available to purchase at the Insta360 Store and retails for $59.99.
Black Friday deals start on November 24 at the Insta360 Store, with ONE R discounted 15% off and ONE X2 discounted 10% off. Before then, you can also sign up here to receive a free Invisible Selfie Stick with your purchase.
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Insta360 still not working in landscape on my iPad Pro? Boo😢
Does your iPad have an M1 chip?
The Chip matters due to the intensive processing for the app. You can also try opening up a video in the app editor, then selecting the landscape mode.
Is there an error in the Quick reader price? It is almost twice the price at the store !! It is USD 117.60 a piece not USD 59.99 as mentioned in the article above.
Please check again on our store, it should not be USD 117 a piece
Hi.
Regarding the quick reader; does it only works when attached to the camera while filming, or can I insert the cameras SD card after the filming into the quick reader?
You can insert the cameras SD card after filming into the quick reader
After this last update my insta 360 one r is unusable and cannot be connected via wifi or cable to the computer. If I go to the wifi settings of the Smartphone it does not see the insta 360 one r network
Hi there. Let’s get this fixed for you. Please reach out to our customer service team. Either through our website live chat, or by emailing [email protected]
If the problem was caused by product quality/malfunction, we will repair/replace the camera (accessories not included) if under warranty and reimburse the shipping fees directly to you.
Any idea when the Insta360 One R will have the ability to be used to record Google Street View (blue line) in their iOS or Android app?
That feature will make this camera incredible!
Hey there, that’s a great question. We’ll be forwarding this request to the relevant teams to evaluate. We can’t give an exact timeline to you.
Awesome post, thanks for sharing.
Still the One R does not have the ability to save location for GSV (Google Street View)… even though the older One-X does… One R should have all the firmaware.. I was soo hopeful that this update would finbally bring it!
Thanks for submitting that thoughtful idea. Our team is excited to review it and pass it on to our developers for consideration in our next software rollout.
I’m sure you understand that we receive many great ideas from our customers, and we’re grateful for all of them. But we do have a limited number of developers whom we don’t want to overwhelm.
That means your idea will be prioritized according to our internal review system. If your idea is selected, we’ll notify you — we’d love for you to help us test it before it goes live.
If you have other ideas, do let us know. We appreciate your recommendation,
i recently downloaded the App , im using s10+ and there is NO snap wizard. Is it particular on the model that it is available?
Hi there, the Samsung S10 uses the Exynos 9820 chip. The requirements for the SnapWizard feature are Exynos 990 and above chips. If you don’t have access to the SnapWizard feature it is because your phone does not support it.
So SnapWizard won’t work with a Samsung S10 Plus?
Hi there, the Samsung S10 uses the Exynos 9820 chip. The requirements for the SnapWizard feature are Exynos 990 and above chips. If you don’t have access to the SnapWizard feature it is because your phone does not support it.
How about landscape mode for Android users?
Thanks for submitting that thoughtful idea. Our team is excited to review it and pass it on to our developers for consideration in our next software rollout.
I’m sure you understand that we receive many great ideas from our customers, and we’re grateful for all of them. But we do have a limited number of developers whom we don’t want to overwhelm.
That means your idea will be prioritized according to our internal review system. If your idea is selected, we’ll notify you — we’d love for you to help us test it before it goes live.
If you have other ideas, do let us know. We appreciate your recommendations.
Any chance that there will be a firmware update to fix the mic levels on the One X 2. They are rad mics, but peak out and are useless in loud settings. The One X and One R had the same issues when they came out but got fixed early on in firmware.
Thanks for submitting that thoughtful idea. Our team is excited to review it and pass it on to our developers for consideration in our next software rollout.
I’m sure you understand that we receive many great ideas from our customers, and we’re grateful for all of them. But we do have a limited number of developers whom we don’t want to overwhelm.
That means your idea will be prioritized according to our internal review system. If your idea is selected, we’ll notify you — we’d love for you to help us test it before it goes live.
If you have other ideas, do let us know. We appreciate your recommendations.