Know your settings.
Understand resolution, frame rates, exposure and white balance so you can make more confident shooting decisions.
360 Video 101 · With Ben Claremont
Master your Insta360 camera.
Learn the settings, shooting techniques and reframing skills that turn your 360 footage into videos you’re proud to share.
One-time payment · Lifetime access to this course
Camera lessons cover X5 and earlier models. Software demonstrations use earlier interfaces.
40+ videosStep-by-step teaching
5+ hoursLearn at your own pace
Mobile + desktopReframing workflows
Watch the course introduction
See what’s possible with 360 video.
Original course introduction. See the edition notes below for current camera and software coverage.
Understand the process
Shoot first. Choose your angle later.
Your camera captures every direction. Learn how to place it deliberately, then choose the framing and movement that bring your shot to life.
01. Capture the possibilities.
Choose your settings, position your camera and use movement to capture more interesting footage.
02. Direct the finished shot.
Use reframing, keyframes and tracking to decide where viewers look—and how your video moves.
For beginners—and footage that deserves better.
Start here if you’re learning your 360 camera or already filming but need help with settings, shot ideas and turning your recordings into finished videos.
A note about this edition.
The camera-specific lessons cover the X5, X4, X3, ONE RS 1-Inch, ONE RS and ONE X2. The course includes older software demonstrations, including Insta360 Studio 5.0. Menus and controls may differ from your current software. This is not an X6-specific course. Read the FAQs.
Inside 360 Video 101
A clear path from camera to finished video.
Start with the fundamentals, then explore the creative techniques and editing tools that suit your footage.
Make the shot count.
Explore camera placement, movement, sound, hyperlapses, timelapses and tiny planet techniques.
Choose what viewers see.
Learn keyframes, tracking and changes of speed through desktop and mobile reframing demonstrations.
Bring it all together.
Explore colour, transitions, editing and exporting to turn individual shots into a finished video.
Getting started & camera settings
- Introduction to reframed 360 video
- Choosing 360 camera accessories
- X5 shooting modes, video settings and setup
- Resolution and frame rates for earlier models
- Automatic versus manual exposure
- Shutter speed, ISO and aperture fundamentals
- White balance
- Shooting in low light
Shooting & creative techniques
- Camera safety
- Shooting tips for reframed 360 videos
- Camera placement: beginner to advanced
- Tips for cinematic 360 footage
- Recording sound and dialogue
- Hyperlapses
- Timelapses
- Underwater shooting
- Tiny planet videos
Desktop editing & reframing
- Choosing mobile or desktop editing
- Computer requirements and editor options
- Stitching your footage
- Insta360 Studio overview and keyframes
- Tracking, hyperlapses and slow motion
- Exporting from Insta360 Studio
- Insta360 Studio 5.0 features
- LUTs versus manual colour grading
- Colour grading daytime and night footage
- Editing a video in DaVinci Resolve
- Reframing in DaVinci Resolve
- Premiere Pro introduction and reframing
Mobile editing & finishing touches
- Importing, trimming and choosing an aspect ratio
- Reframing in the Insta360 app
- Speed, Timeshift and Freeze Frame
- Multi-clip editing and exporting
- Shotlab and Flashcut demonstrations
- Creative seamless transitions
- Removing camera gear from shots
- Travel video editing breakdown
Practice resources & extra lessons
- 360 video settings checklist
- Sample 360 footage
- Curated music and sound effects pack
- Guide to tiny planet photography
- Model release form
- Premiere Pro social media handle pack
- Motion blur transitions for Premiere Pro and Resolve
- Stock footage monetisation lessons
From course students
Learn from people who’ve taken the course.
“I've been shooting 360 for 10 years and still got so much from this course!”
“Ben cuts right to the point— everything you need to know to get great Insta360 content.”
“A shortcut to mastering your 360 camera & levelling up your skills.”
Put the lessons into practice
Less guessing. More creating.
Follow the lessons at your own pace and return to the techniques when you need them. Use the included resources to practise as you go.
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Settings you can refer back to. Keep the settings checklist nearby when preparing for your next shoot.
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Footage you can practise with. Explore the editing techniques using the included sample 360 recordings.
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Extras for your edits. Explore the music, sound effects and transition resources included with the course.
Before you join
A few useful answers.
Is this suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. The course covers camera settings, shooting and reframing fundamentals before moving into creative techniques. You can follow the lessons in order or revisit individual topics as you practise.
Which cameras does this edition cover?
The camera-specific lessons cover the Insta360 X5, X4, X3, ONE RS 1-Inch, ONE RS and ONE X2. There are no X6-specific settings lessons in the listed curriculum.
General shooting and reframing principles can be useful beyond those models, but this course should not be purchased as a step-by-step guide to a newer camera.
Are the software tutorials the latest versions?
No. This edition includes tutorials recorded with earlier software interfaces, including Insta360 Studio 5.0. Some menus, features and workflows may differ from the versions you use today.
The course teaches shooting and reframing fundamentals alongside those demonstrations. If you specifically need a walkthrough of the latest interface, this edition is not the best fit for that need.
Do I need DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro?
No. The course includes Insta360 Studio and Insta360 app demonstrations, as well as lessons using DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro. You do not need to learn every editor covered.
Does this purchase include a future replacement course?
This page sells the current edition of 360 Video 101. Access to a separately released replacement course is not promised as part of this offer.
How does the refund policy work?
If the course does not deliver on its stated promises, you can request a refund within 30 days of purchase. You must have watched at least 60% of the course to be eligible.
The policy excludes change of mind, financial circumstances and topics not listed in the curriculum. Please read the full refund policy before purchasing.
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