Let’s see a not so highlighted, but a very interesting topic in the 360 world!
It’s live-streaming time!
Hey guys, now I will talk about 360 live streaming
which seems like a secondary function in 360 cameras, but I think it’s a very useful and very unique feature.
Besides working with 360 videos - you know, shooting, editing and publishing -
live streaming is a little bit different approach on social media channels.
I think it’s very interesting to watch something in real time from a different part of the World
and to look around virtually.
It’s a little bit different than a normal 360 video, and the real-time experience makes it really special.
In this case I will create a live stream with Insta360 One X,
which is maybe the best consumer 360 camera for live streaming
Even though you cannot find so much details about it on the official Insta360 website.
Somehow, this function is not on the spotlight, and the manufacturers don’t really talk about it a lot…
But I can broadcast in 4K 360 in a very simple way, using the mobile app.
I connect the camera to the phone with its original Insta360 cable,
while I can stream using the internet connection on my phone.
The downside of it is this short cable.
Because I have to put the phone somewhere really close to the camera.
But I have some solutions for this.
Using a magic arm I can attach and position the smartphone very easily
Or I can use a simple bike mount with a smartphone holder attachment.
But I have a quicker and a more flexible solution for handheld shooting, too.
Have this very cheap accessory,
which originally was designed to mount your smartphone on the driving wheel of your car.
But it's not a good idea because when you're turning with the car, it goes crazy
even more when your phone is plugged in, it's literally dangerous.
So don't use this thing in my car, but I use it a lot during shooting.
First, I can use it as an external battery holder.
After inserting the power bank, I connect it with the camera, using the original Insta360 power cable.
This way I can shoot all day during travelling, and I don’t worry about running out of battery.
But in the live streaming situation, I can put my phone into this holder and that's all!
Unfortunately that cable is a little bit shorter than this power cable,
so I cannot use the full length of the stick. But it's a nice solution I guess
Another downside of this camera is that I cannot use external microphones
Even when I plug a microphone in my phone, you will still hear the sound of this camera
And the length of the live streaming is a little bit limited
Unfortunately you cannot plug in a charger during live streaming, using this cable.
So it's not the best choice for professional work, when you have to stream for hours...
But now let's talk about the app a little bit!
Here I can choose between different platforms,
and then I can log in with my Facebook or Google account, and change the Page or Channel.
On YouTube I can add title and description, and on Facebook I can create a short post, and I go live.
It's so easy!
And here comes another cool feature that I can broadcast even in overcapture mode.
Next to the 360 live button, I can find another live mode.
Here I can set up direction, the field of view and the angle for the viewers, tapping on the screen.
But it’s also possible to stream in a little planet view.
During live streaming it can be fun to set up little planet view,
pick up the camera and move to another location,
then to switch back to natural view and show everything around.
But of course, there are many creative ways and possibilities.
Another thing I really like is that I can check out the feedbacks and comments during live streaming.
At least on Facebook…
The YouTube version is a kind of Beta version, so unlike on Facebook, comments are not available yet
and I cannot see how many viewers are watching.
These functions only work fine and perfectly on Facebook,
without having to use further devices to check these things out.
So unfortunately during traveling or shooting in a busy location
I can't really read and reply comments on YouTube.
And that's why it’s a little bit more like a television style broadcasting
than an interactive social media live streaming.
As I mentioned, I can live stream in 4k 360 and in HD in overcapture mode.
During live streaming stabilization and stitching are not so perfect, but they are okay,
especially when the camera is on a tripod.
I think anyhow live streaming is not really about the action scenes,
but with a setup like this, you can broadcast even during skiing or anything like that
In most of the times I'm using the tripod during live streaming,
but of course, feel free to play around with it.
Actually, here you can see my setup with a Manfrotto stand and the original Insta360 selfie stick.
I like using it even attached on bigger tripods like this,
because on the bottom of the video it will be invisible.
If you're thinking about getting an Insta360 camera, check out the links in the description
and now you can get this invisible selfie stick for free!
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See you soon guys!