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Can you hear me pretty well over here?
Well, today we're gonna be testing out the Insta360 ONE X,
the brand new Insta360 ONE X2 with the GoPro MAX.
Now, these are both very, very awesome 360 action cameras
that are capable of vlogging,
that are capable of doing so much stuff.
So today in this video
I thought we'd break it down a little bit
and have a look at these cameras
to maybe help you out to decide
which camera is better suited to you.
Let's get stuck into it.
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Side by side little video comparison here.
On the Insta360 One X2, this camera here,
I'm shooting at 40 40 in 30 frames a second
and over here, this is using the, I guess the lens
which also aligns with the screen.
So you have the option on each of these cameras
to select which lens you want
when you're shooting in
I think they call it like they call it hero mode on GoPro
and I just, I guess it's just regular video mode
on Insta360 ONE X2.
But this gives you a little idea of the color,
gives you a little idea of the quality
if you want it to shoot on a single lens
and just use it as a regular action camera.
Let's just say, I wouldn't really be buying these cameras
for those specs
and the reasoning why the GoPro max was shooting
in four three is because that's the biggest aspect ratio
that you can capture in 1440p,
it doesn't allow you to shoot in 16 nine.
I would deem that comparison quite similar.
The areas that I would probably take most into consideration
when I was looking at that previous shot
is the sound and the color.
Also you can obviously hear the audio,
so I'm pretty sure the Insta360 ONE X2 has four microphones
filming like in orbital, like 360 audio
and the GoPro max has six microphones.
So that'll give you a little comparison.
I'm gonna now switch the screen just to see,
it pretty much should be the exact same there.
This is ,I guess, giving you an idea
of like the field of view that you can get
as well as like the picture quality.
Just to show you that I'm filming on that camera
and just to show you that I'm filming on that camera.
But as I said, I don't really judge these cameras
on their ability to shoot regular hero
or action cam content,
but the area that I would mostly take
into consideration is their 360 content.
At the time of recording this video, the Insta360 ONE X,
if price is your biggest determining factor,
the Insta360 ONE X is currently 429 US dollars
and GoPro max is coming in at 399.98 US dollars
in a little bundle there.
Link is in the description for both the cameras
if you like, Okay, have seen enough I know what I want,
you can get them right now.
But as I said, I think it's time to test out more
of the 360 specs.
It's the 24 frames per second test.
24 frames per second, 5.6 K and 5.7.
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We got the sticks.
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So after going out and capturing content on
either your GoPro max or Insta360 ONE X,
you're then challenged
with two ways of post producing that the content.
The process of editing 360 video on mobile
is called over capturing
and involves creating a series of key frames
along a linear timeline
directing your viewer each time you edit a key frame.
Now, as you move across the timeline from left to right
your task is to choose which perspective
of the spherical 360 recording you wish to showcase.
Now to access this content,
you connect your respective 360 camera via wifi
to the downloaded app on your smart phone.
Now, in my experience
both products have a relatively smooth process
in making this connection to access the content.
The GoPro app will ask you to store the recording
into the GoPro app
before offering full editing capabilities.
Personally I find this step annoying.
However, if you've recorded a super long video,
it's fundamentally critical
to selecting only the highlights of your recording
which saves data and space on your smartphone.
So something I managed to avoid as I only choose
to shoot short 360 clips.
Now, on the left you'll see the Insta360 app
and on the right you will see the GoPro app.
From a pure user experience perspective,
I find the GoPro app more user-friendly.
In my opinion,
GoPro have created a more simplified
and effective 360 editing suite,
but on the flip side,
the Insta360 app offers a greater range
of creative features.
So if you enjoy the process of editing on your mobile,
you may find this beneficial.
Insta360 have also created an AI motion tracking feature
that can be used to simplify your editing process
but something I don't choose to use
as I don't really like relying on AI.
So my three favorite things
about the brand new Insta360 ONE X2
are its rugged design.
I really like the way
that they've improved the actual physical product design
from the one X, the one X.
It's literally an evolution and a great upgrade
from the one X.
I love that they've included this this screen
so you can see and you can frame up
especially when you're out on the field.
And I really really like this top little shoe or this sock
as opposed to having to take off, you know,
this clip and then this clip.
The actual design of this camera, I think is better.
The physical product design of this camera
I think is better than the GoPro.
Now, when it comes to the GoPro,
my three favorite things about this are the audio,
the audio quality is phenomenal.
I also think that the screen, the brightness of the screen
especially when you're out in the field
is superior as a product design.
The brightness of the screen and the app.
So this is a personal thing.
It's completely personal preference
but when you're using these products,
for me I much prefer to edit on mobile.
I think Insta360 have a way better mobile app
than GoPro in terms of options,
in terms of creative options,
in terms of the community hub that they're building there.
But when it comes to actually producing the content
when you have more options
that also convolutes your decision-making
and can make things a little bit more challenging.
I think GoPro having less options on their app
and sort of simplifying it
actually makes it a lot more easier for the user.
You know, that's one of the reasons why I really like
GoPro technology.
I also think if you much prefer to edit on desktop
then you're gonna prefer to use the desktop version.
Insta360 don't offer great photo editing capabilities
on desktop,
they have phenomenal photo capabilities on their mobile app.
But when it comes to comparing these products side by side
the questions that I would ask are,
what is your preferred software.
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To edit 360 video on desktop,
simply double click on a dot 360 video file
of the downloading GoPro player from the GoPro website.
I really like how GoPro has simplified
and streamlined this workflow.
GoPro player will launch
and you can begin the same over capturing process
as explained for the mobile app.
Now the desktop version however, also allows you
to add motion blur to your transitions
by clicking on the timeline, just above the key frame,
it also adds some really easy tools
to help you navigate 360 axis.
The layout and design of GoPro player for desktop
is extremely simple and in my opinion
is a much easier editing suite to navigate.
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Insta360 studio for desktop
is designed more like a traditional editing suite
and is a little less intuitive.
To begin editing your 360 videos
you have to import your content into the editing suite
and then choose to use the free capture menu at the top
to begin the over capturing and keyframing process.
In my opinion, the Insta360 desktop editing suite
requires more complex understanding
and learning for the average user
in order to post produce 360 videos.
It's not rocket science,
but in comparison to GoPro player,
more buttons means more thinking.
If you're looking to be mobile first for editing,
I would highly consider looking at this product.
If you're looking to be more desktop,
I think GoPro have had much more time
to develop that side of their product.
So all in all, you know,
these products go hand in hand but my preference
if you'd ask me which camera I would prefer to use,
it would be the GoPro MAX
because I like the dumb down app,
I like editing on desktop over mobile
and I like the picture and color (indistinct)
and audio of the GoPro MAX.
However, like, these there're so,
they're such good cameras,
they're both such good cameras.
Oh, disclaimer, if I haven't yet said this
they don't work well underwater, so that's that.
Anyway, if you guys have enjoyed this video,
punch that thumbs up button.
If got any questions about the camera or either camera,
feel free to drop me comments below
and I'll try my best to answer.
I hope you've enjoyed this review.
I hope you've enjoyed my insight
and as always thanks for sharing (indistinct)
and I'll see you guys in the next upload.
Jr. Peace.
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