Insta360 App: Keyframes & Movement

Insta360 App: Keyframes & Movement

Applicable Models: ONE X, X2, X3, X4, X4 Air, X5, and GO 3

The Keyframe and Movement Template features allow you to create creative camera movements like FOV changes and zooming by recording adjustment parameters or applying preset camera movement effects. This article describes the detailed operations for using these features.

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What is a keyframe?

A keyframe acts like a "memory point". It records all your adjustments to the frame (such as FOV, zoom level, etc.) at a specific moment in time. Once you set a keyframe, the visual effect at that point in the video is fixed.

Please note: Keyframes are supported on the following cameras and footage types: X5 / X4 Air / X4 / X3 / X2 / ONE X (360° footage only), and GO 3 (FreeFrame footage only).

How to use keyframes?

Please refer to Tutorial for Adding Keyframes for a more detailed operational demonstration

• Method 1: Open the Player page > tap the "Keyframe" icon on the left

• Method 2: Open the Player page and select a video > tap "Editor" at the bottom > toggle on or off "Auto Keyframe" (for Insta360 app version v2.10.4 or later only)

• Method 3: Open the Edit page > tap "Create a Video" > select "360 Reframe" > add a "Keyframe"

Please note: Insta360 app v2.9.0 or later for Android and Insta360 app v2.10.0 or later for iOS will no longer display the "Update View / Recovery View" prompt when performing keyframe, tracking, screen recording, movement, and whole video perspective adjustments in the app. Users can swipe on the screen to select the perspective to complete the update.

What is a movement template?

A movement template provides automated camera movement effects, making the process simpler and quicker than manually setting keyframes. There are a variety of preset templates in the app, providing cool camera movement effects. These templates are categorized into: Tiny Planet, Protagonist, Advanced, Highlights, etc.

How to use movement templates?

• Method 1: Open the Player page and tap the "Keyframe" icon on the left > select "Movement"

• Method 2: Tap "Edit" on the homepage > select "Create a Video" > tap "360 Reframe" > choose a suitable "Movement" template

FAQ

1. Can I copy and paste keyframes in the Insta360 app?

This is not currently supported. It is recommended to use Insta360 Studio PC for such operations.

2. How do I add keyframes to footage shot with fisheye lens cameras, such as FreeFrame footage shot with GO 3, in the new version of the Insta360 app?

Tap "Editor" > select "Edit" > add a keyframe in "FOV".