🏍️ Road trip and Insta360: How I captured my adventure in a cinematic way

When I decided to embark on a multi-week road trip through Northern Europe, I knew I wanted to capture a unique, immersive, and cinematic record of it. My travel companion? The Insta360 X3 , and then a few weeks later, the Insta360 X4 . Here’s how these 360° cameras transformed my journey into a living film.

🚗 A camera that adapts to the road

First step: mounting the camera on the dashboard, then off to the Norwegian fjords. By activating TimeShift mode, I was able to capture hours of driving in just a few seconds of smooth, stabilized video. The effect is magical: every turn, every ray of sunshine, every tunnel becomes a scene from a movie.

🌿 Capturing the moment: the invisible selfie stick in action

During our hikes, I used the invisible selfie stick, creating an ultra-immersive floating camera effect. Whether at the summit of Preikestolen or on the trails of Lofoten, the Insta360 X4 gave the illusion that a drone was following me, even though I was alone.

🌊 Diving and swimming: 10 meters underwater

Since the X4 is waterproof to a depth of 10 meters , I was able to film our wild swims in Norwegian lakes without a special camera. The underwater footage, combined with 360° aerial shots, offered a unique perspective on our days.

🎥 Travel Framing Tips

• Use “Me” mode to keep the subject centered without editing
• Take photos at sunrise and sunset for golden light
• Combine Bullet Time and TimeShift sequences for a “music video” effect
• Mount the camera on the backpack for discreet POV shots

🎨 Easy editing thanks to the Insta360 app

After each day, I connected the camera to the Insta360 app and used the Snap Wizard to crop my footage as I saw fit. With a few swipes, I could switch from a classic angle to a rotating 360° panorama.

🌟 Conclusion

This road trip allowed me to capture much more than just memories: real movie scenes, accessible to everyone thanks to the Insta360 X3 and X4 . Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or simply a curious traveler, these cameras are the best road trip companions to immortalize your adventures in wide-angle… very wide-angle!

And you, ready to go with your Insta360? 🌍