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Insta360 App Instructions

Creating 360 Video Projects Using Insta360 and OrchestrateVR

Camera Basics

1. Charging the camera- Use the cable provided to plug into the side port to charge.


2. Powering on the camera- Press and hold the side power button. The camera will make a sound and light will show, indicating it is on. 

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3. Attaching camera to mount- 
4. Using lens cover- It's important to cover the lens when not using the camera. Also, please be careful not to touch the lens. 
Recording with Insta360 App
1. Turn on the camera by pressing the side power button

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2. Open Insta360 App on your phone

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3. Press the yellow camera button at the bottom of the screen. You may be prompted to reconnect to the camera again- follow the prompts to do so. 

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5. Confirm your settings, as shown below

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5a. Make sure Video is selected

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5b. Select 360

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5c. Tap the color icon and select Standard

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5d. Tap the Resolution and FPS button and select 5.7k and 30 FPS

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5e. Tap the mode button and make sure Auto is selected and EV is set to 0

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6. After the settings are correctly selected, press the red button to begin recording. Note that the screen on the camera itself will go dark when using the app. 

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Opening Recording Files in the Insta360 Desktop Application

 

Exporting Recording Files from Insta360 Desktop Application

 

Uploading Files to OneDrive + Sharing with Group Members

 

Uploading Files to OrchestrateVR

 

Creating a Project in OrchestrateVR: Setting Initial View, Adding Hotspots and Other Interactive Features

 

Sharing the Project

 

(May not be needed any longer)

Exporting Videos from Insta360 App
1. Open the Insta360 App and be sure to connect to the camera. 
2. Tap on Album (to the left of the yellow camera button)
3. Press Dewarp (toward the bottom left corner) to turn on Dewarp
4. Tap the yellow up arrow in the upper right corner
5. Select Panoramic Video
6. Tap Save to Album
7. Select 1080P
8. The export process will begin and save to your photos