Written by Selene Almeron Insta360 started out doing interesting cameras in the 360° immersive video space (hence the name Insta "360"). However, as that space continues to evolve, Insta360 has made a name for themselves by making interesting and somewhat different action cameras in the last few years. They all feature top quality image stabilization, well designed form factors, and occasional surprises like truly tiny camera systems.The newest camera that filmmakers should be aware of is the Ace and especially the AcePro, which I've shot with over the last few weeks. While it's packed full of features that are impressive for vloggers (like a nifty AI tool to automatically highlight the most interesting parts of your video to make your edit faster), there are also a host of tools that are relavent for filmmakers working in the more traditional narrative and documentary universes.We All Need an Action Camera in the BagWhile action cameras are popular with vloggers and action sports enthusiasts, a filmmaker should always have an action camera in the bag as well for any situation that could arise. While action camera imagery doesn't always perfectly match your A-Cam, they are getting insanely high quality (AcePro is among the best), and sometimes you just need a quick shot from an angle you can't stick your A-Cam. Have a character diving into a pool? Stick an action camera under the water to the pool wall, maybe a 1-second splash will make the edit. Have a driving scene? Get an angle...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - 7 days ago