It all depends on what you’re filming.
Insta360 has established itself as a strong competitor in the world of action cameras. While GoPro once consistently pushed the boundaries of what these small devices can achieve, Insta360 is quickly becoming a frontrunner for content creators, VFX artists, and filmmakers.
With the Insta360 GO 3 announcement, we saw how the company continues to innovate in the niche market. Weighing a mere 1.2 oz (35 g) and smaller than your thumb, the GO 3 combines portability with versatility, making it the ideal companion for creatives needing quick social media content.
But can this tool be used by filmmakers? Or should this camera be relegated to content creators and adrenaline junkies. Let’s find out.
Portable Filmmaking
The thing we like about Insta360 cameras is how well they fit into VFX workflows for budget creatives. With the RS line, creatives can make HDRI maps for realistic lighting in their VFX scenes. But the GO camera does away with that feature to give GoPro some competition.
Author: Yaroslav Altunin
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
