Why is stitching important? With the Insta 360 Pro camera you can only record on devices stitching up to 4K. If you want to record videos in 8K resolution, which is recommended, you have to do the stitching process in post-production.
1. Download the software directly from the Insta 360 website:
2. Install the software and open it for the first time (Mac):
3. Opening the program for the first time:
a. You will find Insta 360 stitcher in your Launchpad
b. Click the icon described as Insta360Stitcher
=> the program will open and present its start screens.
c. After opening the program, you can start stitching your videos
4. Stitching videos in the program:
a. First, import your footage into the program:
b. At the top of the program, you are going to find a files button. By clicking or hovering over this button you will see the “Add Original Files”.
Click that button to select files from your computer The footage you are looking for should be in a folder. The videos of the different lenses are shown as:
1. origin_0.jpg … for photos
2. origin_0.mp4 … for videos
c. Now that you imported the footage in the Insta 360 Stitcher, you can start stitching. By clicking the yellow “Stitch Now” button the selected footage gets processed by the software. It takes some time depending on which system you are using.
d. After the process is done, your footage will be ready to view and is automatically saved in your files. The finished footage is listed under the “Completed” tab. You can access each file by clicking the icon.
Step 1: Launch Insta360 Stitcher1.
Open Insta360 Stitcher on your computer. You can usually find it in your applications folder or search for it using your computer's search feature.
Step 2: Import Your 360-Degree Content
Click on the "Import" or "Add" button to import your 360-degree photos or videos. Browse to the location where your files are stored, select them, and click "Open."
Step 3: Choose Your Stitching Mode3.
Insta360 Stitcher offers automatic and manual stitching modes. For beginners, it's recommended to start with the automatic stitching mode:
Step 4: Preview and Edit
Once the stitching process is complete, you'll see a preview of your stitched 360-degree content.
Step 5: Export Your Stitched Content
After you're satisfied with the stitching and editing, it's time to export your content:
Step 5: Share Your 360-Degree Content6.
Once your content is exported, you can share it on social media, upload it to YouTube, or view it on a VR headset or 360-degree player.
Step 6: Finish:
Congratulations! You've successfully stitched and edited your 360-degree content using Insta360 Stitcher. As you become more comfortable with the software, you can explore its advanced features for further customization and enhancement of your 360-degree photos and videos. Remember that practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to experiment and refine your skills as you go along.
