Insta360 Pro2 User Manual

Pro2

User Manual

English

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Dierence between Pro 2 and Pro 1 (users updating from Pro 1 to Pro 2 are recommended to read)

0.1 Dierence in appearance and interface

0.2 Special functions of Pro 2

0.3 Comparison of detailed functional parameters

Chapter 1 Preparation for Basic Shooting

1.1 Base preparation

1.1.1 Know the camera

1.1.2 Introduction to oicial accessories

1.1.3 Selection and formatting of storage media

1.1.4 Camera debugging

1.1.5 Connection mode of camera

1.1.6 Download oicial soware

1.1.7 Selection of tripod

1.1.8 Import from multiple storage cards

Chapter 2 Photographing

2.1 Preparation before photographing

2.1.1 [Beginner] Preparation of photography

2.1.2 [Beginner] Selection of accessories for shooting

2.1.3 [Advanced] Selection of advanced accessories for photographing

2.1.4 [Advanced] Preparation of special photographing scene (aerial photography)

2.2 Production

2.2.1 [Beginner] Shooting mode screen and settings

2.2.2 [Advanced] Shooting in special format (Raw, AEB, Timelapse, Burst, super-resolution)

2.2.3 [Advanced] Method for aerial-shooting panoramic picture

2.3 Post-Production

2.3.1 [Beginner] Photo stitching by Stitcher

2.3.2 [Advanced] How to stich Super Resolution photo with Burst photo

2.3.3 [Advanced] Stitching by third party soware, such as PTgui, etc.

2.3.4 [Advanced] Color matching and modification of Photoshop panorama

2.4 Distribution

2.4.1 [Beginner] Fast acquisition of real-time stitching images and sent to SNS

2.4.2 [Beginner] Insta360 Player

2.4.3 Introduction of VR helmet for photo playback (about VR glasses)

2.4.4 Create simple VR roaming (about platform presentation)

Chapter 3 Video Recording

3.1 Preparation before shooting

3.1.1 [Beginner] Setup for recording preparation

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3.1.2 [Beginner] Selection of accessories for shooting

3.1.3 [Advanced] Selection of Advanced accessories for video recording

3.1.4 [Advanced] Recording equipment

3.1.5 [Advanced] Introduction of stabilizer

3.1.6 [Advanced] Special scene shooting preparation (aerial photograph)

3.1.7 [Advanced] Create and set logo for real time stitching

3.2 Production

3.2.1 [Beginner] Shooting Mode Screen and Settings

3.2.2 [Advanced] Recording panoramic sound

3.2.3 [Advanced] High FPS Mode

3.2.4 [Advanced] Panoramic aerial photography

3.3 Post-Production Stage

3.3.1 [Beginner] Video stitching by Stitcher

3.3.2 [Beginner] Video Frame Rate Adjustment and Optical Flow Interpolation

3.3.3 [Beginner] Introduction to Premiere cc 2018 Editing

3.3.4 [Beginner] Introduction to FCPX Editing

3.3.5 [Beginner] Quick editing of oicial plugins on Premiere

3.3.6 [Beginner] Application of LUT

3.3.7 [Advanced] Stitching by third-party soware of Mistika VR, AutoPano Video

3.3.8 [Advanced] Other panoramic plugins and their attribute applications

3.3.9 [Advanced] Post production of panoramic sound

3.3.10 [Advanced] Mending Sky for Aerial Photography

3.3.11 [Advanced] Erasing Tripod for Ground Shoot

3.3.12 [Advanced] Introduction of other stabilization methods

3.4 Distribution

3.4.1 [Beginner] Insta360 Player

3.4.2 [Beginner] Introduction of CrystalView 8K, the panorama player

3.4.3 [Beginner] Introduction to other players (Gopro VR Player & PotPlayer)

3.4.4 [Advanced] Upload to various VR platforms

3.4.5 [Advanced] Introduction of VR headset for photo playback (about VR glasses)

Chapter 4 Live-streaming

4.1 Preparation before shooting

4.1.1 [Beginner] Basic preparation for shooting

4.1.2 [Beginner] Selection of accessories for live-streaming

4.1.3 [Beginner] Connection and Stitching Calibration before live-streaming

4.1.4 [Intermediate] Preparation of 4G network Live-streaming (Outdoor live-streaming)

4.1.5 [Intermediate] OBS Computer forwarding push for live-streaming

4.1.6 [Advanced] How to add or edit logo for live-streaming

4.2 Shooting stage

4.2.1 [Beginner] Live Interface and parameter setting

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4.2.2 [Beginner] Push mode: internal push, server push, HDMI output

4.2.3 [Beginner] Live-streaming while storing

4.2.4 [Beginner] External audio setting

4.2.5 [Intermediate] Indoor live-streaming scheme

4.2.6 [Intermediate] Outdoor Live-streaming scheme

4.3 Distribution

4.3.1 [Beginner] YouTube live-streaming

4.3.2 [Beginner] Facebook live-streaming

4.3.3 [Beginner] Weibo live-streaming

4.3.4 [Intermediate] Charging platform live-streaming, Utovr (Arcvideo, Tencent Cloud, etc.)

Chapter 5 Street View

5.1 Preparation before shooting

5.1.1 Basic preparation for Street view

5.1.2 Introduction of shooting accessories for special street view

5.2 Production

5.2.1 Parameter setting of car mounted shooting of street view

5.3 Post-Production

5.3.1 Upload street view through Stitcher

5.4 Distribution

5.4.1 Watch street view content via Stitcher

Chapter 6 Manual Exposure, Curve Adjustment, Customize and Template

6.1 [Advanced] Manual exposure and curve adjustment

6.2 [Advanced] Customize and template

Chapter 7 Common Problems

7.1 Common camera problems

7.2 Common problems for Insta Pro app

7.3 Common problems for Insta360 Pro Stitcher

7.4 Other common problems

7.5 Error message summary

7.6 Oicial technical support and Forum

1 Dierence in appearance and interface

1. Compared to the Pro 1, the Pro 2 adds a AP (WiFi) antenna and a GPS antenna to the top.

The stable communication distance of Pro 2 AP signal is twice as long as that of Pro 1.

Dierent from Pro 1, which needs to purchase additional accessories in order to use GPS module, Pro 2 has integrated

GPS module in the camera itself.

2. A new USB2.0 port, a 3.5mm port, and a 1/4 tapped hole are added to the top of the Pro 2 to make it easier for users

to use some external USB or 3.5mm microphones and hold them directly above the camera. It is especially suitable

for panoramic acoustic microphones that must be placed in the center of the camera for recording.

3. The largest change in Pro 2 is the addition of six TF (Micro SD) card slots to the bottom interface, because of the

multi-card mechanism, Pro 2 allows you to record six high-quality original films while recording a real-time stitching

video. Single video rate is up to 120Mbps (8K3D@30fps, 8K2D@60fps, 4K3D@120FPS and other video gear), the rate is

equivalent to three times that of Pro 1, and the video quality details will be better.

In the process of using, as the number of storage cards increases, the file directory structure will be more complex

than that of Pro 1, but the stitching soware, Stitcher, provides a tool to import Pro 2 content with only one key. User

only needs to choose storage device reading mode in the camera, and then connect Pro 2 to computer through the

Type-C data line or the network cable to easily transfer the material from the multiple Pro 2 storage cards to the

computer by using the one-key import tool. Please refer to 1.1.8 for detailed instructions of how to import files from

multiple storage cards.

2 Special functions of Pro 2

(1) FlowState Stabilization

Pro 2 hardware is equipped with nine-axis gyroscopes and implements FlowState super stabilization against moving

scenes.

(2) Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB) photography, which allows you to select 3, 5, 7, 9 photos

Pro 2 adds AEB photography mode (HDR mode needing post synthesis in Pro 1 equals 3 AEB photos). You can choose to

shoot 3, 5, 7, 9 photos with equal intervals for post synthesis to be high dynamic range photos.

(3) All photo modes can be photographed in Raw+jpg formats

Raw+jpg formats are available to all the shooting modes of Pro 2 (general single shooting, AEB shooting, Burst 10 groups

of photos, Time-lapse delay photography). Images in both dng and jpg formats will be stored.

(4) HDR video

Some video modes in Pro 2 allow you to shoot videos with HDR high dynamic range eect and are suitable for shooting

scene with large light ratio.

(5) Multi-channel shooting, higher rate, wider color gradation and better quality

Pro 2 has 7 cards stored inside, including 6 TF (MicroSD) cards plus 1 SD card. While storing real-time stitching with low

bitrate proxy video into SD card, it can store high bitrate original chip into 6 TF (MicroSD) cards, up to 120 Mbps rate,

which is equivalent to 3 times that of Pro 1 bitrate, with better image quality details. Pro 2 takes YUVJ420P, a wider range

of colors than Pro 1, which is able to show brighter colors and darker colors.

(6) Dual antenna, far and more stable signals

An external antenna is added to ensure smooth control preview within 0 ~ 20 m and the distance is doubled compared

with Pro 1. GPS module and antenna are added to the camera itself and no extra GPS accessory is needed, so as to avoid

the clutter of external accessories and interference to signal when shooting street view.

(7) Farsight system support

Pro 2 carries Farsight, which is the latest invented graph transmission system by Insta360, which can achieve smooth

manipulation of long distance. Communication distance is as long as 300 meters in the ground-to-ground open

environment without shelter and 1 km in the air-to-air environment without shelter. Moreover, Farsight can also support

Pro 1 for manipulation.

3 Comparison of detailed functional parameters

Pro 2 Pro

Weight 1550g 1228g

Diameter φ143mm φ143mm

Material aluminum alloy aluminum alloy

Lens 200°6 x F2.4 fish-eye lens 200°6 x F2.4 fish-eye lens

Photo
Specification

real-time stitching:
7680 x 7680(8K 3D)
7680 x 3840(8K 2D)

post stitching:
7680 x 7680(8K 3D)
7680 x 3840(8K 2D)

real-time stitching:
7680 x 7680(8K 3D)
7680 x 3840(8K 2D)

post stitching:
7680 x 7680(8K 3D)
7680 x 3840(8K 2D)

Video
specification

post stitching:
7680 x 3840@30 FPS HDR (8K 2D)
7680 x 7680 @30 FPS(8K 3D)
7680 x 3840 @60 FPS (8K 2D)
6400 x 6400 @60 FPS (6K 3D/2D)
3840 x 3840 @120 FPS (4K 3D/2D Binning)

real-time stitching:
3840x3840@30fps (4K 3D)
3840x1920@30fps (4K 2D)

post stitching:
6400 x 6400@30fps(3D)
7680 x 3840@30fps(2D)
3840 x 3840 @60 FPS(4K 3DBinning)
3840 x 1920 @120FPS(4K 2D Binning)

real-time stitching:
3840 x 3840@24fps(4K 3D)
3840 x 1920@30fps(4K 2D)

Photo Files JPEG/ DNG JPEG/ DNG

Video Files mp4 mp4

Video Color
Space

YUVJ420P, oering a wider color range YUV420P

Video Coding
Format

H264 directly from camera, H265 in post
production

H264 directly from camera, H265 in post
production

Live­streaming
Modes

Built-in server
Custom server
HDMI output
3840x1920@30fps (4K 2D live) simultaneously
store 8K
3840x3840@30fps (4K 3D live) simultaneously
store 6K 3D
Note: live while storage supported.

Built-in server
Custom server
HDMI output
3840x1920@30fps (4K 2D live) can store 4K
3840x3840@24fps (4K 3D live) can store 4K 3D
24frame
Note: live while storage supported.

Live­streaming
Protocol

rtsp, rtmp, hls rtsp, rtmp, hls

Storage 6 MicroSD Card+1 SD Card 1SD Card / USB 3.0

ISO Range 100-6400 100-6400

Pro 2 Pro

Exposure
Modes

Auto
Manual
Lens-by-Lens Custom
Shutter Priority (photo only)
ISO Priority (photo only)
video mode can set ISO upper limit

Auto
Manual
Lens-by-Lens Custom
Shutter Priority (photo only)
ISO Priority (photo only)

White
Balance
Modes

Auto, Manual Auto, Manual

Photo Modes

Single shot
Burst (10 continuous shots)
Timelapse
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket, optional 3, 5, 7,
and 9 photos for in-camera HDR photos)
Raw and JPG are both available in all modes

Single shot
Burst (10 continuous shots)
RAW
HDR

Video mode

General video (opening i-Log color)
High-frame rate video (Binning) (open i-Log
color)
Note: partial video levels support HDR eect

General video High-frame rate video (Binning)
Time-lapse photography
Note: optionally to open Flat-color

Bitrate per
Lens

Up to 120Mbps Up to 40Mbps

Power 12V 5A 12V 5A

Battery
Capacity

5100mAh 5100mAh

Working
Temperature

0-40℃ 0-40℃

Storage
Temperature

-20 ~ 40℃ -20 ~ 40℃

WiFi
Specifications

802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz. Signal range is about 20
meters in open space. Max preview framerate of
30 FPS, supported in roughly 5-meter range.

802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz. Signal range is about 10
meters in open space. Max preview framerate of
1 FPS, supported in roughly 5-meter range.

GPS Signal
Antenna

Supported Not supported

AP Signal
Antenna

Supported Not supported

Ethernet Port Supported Supported

Video
Transmission

Insta360 Farsight provides ground-to-ground
range of up to 300 meters and ground-to-air
range of up to 1000 meters, with 30 FPS preview.

Insta360 Farsight provides ground-to-ground
range of up to 300 meters and ground-to-air
range of up to 1000 meters, with 1 FPS preview.

Audio 4 x Mono Mic 4 x Mono Mic

Audio Coding
Format

AAC AAC

Spatial Audio Ambisonic Ambisonic

Gyroscope Ultra-precise 9-axis gyroscope Ultra-precise 6-axis gyroscope

Stabilization FlowState stabilization General stabilization

Pro 2 Pro

Stitching OpticalFlow / Template OpticalFlow / Template

Exposure
Range

12 stop 12 stop

Control
Soware

Windows / Mac / iOS / Android Windows / Mac / iOS / Android

1.1.1 Know the camera

Specification parameter

Specification Parameter

Specification Parameter

Lenses 6 * 200°F2.4 fish-eye lenses

Maximum resolution of single-path
photograph

4000 * 3000

360°panoramic photo shooting

Real-time Stitching/ Post-Processing Stitching, 7680 * 3840 (8K) at the
maximum.

360°panoramic video recording

Real-time Stitching in the camera, 3840 * 1920@30fps (4K) at the
maximum.
Post-Processing Stitching, 7680 * 3840@60fps (8K) at the maximum.

360°3D panoramic photo shooting Real-time/ Post-Processing Stitching, 7680 * 7680(8K 3D)at the maximum.

360°3D panoramic video recording

Real-time stitching in the camera, 3840 * 3840@30fps (4K)at the
maximum.
Post-Processing Stitching, 7680 * 7680@30fps (8K 3D) at the maximum.

File format

Photo: JPG, DNG (RAW format)
Video: MP4

Storage support

6 TF (MicroSD) cards of V30 speed level, UHS-I
SD card of V30 speed level, UHS-I, Sandisk Extreme Pro is recommended

Power and endurance

5100mAh removable battery (endurance time about 50min)
12V/5A power adapter (Continuous recording for several hours at room
temperature)

Audio recording

Built-in Mic * 4
External 3.5 standard audio input interface * 2
Recordable Ambisonic panoramic sound frequency

Power 12V 5A

Camera weight (containing battery) About 1.550kg

Camera size Sphere diameter of 143

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1.1.2 Introduction to oicial accessories

Note: according to international aviation regulations, if you check in your luggage, please remove lithium batteries and

carry them around.

1.1.3 Selection and formatting of storage media

6 TF (MicroSD) cards and one SD card must be inserted to use Insta360 Pro 2 to shoot.

Selection and notes for storage devices

Both TF (MicroSD) cards and SD card required by Insta360 Pro 2 needs to reach the read-write speed level of V30

memory card.

It is recommended to purchase SanDisk SD card (JD.com purchase link, Amazon purchase link) and TF (MicroSD) card

(JD.com purchase link, Amazon purchase link). When selecting memory cards, note that:

①

To choose Extreme Pro instead of Extreme card;

②

V30 mark is a must. Although some high-speed cards have high read-write speed per second, they are not suitable

for simultaneous multi-channel file writing. Aer using for a period of time, accumulation of file fragments will result

in loss of frame or directly stop recording video;

③

Please make sure the format of the card is exFat, if not, it should be formatted as exFat.

Pro 2 does not have maximum capacity limits on SD card / TF (MicroSD) card

Note for removing storage card

As the file directory structure is more complex in Pro 2, please make sure to turn o the camera before pulling out

storage cards. If the storage card is pulled out when the camera is on, files may fail to be stored completely in very

few cases. Therefore please make sure to turn o the camera first before removing any storage card.

How to use camera to format a SD card

Frequent recording of high-resolution video will lead to accumulation of data fragments generated by multiple files,

aecting the card speed. So, it is recommend to periodically format storage devices, especially before important

shooting.

Pro 2 has feature of standby formatting and is easy to operate. Using Pro 2 camera to format saves hours and is more

completed than using computer soware. It is strongly recommended to use the camera to format storage devices.

Detailed operation steps are shown below.

1. Select camera settings on the screen menus, sequentially, Settings -Storage-Storage Space

2. Under this menu, you can view the amount of available capacity / residual capacity information of storage devices

inserted in the current camera. Press the Power button to click on a storage device into the next step to be

formatted, and then the camera will remind you whether to proceed with formatting, continue to click on the

Power button to confirm and then it will start to format the selected storage device. (Please note that before

formatting, you must backup the original data on storage devices and the data cannot be restored once

formatting completes.)

(1) Once formatted, if you are prompted by Formatted success, it means that formatting succeeds.

(2) If it shows "Formatted completed with fragments le", it means formatting is completed, but there are still

some file fragments existing. The SD card cannot be formatted into the required format, please contact the

manufacturer of the card to fix it or replace with a new card.

3. Once formatting is completed, if it prompts "Failed", it represents a format failure. Please check whether this

storage device’s write-protection is turned on or it has been corrupted. Please try formatting again aer you

remove write-protection.

4. Pro 2 camera can format 6 MicroSD cards together at the same time. Choose any one of the MicroSD cards and

proceed to the next step. There will be two selections for you to choose: format this card to exFat or format all

devices to exFat.

About card speed test

Insta360 Pro 2 use multi-card mechanism to store files and the single video rate in each storage card is up to

120Mbps, so Pro 2 has high standards on storage card’s write speed and stability. Please use storage card which

meets our oicial recommended standards.

When using new SD cards or MicroSD cards on your camera to record video or record livestream for the first time, you

can follow the instruction on the camera to start a card speed test to ensure the storage card meets recording

standards.

You can also go to camera settings on the screen menus and choose Storage. There is Test Write Speed function

shown below Storage Space. Using Test Write Speed function can start a card speed test.

If the test result is “All storage devices write speed are suicient”, all the storage cards’ write speed meet the

recording requirement.

If the test result shows some card’s write speed isn’t suicient, it means recording process may be aected with this

card. Please follow the instructions above to format this SD card using formatting function on camera. Please make

sure to back up your files before formatting. Aer formatting, please start a speed test again on the formatted card.

Using storage cards which meet the requirements on write speed and stability is a key precondition for recording

video successfully. Therefore, please make sure to have a speed test before recording.

1.1.4 Camera debugging

When we get Insta360 Pro 2 camera, before starting your professional panorama experience, please learn some necessary

knowledge first.

Lens protection and cleaning

Insta360 Pro 2 is a six-eye panorama camera, whose fish-eye wide-angle lens is parallel to one lap of the camera itself.

Because of protruding shape, please be careful during use and shooting lest and avoid grinding or unnecessary

damage.

The camera is equipped with rubber protective jacket for lens. When normally packed or in working non-shooting

status, please use protective jacket to possibly minimize lens damage risk.

It is also easy to leave fingerprint on convex lens, so we’ve equipped the camera with camera cloth. Please keep the

camera clean, avoid any stain that impacts quality and stitching eect.

About power supply and electricity quantity

For panoramic photography, electricity guarantee is important. Insta360 Pro 2 provides two types of power supply.

You can use multiple batteries or connect directly to the power supply at suitable locations to extend camera usage

time.

For details please refer to the following information.

Power adapter:

The camera adopts12V 5A power adapter with DC interface.

Battery type and duration:

The camera uses 5100 mAh replaceable battery. Without WiFi, the battery life is about 50 min. To fully charge a battery

takes about 2.5 hours.

Charging with power o:

When the camera is not fully charged, the red power indicating lamp will go on;

When the camera is fully charged, the green power indicating lamp will go on.

Charging with power on:

When the electricity quantity of the camera is below 10%, the red power indicating lamp will go on until the low-point

protection is enabled or the camera is shut down upon exhaust of electricity;

When the electricity quantity of the camera is between 11% and 20%, the yellow power indicating lamp will go on;

When the electricity quantity of the camera is between 21% and 100%, the white power indicating lamp will go on;

When the camera operates, the work indicating lamp will be in the same color as the power indicating lamp. Refer to the

section about camera operation instructions for the flashing description of the work indicating amp.

Tip: With WiFi connection, Pro 2 preview mode consumes more power, so please try to return to the homepage when

standby (as shown in the figure)

About real-time stitching and stitching calibration

Insta360 Pro 2 has an accurate stitching parameter which can be used in most shooting scenarios. The stitching eect

shown on the preview screen is based on this default stitching parameter. However, the stitching eect may vary due

to dierences between specific shooting scenes. If the stitching eect doesn't meet the requirement, users can use

calibrate the stitching eect on the camera or control app.

Please note that the calibrate stitching only takes eect in the following situations:

preview screen of video recording

real-time stitching video from recording

preview screen of live-streaming

real-time stitching video stored during live-streaming

Stitching eects shown in the other situations, such as photo using real-time OpticalFlow stitching and the preview

screen before shooting, are based on the default stitching parameter.

1. Calibrate stitching eect in Pro 2 camera

(1) Turn on the camera and go to the setting menu, choose Calibrate Stitching function.

(2) Aer starting this function, please place the camera in an open place and ensure that there is no shelter within

2m of the camera radius including the user himself or herself. Then press the power button, and the camera will

automatically conduct stitching eect calibration based on current scene.

2. Calibrate stitching eect in Pro 2 app

Connect the app with Pro 2 camera. Choose Video mode or Live-streaming mode.

In Live-streaming mode, Calibrate Stitching Eect function will be shown in General setting.

In Video mode, when the Real-time Stitching function is on, Calibrate Stitching Eect function will be shown

below. Please place the camera in an open place and ensure that there is no shelter within 2m of the camera

radius including the user himself or herself. Then start to calibrate stitching eect. New stitching eect will be

shown when stitching completes. Users can choose to apply this new stitching eect or recover the previous

eect, and also can calibrate stitching eect again.

About Gyro calibration

Gyro calibration can be performed for the first time using cameras which ensures that camera functions are as

accurate as possible. Please first place Insta360 Pro on horizontal desktop or ground, on the function navigation

menu, click settings on the lower right to find "Gyro calibration", and complete operation based on prompt (as shown

in the figure).

1.1.5 Connection mode of camera

Insta360 Pro 2 provides a variety of camera connection modes, which can be divided into three types, namely, Farsight,

wired connection, and Wi-Fi connection. It can be connected to a computer, iPad or mobile phone, for the remote control

of the camera. Among them, the wired connection is achieved through network cable or local area network (LAN). It is

strongly recommended that the camera be remotely controlled through Farsight, which enjoys the most stable signal and

the farthest communication distance.

If there is no Farsight device, Wi-Fi connection is more convenient and commonly used. The mobile app provides two

ways of camera connectivity: LAN connection and AP hotspot connection of camera. Each of these two ways has its own

characteristics. Hotspot connection is convenient and fast, and the connection distance is usually 5m ~ 10m, which is

suitable for outdoor and quick preview; however, if the LAN is stable enough and the signal coverage area is large, the

LAN connection can be preferentially selected, for the safety range of the connection between the person and the camera

is larger in theory.

These dierent connections are described in more details below:

Farsight connection

1. Install antennas onto the Farsight’s transmitter and receiver respectively.

2. Go to the Pro 2 camera Settings, set Ethernet to DHCP.

Please also turn o AP (WiFi) on the camera.

3. Turn on the camera and Farsight transmitter. It takes 15 seconds to start aer transmitter is on.

4. Connect the transmitter with Pro 2 camera via network cable. Waiting for the display of IP address of 192.168.100.XXX

on top of camera screen, which represents a successful connection between camera and Farsight transmitter. If no

required IP shows aer waiting for a long time, please replug the cable until the displayed IP address meets the

requirement. The transmitter can be fixed on tripod with a clip given by the factory.

(Farsight transmitter)

5. Turn on the receiver, and connect the phone / iPad to the receiver through USB cable. Take iOS as an example. Wait

about 15 seconds or so, the phone / iPad settings (generally in system settings menu) will show "Ethernet" option,

click to enter the interface of Ethernet settings. Set "conFig. IP" to automatic, and confirm whether the IP address is

also 192.168.100.XXX. In most Android devices, there is no "Ethernet" option. The set-up is ready aer connecting

your devices to the receiver via USB cable. (please refer to the Compatibility List below for the supported Android

devices)

If there is no required IP available aer waiting for a while, replug the USB cable and reconnect until the desired IP

address is displayed.

If you want to connect the receiver to your computer, please use network cable to connect. Aer connecting, set the

computer network to DHCP, which can automatically obtain the IP address assigned by the receiver.

(Farsight receiver - Micro USB port)

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(Farsight receiver — antenna port)

6. Please ensure the IP address displayed on top of the camera screen and that assigned to the receiver is

192.168.100.XXX. It represents a successful communication of Farsight. At this point, open the control app on the

device connected by the receiver, which can be connected by inputting the IP address displayed on top of the camera

screen. If the receiver connects to a computer, you can also complete the connection by inputting the IP address

displayed at the top of the camera screen in the connection interface of the camera's controlling client Insta360 Pro

soware.

7. Compatibility List of Farsight receiver (devices added continuously)

Device System

Huawei P9 Android 7.0+

Huawei P10 Android 7.0+

Huawei Mate9 Android 8.0+

Huawei Mate10 Android 8.0+

Huawei Honor V10 Android 8.0+

Samsung Galaxy S8 Android 8.0+

Samsung Galaxy S9 Android 8.1.0+

Google Pixel 2 Android 8.1.0+

Moto X Pro Android 5.0.2+

iPhone & iPad iOS 10.3+

Wired connection -- DHCP mode

1. Enter the settings menu of Pro 2, set Ethernet to DHCP mode.

2. Connect Pro 2 to router through network cable, and the router's allocation mode needs to be DHCP, and the

computer connects to router’s LAN.

3. Ensure camera and computer are inside the same LAN, open the controlling client soware on the computer, and

input IP address displayed on top of the camera screen.

Wired connection -- Direct connection mode

1. Enter the camera settings menu of Pro 2, set Ethernet to DHCP mode.

2. Connect Pro 2 to computer with network cable. If you want to connect some computer without Internet access, then

you need to switch to USB port by using the transverter. In this mode, the IP address of Pro 2 is fixed as

192.168.1.188, which requires to set up static IP for the PC network segment of 192.168.1. And it is recommended to

set as 192.168.1.100, with the subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

(IP configuration Interface for Windows)

(IP configuration Interface for Mac OS)

3. Aer completing the above configuration, enter 192.168.1.188 on client operation soware, and then connect.

WiFi connectivity -- connecting client devices to camera's AP hotspot

1. click on WiFi logo on homepage of camera screen, and the camera will open its own AP hotspot.

2. open your client device (phone, tablet, laptop) to search nearby WiFi hotspots, and find the hotspots of "Insta360-Pro

2-XXXXXX". Click to input 88888888 (repeat eight for 8 times) to connect.

3. aer successful connection, client device and camera have been in same wireless network. Input IP address

192.168.43.1 on client control soware, and then click to connect (phone app can choose Connection Method B for

one-key connection)

1.1.6 Download oicial soware

As a technology company dedicated to developing global panoramic imaging technology and building open ecology and

convenient product experience, Insta360 provides abundant soware for users and panoramic enthusiasts of Pro series

cameras. From controlling operations, stitching, to viewing, regardless of mobile phone or computer, there are

corresponding soware for your choice. The following soware is compatible with Pro / Pro 2 camera.



Insta360 Pro Camera control app

The controlling app of professional panoramic camera, Insta360 Pro, helps you remotely control Pro/Pro 2 via WiFi

connection to realize the shooting, recording and live streaming function of the camera. Moreover, you can adjust various

parameters settings, look back filming materials, stitching calibration, viewing information etc. Real-time preview allows

you to adjust to best lens anytime, and help you get panoramic photos or video works in a professional and quick way.

(app compatibility requirements)



Insta360 Pro STITCHER

Use Insta360 Stitcher to quickly and easily stitch camera footage taken by Insta360 Pro/Pro 2.

What computer configuration can run Stitcher's stitching function smoothly?

According to Stitcher's requirements for hardware coding and decoding ability, it is recommended to use computers

meeting the standards below:

CPU: CPU for i7 6700K or higher performance

Memory: 8GB or larger

Graphics card: GTX980 or graphics card of higher performance such as NVIDIA, AMD graphics card

Hard disk: it is recommended to use a solid state drive

Operating system: it is recommended to use Windows 8, OSX 10.10 or higher system

For computers with configuration lower than the above standards, they can run the soware but might encounter some

problems. Try to use a computer that reaches the above standards.



Insta360 Pro 2 FIRMWARE

Camera firmware

The Insta360 Pro camera firmware ensures that the Insta360 Pro 2 runs eiciently. Please update to the latest version for

the optimal experience. How to upgrade firmware?



Insta360 Moment CrystalView 8K Player

Insta360 Moment supports the playback of all videos and photos from Insta360 apps and files in CrystalView format.

1.1.7 Selection of tripod

The camera supports the combination with tripod, stabilized holder, flying camera and vehicle sucker, among which

tripod is the most frequently used in many scenes . Usually, in order to avoid shooting photographer and shooting

content with certain vertical angles, we must require tripod to assist especially during night, sunrise, sunset and in weak

light environments, or we need to shoot with long exposure, delay etc. , in which cases, one cannot hold cameras. Here

are suggestions for choosing a tripod matching Pro 2.

1. Mounting point on the tripod holder has two types: 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch. The base bottom of Pro 2 provides 3/8 nut

stad turning 1/4 inch tapped hole structure, allowing camera to fit the common tripod screw specifications of 1/4 and

3/8. Apart from the mounting point at the bottom, altogether four 1/4 mounting points are around forming a cross,

which is convenient for using some special tripods to make stronger fixation.

(Base central mounting point is 3/8 turn 1/4)

(Base central mounting point is 3/8)

2. When choosing tripod, one should first consider whether it is stable, and try to choose professional brand or have a

try personally to select the suitable one.

3. Panoramic video always simulates a first-person point of view. The distance of Pro 2 base to lens is about12 cm, so

please select tripod with a height above 160 cm.

4. Panorama video also needs bottom stitching. It’s not recommended using a tripod with direction adjusting handle.

5. Shooting of scenery theme may give priority to single unipod. Unipod occupies a much smaller area than tripod,

which is easier to erase in post editing. In panoramic videos, if we look down at our feet, we oen find that there is a

place that is unnatural or covered with LOGO of the producer, which actually hides the unipod position.

6. if the subject is mainly recording activity or there are many uncontrollable people on the scene, a tripod which is

more stable should be chosen to avoid person collision and camera damage.

Do not select tripod with handle

7. When shooting panoramic view, we should try to reduce the area of bottom bracket as much as possible for

convenient post editing. In this sense, Manfrotto series products, which are relatively safe, portable, convenient, and

easy to operate, can be used as purchase reference for shooting support.

https://www.manfrotto.us/products/virtual-reality?limit=36

8. Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment series can be another choice.

http://shop.nodalninja.com/carbon-fiber-poles/

1.1.8 Import from multiple storage cards

Compared with Pro 1, the largest change in Pro 2 is the addition of six TF (Micro SD) cards. The original files are stored in

multiple storage cards. It’s more complex to manage all the files in Pro 2. In order to simplify the importing process,

we’ve provided reading storage devices function in the camera. When the camera starts to read storage devices, user only

needs to connect Pro 2 to computer to transfer files from the storage cards to the computer by using the one-key import

tool in Stitcher. There is no need to pull out any storage card.

Import Pro 2 files to computer in Windows system:

Import method 1: Use the USB Hub and the SD card reader

1. Please use our oicial SD card reader and USB Hub. Insert the SD card and six MicroSD cards into the Hub, then

connect the Hub to your computer. Wait for your computer to recognize and mount all storage cards.

2. Open Stitcher，go to “Pro 2 File Manager" page. Click the "Import" button below method 1. Choose the root directory

from any one of the inserted SD cards.

3. It takes a while to load all the contents in SD cards. Please wait for loading process to complete.

4. Aer all the files are loaded, click the button "Import contents to local drive" at the bottom. Then all the selected

contents will be imported to local drive.

Import method 2: Connect your Pro 2 to your computer via cable

1. Go to the Pro 2's home menu, select the fih function and start storage device reading mode. Wait until the camera

displays "Reading storage devices…".

If the camera shows "Loading failed" aer entering this mode, please restart the camera.

2. Enter\192.168.1.188\ pro2\ in the address bar of the file manager, and visit the directory to read the contents of all

the current storage devices of the camera. You can copy the contents to the same directory and merge the folders

with the same name.

3. If you see six MicroSD cards and one SD card, you have successfully accessed all of your camera's storage devices. You

can choose to merge files in individual folders manually and copy them locally on your computer, or you can import

them by using Stitcher's one-click import tool.

4. Open Stitcher，go to “Pro 2 File Manager" page. Click the "Import" button below method 2. Enter

“\\192.168.1.188\Pro2\” in the address bar of select folder. Access this directory and choose a root directory from any

one of your SD cards.

You can also map a network drive for Pro 2 directory under server address: \\192.168.1.188. In this way, you don't

have to type its network address each time.

5. It takes a while to load all the contents in SD cards. Please wait for loading process to complete.

6. Aer all the files are loaded, click the button "Import contents to local drive" at the bottom. Then all the selected

contents will be imported to local drive.



Import Pro 2 files to computer in MacOS:

Import method 1: Use the USB Hub and the SD card reader

1. Please use our oicial SD card reader and USB Hub. Insert the SD card and six MicroSD cards into the Hub, then

connect the Hub to your computer. Wait for your computer to recognize and mount all storage cards.

2. Open Stitcher，go to “Pro 2 File Manager" page. Click the "Import" button below method 1. Choose the root directory

from any one of the inserted SD cards.

3. It takes a while to load all the contents in SD cards. Please wait for loading process to complete.

4. Aer all the files are loaded, click the button "Import contents to local drive" at the bottom. Then all the selected

contents will be imported to local drive.

Import method 2: Connect your Pro 2 to your computer via cable

Please visit the website before using the function (https://joshuawise.com/horndis). In the Available versions section,

please select to download the corresponding Horndis driver soware according to the current Mac system version, and

then install the soware.

1. Go to the Pro 2's home menu, select the fih function and start storage device reading mode. Wait until the camera

displays "Reading storage devices…".

If the camera shows "Loading failed" aer entering this mode, please restart the camera.

2. Open the file manager Finder on Mac system and click Go -> Connect to Server.

3. Enter smb://192.168.1.188, in the Server Address bar and click “Connect”.

4. Select “Guest” in the pop-up window and click “Connect”.

5. In the next pop-up window, select "pro2" and click “OK" to connect.

6. If you see six MicroSD cards and one SD card, you have successfully accessed all of your camera's storage devices. You

can choose to merge files in individual folders manually and copy them locally on your computer, or you can import

them by using Stitcher's one-click import tool.

7. Open Stitcher，go to “Pro 2 File Manager" page. Click the "Import" button below method 2. Choose the root directory

from any SD card under server address: 192.168.1.188\pro2.

8. It takes a while to load all the contents in SD cards. Please wait for loading process to complete.

9. Aer all the files are loaded, click the button "Import contents to local drive" at the bottom. Then all the selected

contents will be imported to local drive.

Please note that aer you have put your camera in storage device reading mode, and your computer has direct access to

the directories of multiple storage cards, you can drag the folders in your SD card (not MicroSD) directly to Stitcher for

use. However, this approach depends on the stability and reliability of the network, so it is strongly recommended to save

the content to the local computer before splicing or editing.

Alternatively, if you have purchased an oicial card reader and Hub package, you can take out the seven storage cards

and insert them into the card reader and Hub to connect to your computer, and then manually merge the folders with

same name and copy them to your computer.

2.1.1 [Beginner] Preparation of photography

Before shooting photos, camera’s battery level, format and capacity of storage devices must be checked, environment

safety for shooting should be confirmed, and suitable bracket and accessories must be selected.

Storage medium: make sure that the format is exFAT before shooting, in case your shooting will be delayed due to the

unsuitable format.

Selection and formatting methods for storage media are described in 1.1.3.

Battery power: Pro 2’s battery can be used for about 50 minutes when fully charged. When moving to take photos, one

can prepare several spare batteries.

Gyro calibration: before shooting, one can check the preview scene through the camera controlling device of Insta360

Pro 2 to determine whether it needs to have camera calibration. Please see 1.1.4 for detailed method.

Stitching calibration: if only carrying out post stitching, no camera stitching calibration is needed; if real-time stitching

and better preview are needed, one can choose stitching calibration. When there is obvious changes in shooting

environment, e.g. from indoors to outdoors, one should have stitching calibration once again. Calibration methods for

stitching are described in detail in 1.1.4.

You can manipulate cameras by Insta360 Pro client terminal that supports all the platforms, and the connection

operations are described in detail in 1.1.5.

Certainly, you can also take photos without connecting to other devices. The camera has 5s shooting delay by default for

standalone use. If additional settings are needed, you can use customize function to save settings so that camera will

automatically adopt settings specified last time when starting to have next shoot. The detailed method is described in

6.2.

2.1.2 [Beginner] Selection of accessories for shooting

When shooting panoramic view, we should try to reduce the area of bottom bracket as far as possible for convenient post

editing. In this sense, Manfrotto VR series products are relatively safe, portable, convenient shooting bracket, which can

be regarded as reference for purchase.

https://www.manfrotto.us/products/virtual-reality?limit=36

Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment series can be another choice.

http://shop.nodalninja.com/carbon-fiber-poles/

2.1.3 [Advanced] Selection of advanced accessories for
photographing

Base support. Pro 2 has a weight of 1550 g. Please select base with large suction force for single-lens camera, which is

relatively more stable and reliable.

2.1.4 [Advanced] Preparation of special photographing
scene (aerial photography)

Aerial panoramic photos:

Unmanned aerial vehicles choose unmanned aerial vehicles with large load capacity, such as DJI S 900, M 600, Inspire 2

etc.

No stabilizer is needed for shooting so you can select a straight bar to connect Pro 2. You can select unipod straight bar

with changeable length or a short rod with fixed length.

A long rod needs to add spherical pan-tilt at the joint to facilitate takeo.

2.2.1 [Beginner] Shooting mode screen and settings

Standalone Use

1.Shooting Mode Screen

2.Operation Instructions

(1) Select the shooting mode from the camera menu, press the POWER key to confirm entering such mode. Aer the

camera completes the preparation, the Ready state will be displayed.

(2) When the shooting mode is in Ready state, press UP and DOWN keys to switch over the sizes for shooting.

(3) When the shooting mode is in Ready state, press POWER key and you can take a photo as per the current size.

If the real-time stitching level is needed aer the photo is taken, the camera will enter the processing state. Aer

processing is done, the photo will be saved, and then, the camera will be switched to shooting READY state.

A 5s countdown is needed in each shooting. During the countdown, the work indicating lamp will flash continuously,

accompanied by sound prompt. Be sure to keep away from the camera within the 5s, to avoid aecting the shooting

eect. There will be a sound prompt aer the shooting is done successfully.

3.Specification and level for shooting

Shooting
Specification

Description

8K|OF Shoot and store 8K panoramic original photos and real-time optical flow stitching photos.

8K|3D|OF Shoot and store 8K 3D panoramic original photos and real-time optical flow stitching photos.

8K

Shoot and store panoramic original photos without real-time optical flow stitching. 8K panoramic or
8K 3D panoramic photos can be made in post-production.

AEB3

When shooting AEB3 (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) photos, there will be 3 groups of photos with
dierent exposures. With this function, photos with relatively high latitude can be made in post­production. User can choose to shoot 3, 5, 7, 9 photos in camera settings.

Burst

One key shoot and store 10 groups of original photos. 10 8K panoramic / 3D panoramic photos can be
synthesized through post-production, and one 12K super-resolution panoramic photo can also be
made through post-production.

Timelapse

Interval length (minimum 2s) can be set and images at consecutive intervals are taken. The
maximum of 8K 3D panoramic video can be synthesized in post-production.

Customize

Camera customized options allow users to quickly select parameters saved last time when using the
controlling app. Details of usage are shown in 6.2.

Note:

①

Photos shot in all modes can be stored in format of Raw+jpg.

②

Photos shot in normal, AEB3 or Burst mode are stored in SD card. In Timelapse mode, when photo is stored in jpg

format, the minimum interval length can be set to 2s. When photo is stored in raw+jpg formats, the minimum interval

length is 4s due to the limit of write speed. The jpg files from each lens will be stored in the SD card while dng files will be

stored in six MicroSD cards.

③

For 8K 3D photo and 8K photo, the resolution of their original files captured by each independent lens is 4000 * 3000.

These files can be stitched into 3D or 8K 2D photo in post-production. The real-time stitching function in camera will not

aect the original files from each lens.

4.Use app for shooting

(1) Shoot photos with app (take the interface of iOS app as an example)

The camera provides access to the following functions: photo, video, live-streaming, calibration, storage and device

setting

Click to enter shooting mode, app will automatically load preview stream and get ready to shoot aer completion. The

interface of photo shooting mode is shown below. There are several buttons at the bottom of preview screen. The buttons

from le to right are:

①

Gyroscope for stabilization: with the function on, photos stored through camera’s real-time stitching function can be

automatically corrected according to gyroscope data. Note that this feature cannot take eect when recording 3D real-

time stitching content or 3D live-streaming.

②

VR preview button: tap the button to switch to preview under VR glasses mode.

③

Full screen: tap the button to watch the preview stream in full screen.

④

Brightness histogram: with the button on, a brightness histogram of preview stream will be shown on the top le of

the preview screen. When shooting under sunlight, it’s hard to just check the exposure with your eyes on the preview

screen. Brightness histogram can help you to get the proper exposure.

⑤

Audio button: tap the button to turn on or o the sound in preview stream. Note that this function only takes eect in

the preview screen and doesn’t aect the sound recording settings in camera.

⑥

Close preview button: press it to close preview screen. It can save electricity when preview screen is closed. You can

tap anywhere in preview screen to turn on the preview function again.

General (Basic settings for photo):

General Level Notice

Mode

Normal Burst
Timelapse Auto
Exposure
Bracket

1. All photo modes can store images from 6 lens. Each photo has a resolution of 4000
* 3000. RAW photo format is DNG. Panoramic / 3D images with maximum resolution
of 8K can be synthesized in Stitcher.

2. The interval length of Timelapse photography must be set above 2s, while interval
time should be 2s longer than Shutter time. For example, setting interval is 3s,
Shutter can be set to 1s at minimum.

3. 10 photos taken by Burst can use Stitcher to synthesize photos with the resolution
of 12K at maximum.

4. Auto Exposure Bracket can select 3, 5, 7, 9 photos with dierent exposures,
eventually synthesizing HDR photos by using soware such as Stitcher or Photoshop.

Content
Type

360° Pano 360°
3D

This setting aects only photos that are actually stitched in real time to be 3D or 2D.
Stitcher can still be used to synthesize 6 original images to be panoramic photos or
3D images.

Raw Open / close

1. When this mode is on, photos will be stored in both formats of Raw+JPG
simultaneously.

2. DNG files can be toned via Photoshop etc.

General Level Notice

Optical
Flow

Opening: use
optical flow
algorithm.
Closing: use
template
stitching

1. Under Normal mode, real-time optical flow takes time to stitch a 360 ° Pano or 360 °
3D photo and save 6-lens original images simultaneously. The whole real-time
stitching process takes certain time (camera state is Processing) to complete. Aer
stitching, the camera will be ready for the next shoot.

2. Optical flow real-time stitching only takes eect for JPG. If Raw + JPG photos are
taken simultaneously, only JPG photo will be stitched into a panoramic photo in real
time.

Delay
Timer

None, 3S, 5S,
10S, 20S, 30S,
40S, 50S, 60S

Cameras will shoot aer countdown is over.

Reset

Exposure:

Exposure

Auto It can adjust EV, white balance In the Normal shooting mode, the range of EV is-5 ~ 5.

Manual

ISO range: 100 ~ 6400

Shutter speed range: 1/2s ~
1/8000s for ordinary Shutter, 1s ~
55s for Long Shutter

WB levels: Auto(auto white
balance), 2700K, 3200K, 4000K,
5000K, 6500K, 7500K

Isolated
Exposure

Six lens will expose
independently and
automatically, to adjust EV,
white balance

Independent exposure is suitable for shooting scenes with sharp
light and shade contrast, such as shooting bright windows and
indoor scenes, bright scenes but darker seats in the audience.

Shutter
Priority

Shutter parameters can be set
manually; other parameters are
automatically matched by
camera

ISO
Priority

ISO can be set manually; other
parameters are automatically
matched by camera

Reset

Property

Property

Brightness

-255 ~
255

Note: Property settings generally do not modify, especially sharpness, which may cause
noise increase aer modification.

Saturation

0 ~
255

Contrast

0 ~
255

Reset

Aer shooting the desired contents using the mobile app, you can go to the camera storage album through the shortcut

entry in the lower le corner, to access the file folders containing the contents shot just now and from history. Except for

photos in the Auto Exposure Bracket (HDR), Burst or Timelapse mode, all the materials may be previewed, which is

helpful for the user to locate a material quickly. Users can view individual material file via client terminal and download

photos to mobile phones.

However, most of the material files are large in volume, and a camera’s performance of downloading and playing is

relatively weak, so it is recommended that users should use a computer to view and manage the shot materials.

With the storage management function, you can view the capacity of the storage device currently configured to the

camera.

(2) Precautions for shooting

In mobile AP connection, it may cause unstable connection due to crowd density, and shelter, etc.

Pro 2 is not waterproof so it cannot be photographed underwater nor does it recommend photographing in rainy

weather.

Optical flow stitching algorithm is designed to detect each pixel between frames. And if no similar point is found in

adjacent images, ripples will be generated at moving objects or lens seams. For example, in front of wallpaper of fine

vertical stripes, twigs, reflective glass or stainless steel railings. Therefore, we should try to avoid these situations and

place the camera in the scene with details that are rich but non-repetitive.

Safe distance: the safe distance of optical flow stitching is 50cm. The safety distance between template stitching is 1.5m

and safe distance should be considered in camera’s position.

2.2.2 [Advanced] Shooting in special format (Raw, AEB,
Timelapse, Burst, super-resolution)

Raw Shooting

Aer opening Raw shooting, photos will be stored simultaneously in Raw (dng format) and jpg format while taking

photos.

The following illustration shows the eect of a jpg photo.

Raw is to store photos shot by 6 lenses to be the most primitive DNG images, which can be synthesized into 8K / 3D

panoramic photos later, saving the details of images to the maximum. When using Raw to shoot, it is recommended to

use with high image quality requirement and in the environment with large light dierence. And Photoshop might be

needed for post-production as well.

Please note that in Stitcher, color correction function only takes eect for stitched photo in jpg format. Photo in dng

format (Raw) can be stitched only. Please use Photoshop to adjust color for Raw photo.

AEB (Automatic Surround Exposure)

Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB) mode continuously takes 3, 5, 7, 9 groups of photos of dierent exposures, to synthesize one

photo with relatively high latitude (which is widely known as HDR high dynamic range photo). This mode is

recommended to use in static environments where light dierences are large.

For example, this is an ordinary jpg photograph taken in the shade of a tree, the part of the sky where the sun has been

exposed in order to get the details of the shade. Choose Auto Exposure Bracket mode to take 9 groups of photos with

dierent exposure, and then synthesize them into one photo through Stitcher, which can greatly improve the photo

tolerance. More details are shown in the dark and light parts, without under-exposure or over-exposure in the photo.

Timelapse

When shooting Timelapse, please note that interval length must be set above 2s while the interval is at least 2 seconds

longer than Shutter Speed. For instance, if the interval is set at 3s, the Shutter Speed may be set to 1s to the minimum.

When photo is stored in raw+jpg formats, the minimum interval length is 4s due to the limit of write speed. The jpg files

from each lens will be stored in the SD card while dng files will be stored in six MicroSD cards.

Burst

Burst is to shoot 10 groups of photos. The continuous capture is carried out based on the camera shutter speed, so the

shutter speed is 1 / 10s to the minimum. 10 continuous captured photos can be exported. This mode can be used in

taking group photos and static scenes.

For Burst super-resolution shooting, if you want to synthesize 12K super-resolution image in post-production, you need to

shoot in static environment, because the 10 photos taken by continuous shooting are limited by shutter speed and

shooting intervals, and the camera cannot continuously capture in a high speed. Moving characters or objects will cause

ghosting on the synthetic images. Concrete results are shown in 2.3.2.

2.2.3 [Advanced] Method for aerial-shooting panoramic
picture

When Pro 2 is mounted on the aircra, using Farsight can monitor and manipulate it within 1 km distance.

2.3.1 [Beginner] Photo stitching by Stitcher

1. Format of photo files

Photos are stored in jpg or dng format. The jpg photos are all stored in the SD card, and if you choose to shot in

RAW+JPG dual format, only the dng (raw) photos in Timelapse mode will be stored on the six MicroSD cards. All

the rest of the photo mode's jpg and dng are stored in the SD card.

When shot in two formats, the same group of photos have the same folder name in all memory cards.

Each shot creates a folder containing project files (pro.prj) or some necessary data files (gyro.mp4) as well as

photos.

origin_*.jpg sequences are original files captured by each independent lens for later stitching. Resolution is 4000 *

3000, which can be stitched into panoramic photos of 7680 * 3840 or 7680 * 7680 3D panoramic photos.

thumbnail.jpg is a preview photo of 1920 * 960. Some photo modes cannot create preview photo due to

performance defect.

2. Stitcher interface introduction

On the top is the menu bar: File, Settings, Language, Help. You can find functions of file import, google street view

upload, log display, preference settings (hard so decoding) , hardware performance test, language settings, log

upload, etc.

On the le is a list of files. You can drag folders directly to import files. Stiching Box refers to using Pro’s own

function for stitching. Stiching Box only supports Pro 1 currently.

Pro's oicial forum is shown at the bottom le, which provides latest soware information, tutorials, technical

discussions, feedback and suggestions to Insta360.

In the middle is real time monitor window, supporting the playback of the file in any lens.

Below is task status bar, where you can see the stitching process and check what has been done.

In the upper right is stitching setting area, where you can set up stitching Content Type (Monoscopic and Stereo)

and Stitching Mode (optical flow and template stitching).Sampling type and Blender Type generally have default

settings. Default Circle Position is used to optimize stitching at top of the frame and under dark conditions.

The lower right corner is output settings, where you can set the exported resolution, output directory path and

output file name.

Stitching eect preview is for you to check the stitching eect of various play modes, manually adjust main angle

of stitching, optimize stitching at top of the frame, make color correction, etc.

3. Stitching step

Import a picture folder

Content Type can be Monoscopic, Stereo (Le Eye on Top), Stereo (Right Eye on Top), Stereo (Distinguish two eyes).

For Stitching Mode, you can select new optical flow and optical flow to calculate new template according to current

picture.

Optical Flow: basic optical flow algorithm, general stitching speed.

New Optical Flow: an increase of nearly 3 times of stitching speed on original basic optical flow but few scenes can

achieve less stitching eect than basic optical flow. It is suggested to try basic optical flow and compare eects when

you feel dissatisfied about the stitching eect of new optical flow.

Scene-specific Template: speed is fastest but it is not optical flow stitching, so it has limited eect when there’s

parallax error and in near distance.

As for Sampling Type, if the camera is still static then three sampling types are not very dierent from each other. If

the camera is moving, sampling with slower speed can obtain better image quality which is commonly used in video

stitching.

Blender Type is generally automatically chosen by the computer.

CUDA: if the computer use NVIDIA graphics cards, you have to select NVIDIA CUDA technology to enable hardware

acceleration.

OpenCL: if the computer doesn’t use NVIDIA graphics cards, we also provide hardware acceleration through OpenCL.

CPU: non hardware acceleration, pure CPU computing.

Using default circle position option for some scenes with shelter at top and scenes under dark conditions will help

improve stitching eects.

Gyroscopic stabilization can make screen automatically keep horizontal when exporting 2D panoramic photo.

Stitching eect preview is an important step in which you can adjust screen level, center angle of view, and make

simple color correction. Zenith Optimization function can optimize scenes with regular lines at top, such as air

conditioning exhaust vents on the ceiling.

Resolution can be customized in output settings except the preset ones.

Output directory path and output file name can be set. When setup completes, you can add to batch list for pending

processing or stitch immediately.

Progress is shown in taskbar. Aer stitching completes, you can open folder to view stitched photos.

4. Stitching of special shots

RAW+JPG: *. DNG is an image taken with RAW+JPG, and it saves the most original information, which gives lots of

room for post-production. It requires stitching in Sticher first. Aer completion of stitching, synthetic panoramic

images of DNG format can be processed in Photoshop for post-production and exported panorama photos in jpg

format.

Burst mode: files of Burst mode are 10 groups of original photos, can be stitched and exported 10 panoramic photos.

You cannot preview stitching eect of the photos when stitching. Aer stitching completes, it will generate 10 photos,

named output_*.jpg

Auto Exposure Bracket: AEB files were 3, 5, 7, 9 groups of photos with dierent exposures. Aer stitching, a photo

with a higher dynamic range will be generated. Taking group 9 as an example, we can export 9 panorama photos of

dierent exposures simultaneously and import them to other sowares to synthesize HDR photo.

Nine panorama photos of dierent exposures and one merged panorama photo are shown below.

Methods for creating HDR images by using Photoshop:

Timelapse image sequence stitching

Photos taken by Insta360 Pro 2 are saved in a folder named PIC_* in the form of a photo group sequence.

Insta360 Stitcher can be used to splice up a panoramic image sequence of 8K at maximum.

For example, we imported a timelapse panoramic file of 605 groups, and set tp export 8K 2D panoramic photos. It

took around 12 minutes. And eventually we exported 605 panoramic photos in the folder: G:\footages\Beijing

Timelapse

Caution! When exporting timelapse shooting photos, Gyroscopic Stabilization cannot be applied, otherwise

ghosting will occur in the photo.

In the stitching preview interface, we adjust the center position of screen to be 17 Arch Bridge use reference line to

adjust level, save and apply the current eect.

Open Adobe Premiere CC2018, import by sequence.

Create a new sequence and set the resolution to 7680*3840

Because it is processing timelapse project with higher-resolution, which has high requirement on computer

configuration. Occurring lag during the process is normal. If the screen flashes, other soware can be used to remove

flicker in timelapse photo, such as LRT (Lightroom Timelapse); or DE: Flicker.

DE:Flicker plugin supports Aer Eects, smoothly removes flickering parts, and automatically retains image details so

that the entire photo becomes smooth and natural. It will not only repair flicker caused by artificial light sources but

also repair other objects that cause flicker even though these flickering objects exist at dierent rates.

DE:Flicker includes the following 3 filters:

DE:Flicker High Speed, oen used to deal with flicker generated during high speed shooting.

DE:Flicker Timelapse, oen used to deal with flicker generated during timelapse shooting.

DE:Flicker Auto Levels, automatically analyzes screen attributes such as color, brightness, etc., and automatically

removes flicker.

In editing soware, materials are stitched together and exported aer color correction.

Due to resolution limitation of H264 encoding, MP4 video of 4096*2048 can be exported to the maximum (The latest

version of Adobe Premiere 2018 Pro CC supports 8K H264 format to the maximum, while the previous versions don't).

If a video of higher resolution are required, it needs to be exported into other formats.

For example, QuickTime format, select GoPro CineForm as encoder, or HEVC format.

You can export videos of 7680*3840.

Note that this video needs to be set as VR panoramic video, in which way, Metadata panorama information can be

written into the video.

2.3.2 [Advanced] How to stich Super Resolution photo
with Burst photo

Photos shot on Pro 2 in Burst mode of 8K resolution can be exported to 12K photo with Super Resolution function. This

function was developed to enhance the quality of still shooting. For best results, please use this function in a setting

where movement is limited. This will diminish the possibility of moving objects creating undesirable stitching eects or

shadows.

Steps:

1. Import the burst photos in to Insta360 Stitcher. The "Super Resolution" option will be shown in the sidebar on the

right.

2. Choose the "Super Resolution" option, and the highest resolution will increase by two grades, 8.2K for the best

GearVR eect and the other 12K. The default Super Resolution is 8.2K.

3. If the super resolution function is used for the first time, the setting of origin photos for super resolution is required.

Please select an appropriate number of origin photos. The range should be 5 to the recommended value.

If the image quality is not good, please adjust the number of origin photos to avoid some problems with the

movement.

4. Save the intended value in "super resolution setting". Create a task to export (original photos are the 8K bursts), and

one 12K resolution photo will be produced.

Compared to the 8K original photo on the le, the 12K super resolution photo on the right shows details with greater

sharpness.

Tips: To attain the best super resolution image results, please make sure photos be taken in stationary. The more

static the camera stays during shooting, the more clear the image will be. It has been proved that photo shot in an

environment with minimal interruptive movement will achieve great image quality.

Check out the following demonstration video for more details: https://v.qq.com/x/page/j05295y87ns.html?start=13

2.3.3 [Advanced] Stitching by third party soware, such
as PTgui, etc.

The original images of 6 lens are saved for every shoot, so we can put them together with third party stitching soware,

taking PTgui, Autopano Giga, Mistika VR as examples here.

1. PTgui stitching preservation template

Load images-import 6 original pictures

Skip camera/lens setting

Select lens type as Full Frame Fisheye, setting Focal length for 10.57.

Click Align images for stitching analysis

Adjust level in Panorama Editor, adjust pictures accurately, etc. Detailed method refers to PTgui oicial tutorial.

"File-Save as templates" is to save it as pts template files for subsequent use; "Create panorama" can export jpg

panorama images.

2. Autopano Giga

Open Autopano Giga, click icon to import original images of 6 lens.

Analyze images, click icons to open "Image settings", modify "Lens type" to be "Fisheye", "Focal" for 10.57mm, click

on "OK" to confirm.

Select "Detect" icon on upper le corner to analyze stitching, select "Edit" aer analysis, enter the editing interface.

Details can be adjusted in editing interface. Refer to Autopano Giga oicial tutorial for detailed methods

3. Mistika VR stitching panorama

Since the resolution of Mistika VR rendering is consistent with settings in engineering Project, you should set the

required resolution beforehand in Project. Here we chose to build a project of 8K.

Choose original pictures of 6 lens to import, select to import as individual picture

Select Files Per Segment as 6. Select Continue to complete import.

Select "Import Stich" in Stitch drop-down box to find the picture folder, import pro.prj files, refer to Insta360 Pro’s

engineering description file to automatically stitch into a panorama picture.

Select improve osets and improve angles in the Position drop-down box to enhance stitching.

Option chooses optical flow stitch, Use Optical Flow, set Stich Feature as appropriate value and the larger the more

overlap parts there will be. The value is generally 8-20.

We found that there were characters whose heads were not perfectly stitched so we chose to edit edge points to

avoid header stitching. In this case we add "Edge Point" to camera 5, camera 1 , camera 3, avoiding header stitching

of five characters. Other fine tuning stitching methods refer to Mistika VR oicial tutorials.

Render and export jpg or TIFF files that save the maximum information, continue to modify in other modifications

soware.

2.3.4 [Advanced] Color matching and modification of
Photoshop panorama

The latest version of Photoshop cc 2018 has supported panoramic editing. Here is a brief introduction to the basic

workflows. Open Photoshop, select Spherical Panorama from top menu bar, import panorama. Confirm height and width

pixels to be 7680 * 3840.

You can drag mouse to view from dierent angles in 3D interface.

The angle value can be modified in the camera property of 3D and change field angle size. 8 millimeters is the view angle

of panoramic view on Facebook by default. So we can easily modify picture details at a specific point of view.

Adjust view to bottom, use imitation seal, patch, stain wipe tools, to remove tripod at the bottom.

Because filters can only apply to visible parts, if you want to modify the overall color, you can use "adjust" in the camera

workspace, to directly modify picture’s overall exposure, color etc.

Another way is to double click on filename, to open smart layer, convert polar coordinates into spherical shape, and then

use Camera RAW to mix color to avoid producing transition seams.

Open camera raw filter for color grading

Once again, we apply polar coordinate eect to return to the rectangular of 2:1.

Back to the workspace of spherical panoramic images, we see that images have shown perfect color correction results.

You can also automatically adapt text into 360 sphere automatically by adding text into image, adding new text layer,

applying "merge down".

When exporting, using "export panorama" from the 3D menu to correctly save into panoramic image, which has been

written into panoramic Metadata and can be uploaded directly to those platforms supporting panorama.

2.4.1 [Beginner] Fast acquisition of real-time stitching
images and sent to SNS

Insta360 Pro 2 can choose real-time stitching while shooting, to stitch into panorama picture of 360 degrees. Through app

or Insta360 Pro desktop control terminal, you can download stitched panorama, quickly upload to Facebook, Weibo

platform, etc. Please note that to upload a panoramic picture of 2:1, the metadata information of panorama must be

written into file.

Insta360 panorama community, Insta360 consumer-grade products, including Insta360 ONE, Insta360 Nano, Insta360 Air

mobile client, all of which support uploading panoramic images from mobile photo albums. Take Insta360 ONE app as an

example, aer download panoramic images via Insta360 Pro app to mobile photo album, open Insta360 ONE app to

select iPhone albums, select panoramic images saved in mobile albums to share panoramic images into the community.

Normal photos and 8K 2D panoramic photos captured by Pro 2 can be shared to the community via Insta360 apps like

ONE. However, 3D photos and videos are not supported in the community currently. Please note that the files shared to

the community should be 2D contents.

Facebook can add images directly like ordinary images on computer ends. When images are identified as 360 photo,

panoramic icon will appear at lower right corner of preview.

Mouse over the panorama icon, click "Select Starting View" to modify the first view point of your picture.

Next, directly release, and you can see panoramic images on timeline.

Weibo doesn't support uploading panoramic images from PC end, but the app for Insta360 panoramic camera supports

uploading panoramic images to Weibo. Take Insta360 Nano app as an example.

Press import button at the upper right corner of photo album, select the panoramic picture in mobile photo album to

introduce panoramic pictures into app album. Click to enter picture, and then click upper right corner to share, in this

way you can choose pictures to share on Weibo. Aer sharing, you can see the uploaded panorama in Weibo time line.

Please note that Weibo clients must be installed in advance on mobile phones and bind community accounts before

sharing pictures.

2.4.2 [Beginner] Insta360 Player

Insta360 Player supports to play the content of Insta360 panoramic camera and supports the play of standard panoramic

videos and images with the ratio of 2:1, supporting various platforms.

Take Windows v2.3.6 as an example. The desktop version of Insta360 Player supports photos and videos in insp, insv,

mp4, jpg formats. Currently, videos only support those of 2:1 and general panorama videos below 4K.

Import a panorama, you can drag mouse to view panoramic view. Preview small window is at the upper right corner.