One Camera, One Day: Create an Entire Vlog with Just the GO 3S There’s something incredibly freeing about walking out the door with almost nothing in your hands — no backpack full of gear, no heavy tripod, no mic dangling off a cold shoe. Just the Insta360 GO 3S , this tiny little magnet of a camera that feels more like a creative spark than a piece of equipment. Every time I use it for a full-day challenge, the world feels lighter. I find myself noticing moments I normally r

Insta360 GO 3S Review: Tiny Cam, Huge Upgrade I’ve always had a soft spot for tiny cameras — the kind you forget you’re even wearing until you get home and realize they captured a whole story you didn’t expect. The original GO 3 already had that magic. It was small enough to clip anywhere, light enough to forget about, and playful enough to make simple moments feel cinematic. But the Insta360 GO 3S … this one feels different. The first time I held it, I remember thinking, How

How to Film Stunning 360° Travel Footage This Summer There’s nothing quite like stepping into a new place with a 360° camera in your hand — that feeling of possibility, of being able to capture not just what’s in front of you but the entire  world around you. Every time I travel with the Insta360 X5, it changes the way I move through a location. I find myself noticing everything — the sky, the ground, the people beside me, the glow of sunlight in places I normally wouldn’t ev

Insta360 X5 Review (2025): Next-Level 360° Video for Creators There’s something about picking up a new 360 camera that feels like holding a little portal to the places you haven’t filmed yet. The first time I wrapped my hand around the Insta360 X5, I felt that rush — that sense that this thing wasn’t just an upgrade, it was going to change how I filmed the world around me. The body felt familiar but sharper, the lenses looked cleaner and more confident, and the moment I power

Insta360 X5 (Early Review): Is This the Ultimate 360° Camera for Summer Adventures? There’s something about unboxing a new 360 camera in the summer that hits differently — the warm air, the brighter colors, the feeling that the season itself is inviting you to get outside and film something worth remembering. That’s exactly how the Insta360 X5  felt the moment I held it. It had that “next chapter” energy. The grip felt familiar but refined, the lenses looked more confident, a

The Ultimate Summer Drone Adventure Guide (2025 Edition) Summer always feels like the season where drones come alive — the warm air, the deep colors, the long evenings where the sky refuses to let go of the light. Every year I step into June with that same feeling in my chest: this is the time to fly.  The world feels bigger in the summer, more open, more forgiving. The roads stretch farther, the lakes shine brighter, and the sky carries that soft gold haze that makes everyth

Last updated: June 11, 2025 7 Summer Drone Filming Tips Every Creator Should Know Summer always feels like the season when drones truly come alive — the warm air lifting under the props, the way sunlight glows across open fields and water, the long evenings that stretch just enough to let you squeeze in one more flight before the sky fades. Every time I walk outside with a drone in my hand during the summer, I get that familiar mix of excitement and calm — like I’m stepping i

Best DJI Drones for Summer 2025: Capture Epic Skies, Sand & Sun Summer always brings out something in me — that feeling of wanting to climb higher, see farther, and fly over places that feel bigger than the moment I’m standing in. Every time June hits, I start picturing warm boardwalks, shimmering lakes, winding roads, and those hazy sunsets that feel like they were made for drones. DJI’s 2025 lineup arrived right in that headspace for me, and the first time I sent each of th

DJI Action 5 Pro Update – What’s New in June 2025? Summer always makes me pick up the DJI Action 5 Pro a little more — the evening bike rides, the river paths, the random sunsets that sneak up on me — so when DJI dropped a June 2025 firmware update, I couldn’t resist installing it right away. And honestly, the camera feels different now. Some parts better. Some parts… well, you know how updates go. But there’s real magic in here if you know where to look. 🌅🎥 I felt that fam

Best Waterproof Action Cameras for Beach Days & Poolside Fun in 2025 There’s something about summer that pulls me straight toward the water — the heat off the pavement, that shimmer on the lake, the way sunlight bounces off the pool like tiny diamonds. 🌊✨ Every year, I feel the same pull: grab a camera, cool off, and capture the little moments that disappear too fast. The splashes, the laughs, the under-the-surface calm… it’s the kind of footage that always hits different. A

The Summer Snap Quest: 7 Photo Challenges to Level Up Your Camera Skills Every summer, I get this itch to shoot more — not because I have to, but because the light feels different, the air feels warmer, and everything around me suddenly looks like a memory waiting to happen. ☀️📷 I wanted a challenge that wasn’t about gear or perfection, but about showing up every day with whatever camera I had and capturing something small, honest, and real. That’s how the Summer Snap Quest

Insta360 GO 3 in the Wild: The Best Summer Adventure Camera? Every summer, I feel that same pull — the urge to get outside, to breathe a little deeper, to move more, to see everything with fresh eyes. The first warm day hits and suddenly all I want to do is grab a camera and go. Not a big setup. Not a heavy mirrorless body. Just something small, simple, and ready the second inspiration hits. And that’s where the Insta360 GO 3 slips back into my pocket like an old friend. It d

Downtown Winnipeg in 360° POV – Insta360 X4 Bike Ride There’s something about rolling through downtown Winnipeg on a warm summer morning that always hits me a little differently 🌞🚲. Maybe it’s the way the air feels lighter before the traffic wakes up, or how the shadows stretch long across the pavement as if the whole city is exhaling before the rush. When I clipped the Insta360 X4 onto the chest rig and pushed off from the curb, I wasn’t trying to make a masterpiece — I ju

camera performance When I think back to the first time I held a “real” camera, I remember that weird mix of excitement and confusion 💭📷 — that feeling of wanting to take better photos but not really knowing what made one camera better than another. It’s funny how even now, after years of shooting everything from winter streets to summer trails, the basics haven’t really changed. What matters most is still the same: how a camera feels , how it performs when the light changes

The Ultimate ND Filter Guide for Filming in Bright Summer Light (2025 Edition) There’s something about filming in summer that feels both exciting and frustrating at the same time 🌞💭. You head outside expecting rich skies, smooth motion, and that warm golden glow—but the sun has other plans. It blasts everything flat, blows out your highlights, and turns your footage into a jittery, overexposed mess. I’ve been there more times than I can count, especially filming bike rides

How to Clean Your Camera Gear After a Dusty Summer Adventure There’s something wild about summer adventures — the kind where the wind kicks up dust, the trails get dry enough to feel almost powdery, and the sun bakes everything into this sharp, golden finish. I’ve had days like that where the footage looks incredible, but by the time I get home and set my camera down, it’s covered in a layer of grit that makes me cringe. And every time, I remind myself that cleaning gear is j

5 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Action Camera Audio I’ve learned over the years — especially filming bike rides, walk-and-talks, and even my cats doing something ridiculous — that great video doesn’t mean much if the sound is thin, windy, or flat. Action cameras are built to survive chaos, not to capture buttery-clean audio. But with a few small tweaks, you can make your sound feel warm, clear, and surprisingly professional. And honestly, once you hear the difference, y

Best Drone Shots to Capture This Summer (2025 Creator’s Guide) There’s something about summer that makes the world feel a little bigger from above. The light hits differently, the colors feel alive, and every flight feels like a small escape — even if you’re just launching from a quiet patch of grass near the river. I’ve always believed drones were made for this season, and every time I send mine up, it feels like I’m rediscovering places I’ve walked a thousand times. That’s

How to Film Epic Water Footage with an Action Camera (2025 Summer Guide) There’s something about shooting around water that never gets old. The sound of waves, the sunlight bouncing off the surface, the way everything feels more alive — it’s the kind of environment where action cameras shine. Every summer I end up at a beach or pool thinking, alright, let’s see what we can pull off today , and the fun part is you never quite know what the camera will capture until you see it

Top Summer Accessories for Action Cameras in 2025: Must-Haves for Hot Weather Filming Summer shoots always push your gear a little harder than you expect. The heat, the sun, the sweat, the water — everything feels brighter, louder, and a bit chaotic, and that’s exactly why I love filming in this season. There’s so much energy in the air. But if you’re running GoPros, DJI Action cams, or an Insta360 X-series in July heat, you quickly learn that a few accessories can save you f