How to Edit 360° Footage Like a Pro (2025 Guide) Every time I load 360° footage into Insta360 Studio, it feels like opening a little time capsule — not just a clip, but a moment I can rotate, relive, reshape, and reinterpret from angles I didn’t even notice when I was out there filming. 🌍🎥✨ Whether it’s a bike ride along the river, a walk downtown, or one of those quiet early-morning shots where the light wraps around everything gold, the editing is where the magic actually

DJI Pocket 3, GoPro HERO13, or Insta360 X5? Why I Use All Three (And When) I’ve used these three cameras so much now that they each feel like extensions of different sides of me — my storyteller side, my action-mode side, and my creative “let me explore this moment from every angle” side. Every time I grab the DJI Pocket 3, the GoPro HERO13, or the Insta360 X5, it’s because I’m chasing a specific feeling, not because one of them is “the best.” After hundreds of blogs and coun

360° vs Traditional Cameras: What’s Better for Creators in 2025? Every time I’m out filming — whether it’s a slow walk downtown, a bike ride along the river, or just capturing a moment in my apartment with the cats — I find myself switching between worlds. One moment I’m holding the Insta360 X5, letting it absorb everything around me like a floating time capsule 🌍🌀, and the next I’m reaching for the DJI Pocket 3 because I want that soft, cinematic glide. Some days, all I wa

5 Essential Camera Accessories Every Creator Should Own in 2025 Every time I head out to shoot — whether it’s a bike ride, a sunset walk downtown, or just experimenting with new angles in the apartment — I’m reminded that the camera itself is only half the story. The accessories I bring with me change everything: how smooth the footage feels, how clean the audio sounds, and even how relaxed I feel while filming. Over these past years of building G4G, testing hundreds of setup

Best Creator Camera Setup Under $1000 (Summer 2025 Edition) Every time I think back to how overwhelming gear buying used to feel — the countless specs, the endless reviews, the worry about spending too much — I’m honestly grateful for how simple the right setup can be today. 🎥✨ Under $1000, you can now build a creator kit that feels professional, packs small, and actually makes you want to film more. And that’s the whole point: a kit that encourages you, not intimidates you.

How to Mount an Action Camera on a Bike for the Best Shots Any time I hop on my bike — whether I’m cruising downtown, heading across the Provencher Bridge, or going for a quiet evening ride along the river — I always think about how different the footage feels depending on where I mount the camera. 🚲🎥 One angle makes the ride feel fast and immersive, another makes it calm and cinematic, and a simple shift of position changes the whole mood of the edit. After hundreds of cli

Best Camera for Solo Creators in 2025: Pocket 3, X5, or GoPro? When you’re filming alone — no camera operator, no second angles, no safety net — your gear becomes more than equipment. It becomes a partner. 🎥✨ I’ve spent so many mornings walking through Winnipeg with the Pocket 3 in my hand, evenings biking with the GoPro strapped on, and creative sessions reframing X5 footage long after the sun went down. And the more I film, the more I realize that the “best camera” isn’t t

Choosing the right camera can feel overwhelming, especially with the plethora of options available today. With advancements in technology, modern cameras have diversified into various types, each suitable for different needs and styles. This blog post aims to break down the basics of modern cameras, helping you make an informed decision on which is perfect for you. Modern Cameras: An Overview Modern cameras have evolved drastically, from their bulky predecessors to sleek and

DJI Mic 2 is best for professionals, Mic Air is ideal for Insta360 X5 users, and Mic Mini offers top value for budget-conscious creators. When you film as much as I do — walking vlogs, bike rides, creator tests, real-world shots in the wind and noise of Winnipeg — you eventually learn that audio matters more than almost anything else. 🎙️✨ The footage can be beautiful, but if the voice is hollow, windy, or clipped, the whole video collapses. I’ve gone through enough mics to k

Insta360 Mic Air Transmitter Review (2025): Tiny Size, Big Sound The first time I clipped the Insta360 Mic Air onto my shirt, I honestly laughed a bit — it felt so impossibly small that I wondered how something that light could actually record anything usable. 🌬️ But the moment I paired it with the X5 and saw the audio levels jumping on the screen, it hit me: this little thing was about to make my whole filming day easier. There’s something freeing about shooting 360° alread

How to Shoot Epic Summer Vlogs with Just One Camera When summer hits, I always get that pull to head outside with just one camera in my pocket and see what I can make out of the day. 🌞 There’s something freeing about keeping the setup simple — no backpacks full of gear, no juggling lenses, no stress. Just a single camera, the heat on my skin, and whatever story unfolds in front of me. And honestly, that’s when some of my best vlogs happen. When I’m not thinking about equipme

Sony A1 Mark II Review (2025): The King of Mirrorless Just Got Even Better I’ve used a lot of Sony cameras over the years, and every time they release something in the flagship tier, there’s this electric moment where you can tell they’re trying to leap ahead rather than just sprinkle in updates. With the Sony A1 Mark II, that feeling hit me the moment I saw the specs. ⚡ The camera feels like Sony basically said, “Fine — let’s just give them everything.” And honestly? That’s

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review (2025): Is All the Hype Justified? Every time Canon announces a new camera in the R6 line, I get that little spark in my chest — the feeling that this one  might be the sweet spot for creators like me. Not overkill like the R5 series, not stripped-down like the entry models… but the kind of balanced hybrid camera that punches way above its weight. And the more I dig into the rumors around the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, the more it feels like Canon is

Canon EOS R1 Review (2025): The Flagship Mirrorless Beast Is Finally Here I’ve been following this camera for years — watching every leak, every rumor, every late-night forum whisper — and finally holding the Canon EOS R1 in my hands feels like meeting a legend I’ve been imagining for half a decade. There’s a weight to it, not just the literal magnesium-alloy heft, but the emotional kind — the kind that reminds me why cameras still matter in a world overflowing with AI and au

Best Waterproof Action Cameras for Beach Days & Poolside Fun in 2025 Tested for Summer always hits me with this mix of nostalgia and excitement — the smell of sunscreen, the shimmer of water in the sun, that first cold splash that wakes you up like nothing else. 🌞🌊 And every year, I find myself reaching for cameras that can survive the chaos of water, sand, and bright skies. There’s something about filming around beaches and pools that feels alive — unpredictable — and the

The Ultimate Action Camera Travel Kit for Summer 2025: What to Pack, How to Carry It, and Must-Have Gear for Creators on the Go There’s something about summer travel that hits differently — that mix of sun-warmed air, open roads, and the quiet thrill of knowing the day could take you anywhere. 🌞🚲 I’ve learned over the years that the moments that matter most — the ones you actually want to capture — don’t wait. They show up suddenly, randomly, beautifully. And if your gear i

DJI Pocket 3 for Street Content: Small Camera, Big Impact The more I’ve filmed out on the streets — downtown walks, food stalls, quiet alleys, festivals, or even just those in-between moments when the city feels alive — the more I’ve realized how important it is to stay small, quiet, and fast. 🎥🌆 That’s why the DJI Pocket 3 has become one of my favorite cameras to carry. There’s something freeing about walking into a busy street with just this tiny little device in my hand,

Insta360 X4 Biking Footage There’s something about shooting biking footage with the Insta360 X4 that always feels like freedom to me. 🚲✨ The moment I clip it onto the mount or extend that invisible selfie stick, I can feel the ride turning into a little cinematic story. I don’t have to think about framing or angles — that’s the magic of the X4. I just start pedaling, let the wind hit my face, and trust the camera to capture everything around me. It’s almost like the X4 becom

📸 Why I Film in 4K (Even If I Export in 1080) There’s something almost freeing about shooting everything in 4K, even when I know damn well I’m exporting in 1080. It feels like I’m giving myself breathing room — creative room — space to move inside the frame without losing quality. Every time I hit record on the Pocket 3 or Action 5 Pro, I know I’m capturing more than what I’m going to show. And honestly? That extra resolution has saved me countless times. 🎥✨ When I’m editin

📸 Best Time of Day to Film Outdoors in Winnipeg Posted by: Gear for Greatness There’s something about filming outdoors in Winnipeg that always pulls me in, like the sky itself is trying to speak to you if you’re willing to look long enough. 🌤️💭 Every time I head out with a camera — whether the DJI Action 5 Pro is warming in my hand, the Insta360 X4 is swinging from my strap, or the DJI Pocket 3 is tucked into my jacket — I can feel the mood of the city before I even hit re