Double-Camera Bike Ride Along the Red River – Front & Back Angles with Pocket 3 + Action 5 Pro
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Last updated: July 16, 2025
Double-Camera Bike Ride Along the Red River – Front & Back Angles with Pocket 3 + Action 5 Pro
What happens when you mount the DJI Pocket 3 facing forward and the DJI Action 5 Pro looking back from your bike’s rear wheel? You get one of the most immersive POV setups for a summer ride along Winnipeg’s Red River.
This blog breaks down how I filmed it, why it works, and how you can do the same.
🎥 The Setup: Forward & Rear-Facing Creativity
For this ride, I mounted the DJI Pocket 3 using a chesty-style harness to capture the forward view. Up front, it gave that rider’s-eye perspective—complete with turns, trail textures, and dynamic light.
On the back, I mounted the DJI Action 5 Pro low near the rear wheel using a secure clamp. This rear-facing cam showed where I had been, giving the edit a smooth, flowing look from two perspectives.
🛣️ The Ride: Provencher to the Forks
I started just past the Provencher Bridge, cruising along the iconic Red River trail. With sun peeking through trees and the river running alongside, this route was a perfect testbed for double angles.
Motion blur was added later in Insta360 Studio to enhance the cinematic quality, giving the speed a sense of fluid glide—especially on turns and tree-lined paths.
🎨 The Footage: Natural Light Meets Cinematic Touch
The DJI Pocket 3 handled sunlight shifts with ease thanks to its D-Log M profile. Highlights and shadows stayed balanced—even as I rode through light-dappled patches and under overhanging branches.
Meanwhile, the Action 5 Pro captured the rear view with sharp detail and GoPro-rivaling stabilization. Together, they created a story from both directions.
🎬 Why This Setup Works
Immersive POV – Viewers feel like they're riding along
Storytelling – Front cam shows where you're headed, back cam shows where you’ve been
Minimal Gear – Both cameras are lightweight, balanced, and easily mountable
Editing Flexibility – Two angles = more creative options in post
🎤 Voiceover Ending (Used in Video)
“And that wraps up this ride along the Red River—captured from both the front and the back for a full 360° feel of the journey. The DJI Pocket 3 and Action 5 Pro worked perfectly together to show what it’s really like to cruise through this summer trail. If you’re into creative filming, action cam setups, or just love great gear, check out Gear4Greatness.com for more ride breakdowns, camera tips, and honest reviews. Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you on the next adventure. Until then—ride safe, shoot smarter, and keep creating.”
Double-Camera Bike Ride Along the Red River – Front & Back Angles with Pocket 3 and the DJI Action 5 Pro