How to Use an Invisible Selfie Stick Like a Pro (2025 Guide)
- gear4greatness
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
Last updated: June 3, 2025
How to Use an Invisible Selfie Stick Like a Pro (2025 Guide)
Mounts, Angles, Tricks, and Insta360 Editing Tips
If you're using an Insta360 X5 or X4, the invisible selfie stick isn’t just a mount — it’s a creative tool. Done right, it makes your shots look like you’ve got a personal drone or cameraman following you.
Here's how to make the most of it.
🦾 1. What Makes It “Invisible”?
The invisible selfie stick disappears because both 360 lenses capture opposite sides, and the stitching algorithm removes whatever’s directly in the middle — including the stick.
✅ Result: Floating third-person shots that look cinematic.
🏞️ 2. Best Mounting Angles
Overhead (Over-Shoulder)Mount the stick at a slight angle above you. Great for walking, hiking, skateboarding, or city exploration.
Chest-Level ForwardHold the stick slightly downward and away. Reframe later to switch between POV and selfie shots.
Rear-Mount (Backpack or Bike)Use a clamp mount or shoulder extension. Gives “chase cam” drone-like shots when biking, running, or skiing.
Helmet or Boom ArmFor extreme angles (paragliding, snowboarding, etc.), attach it with an extension rod for crazy aerial-style footage.
🛠️ 3. Must-Have Mounts & Accessories
Insta360 Invisible Selfie Stick (114cm or 300cm)Lightweight and easy to pack. 300cm = epic drone effect.
Backpack MountGreat for hiking and biking without holding the stick.
Bike Seat Post MountFor stunning rear chase cam angles.
Monkey Tail MountFlexible and wrapable — attach to trees, poles, or railings.
✂️ 4. Editing Tricks in Insta360 Studio
Reframe on the FlyUse keyframes to pan around you mid-shot→ Great for “orbit shots” or switching views
Follow Cam ModeSet it to follow you or your subject automatically
Cinematic Zoom In/OutUse zoom keyframes to simulate drone pulls or product reveals
Third-Person ViewStart behind you, then rotate to front-facing to show reactions or surroundings
🎥 5. Best Use Cases
Scenario | Why It Works |
Bike rides | Rear or side chase cam — looks like drone footage |
Travel vlogging | Overhead = full view of you + the scene |
Skateboarding | Front low angle = dynamic, immersive shots |
Hiking or snowboarding | Third-person feel, wide scenery + motion |
Tutorials / How-tos | Keep camera at a fixed distance = consistent framing |
How to Use an Invisible Selfie Stick Like a Pro
Final Thoughts
Using the invisible selfie stick right turns your 360 cam into a flying cameraman. You don’t need a drone, gimbal, or second shooter — just smart mounting and solid reframing.
If you shoot with an Insta360 X5 or X4 and don’t use one yet, you're missing half the magic.
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