Insta360 X4 TimeShift Ride Around The Forks – Smooth Motion Blur in Post
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Last updated: July 14, 2025
Insta360 X4 TimeShift Ride Around The Forks – Smooth Motion Blur in Post
Filming summer bike rides in Winnipeg is one of my favorite ways to test the limits of action cameras — and this ride around The Forks with the Insta360 X4 did not disappoint. Using the TimeShift mode and adding motion blur in Insta360 Studio, I turned a simple loop around the riverwalk, Provencher Bridge, and Esplanade Riel into a dynamic, flowing mini film.
Here’s how I shot it and the post-processing settings that made it shine.
🚲 The Ride Setup
Camera: Insta360 X4
Mode: TimeShift
Mount: Chesty for forward POV + rear-facing fork mount using SmallRig clamp
Speed: Shot in 6x fast motion
Profile: Standard with FlowState stabilization on
Resolution: 8K 360 video
This route took me through The Forks loop — across Provencher Bridge, through the market area, around CN Stage, and along the Red River trail. The 360° view let me reframe creatively in post, keeping everything smooth and immersive.
🌀 Motion Blur Settings That Worked
TimeShift by default is sharp and jittery if left untouched. But by adding motion blur in Insta360 Studio, the footage becomes buttery-smooth. After testing different values, 50/50 was too much — it made everything feel smeared.
✅ Best Settings for Bike TimeShift:
Spread: 20
Strength: 30
This combo gave me a clean, controlled blur that enhanced motion without ghosting pedestrians or warping detail. Perfect for fast bike sequences with lots of light.
🎬 Editing Workflow
Software: Insta360 Studio + Light color grading
Keyframes: Reframed to highlight city landmarks and curves in the path
Export: 4K 30fps
Color: Slight contrast and vibrancy bump
Music: Upbeat instrumental to match the city pace
🏙️ Why The Forks?
The Forks is ideal for these kinds of cinematic tests — there’s natural motion, architecture, water reflections, and people flowing through the scene. The X4 captured it all effortlessly, especially with the ND16 filter to keep the shutter low on sunny trails.
Insta360 X4 TimeShift Ride Around The Forks – Smooth Motion Blur in Post
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