One Camera, One Day: Create an Entire Vlog with Just the GO 3S

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Last updated: June 12, 2025

One Camera, One Day: Create an Entire Vlog with Just the GO 3S

Big vlogs don’t need big cameras. Sometimes, the best creativity comes from constraints—and that’s exactly where the Insta360 GO 3S shines. Lightweight, wearable, and now capable of 4K video, this tiny cam can capture a full day of content without getting in your way.

In this challenge, you’ll shoot an entire vlog—start to finish—with just the GO 3S. Here’s how to pull it off like a pro.

🎯 The Challenge Rules

Use only the Insta360 GO 3S
No external mics, no second cam, no gimbal
All footage captured in one day
Final video: 1–3 minutes (YouTube, Reel, or Short)
Tell a story using edits, transitions, and smart angles

🕒 Suggested Shooting Plan

☀️ Morning – Set the Scene

POV of making coffee or breakfast
Quick intro shot using the Action Pod screen
A time-lapse or slow pan of where you are (balcony, street, trail)

🧭 Midday – Action Time

Clip the GO 3S to your shirt, bag, or hat
Bike ride, walk, market visit—capture motion
Use FreeFrame mode for creative reframing later

🌇 Evening – Vlog Wrap

POV of winding down: dinner, sunset, quiet walk
Talk to camera: “What did I learn today?”
End with a time-lapse or selfie clip

🛠️ Tips for a Smooth Shoot

🎥 Use 4K 30fps for main footage

Crisp, stable, and flexible in post. Great for reframing or cropping.

🧲 Magnetic Mounts = Creative Angles

Try:

Under-chin chest mount
Upside-down on a bike
On a pet collar or mini tripod

💦 Waterproof = Zero Worries

Go ahead—film poolside, at the beach, or in light rain. The GO 3S lens is waterproof to 10m on its own.

📲 Use AI Highlights Assistant

Let Insta360’s app cut together a preview while you edit your final cut manually.

✂️ Editing It All Together

Use Insta360 Studio or the mobile app to:

Reframe POV clips
Add snap zooms and transitions
Overlay text or quick voiceovers
Export vertical for Reels or horizontal for YouTube

Want cinematic? Stick to wide-angle shots + light color grading. Want fun? Zoom, spin, and jump cut your way through the day.

💡 Why This Challenge Works

You get better at storytelling with fewer tools
You practice thinking in sequences instead of just clips
You unlock how much potential the GO 3S really has

One Camera, One Day: Create an Entire Vlog with Just the GO 3S

Final Thoughts

The One Camera, One Day challenge pushes you to think creatively, move intentionally, and embrace simplicity. With the GO 3S, you don’t need a bulky rig or full crew to create something amazing—you just need a little imagination and a full battery.

So go shoot your day. The story is already there—your GO 3S just helps you capture it.