Insta360 X3 - 22 Creative Shot Ideas for Travel Videos

Whether you’re walking cobblestone streets in Lisbon or road-tripping through Utah’s red rock deserts, the Insta360 X3 is a powerhouse for turning ordinary moments into jaw-dropping footage. But once you’ve unboxed it and hit record, you might find yourself stuck with the same angles and moves.

This guide is your fix: 22 creative Insta360 X3 shot ideas to mix up your travel videos—no complicated editing, no heavy gear. Just one small camera, and a lot of imagination.

Invisible Selfie Stick Walkthrough
Hold the selfie stick as you walk through a market, castle, or alley. The stick disappears in post, leaving you with a dreamy, floating-camera feel.
Tiny Planet Walk
Perfect for big open plazas or beaches. Frame yourself walking across a spherical “planet” view. It’s disorienting—in a good way.
Bullet-Time Spin
Use the bullet-time cord or selfie stick to spin the camera around your head. Add slow motion to highlight action moments like jumping into a pool or tossing snow in the Alps.
Dramatic Reveal Pullback
Start close to your face, then pull the camera rapidly back to show the full landscape behind you. Great for surprise views or skyline moments.
360 Drone Shot (No Drone Needed)
Raise the Insta360 above your head with the selfie stick, slowly orbit yourself, then crop in post for that drone-style sweep. Works best on mountain tops, bridges, or rooftops.
Backpack Follow Shot
Stick the camera in your backpack’s water bottle pocket for a stable, behind-the-shoulder POV as you hike or bike. Instant solo traveler vibes.
Overhead Spin on a Bridge
Hold the selfie stick above your head as you cross a bridge or path. Slowly rotate the camera for an immersive view of both your face and what’s ahead.
Reverse Selfie Drive
Mount the Insta360 on the car’s windshield facing you (with a safe mount). Edit to show both you and the passing scenery behind the car. Works great in tunnels or tree-lined roads.
Underwater Flip Transition
If you’re somewhere with clear water (hello Croatia or Thailand), dip the camera below the surface, flip it, and then come back up. Use it for a seamless transition between land and sea.
Stairwell Swirl
Spin the camera as you walk up or down a spiral staircase. Looks like an endless loop when edited right.
360 Mirror Spin
Walk slowly while rotating the stick around your body. In post, create a mirrored view where both you and the scene loop around each other.
Self-to-Scenery Swipe
Use reframing to swipe from a selfie angle to a wide scenic view in one smooth motion. Great for city lookouts or cliffside vistas.
“Throw” Transition
Fake a camera toss (without actually throwing it) and transition into a new scene—like going from a sunrise hike to breakfast at a local café.
Biker POV with Mount
Mount the camera to your bike or helmet. Get creative with angles: side shots, low road-level shots, or upward angles in forests.
Timelapse Walk
Use the TimeShift feature and walk slowly through a busy street. Speed it up in post for a fast-paced, cinematic walkthrough.
Mirror Lake Split View
Place the Insta360 near the waterline of a lake or canal (carefully), capturing both above and below reflections.
Cable Car or Chairlift Reveal
Point the camera outward as you ascend or descend. Midair scenes are where 360 really shines—especially with a mountain backdrop.
Over-the-Shoulder Restaurant Shot
Set it up on the table looking over your shoulder at a beautiful food spread. Add slow pan edits to create that “you’re here with me” feel.
“Hand Off” Illusion
Edit together two clips where you appear to “hand off” the camera to yourself in a different scene or country. It’s cheesy but satisfying.
Foot Shot in Motion
Hold the camera low by your feet while walking, skateboarding, or running. Crop it into a short video loop.
Jump Cut Spin
Do a 360 spin in the same location across multiple countries or cities. Stitch the cuts together for a fast-paced travel montage.
360 Hyperlapse Through Crowds
Start a hyperlapse walk through a crowded market or square. Reframe the view as you pass different people and storefronts for an immersive travel experience.