New updated video tutorial for Xiaomi Mi Sphere


I've updated my tutorial for the Xiaomi Mi Sphere, including a faster workflow.
Here is a detailed tutorial for Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere 3.5K 360 panoramic camera.  This tutorial has been updated for Mi Sphere iOS app 1.6.4 and Mi Sphere Android 1.6.4.12888 and above.

Here is the video:


Xiaomi is available here: https://goo.gl/kO0CuA  (GearBest ships to 260+ countries, and I usually get my orders from them in just one week from China to Los Angeles)
Photos: https://roundme.com/tour/147936/view/374315/
Video for comparison: https://goo.gl/qtE3tn
Workflow and other info: https://youtu.be/GxuwONmLTGE
Unstitched files to try: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4RnW2_ZeadSamJpSURuQzktSEU

Contents:
00:32 - taking photos and videos without a smartphone
04:15 - shooting photos with the app (including why)
09:18 - shooting videos with the app
10:22 - viewing and sharing photos
13:43 - viewing and sharing videos
25:26 - Summary

Changes from previous tutorial (mostly after 13:34):
08:36 - both iOS and Android now allow 32 second shutter speed
11:52 - app has been translated fully
13:34 - why you should not use the share function in the app
16:03 - both iOS and Android now exports stabilized 360 video just like Android
16:30 - Android can now export without freezing / getting stuck
17:07 - exported videos now have 360 metadata (Android only; see suggestions for iOS)
17:25 - direct sharing to social media
18:57 - what to do if your phone is crashing on export
21:47 - faster workflow with Micro SD card
exported photos now have 360 metadata
both iOS and Android now have video editor

If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments or contact me via Facebook.com/360rumors

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