I’m Colin Toews, a Canadian soaking up the Malaysian sun. My wife teaches Grade 5 at an international school in Penang, so we’ve traded snow for palm trees and embraced every opportunity to explore Southeast Asia.

You can find us over at youtube.com/@thesetoews, where I share our adventures and keep our loved ones back home in the loop. But there's one thing I've stumbled upon along the way that really sparks my interest: 360-degree video and photography.

I’m not just talking about using these cool gadgets for epic action shots or virtual property tours (although those are neat too). No, I’m all about uncovering the untapped potential of this technology for everyday storytelling.

Take Insta360, my trusty sidekick. Their Shot-Lab feature is like a treasure trove of creative possibilities. But it seems people are mostly using it to flex their shooting skills without really integrating it into their narratives. That's where I come in.

Think of colintoews.com as a 360 degree mad-scientists lair, a place where I dissect and delve into the endless avenues of this medium. Insta360 has their Shot Lab? Well, consider this an expansion pack. I want to take those nuggets of inspiration they dish out and show you how to weave them into your own stories - real world case studies if you will.

But I won’t stop there. I’ll be scouring the web for other innovative ideas from fellow 360 enthusiasts, and of course, sharing my own discoveries. Together, we’ll unlock the full potential of these cameras, turning them into more than just tools for extreme sports or quirky videos.

Buckle up as we embark on a thrilling journey through the world of 360-degree storytelling. And trust me, it's going to be quite the adventure!