360 Degree Videos
360° videos are video
recordings where a view in every direction is recorded at the same time. Also
Known as :
- Immersive videos
- Spherical videos
- 360-degree videos
360° videos are shot using an
omnidirectional camera or a collection of cameras. During playback the viewer
has control of the viewing direction like a panorama.360° videos can be rotated
on the screen, effectively giving you a full view of what is around you.
Note
: An Omnidirectional camera is a
camera with a 360-degree field of view in the horizontal plane.
If
people play 360 degree videos with 360 video player, they can have a control of
viewing direction by dragging the video around. It's a form of virtual reality.
How 360° Videos Recorded
360° video is typically
recorded using either a special rig of multiple cameras or using a dedicated
camera that contains multiple camera lenses. The resulting footage is then
stitched to form a single video.
Watch 360° Videos
To watch a 360 video on a
computer, simply click Play
to start the video as you normally would. While it's playing, you can then click and drag anywhere in the
video screen to change the viewing direction.
Image : 360 Camera Rig
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Image : Omnidirectional Camera
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