360 101: Top 10 Tips to Shoot 360 Video Immersive Shooter 2018-04-13 | Check out the flat version of this video on Photo Gear News: youtube.com/watch?v=pn2iKz1YzUI Photo Gear News' Lok Cheung and Immersive Shooter's Sarah Redohl share the top 10 tips for shooting 360 video.From staying out of the stitch line to setting up your shots right, this is the perfect place for beginner 360 videographers and photographers to get started.
CES 2019: HYPERVSN gesture interface Immersive Shooter 2019-01-11 | Control the 3D holographic display via gestures.
CES 2019: HYPERVSN Immersive Shooter 2019-01-11 | 77 LED Holographic fans create an AR/3D hologram display.
CES 2019: Cybershoes Immersive Shooter 2019-01-11 | Walk and run in VR via Cybershoes. This video was captured during CES 2019.
CES 2019: nreal light demo Immersive Shooter 2019-01-11 | This footage is captured directly from the new nreal light mixed-reality glasses, showing a space whale floating around a planet above CES attendees' heads.
Insta360 ONE X review: Leaps ahead Immersive Shooter 2018-12-22 | Immersive Shooter Editor-At-Large Robert Hernandez took the Insta360 ONE X for a test drive and came back in love. The camera takes huge leaps past the original ONE but does some have some flaws.
GoPro Fusion - 360 spatial audio Immersive Shooter 2018-12-22 | This scene captured through a GoPro Fusion was stitched together using the Fusion application, producing a 2.24 gig file size. It was shot by Prof. Robert Hernandez, Immersive Shooter Editor-at-Large, on campus.
GoPro Fusion - stereo audio Immersive Shooter 2018-12-22 | This scene captured through a GoPro Fusion was stitched together using the Fusion application, producing a 2.26 gig file size. It was shot by Prof. Robert Hernandez, Immersive Shooter Editor-at-Large, on campus.
Insta360 ONE X Immersive Shooter 2018-12-22 | This scene captured through an Insta360 ONE X was stitched together using the Insta360 Studio for ONE X (Beta) application, producing a 406MB (less than half a gig) file size. It was shot by Prof. Robert Hernandez, Immersive Shooter Editor-at-Large, on campus.
IBC 2018: Boris FX updates Mochas VR tools, drops prices Immersive Shooter 2018-10-04 | immersiveshooter.com/2018/10/04/boris-fx-updates-mochas-vr-tools-drops-prices Boris FX has announced it is rolling Mocha VR and Mocha Pro into one product: Mocha Pro 2019. This means existing Mocha VR users will gain access to Mocha Pro's flat video FX tools, and vice versa. It will also lower the price of Mocha VR's annual and one-time purchase plans by $100 and $300, respectively.
IBC 2018: iFootages X2 Mini shoots 360 photos Immersive Shooter 2018-09-28 | At IBC 2018 in Amsterdam, iFootage showed off its new X2 mini, which can be used to capture 360-degree photo using a DSLR.The X2 Mini is controlled via an app, currently only available for iPhone with Android support coming by the end of September.The X2 Mini is now available for 560€ through local distributors or the iFootage website.
Photokina 2018: VuzeXR 5.7K 360 and VR180 camera Immersive Shooter 2018-09-27 | immersiveshooter.com/2018/09/25/vuze-xr-camera-pre-order The VuzeXR camera can switch between capturing 5.7K 360 video or 3D 180-degree video. Pre-orders for the camera opened September 25 for $439, with an expected ship date in November.
Vuze+ Sample 4K 3D Video Rhine River Immersive Shooter 2018-08-17 | This 3D video was shot with the Vuze+ 360-degree camera. It was shot at 4K with automatic exposure, and was stitched using Humaneyes VR Studio. Minor color correction was also performed.
Vuze+ Sample 4K 3D Video Beaches Immersive Shooter 2018-08-17 | This 3D video was shot with the Vuze+ 360-degree camera. It was shot at 4K with automatic exposure, and was stitched using Humaneyes VR Studio. Minor color correction was also performed.
Vuze+ Sample 4K 3D Video at Angkor Wat Immersive Shooter 2018-08-17 | This 3D video was shot with the Vuze+ 360-degree camera. It was shot at 4K with automatic exposure, and was stitched using Humaneyes VR Studio. Minor color correction was also performed.
Vuze+ Sample 4K 3D Video at Angkor Wat Immersive Shooter 2018-08-17 | This 3D video was shot with the Vuze+ 360-degree camera. It was shot at 4K with automatic exposure, and was stitched using Humaneyes VR Studio. Minor color correction was also performed.
Examples of Overcapture from the GoPro Fusion Immersive Shooter 2018-07-25 | immersiveshooter.com/2018/07/24/what-is-overcapture-how-to-overcaptureOvercapture is the process of shooting an entire scene with a 360-degree camera and then cropping the video for use in a traditional/fixed-frame video. Here are examples of the technique from the GoPro Fusion, shot at 5.2K 30fps, stitched and overcaptured in the app, with no color correction or other changes.
Gimbal Guru 360 Rover Test 4: USCs Heritage Hall Immersive Shooter 2018-07-09 | Immersive Shooter Editor-at-Large and USC Professor Robert Hernandez tests out the Gimbal Guru Rover while exploring USC's Heritage Hall.
Gimbal Guru 360 Rover Test 3: USCs Heritage Hall Immersive Shooter 2018-07-09 | Immersive Shooter Editor-at-Large and USC Professor Robert Hernandez tests out the Gimbal Guru Rover while exploring USC's Heritage Hall.
Gimbal Guru 360 Rover Test 2: USCs Annenberg Immersive Shooter 2018-07-09 | Immersive Shooter Editor-at-Large and USC Professor Robert Hernandez takes the Gimbal Guru Rover around USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Gimbal Guru 360 Rover Test 1: Tommy Trojan Immersive Shooter 2018-07-09 | Immersive Shooter Editor-at-Large and USC Professor Robert Hernandez takes the Gimbal Guru Rover around USC's Tommy Trojan.
Insta360 Pro review: My new go-to 360 camera Immersive Shooter 2018-01-29 | immersiveshooter.com/2018/01/29/insta360-pro-go-camera-beginners-prosThe Insta360 Pro captures 8K flat 360 video, stitches on its own, and is dead-simple to use. For these reasons and more, it's become Immersive Shooter Editor-At-Large Robert Hernandez's go-to camera for shooting immersive journalism. Here's why.
Photogrammetry 101 with Alexey Furman Immersive Shooter 2018-01-22 | Inspired by Unity's Photogrammetry Workflow eBook, we've asked Ukraine-based immersive storyteller Alexey Furman to help decode the process of converting photos to 3D models. Furman is co-founder of New Cave Media and a Journalism 360 grant recipient.unity3d.com/files/solutions/photogrammetry/Unity-Photogrammetry-Workflow_2017-07_v2.pdfhttp://www.tested.com/art/makers/460142-art-photogrammetry-how-take-your-photoshttp://www.agisoft.com/downloads/request-trialhttp://store.steampowered.com/app/489180/RealityCapture capturingreality.com/Product#Downloadcupix.com/featuresmatterport.comhttp://360rumors.com/2017/12/true-vr-camera-everyone-giroptic-io-will-6dof-vr-capture-capability.htmlsketchfab.comtechcrunch.com/2017/10/11/facebook-3d-posts-let-you-play-with-vr-objects-in-news-feedyoutube.com/watch?v=Ny9ZXt_2v2Y
Review: Why Mocha VR is a must-have tool for VR filmmakers Immersive Shooter 2017-12-13 | Mocha VR can stabilize your 360 shots, remove the tripod, drone or rover, track text titles and more. With its latest update, it can also support stereoscopic 360. Matt Celia from Light Sail VR reviews Mocha VR's best and newest tools for VR filmmakers in this walkthrough video and explains why Mocha VR has become a must-have tool for VR filmmakers.
How to stabilize 360 video with Adobe CC 2018 Immersive Shooter 2017-12-13 | In this video, we'll show you how to stabilize your 360 videos using Adobe CC 2018. New VR tools, including VR transitions, stabilization and more, for Adobe CC 2018 were announced in September of 2017. Here, Mike Gittens shows how to use the new tools from within Adobe After Effects.
The Humiliator: a DIY motion POV tool for 360 video Immersive Shooter 2017-11-13 | This DIY setup can help you capture stable overhead and over-the-shoulder motion shots with a consumer 360 camera.You'll need a monopod, a gimbal, a 360 camera and a backpack.
Insta360 One review: Is it The One for you? Immersive Shooter 2017-11-08 | immersiveshooter.com/2017/11/01/is-the-insta360-one-the-one-not-everyoneIs the Insta360 ONE the right camera for you? Immersive Shooter's editor-at-large Robert Hernandez talks about the camera's best features and biggest flaws, and who the camera is ultimately best for.
Hands-on review with the Moza Guru 360 gimbal for Samsung Gear 360, Kodak Orbit & more Immersive Shooter 2017-10-16 | immersiveshooter.com/2017/10/16/video-hands-moza-guru-360-camera-stabilizerThe Moza Guru 360º Camera Stabilizer is a 3-axis gimbal made for virtual reality cameras. Here, Immersive Shooter contributor Cameron Quon goes hands-on with the gimbal to show off its different modes and features.
IBC 2017: This VR camera can stitch even close-proximity objects with only 10 pixels of overlap! Immersive Shooter 2017-10-01 | At IBC 2017, the Fraunhofer Institute showed off an interesting VR camera rig they're calling the OmniCam (no relation to GoPro's Omni rig). The rig uses 11 Indie Dice cameras and can capture and live stream 10K monoscopic video.According to Fraunhofer's Division Director of Video Ralf Schäfer, the value of the mirrored design is that it enables them to place the cameras more closely together to avoid parallax issues. The rig costs €60,000, and the stitching engine, another €20,000. Schäfer adds that the first OmniCam is also now available to rent from Radiant Images in the U.S., and that Fraunhofer was interested in expanding rental options of its cameras.
IBC 2017: Motion Impossible Agito robotic dolly system can hold VR cameras up to 20 kilos! Immersive Shooter 2017-09-28 | immersiveshooter.com/2017/09/28/ibc-2017-motion-impossible-agito-robotic-dolly-system-can-hold-stabilize-vr-cameras-20-kilosMotion Impossible showed off its newest VR robotic dolly system, the Agito chassis, for the first time at IBC 2017.The Agito can hold cameras weighing up to 20 kilos, or 44 pounds, and features a full three-axis gyro stabilizer for 360 cameras heavy duty enough to stabilize a Jaunt.The big improvement over Motion Impossible's existing VR dolly solution, Mantis, does just that--consistent, recordable movement.The Agito also offers a wider range from which to control the dolly, giving VR producers more hiding options.The Agito will launch in January of 2018. A price has yet to be announced.
GAudio Work and GAudio Craft: free spatial audio plugins at IBC 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-09-27 | immersiveshooter.com/2017/09/27/gaudio-work-craft-spatial-audio-plugins-recognized-ibc-caught-eye-products-heresG'Audio's suite of plug-ins include G'Audio Works and G'Audio Craft , which allow a user to manually place and move a sound within ad 360 environment (with Works) and within a 3-dimensional 6DOF environment (Craft).G’Audio Works–which was actually announced at NAB in April–already has more than 200 users and is available as a plug-in for Pro Tools, with support for other software, like Adobe Premiere, in the near future.G’Audio Craft–a 3D game engine plugin aimed for use with Unity (and similar) generated environments offering six degrees of freedom–is less than month old and is currently available to test out in beta.
IBC 2017: Crazy 44K VR Robot with 17 Sony UMC cameras! Immersive Shooter 2017-09-22 | immersiveshooter.com/2017/09/22/ibc-2017-crazy-44k-vr-robot-17-sony-umc-camerasAt Sony's booth, we spotted one of the craziest VR solutions at IBC 2017: a 44K-capable VR "robot" equipped with 17 Sony UMC cameras!From the Netherlands-based company VROX VR, the robot is a dolly equipped with the cameras, 24 LED lights and a 360 microphone. To get the full specs and detail, visit immersiveshooter.com/2017/09/22/ibc-2017-crazy-44k-vr-robot-17-sony-umc-cameras
IBC 2017: Indiecam launches 6K 360 camera, NakedEYE S4 Immersive Shooter 2017-09-20 | immersiveshooter.com/2017/09/20/ibc-2017-indiecam-launches-6k-raw-360-camera-nakedeye-s4Indiecam announced its 6K RAW 360 camera, the NakedEYE S4, at IBC 2017. The camera records uncompressed 12bit CinemaDNG RAW image at a data rate of 1.4 GB per second at 8K that results in a 6K final image (post stitching) that is ideal for VR productions requiring a lot of post production.The first rental units of the 6K Indiecam S4 camera will be available in four to six weeks, with sales starting shortly after. The rental price will range from €600 to €900 per day, and the purchase price will be between €12,000 and €13,000.
IFA 2017: Sony RX0 taking on GoPro to be multi-cam VR king? Immersive Shooter 2017-09-05 | immersiveshooter.com/2017/08/31/sony-rx0-taking-gopro-multi-cam-king Sony has just announced the RX0 action camera, which it claims mirrors the image quality of its Sony RX series within a compact, tough body.The camera can capture 4K video via HDMI to an external recorder, full HD at 240 fps and 16 fps RAW still images, but beyond its specs are some useful features for multi-camera VR and 360 rig setups.
Is 360 the next 3D TV? Six content creators weigh in Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-18 | During our live show at NAB 2017, we squeezed six amazing VR and 360 content producers into the Teradek cube to talk about the biggest challenges they’re facing and answer the big question: is 360 video the next 3D TV?Read all about our guests on immersiveshooter.com
Facebook announces two new volumetric video cameras Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-18 | Facebook’s two new volumetric video cameras, the x24 and x6, can capture 360-degree video with depth information, allowing viewers to move their heads forward, backward and side to side, in addition to being able to look in every direction.Facebook’s Head of Immersive Media Eric Cheng joined us at NAB 2017 to talk about why Facebook decided to build yet another open-source camera to continue to propel VR content creation.
Celine Tricart: when to shoot stereoscopic 360 video Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-18 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/18/celine-tricart-3d-360-videoThere may be a handful of new 3D-capable 360 cameras entering the market this summer, but that doesn’t mean the world is completely ready for stereoscopic 360 video quite yet.VR director and stereographer Celine Tricart sat down with us at NAB to talk about stereoscopic video’s biggest hurdles to cross before it can become an industry standard.
Radiant Images Michael Mansouri and the future of 360 video Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-18 | Immersive Shooter’s Editor-At-Large Robert Hernandez likes to call Michael Mansouri the “Willy Wonka” of film innovation.We sat down with Michael to talk about the top cameras on the market today, the future of stitching and the next generation of 360 content production.But the key takeaway from our conversation with Michael is that if you can imagine it, it’s possible. Radiant Images really is a world of pure imagination.
Mettle announces depth-based visual effects tools for 360 content Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-17 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/17/mettle-announces-depth-based-visual-effects-tools-360-content-nab-2017Mettle announced at NAB that it was working with Facebook to develop one of the industry’s first depth-based visual effects tools for 360 content.The first release in Mettle’s series of depth-based visual effects tools will help content creators manage depth of field, depth-based masking and other depth VFX in After Effects.Mariana Acuna Acosta joins him on our live show with Teradek to talk about the latest emerging tools in post-production.
How to Live Stream 360 Right: 3 Experts Weigh In Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-17 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/17/how-to-live-stream-360-video-rightGoing live in 360 doesn’t have to be a hassle. With Facebook, YouTube and Periscope support for live 360 (and, in the case of Facebook, better organic reach), coupled with cameras like the Insta360 Air and Nano and Giroptic iO, going live in 360 has never been easier.Although it’s become exceedingly simple to broadcast our lives from every angle, there’s still plenty to learn from the experts.At NAB 2017, we invited three 360 live streaming experts (Alx Klive from 360 Designs, Lewis Smithingham from 30 Ninjas, and Khayyam Wakil from Live Planet) to talk about how to live stream 360 video, from big challenges to best practices.
Guru 360 camera stabilizer, Guru Air 360 and Moza Wearable Kit Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-16 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/16/guru-360-camera-stabilizer-shipping-guru-air-360-moza-wearable-kitThe Guru 360 camera stabilizer is among the first (if not the first) of those 360 camera stabilizers to ship and is available now for $299.The Guru Air 360 can accommodate 360 cameras up to 3.3 pounds (including the Z Cam S1, GoPro Omni rig, Insta360 Pro and Vuze, among others). It will ship within the next month or two and is available for pre-order for $699 now.The Moza Wearable Kit replaces the Guru 360 handle with a tiny mount that allows users to attach the head of the Guru 360 to helmets, drones and other accessories. The Wearable Kit is also available for pre-order for $99.
Q&A with Journalism 360 Director Laura Hertzfeld Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-16 | Journalism 360 is a joint initiative of the Online News Association, the Knight Foundation and Google News Lab that aims to increase the industry’s understanding around immersive storytelling and provide training to succeed in this space, and create a community of immersive journalists. In April, it closed submissions for $250,000 worth of grants to propel the medium forward.Laura Hertzfeld, the Journalism 360 director, sat down to talk about the initiative with Immersive Shooter.
Lume Cube to launch 360 lighting solution for less than $1000 Immersive Shooter at Mojocon Immersive Shooter 2017-05-15 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/15/lume-cube-360-lighting-solution-less-1000Lume Cube, known for its affordable line of small, adjustable lighting options, will soon be announcing a modular 360 lighting solution for less than $1,000.The solution will most likely be a rig containing six of its 60-degree beam-angle lights, each with a max output of 1,500 lumens. The 1.5-inch cube lights, which have a color temperature of 6000 Kelvin, offer both continuous lighting and flash modes and 10 brightness options in increments of 150 lumens.Lume Cube plans to have more information about its 360 lighting rigs this summer. Until then, the company is happy to work with individuals and production teams looking for custom lighting solutions.
Manfrottos VR stabilization lineup + 360Rize 360 software tools Immersive Shooter at NAB Immersive Shooter 2017-05-12 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/12/manfrotto-vr-stabilization-lineup-partner-360rize-launch-stitching-editing-software-summerManfrotto showed both a smaller tripod and a ridiculously large one—easily among the tallest objects in the Central Hall at NAB.Manfrotto will also be distributing 360Rize rigs in the U.S. The rigs, which range from $500 for smaller options to several thousand for 3D VR multicam setups, accommodate GoPro, YI, Black Magic and even RED cameras. Magness also mentioned that 360Rize will be coming out with its own stitching and non-linear editing software that’s “really well bundled”—perhaps that’s code for affordable?—in the next few months. Manfrotto’s new line of VR stabilization tools will be available this summer.For more information, visit Manfrotto’s website.
Liquid Cinema shows off game-changing features for 360 storytelling Immersive Shooter at NAB 2017 Immersive Shooter 2017-05-11 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/11/liquid-cinema-360-storytelling-features-nab-2017Liquid Cinema showed off some pretty impressive tools at NAB 2017, including mixing fixed frame and 360 content, forced perspective at cuts from scene to scene, and gaze-controlled graphics. We sat down with Thomas Wallner, founder of DEEP Inc., which is company behind the software and player tool for 360 videos, to talk about these interesting new features and what's to come down the road.
Teradek Sphere integrated with LiveVR for PC-based stitching Immersive Shooter at NAB Immersive Shooter 2017-05-11 | At NAB, Tereadek announced a new integration for its Sphere live streaming and 360 monitoring device. Sphere now integrates with LiveVR from Kolor, offering a more robust stitching solution and a PC-based stitching solution.Sphere supports any four or eight-camera HDMI or HD-SDI rig. The iOS app can stitch feeds from up to eight cameras at 1080p and can deliver the results to multiple devices with less than four seconds of latency. It also offers multiple viewing modes, including rectilinear, panoramic and little planet.Sphere is compatible with any 360 live streaming platform, including YouTube, Facebook Live, Periscope and Wowza at bit rates up to 15 Mbps. Captured video can also be stitched and saved directly to an iPad as an MP4 file.
Z Cam V1 Pro to ship in May of 2017 for $30-40K Immersive Shooter at NAB Immersive Shooter 2017-05-10 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/10/z-cam-v1-pro-3d-360-camera-ship-may-2017-30-40k At NAB 2017, Z Cam announced its newest camera, the Z Cam V1 Pro. And, already, the company expects to make the camera available in May of 2017. The cinematic 3D 360 VR camera can capture 8K monoscopic video and 7K stereoscopic video and features nine lenses—eight in a horizontal circle and one pointed upwards. The camera will also have an 10 gigabit Ethernet connection for fast file transfer and streaming, as well as USB port.The Z Cam V1 Pro offers five stops, between F2.8 and F11, to adjust to various lighting conditions, just as the S1 Pro had.
Insta360 Pro to ship mid-May, new consumer cams on horizon Immersive Shooter at NAB Immersive Shooter 2017-05-10 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/10/insta360-pro-ship-mid-may-new-consumer-camsOne of the most difficult choices when beginners jump into immersive storytelling is buying a camera. It’s tough when new cameras with ever higher resolutions, more thoughtful designs, and expanded features are only one month away. Why buy now?Camera manufacturers like Insta360 aren’t making our decision any easier. When Global Marketing Lead Max Richter appeared on Immersive Shooter’s live show at NAB, he teased a new consumer 360 camera for mobile devices.But, that’s all he would share. After all, their Insta360 Pro camera isn’t even shipping yet! He estimates it’ll ship May 15. At NAB, we took a hands-on look at the Pro, beyond its specs (8K 360 video, 6K 360 stereoscopic video, etc.) and dug into its thoughtful port options and sample footage. Watch to check it out now.
iFootage Cobra 2 Strike monopod for 360 Video Production Immersive Shooter at NAB Immersive Shooter 2017-05-09 | Read the full article: http://www.immersiveshooter.com/2017/05/09/review-ifootages-cobra-2-strike-monopod-360-videoiFootage's Cobra 2 Strike monopod is made with 360 videographers in mind. The aluminum monopod features a quick release mount (either ¼ or 3/8-inch) compatible with iFootage’s Komodo tripod heads and other camera and accessory brands. The main body extends in both directions up to 81 cm, with a twist of the lock grip and a pull. Users can also add a second main body to extend the monopod up to 150 cm of height. The monopod also has a quick release at the bottom, above the low angle camera pod, and a removable rubber foot for use as a more portable monopod (without the feet). The Cobra 2 Strike is available on iFootage’s Amazon store, as well as B&H Photo, for $139, and will ship between 7 and 14 days of purchase.
