We share these experiences. We tell our friends about them, post the pictures and videos we’ve captured on social media, and try to relive them. It seems that we’re starting to prefer living those experiences over having material possessions. No wonder 360° video is becoming so popular. It virtually creates those experiences for us, right […]
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An artificial environment called virtual reality enables full immersion of the participant in the setting you are choosing. VR takes content creation to the next level of engagement and quality. In many ways, it shapes the future of dozens of niches, allowing you to save your precious time and effort, as well as provide your
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360 video offers filmmakers and video editors alike a boundless and immersive way to tell stories. But, there’s a learning curve. If you’ve ever worked with or watched a 360 video, you know that there’s a big difference between editing standard video vs 360. In this article, we will give you an overview of the
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In a previous article, we dove into how to create a script for a 360 VR experience. Here, we’re outlining how to organize and execute a successful 360 VR shoot. The key is in being prepared for the production process. Unless you properly prepare, you’ll end up wasting a lot of time and a lot
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You decided you’re going to make a 360-degree video. That’s great! To make a good 360 video you need to prepare for it. In this article, we’ll give you a brief overview of what steps you should take before your first shoot. Why 360 VR is different from a normal video? Scene setup is different
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We have already discussed some of the new filming techniques that come with 360 video, but one of the single biggest anxieties in VR filmmaking is how to focus the viewer’s attention on what you want them to in the scene at any given moment. In traditional filmmaking, you have frame composition, lighting, and depth
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Everything about VR is different and this includes how you direct for it. We’ve had over 100+ years of cinema and television to develop a language for shooting in 2D. Mostly everyone, even laypeople, understands the concepts of a close-up, an over-the-shoulder shot, or a cutaway. What scares people most about VR is that much
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Virtual reality (VR) is an exciting new medium. Along with the excitement at the creative possibilities, there is also much confusion within the industry on how best to shoot a compelling piece of VR content. Virtual reality technology, as well as the language of cinematic VR, is constantly and rapidly changing at a breakneck pace
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With the arrival of 360˚ videos and Cinematic VR, you are able to bring the stories much closer to your audience. With a spherical/360-degree camera, you will capture 360˚ video of the real-world footage. Companies across the world are now embracing virtual reality as a new way to engage audiences and encourage emotional connections between
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Working with large 360-degree video files can be a hassle, as most people don’t have the storage space readily available. Thankfully, you can compress video files and minimize the size of your videos with free software like HandBrake. This article will explain how you can safely and easily compress video files by using this program.
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