(Please note image above is not clickable – see links in article to play with videos)
- Who is this post for? Everyone
- What does it discuss? It shows you the potential for immersive video experiences. Go play!
- How does it benefit you? Get inspired, get creative
The potential for 360º video has geeks like me excited everywhere. But what’s the point, one might fairly ask? Thus far the video format has been touted as the perfect experience for virtual reality headsets which are hardly mass market consumer items.
All that changed last week when Facebook announced it was supporting 360° video. That’s important because unless video can be watched in a video player that supports its format, it’s about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Now, any Facebook user can watch a 360° video without any special hardware or software.
The 360º experience is unlikely to be new to any of us. I’m sure we’ve all taken ‘virtual’ tours online around property, stadiums, theatres, famous buildings etc. Now, wearable cameras like those from GoPro allow for the relatively simple creation of 360° video for the viewing pleasure of us all.
It was this Star Wars video that kicked up a storm on social media but for a moment of natural beauty, check out this new surfing video from the team at GoPro. If you’re viewing on a smartphone or tablet, simply drag your finger across the video to control. If you’re on a desktop or laptop computer, simply drag your mouse cursor across the screen. Enjoy!
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