Virtual Reality

by Mary Latvis ·Posted 03/30/2023
Virtual Production environments encompassing LED volumes are an exciting, revolutionary addition to the background capture techniques used in video and motion picture production. A successor to established techniques like green screen and front and rear projection, this latest technology means that your surroundings are limited only by your background content. ROE Visual LED Panels in the Vancouver PXO & WFW Stage What is Virtual Production? In basic terms, Virtual Production uses digital cinematography, LED volumes, game engines, and
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted 08/09/2021
Today, Facebook announced upgraded versions of the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset that will feature new storage options and a new silicone facial cover. The upgraded Oculus Quest 2 will now feature a minimum of 128GB of internal storage, which is twice as much as the original 64GB minimum. 256GB remains the maximum amount of internal storage available. The new models will also include a new silicone facial covering. The updated
0 Views ·Posted 04/14/2021
Doug Guerra puts the HP Reverb G2 to the test in this hands-on review. This VR headset boasts 4320 x 2160 total resolution, dual 2.89" LCD screens, 90 Hz refresh rate, 114° field of view, and more. What are your thoughts on this virtual reality headset? Tell us about them or ask us questions in the Comments section, just below.
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted 12/28/2022
It’s been more than two years since the Oculus—er, Meta—Quest 2 debuted. Since then, a lot has happened; a lot of things have changed.   Above image: Created with Painting VR  Case in point: the Oculus Quest 2 is now the Meta Quest 2. The base model now comes with 128GB of internal storage—twice as much as the original. Welcome to the Metaverse. The
0 Views ·Posted 05/16/2020
Insta360 has streamlined the entire VR production process with their 360 cameras, from the palm-sized Insta360 ONE X to the cinematic standard 11K Insta360 Titan. In this workshop, Insta360 gives you a rundown on the fundamentals of VR.
by David Adler ·Posted 07/27/2017
Stepping up into the professional content game, Insta360 introduced the Pro Spherical VR Camera, a fully-featured 360° spherical content creating platform. Its 6-camera configuration can capture enough information to render out 8K video while keeping the size of the unit itself to a minimum. While there are larger units that may have more cameras and more sophisticated stitching options, the Insta360 Pro serves as an excellent middle
3,663 Views ·Posted 02/10/2017
This 4-capsule Ambisonics microphone is designed to capture immersive “spherical” audio for VR and surround applications.
1,325 Views ·Posted 01/20/2017
Looking for spherical video solutions to spice up your production? The aptly named Sphere, from Teradek, might be the answer. In this quick preview video, check out how you can set up the Sphere with GoPro HERO cameras and take advantage of the pro-grade features that the Sphere contains, such as real-time stitching, fine image