Insta360 announces EVO, a VR180 & 360 camera
Today, Insta360 has announced the latest addition to its lineup of immersive cameras: the Insta360 EVO. The EVO can capture both 3D 180-degree content (VR180) and 360-degree 2D content, both…
Ricoh Theta Z1: the Pros and Cons
Earlier this week, Ricoh announced a new 360 camera, the Ricoh Theta Z1. The camera sparked interest among immersive shooters for its 1-inch sensors–a first for consumer 360 cameras. However, with…
This is the future of 360 video at Euronews
Euronews is betting on interactive 360 stories built on WebVR to improve engagement (and it’s working!). Media companies have helped move the 360 video format immensely over the last years.…
VRHAM! opens call for artistic VR submissions
VRHAM!, Germany’s first artistic virtual reality festival, has opened its call for submissions. The deadline to submit work is March 3, and the festival takes place in Hamburg, Germany, June…
Adobe acquires 3D editing and authoring tool Allegorithmic
Today, Adobe announced it has acquired 3D editing and authoring tool Allegorithmic. The tool, most often used for 3D material and texture creation for gaming and entertainment, is part of…
CES2019: Pivot to XR
While we can debate if the VR bubble has popped, it was clear from CES 2019 that immersive technology is here to stay. Whether via mixed reality headsets or LED…
How to direct the audience’s attention in 360 videos (9 ways)
This article is part of an extensive series of articles to walk creators through the process of making a 360-degree video, from start to finish. The first time I shot 180-degree 3D…
CES 2019: Axis is a depth-sensing VR180 camera
There’s a new VR180 camera on the block, from eYs3D (the company behind the cameras embedded in Oculus headsets) and Lucid (the company behind the Lucidcam VR180 camera). Dubbed Axis,…
Insta360 announces 11K Titan 360 camera
Insta360 has announced the latest addition to its expansive 360 camera lineup, and its first cinema-grade 360 camera: Titan. Titan offers a number of shooting modes, including: 11K monoscopic 360…
Kandao QooCam can capture 3D photos for Facebook
Owners of Kandao Technology’s QooCam 3D 180-degree camera can now capture 3D photos to share on Facebook. “[QooCam] is the first VR camera that offers a native way to post…
Black Friday deals on VR headsets, 360 cameras & kit
Black Friday is almost upon us, and–like last year–there will be plenty of deals on 360 cameras and accompanying kit. Here are all the sales we could find: Insta360 Insta360…
Adobe AR tool, Project Aero, opens in private beta
Today at Adobe MAX, Adobe has announced that it will be making its all new platform for augmented reality design, Project Aero, available to a select group of individuals in…