RØDE’s NT-SF1 ambisonic microphone begins shipping
RØDE Microphones has announced that its NT-SF1 ambisonic microphone has begun to ship. The microphone was first announced at NAB earlier this year. The NT-SF1 is the first collaboration between…
Boris FX updates Mocha’s VR tools, drops prices
In mid-September, Boris FX announced a brand new version of MochaVR–with new features and at a lower price. In the new version, Mocha VR and Mocha Pro will be joined…
IBC 2018: iFootage’s X2 Mini shoots 360 photos
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…
Facebook, RED announce Manifold studio-grade 360 camera
At Facebook’s F8 conference earlier this year, the company announced that it had partnered with RED Digital Cinema to develop a 360-degree video camera that could capture content with six…
OC5: Oculus announces Oculus Quest VR headset
During his keynote address at Oculus Connect 5, Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of the Oculus Quest. Oculus Quest is a new VR headset that offers a “Rift-quality” experience wirelessly…
Pixvana launches SPIN Studio, an end-to-end VR video tool
Pixvana has announced the full release of SPIN Studio, its end-to-end VR platform for editing, creating and sharing VR video. With SPIN Studio, users will also be able to build…
Pre-orders open for Vuze XR camera, $439
The Vuze XR camera, first announced in July, is now available for pre-order for $439. The Vuze XR camera’s unique design enables shooting either 5.7K 360 monoscopic video and 5.7K 3D…
SGO’s Mistika Review offers real-time 360 playback on a laptop
At IBC 2018, SGO–the makers of 360 stitching software Mistika VR–has announced a new tool: Mistika Review. Mistika Review is a real-time playback and review software solution for vFX shots…
VR stitching software maker Kolor closing its doors
Kolor, makers of VR stitching software Autopano Video, Autopano Giga and Panotour, will be closing after 14 years in business. In 2015, the company was purchased by GoPro, which has…
Adobe announces end-to-end VR180 support
Ahead of IBC in Amsterdam, which begins tomorrow, Adobe has announced end-to-end support for VR180 content, from ingest and editing, to effects and export. Other improvements include new features and…
Kandao Obsidian can now live stream 8K stereoscopic 360 video
Kandao Technology has announced that its Obsidian cameras, along with Kandao Live software, can now offer 8K 3D 360 live streaming. Kandao also announced a recent investment from Foxconn, a…
Jaunt XR Platform expands to volumetric content capture
Update: On September 10, 2018, Jaunt announced its acquisition ot Personify’s Teleporter line of business, which includes key staff, IP and pending patents. The company’s volumetric streaming software system, which…