Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
June 3rd, 2016, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 67
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Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
From a high urban butte.
Vimeo flat file:
Kodak 360 4K Video: East Rock in 360 (Flat File) on Vimeo
Select 4K.
YouTube for 360 panorama viewing:
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 29th, 2016, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
Beach in 360:
Vimeo flat file:
Kodak 360 4K Video: West Haven Beach in 360 (Flat File) on Vimeo
Select 4K.
YouTube for panorama viewing or VR 360:
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 27th, 2016, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Sony RX100 IV on the Beholder MS-1 Gimbal
I only had an issue when I used the supplied orange usb cable. Using a regular usb cable I had hanging around and one of my many usb chargers I am able to charge the battery pack with no problems. I...
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Forum: Micro / POV Camera Systems
May 23rd, 2016, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,278
Re: Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Videos
I have had zero problems with the X1000V.
For the GoPro, which I have, you must use approved sd cards. You can see the list on the GoPro site. The GoPro will also overheat sometimes, which will...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 15th, 2016, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
Stanford Dish Hike in 360 on a Cloudy Day.
Flat file (view in 4K):
Kodak 360 4K 360 4K Video: The Stanford Dish Hike in 360 on a Cloudy Day on Vimeo
360 VR version (view in 4K):
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
May 12th, 2016, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 144
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Re: Sony RX10 mkIII
I agree with this assessment. However, there is no need to be subjective. Here is a 1080 video with scenes shot at 120 fps and 240 fps using the RX100 IV, so you can see if the dropoff in resolution...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 9th, 2016, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
Philip Bloom has just started playing with the dual Kodaks. Here is his first attempt:
https://youtu.be/CsxWPgdzLrQ
He stitched in the Kodak program and then upscaled to 8K before uploading to...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 8th, 2016, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
[QUOTE=Noa Put;1914146]Now THIS looks fun:
Yes, that was fun, and even amazing. But if one needs $500,000 to make good use of 360 VR (and I am confident this spectacle cost something like that...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 7th, 2016, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Close Up Tests
There are no problems stitching with little artifacting close subjects using the dual Kodak 360 4K kit and the stitching software. However,
with the Kodak Stitching Software you have a lot of...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 6th, 2016, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
Thanks for the info. The usual war between Google and Apple?
And, there is a firmware update from April 28.
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 6th, 2016, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
How close can subjects get?
The Campus Tour 360 Video has two close encounters that enable judging how close subjects can get. In both cases the subjects get very close (less than 2-3 feet) right at the stitching area.
At...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 6th, 2016, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
The video is 100% compliant with the YouTube 360 specs (and I think with Facebook 360 as well).
If I click on the video (YouTube version) in the embedded frame in this thread it allows me, with...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 6th, 2016, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
I do not appear in any of the 360 videos I posted. Yup, I hide and watch. I was worried that the requirement of having a hiding place would crimp location choice, but it turns out not to. I've got...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 6th, 2016, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
This is very interesting info, and I may do some tests on close subject distance with the Kodak rig.
The Kodak stitching software results in videos that have no hole in either the Zenith or the...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 5th, 2016, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
"I am very curious how this Kodak footage will compare to the footage from the six and ten camera Go Pro rigs. If we are shooting with more Go Pros, at 1440 60p per camera, that should mean each...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 4th, 2016, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 10 Bit vs 8 Bit - Sony FS5 vs Sony a7Sii
Did you watch the video? He recorded videos from each camera into an external recorder. So, the compression used was exactly the same, as was the color sampling 4:2:2. I agree that there may be other...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 4th, 2016, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
If you are in the US, you can order the Kodak dual kit from:
https://store.mypixpro.com/?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=76
They will ship same day.
I have not tested the subject...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 3rd, 2016, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 3rd, 2016, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
The stitching software is standalone, and there is both a mac and a pc version.
The black doughnut hole is there because there was no way in the Kodak program when I made the video to merge the...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
May 3rd, 2016, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
I agree. The whole point is to be able to look around. If the shots are quick, there is no time, or you have to rush. No fun at all. 360 VR needs long takes for leisurely exploration of the whole...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
April 28th, 2016, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
360 VR Time-Lapse Using the Two Kodaks
Vimeo flat version:
Kodak 360 4K 360 VR Time-Lapse Video: Clouds on Kite Hill on Vimeo
Select 4K.
YouTube VR version (look up and around at the clouds):
https://youtu.be/X6zsmobZInY
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
April 27th, 2016, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
You need to view using the YouTube app. And only the YouTube version of the video works as VR. As you know, you have to also choose the resolution (HD or 4K); the default for VR seems always the...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
April 27th, 2016, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
If you view the 360 VR video on a cellphone or using VR goggles (which is what the purpose is), the sharpness is much less of an issue.
Yes, certainly an add-on option. But your conclusion "it...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
April 26th, 2016, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
Given the shadow of the device, I think it was shot with the Theta S, and so it is not surprising it is very soft not to mention having bad color. I would be embarrassed to give that video to anyone,...
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Forum: 360 Panoramic / Spherical + AR & VR
April 26th, 2016, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,263
Re: 360 VR for Most of Us
I am confused. It is 3D that requires expensive investment by both your clients to view (glasses, special TV's) and by the videographer - what "high-end" 3D camera exactly do you have in mind? The...
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