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In 2006, Jaron Lanier coined the term "virtual reality." This technology allowed users to be completely immersed in a digital world. To create this effect, users would wear a head-mounted display and headphones. By 2010, companies such as Oculus VR were developing prototypes for a consumer-grade virtual reality headset. In 2012, Oculus VR was acquired by Facebook for $2 billion.
In the past few years, there has been a renewed interest in virtual reality. This is largely due to the release of affordable headsets such as the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. These headsets allow users to experience immersive videos, or videos that allow the viewer to look in every direction.
One of the first 360-degree videos was created in 2011 by Tim Dashwood. Dashwood is a filmmaker who has worked on movies such as The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings. In 2011, he released a video called "Stereoscopic 3D: The Future of Filmmaking." The video showcased how 360-degree videos could be used to create a more immersive experience.
Since then, 360-degree videos have been used to promote tourism, to create training simulations, and to allow viewers to experience events from a first-person perspective. Some of the most popular 360-degree videos are music videos. In 2015, OK Go released a 360-degree music video for their song "Upside Down & Inside Out." The video went viral, and has been viewed over 46 million times.
In 2017, there are two main ways to create 360-degree videos: with a 360-degree camera or with multiple cameras. 360-degree cameras are designed specifically for filming 360-degree videos. These cameras have multiple lenses that allow the camera to capture all of the surrounding footage.
Multiple camera rigs can also be used to create 360-degree videos. These rigs use multiple cameras to capture the surrounding footage. However, stitching the footage together can be a time-consuming process. Recently, there have been a number of software tools that have been developed to help with the stitching process.
360-degree videos are still in their early stages, but they offer a unique and immersive experience that is different from traditional videos. With the release of more affordable headsets, we are likely to see more 360-degree videos in the future.
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