Limit camera motion
Different people have different tolerances for motion in VR. For the best results, try to keep your camera generally pointed forward and avoid panning shots.
Different people have different tolerances for motion in VR. For the best results, try to keep your camera generally pointed forward and avoid panning shots.
Angling the camera can make VR users feel like they're falling over.
Getting close to your subject can really make things pop in VR.
Use the high-five or hand-shake rule for the minimum distance between the camera and the subject (generally about two feet). As in real life, it can be uncomfortable when objects or subjects are too close to the cameras.
Just like your eyes, as things get farther away, your ability to perceive depth increases. Landscapes are made better with something close in the foreground.
The sweet spot for stereo is right in the middle of the shot. So try to keep the important action there for both photos and videos.
Google Cardboard is compatible with most Android or iOS phones (Android 4.1 or higher, or iOS 8.0 or higher) with screen sizes from 4 to 6 inches. From any supported app, just tap the Cardboard button on a VR180 photo or video and drop your phone into your Cardboard.
Get Google CardboardDaydream View is compatible with any Daydream-ready phone and provides a more comfortable viewing experience with adjustable head straps. In Daydream, you can access your personal VR180 content via Google Photos or any content you or others have created and shared on YouTube via YouTubeVR.
Get Daydream ViewAll-in-one VR devices, such as Lenovo’s Mirage Solo with Daydream headset, can also display your content. You can access your personal VR180 content via Google Photos or any content you or others have created and shared on YouTube via YouTubeVR. You can also insert the SD card from your camera into the headset to view card’s content directly via your headset.
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