YouTube is about to support 360-degree panoramic video uploads to drive virtual reality

Google today confirmed that YouTube is about to support 360-degree panoramic video uploads and provide native support for these videos.

There is no doubt that we will think of virtual reality--this June, Google launched the tray cardboard, showing the volume of more than 500,000, the device after the rise of the content (video) number. At present, YouTube's monthly independent visit is over 1 billion, and the online 360 panoramic video function can be effectively combined with cardboard, which is a big step for Google to promote the popularization of virtual reality. In addition, Samsung is also very active in this regard, after the launch of virtual reality helmet Gear VR, recently also launched Milk VR Services-provide free 360-degree panoramic video.

Although YouTube's spokesperson did not give a specific online time, only said "coming weeks", but look forward to this immersive viewing experience of children's shoes can be prepared to start some shooting equipment? For example, Ricoh's Theta, Kodak's SP360, can connect with Oculus Rift egg-shaped panorama camera giroptic 360cam, VSN Mobil, v.360º with four eyes, if you want to make more professional video, use 360° Multi-lens panoramic camera with no dead angle jaunt may also be a good choice.