Want to show the environment or location of where you are, like a trade show or a conference? A great way to do that is to create a panoramic image, which is also known as a 360˚ photo. How do you shoot one with a VR camera? In this video, author Richard Harrington demonstrates how to use a VR camera to shoot a 360˚ photo.
- One type of camera that's really growing in popularity…is a dedicated VR camera.…There are lots of manufacturers out there…and it really depends upon the features that you want.…Now, I'm not talking about the high-end,…really complex professional ones,…I just mean something like this here,…one where there's a lens on each side of the camera…and in camera it's possible to stitch together…or depending upon the camera,…maybe something like the GoPro Fusion,…it just stitches on your computer…once you download the material.…It really depends upon the quality…and some of the features that you want…whether or not it comes out of the camera ready to use…or if you have to do a little bit of extra work…on your computer.…
Now, this is the YI 360 camera…and it's actually very ready for Facebook…and social media networks.…What we can do is connect directly to the camera…using our smartphone.…So, I'll just access the Wi-Fi network…that the camera puts out.…If the first time you're connecting,…you may have to type in a password,…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
7/13/2018- Why use dynamic media?
- Creating a simple slideshow
- Creating a looping video advertisement
- Sharing a panoramic or 360˚ photo
- Creating stop-motion animation
- Creating a cinemagraph
- Creating a plotagraph to animate photos
- Creating an app demo
- Bringing drawings to life with a whiteboard video
- Showcasing a product with a 360˚ loop
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Duration
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Introduction
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Suggested equipment and gear1m 39s
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Exercise files1m 34s
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1. Why Use Dynamic Media?
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2. Creating a Simple Slideshow with Adobe Photoshop
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Adding transitions2m 6s
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3. Creating a Looping Video Advertisement
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Adding music to the sequence2m 56s
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Adding transitions3m 24s
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4. Sharing a Panoramic or 360˚ Photo
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Processing a 360˚ photo8m 58s
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5. Creating a Stop Motion Animation
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Adding animated text5m 48s
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6. Creating a Cinemagraph
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What is a cinemagraph?2m 1s
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Masking and freezing action3m 51s
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Adding text to a cinemagraph1m 54s
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7. Creating a Plotagraph
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What is a plotagraph?1m 59s
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Exporting the final project2m 26s
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8. Creating an App Demo
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9. Making a Whiteboard Video
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Color correcting3m 3s
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10. Showcasing a Product with a 360˚ Loop
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What is a 360˚ loop?1m 41s
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Alternative looping6m 3s
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Conclusion
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Keeping an archival copy2m 1s
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Next steps1m 23s
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