How to Live Stream 360-Degree Videos with OneStream?
Immersive videos or 360-degree videos are an exciting frontier in the world of video streaming. As computing power escalates and compression algorithms improve efficiency, 360-video streaming will become a powerful communication medium in the foreseeable future.
As if regular video streaming was not attractive enough, 360-degree live streaming has taken the live streaming (Read: gaming) experience to an even more interacting level. Whether it is a sporting event, a personal skiing adventure in the Alps, or a bike ride through the Grand Canyon, 360-degree video live streaming is a mesmerizing experience for your viewers.
In This Blog:
- What are 360-Degree Videos?
- Selecting 360-Degree Cameras
- 360-Degree vs. VR Streaming
- How to Live Stream Pre-Recorded 360-Degree Videos via OneStream
- 360-Degree Video Streaming — The New Frontier
What are 360-Degree Videos?
Also commonly referred to as immersive videos or spherical videos, 360-degree videos are an exciting frontier in the world of video streaming. 360-degree videos require a special 360 live streaming camera that can record in all directions simultaneously. Users can pan the camera’s view during playback on a regular screen to see all around. Hence, 360-degree videos are truly phenomenal as users can experience being right in the middle of the action.
360-degree video streaming is supported by all major social media networks like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc. It thus gives you a unique opportunity to attract viewers and build a strong social media presence. Keeping in line with the latest trends and technologies, OneStream Live offers 360-degree pre-recorded video streaming support. This means you can live stream your 180° or 360° videos to multiple social platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
Selecting 360-Degree Cameras
What remains imperative to note is that not all cameras can record in 360-degrees. If you want to use this feature, you need to choose the right camera with the capability to stitch together 360-degree video instantly. This complex process requires powerful internal software, so there are specialized 360-degree cameras specifically made for this purpose.
Here are a few affordable options that you can choose from for recording your 360-degree videos to stream via OneStream Live:
- Insta360 One X — a high-end 360 streaming camera that can record live streams in 4K resolution and works with Android and iOS.
- Yi 360 VR — capable of shooting 5.7K 360-degree videos, controlled by the Yi 360 phone app, available for Android and iOS.
- Giroptic iO — a tiny portable 360-degree camera that can attach to your phone, with the capability of shooting 4K 360 photos and videos.
- Samsung Gear 360 — only compatible with Samsung phones, this is a quirky-looking camera that can shoot full 4K 360-degree videos.
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