360 Video

360-degree videos are recordings where a view in every direction is recorded at the same time, shot using an omnidirectional camera or by stitching together a series of videos. The immersion factor of 360 videos is what makes them quite innovative as it allows users to watch real places to a fuller extent without requiring a bulk of technology. 360 videos are now able to be made right from your own phone! More and more videos are gradually integrating 360 viewing options as time goes by, so the uses are still to be explored further beyond just tourism.

Tech Kits

Tech Kits are part of the walk-in service provided by Innovate Labs. There are three levels of difficulty meant for different users and their experience with the different technologies. Many of the Tech Kits build off each other as you progress.

Beginner

IN PROGRESS

Intermediate

Creating and Viewing 360° Media 

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Description: The GoPro MAX is an action camera with traditional and 360 camera modes. This tech kit focuses on creating 360 photos and viewing 360 video in the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.

Advanced

Creating Interactive 360° Tours Using ThingLink 

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Description: In this tech kit, you will create your own 360° virtual tour using a collection of 360° photos from the GoPro MAX camera and ThingLink. ThingLink is a software that allows users to create unique interactive experiences using 360 photos and videos. Users are able to embed their own text, voice, photos, and videos into 360 media, allowing for immersive virtual tours.

Resources

GoPro MAX

Type: Camera

Description: The GoPro MAX captures immersive 3D footage.

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ThingLink

Type: Application

Description: ThingLink is an app that allows you to augment photos and create interactive images, videos & 360° media.

Oculus Quest 2

Quantity: 10

Description: The Quest 2 is an advanced all-in-one standalone virtual reality headset that allows users to explore and interact with virtual 3D environments. The headset and controllers track where the user is looking as well as rotation and position of their controllers.

Microsoft Paint

Type: Application

Description: Microsoft Paint is a simple raster graphics editor that has been included with all versions of Microsoft Windows.