Description of VR Video Features
In the following you find a description of the icons and terminology used on VRP Guide. These, in addition to other related expressions, will be used in other locations, such as the ”Comparisons Table” located under the VR Porn Websites.
Binaural Audio
Binaural Audio are sounds that truly surround you. The idea is to make the sound seem as realistic as possible. The audio recordings are made in a way that resembles the human ear. In this way, the person experiencing the sound can hear exactly where the sound is coming from. Generally speaking, the more realistic the sound, the more immersive your VR experience becomes, which is why binaural audio is great for VR.
You can read more about Binaural Audio from an amazing article published in the Verge by following this link.
Frames per second
The ”fps” is the number of frames per second that the movie is recorded. You need 60 fps or more in order to get a smooth and immersive VR experience.
You can read more about frame rates and frames per second by following this link to Wikipedia.
Stereoscopic 3D
In order to obtain depth, the 3rd dimension in 3D, you need to record the video in stereoscopic 3D. These recordings are made by copying the way the humans’ eyes work. In order to have the true sensation of depth in an image when using video, you need at least 2x cameras facing the same way. If you are recording in 360° steroscopic 3D, the camera rig will contain multiple cameras paired in two and two.
To learn more follow this link to 360labs – a VR production company specializing in 360º video and photography.
Monoscopic 3D
When recording in monoscopic 3D, only one camera is facing in each direction. This is a much cheaper solution, but the cost is that you loose the perception of depth which leads to a less immersive experience. Most VR companies today produce in 3D stereoscopic since it is general accepted that this is what gives the viewer the best viewing experience.
180 Degrees Video
This is video that is recorded in 180°, which means that everything in front of you and on 90° of both sides of you will be visible. The problem is that if you turn around and look to the sides, you will be able to see the limit of the recording as there will be a black line. Additionally, everything behind you will just be black.
270 Degrees Video
This is video that is recorded in 270°. The idea is that when all of the action is going on in front of you, there shouldn’t be any need to record the area that is behind you.
360 Degrees Video
This is the best possible format. When watching a video in 360°, you are completely surrounded with the images of the virtual world. Think of it as a sphere – no matter where you look, you will only see what is inside the virtual world that you have been teleported into.