360° video
Footage captured by special cameras that point lenses in all directions to create a panoramic sphere of video. A viewer can watch 360° video in any of several ways:
Through a virtual-reality (VR) headset: This hardware device displays video on a face-mounted screen that’s updated dynamically to show different parts of a scene as the viewer turns their head. Some VR headsets can also display stereoscopic (3D) 360° video, enhancing the immersive experience.
In a rectangular window: This viewing method is used on a smart phone, tablet, or computer. The viewer scrolls the window to see different parts of the scene.
On a standard display: This viewing method, with the audience unable to control viewing angles, is similar to watching conventional video, with the added benefit of giving the filmmaker more options for angle choices during editing.