AI Processing Turns Blurry 360-Degree Image into a Tack-Sharp Photo
360 and Virtual Tour photographer Ben Claremont recently demonstrated the incredible power of AI-photo editing by transforming a 360 image from 2015.
360 and Virtual Tour photographer Ben Claremont recently demonstrated the incredible power of AI-photo editing by transforming a 360 image from 2015.
Earlier this year, a major vulnerability in Insta360 camera software was discovered by users on Reddit. In short, it let anyone connect to any Insta360 camera and download the photos. Seven months later and much of the issue remains unfixed.
Researchers have designed a new, dual camera platform with the aim of making up for the poor resolution output that comes with most 360-degree cameras.
A designer duo has created a first-of-its-kind lens that can record 360-degree spherical video content that doesn't need to be stitched in post-processing and can be used with any conventional camera.
Insta360 has announced the ONE X2, a new camera that has a stacked spec list: it's a pocket-sized, stabilized, 5.7K 360-degree video camera with IPX8 waterproofing, touch display, and a range of AI-powered editing features.
VLC's free and open source media player is a popular option for people who want a lightweight program that can handle pretty much any video format on any platform. The project just took another big leap in compatibility: it can now play back 360-degree photos and videos.
If you're looking for an affordable way to capture 360° photos and high def video, Ricoh's new Theta SC is worth a look. Full featured and powerful, the camera delivers surprising performance at a tempting price point.
Google released the Cardboard Camera app back in December, but until this week it was Android only. Well, no longer. The iOS version of the app just launched, enabling iPhone users to capture and share immersive 360° VR photos in a snap.
Your panoramas, photo spheres, and 360° photos will soon feel much more comfortable on Facebook's news feed. The social network announced earlier today that it will let you upload and view 360-degree photos on Facebook for mobile and Web in the next few weeks.
This is pretty cool. 360° video and photography is all the rage, but while Virtual Reality might be the main way you can experience these photos, a company called Scandy lets you hold them in your hand through the magic of 3D printing.
360-degree photos and videos are a niche market, but one that is growing. The ability to capture every angle, all at once, is intriguing to many photographers and videographers, but doing so is anything but simple. 360Heros, a pioneer in the field of 360° video, is trying to change that.
The company has come out with a set of patent-pending GoPro holders that promise to make it much easier to take 360° panoramic photos and video, and they've launched a Kickstarter campaign in order to bring the idea to fruition.