Document Type : Original Article
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Dean of the Higher Institute of Applied Arts, 5th assembly Professor, Department of Photography, Cinema and Television, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University
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photography ,cinema and tv department , faculty of applied arts, helwan university
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Helwan university, faculty of applied arts, department photography , cinema and TV
Abstract
Cinematic virtual reality (VR) is a revolutionary technology that is transforming the way we consume content. With the widespread adoption of headsets designed to display cinematic VR content, such as 360° videos and 360° films, there is a growing demand for this type of immersive content that can deeply engage viewers, offering the highest levels of immersion, realism, and a sense of presence in the environment. Producing such content requires high quality and consideration of certain technical specifications, Cinematic VR content differs from traditional 360-degree content in several key ways, particularly in terms of display. Viewers watch traditional 360-degree content on flat screens like those of phones and computers, navigating the surroundings using control elements such as a mouse pointer or touch, thereby seeing only a portion of the content at a time. In contrast, VR headsets provide a field of view that encompasses what the viewer looks at in any direction, immersing them in the scene as they move their head, thus enhancing the experience, This necessitates a study of the specifications and technical considerations for cameras used in producing cinematic VR content. Key factors include using a camera that achieves the highest quality, offers a wide dynamic range, and a high frame rate ,elements that significantly influence the aesthetic quality of the image. Cameras may feature a field of view of 180 degrees, with two lenses positioned next to each other at a distance similar to the space between human eyes, creating a 3D effect. There are also 360-degree cameras that can capture in both 2D and 3D, ranging from setups with 2 cameras to as many as 42 cameras, It is preferable for the camera to automatically stitch the resulting videos together, simplifying usage and allowing for direct broadcasting when needed. Producing content of this caliber opens new horizons in various fields such as education, entertainment, marketing, and training.
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