How to create 360 Content… The Power Is In Your Hands

Insta360? Ricoh Theta S? Samsung Gear 360?

In my last article, I introduced your options of VR headsets. Now, we are going to create 360 images and photos like this one. Make sure you move your mobile screen or drag the video to capture the whole experience!

Company Christmas Dinner in 360

As you can see, it is not professional but I am damn sure your friends will say ‘WOW’ at least one time. The point is we can all make a simple 360 video/image.

Camera

Samsung Gear 360 (2017)

It can take 360 photos, videos, timelapse and live stream

http://www.samsung.com/de/wearables/gear-360-r210/

Price: $250 (Estimate)

How to film:

1. Download Samsung Gear 360 app on certain Samsung/iPhone
2. Connect your phone with the camera using Bluetooth
3. Use the app to control the camera/ Use the camera alone (Can’t view what you are filming)
4. Download your work from camera to your phone when finished filming so the image is stitched together

How to edit:

1. Download Gear 360 Action Director on PC &Mac
2. You need a product key to activate it
3. Add text, cut video, add music

Insta360 Nano & Air

It can take 360 photos, videos, timelapse and live stream

https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-nano/

Price: $199

How to film:

1. Plug the camera to your Iphone 6/6s/plus, 7/7 plus and the Insta360 nano app will appear for download
2. Use the app to control the camera
3. The work is automatically stitched and saved on the app

How to edit:

1. In app simple adjustment such as the horizontal line

https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-air/

Price: $129

How to film:

1. Download Instad360 Air app on Android
2. Plug the camera to your Android Phone
3. Use the app to control the camera
4. The work is automatically stitched and saved on the app

How to edit:

1. In app simple adjustment such as the horizontal line

Ricoh Theta S

It can take 360 photos, videos, timelapse and live stream

Source: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1183083-REG/ricoh_910720_theta_s_spherical_digital.html

Price: $349.95

How to film:

1. Download Ricoh Theta S app on Android/IOS
2. Connect your phone with the camera by wifi
3. Use the app to control the camera/ Use the camera alone (Can’t view what you are filming)
4. Use a mini tripod
5. Transfer your work from camera to your phone when finished filming so the image is stitched together

How to edit:

1. Download Ricoh Theta+ Video app on Android/IOS
2. Cut video, change view, add music

Samsung Gear 360

It can take 360 photos, videos and timelapse

Source: http://360rumors.blogspot.com.es/2016/06/samsung-gear-360-hands-on-review-and.html

Price: $199

How to film:

1. Download Samsung Gear 360 app on a Samsung Phone
2. Connect your phone with the camera using Bluetooth
3. Use the app to control the camera/ Use the camera alone (Can’t view what you are filming)
4. Use a mini tripod
5. Download your work from camera to your phone when finished filming so the image is stitched together

How to edit:

1. Download Gear 360 Action Director on PC & Mac
2. You need a product key to activate it
3. Add text, cut video, add music

360 Player Software

PC

VLC 360

Ricoh Theta Viewer

Gear 360 Action Director

Mobile

Ricoh Theta S app

Samsung Gear 360 app

Social Media Platform

You can now upload your work to:

Facebook

YouTube

Vimeo

Littlestar VR

VeeR VR

You can live stream on:

Facebook

YouTube

Periscope

Twitter

Conclusion

Overall, I recommend the Ricoh Theta S because it can be controlled by any brands of phones whereas the Samsung Gear 360, Insta360 Nano and Air are restricted to their respective brands.

Now I hope you can create your first 360 content and enjoy it with your friends and family. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions!

Next article, we are going to learn why VR has so much potential in the future.

Thanks for reading!

Visit our page for upcoming 360/VR projects www.gazvr.com

(Polo Lam, Global Marketing Assistant @GAZ VR)