In the increasingly-popular 360⁰ Video production world, there are 2 modes of video capture: monoscopic and stereoscopic 360⁰ Video. Both have their upsides and their downsides, but overall both modes yield impressive results. However, what separates stereoscopic 360⁰ video from its monoscopic counterpart is its interpretation of 3D information. When you watch a stereoscopic 360⁰ Video, you can visibly detect depth within the scene, making it an immersive, true-to-life experience. If you’ve ever watched a 360⁰ Video and felt like you could actually reach out and touch something in the scene, then you were watching in stereoscopic.
That’s not to say that Stereoscopic doesn’t have its drawbacks. 360⁰ cameras capture this depth information by shooting with a series of built in side-by-side cameras, mimicking the human eyes. However, this neat trick comes with a drawback. Since monoscopic 360⁰ video captures footage from each of these cameras individually, it can play at up to 8K resolution. Comparatively, stereoscopic 360⁰ video can only play up to 6K resolution. Ultimately, it’s a decision on depth vs definition.
But, with the right team on your side, making a jaw-droppingly awesome 360⁰ using either mode is well within reach.
See the ECG 360 video difference… in stereoscopic
Ever since professional 360⁰ cameras hit the market, ECG has been at the forefront of the 360⁰ video revolution. Like any new medium, 360⁰ video has had its growing pains. From not-quite-up-to-snuff technology in the first wave of 360⁰ cameras, to firmware troubleshooting, to stitch calibration issues on the post-production side, we’ve seen it all.
360⁰ video is far from perfect. We’re still working out the kinks, adapting, & evolving. But the important thing is that ECG has been there from the start. We’re 360⁰ video pioneers, and our experience and know-how shines through.
In short, working with ECG means working with a team who knows 360⁰ better than any other team on the market. Working with ECG means utilizing truly state of the art technology to capture cutting edge content. And above all else, working with ECG means your stereoscopic 360⁰ video be as eye-poppingly, jaw-droppingly amazing as you envision.
The very purpose of stereoscopic 360⁰ video is to immerse audiences. In today’s age of minute-long attention spans, can you really afford to overlook something so attention-grabbing? Much less making content with a team who knows how to do it well?
How do I make a stereoscopic 360 video?
Making a stereoscopic 360⁰ video that’s both well-executed and attention-grabbing takes some serious effort. Just buying a 360⁰ camera, placing it somewhere, and shooting won’t do the trick. Not by a long shot.
Getting a stereoscopic 360⁰ video right takes a team of dedicated individuals who know the process like the back of their hands. A team like, perhaps, ECG!
If you have any questions—or if you’re ready to diving into the exciting world of stereoscopic 360⁰ video—please fill out the contact form below!
