How do I enable VR on YouTube?
Open the YouTube app. Search for a VR video or go to the YouTube Virtual Reality house channel by searching for “Virtual Reality.” Look for this icon to find the right channel . Select a VR video. To start playback, tap the play button.
What is a 360 video on YouTube?
360-degree videos, also known as surround video, or immersive videos or spherical videos, are video recordings where a view in every direction is recorded at the same time, shot using an omnidirectional camera or a collection of cameras.
Can you upload 360 videos to YouTube?
YouTube supports uploading and playback of 180° or 360° spherical videos on computers in Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, and Opera browsers. You can also watch 180° and 360° videos on YouTube app or on the YouTube VR app available on most VR headsets. On mobile devices, use the latest version of the YouTube app.
Is there a VR YouTube?
The YouTube VR app allows you to easily find and watch 360 videos and virtual reality content with certain headsets and devices. Learn more about the YouTube VR app’s system requirements and availability.
How do you make a 360 video on YouTube?
Uploading a 360-Degree Video
- Download the 360 Video Metadata app for Mac and Windows.
- Un-zip the file, then open the 360 Video Metadata app.
- Select the video file.
- Click “Inject and save”
- Enter a name for the file that will be created.
- Save the file.
- Upload the new file to YouTube.
- Wait for the 360 degree effect to process.
How do I download and play VR videos?
If you are using an Android phone, you can use the VR media player app, which can be downloaded from the Google Play store. In the player app, you can navigate to the folder where you put 360-degree video footages on your phone.
How do you convert YouTube 360 to Equirectangular?
Converting your 360 videos
- Select “Videos” tab in the 360fly Director software, hover over the thumbnail for the video you want and click “Convert”.
- In the “Convert to Equirectangular” window, choose the highest resolution in the dropdown menu.
- Wait for the video to finish converting.