virtual reality
Stranger Things just got scarier with this VR video
August 5, 2016 | David FarnorThought Stranger Things was scary? This new immersive video from Netflix will make you think again.
Netflix is getting into the virtual reality game with its short YouTube video, which you can experience either as 360-degree video, by clicking and … Read More
VOD film review: The Call Up
May 24, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Charles Barker Cast: Morfydd Clark, Chris Obi, Parker Sawyers, Dino Fazzani, Max Deacon, Ali Cook, Adriana Randall Certificate: 15 Watch The Call Up online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk … Read More
Competition: Win The Call Up and a free Google Cardboard
May 18, 2016 | David FarnorThe Call Up arrives in cinemas on Friday 20th May, before heading to DVD and digital download on Monday 23rd May – and to celebrate, we’re giving away a copy of the film and a Google Cardboard headset.
The feature … Read More
Half of Western customers have no interest in VR (yet)
May 2, 2016 | David FarnorHalf of Western consumers have no interest in buying VR products (yet), according to a new study by Newzoo.
Virtual reality is the buzz word of the moment, with everyone from Facebook and YouTube to the gaming industry all … Read More
YouTube launches live 360-degree streaming
April 19, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube has taken a giant step forward in the virtual reality race with the launch of live 360-degree videos.
YouTube first added support for 360-degree videos way back in March 2015, while live-streaming has long been a part of the … Read More
Game of Thrones unveils 360-degree credits as Facebook pushes VR and video
April 14, 2016 | David FarnorGame of Thrones has released a 360-degree video of its opening credits in collaboration with Facebook.
The interactive video allows fans to watch the intricate opening titles, complete with moving models and sweeping scenery, in 360 degrees.
The sequence, which … Read More
Sky backs virtual reality future – but is it the new 3D?
March 19, 2016 | David FarnorWith Sony announcing this week that its PlayStation VR headset will be released in October, virtual reality has become the buzzword in modern entertainment. And, just to make it official, another juggernaut has entered the ring: Sky.
The broadcast is … Read More
YouTube sets sights on HDR and teams up with GoPro
January 9, 2016 | David FarnorHundreds of hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. The site has more than a billion viewers every month. But YouTube is still growing, unveiling plans to introducing HDR support and team up with GoPro.
Speaking at CES … Read More
Spotlight Stories: YouTube and Aardman team up for new interactive animation
December 23, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube and Aardman have teamed up to launch a new 360-degree video format, which Google has dubbed “Spotlight Stories”.
The new, festive short film builds upon a year of technical innovation from the streaming site, which has introduced both 360-degree … Read More
Facebook introduces 360 videos for iOS
November 13, 2015 | David FarnorFacebook has introduced support for 360-degree videos on iOS devices.
The update may not sound like much, but it marks the completion of a concerted move from the social network to compete with YouTube. Earlier this month, the VOD site … Read More