Why Need to Make a 360 Video?
People’s requirements for videos become higher and higher: resolution from 720p or lower to 1080p, 4K, or higher 8K; frame rate from 30fps to 60fps or higher 120fps; audio from mono sound to surround sound. As for the viewing perspective, viewers are not satisfied with the normal standard. They tend to enjoy 180° or 360° videos. Furthermore, an interactive virtual reality (VR) video is preferred.
To satisfy people’s needs, video creators try their best to give a better experience for their viewers. Therefore, making 360-degree videos is necessary.
What Are the Advantages of 360 Videos?
Why do people like 360 videos more than other videos? Because they have some advantages over normal clips.
More Immersive
Compared with common videos, 360 videos provide a more engaging environment and make viewers feel like they are really where the videos are shot. Thus, viewers are likely to stay longer with the videos.
More Interactive
Besides immersive experiences, 360 videos also offer more interaction with viewers. With the feeling of really being there, viewers surely will do more actions responding to the video content.
More Efficient
Since 360 videos are more attractive to viewers, they will have a deeper impression of these videos, also their contents. So, it is a good way to express the thoughts of the video creators.
Many more benefits await your exploration!
How to Make 360 Videos?
Now, let’s move to the focus of this article – how to make a 360 video.
#1 What Content to Contain?
To create a 360 video, the first thing you should consider is what to record. If you are capturing a product for your customer who is a brand owner, all you need to do is try your best to display the product in front of others like they are right here watching the product themselves.
If you are recording a beautiful scene, put yourself in a location and spin your body to preview the “real video” to see whether it is fascinating or not. Take patience and try many locations until you find a perfect one.
If you have no idea about what to record but just want to create a 360 video to attract more viewers. Think about what content is popular, easy to record, and you are familiar with.
#2 How to Record 360 Videos?
After determining your shooting content, the next you need to do is to choose a suitable camera and start recording. There are many choices for 360 video cameras like GoPro and Insta360.
As for how to shoot 360 videos, find some detailed 360 video recording tutorials online if you know nothing about capturing a video. Besides, read the camera manual carefully and pay attention to its warnings.
Below are some useful tips for how to make a 360 video:
- Make sure your selfie stick or camera tripod is aligned directly under the camera in case of their appearance in the video.
- Point directly at your target object to avoid unnatural stitches while editing the captured video.
- Shoot short clips to avoid occupying too many computer resources and spending too much time completing video stitching.
- Keep the camera lens clean to ensure a clear video.
- Find a place with proper lighting, either too bright or too dim.
#3 How to Create a 360 Video by Editing?
After shooting the original 360 clips, it’s time to cut off unwanted parts, stitch the remaining footage together, and do some decorations. Also, you can change the video speed and add background music. If you don’t want yourself or the tripod to be there in the center of the video, you can remove it. All these operations can be completed with a professional 360 video maker such as Adobe VR Comp Editor and DaVinci Resolve.
Finally, you will get the finished 360 video. You can share it with your friends or post to 360 video platforms as you like.
How to Make 360 Video with Phone?
If you have a limited budget but still want to create 360 videos, you can simply make a 360 video with your smartphone with the help of some specific hardware accessories or software applications.
- Hardware accessories: Insta360 Nano, Kogeto Dot 360° camera lens, EyeSee360, etc.
- Software applications: YouTube, Orbulus, NYT VR, etc.
However, if money isn’t a problem for you, you are recommended to buy professional cameras and follow the above instructions to create your 360 videos with a much better experience!
About The Author
Position: Columnist
Helen enjoys the process of turning video clips and photos about herself into beautiful videos. Then, she will share the videos on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The most exciting thing is to see the increasing number of views of her videos. Helen is willing to share her ideas about making wonderful videos from scratch. Thus, she writes articles for MiniTool Technology.