360 Video
360 video is a type of video created by filming every single angle of a location at the same time. While watching 360 videos, you can pan around, moving right to left or top to bottom. This can be done on some computer web browsers, using a smart phone app, or with a VR headset.
The terms 360 video and augmented reality (AR) are often used interchangeably, in part because 360 video can be viewed on VR headsets. There are some distinct differences though.
- 360 videos usually capture real locations and life, using special video equipment. VR experiences are simulated environments.
- While 360 videos allow the viewer to interact by panning around the video, there is no further interaction available. VR experiences allow full interactivity with scenes and objects in the experience, such as choosing particular paths, using equipment, touching and moving objects, etc.
- 360 videos follow a guided linear progression established by the film director, like watching a regular scripted movie. VR experiences allow the visitor to make choices about the progression of the story, game, or activity.
360 video can be combined with other software to create more interactive immersive experiences by adding interactive elements like hot spots.
CSUF Resources
- Consultations from the Digital Scholarship Librarian Colleen Robledo Greene.
360 Video by Warunk Icon from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)
Hands-On 360 Lab
Google Arts & Culture 360 Tours
Use your smartphone to access 360 virtual tours available from the free Google Arts & Culture app.
In the mobile app:
- Select the Explore option
- Scroll down
- Select Street View
Google Arts & Culture Immersive Experiences
Google Arts & Culture is a free web-based platform and partnership between Google and over 2,000 cultural organizations throughout the world. The platform provides access to digital collections, digital exhibitions, and other immersive experiences by these organizations. Many of these experiences can be viewed and navigated on a computer browser, but some require the free mobile apps.
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(Apple Store) Google Arts & Culture – FREE"Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips." The interactive immersive experiences include augmented reality (AR), 360 photos, and 360 video.
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(Google Play Store) Google Arts & Culture – FREE"Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips." The interactive immersive experiences include augmented reality (AR), 360 photos, and 360 video.
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Google Arts & Culture: All 360 VideosA searchable list of all 360 videos available on Google Arts & Culture.