Wether you prefer DayDream or Cardboard, Google is heavily invested in the future of Virtual Reality and its application for the purposes of entertainment, education and advertising. YouTube's viewing options also allow for mass distribution of 360 VR video and even 360 live streaming across mobile devices. Below are some of the best examples of 360 video and VR application we've seen so far. (Make sure you watch on your mobile VR head set!)
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ARCore - Just a line
ARCore - Just a line
Just a Line is an AR Experiment that lets you make simple drawings in augmented reality, then share your creation with a short video.
Touch the screen to draw, then hit record and share what you make with #justaline. Just a Line works on any device that supports ARCore so if you have an AR enabled device download it now and start creating!
ARCore - AR at Scale with Android
ARCore - AR at Scale with Android
Big news.....Google has just released and SDK called ARCore which brings augmented reality capabilities to existing and future Android phones.
Visit this article for more info.
Gorillaz - Saturnz Barz Music Video
Gorillaz - Saturnz Barz Music Video
The iconic band known for pushing the boundaries of music and technology pulls off what is arguable the best designed 360 video experience so far. Definitely worth watching in DayDream with your best headphones on.
HTC VIVE - Everest VR
HTC VIVE - Everest VR
Ever wanted to climb Mt Everest? Well now you can in full high definition virtual reality. This fully immersive experience is available on the HTC Vive, the same device that runs Google Tilt Brush.
Have you met Google Daydream yet?
Have you met Google Daydream yet?
Two great videos here which will get you up to speed with this HUGE change to Google's VR offering. Announced at Google I/O 2016, Daydream is a new platform which will help with the creating, distribution and standardisation of VR apps across Android devices. Check out CNET's video for a quick synopsis and then have a look at the live demonstration that was done at I/O.
Google Spotlight Stories
Google Spotlight Stories
Immerse yourself in a world of 360° storytelling made uniquely for mobile. Engineers and critically-acclaimed filmmakers have been invited to bring stories to life using the latest advances in mobile technology. Look anywhere, follow individual characters, watch it again and again in your favorite VR headset or simple scroll the video on your phone. Check out the playlist below or click directly on the team's highly acclaimed story "Pearl". You can now create your own interactive 360 projects. Click on the Google developers site below for everything you need to know.
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