Two types of new plug-ins (β version) only for RICOH THETA X were released. Both of these plug-ins assign the camera position information* detected with the Visual SLAM technology to 360° videos. This provides a new video experience in 360° that differs from conventional playback methods.
* Relative position information based on self-position estimation (this is not position information from a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System))
＜THETA Plug-in Application＞
■ Route Shooting BETA
You can use this plug-in to shoot 360° videos while moving. Playing back the shot video on the camera or app for computer displays the route that the camera moved. The video can be viewed like a 360° hyperlapse video from the start to the goal or up to a selected point. This allows spatial movement to be experienced vicariously as well as simulated, which is perfect for conveying a sense of space that cannot be fully communicated with photographs.
■ Outside-in Shooting BETA
You can use this plug-in to shoot 360° videos while moving in a full circle around a subject. Playing back the shot video on the camera or app for computer allows you to view the video frame-by-frame by swiping on the touch panel or operating a computer mouse. The subject is placed at the center and can be viewed from different directions. This is perfect for seeing the exact shape of an object.
* Videos may not be generated depending on the shooting environment and conditions.
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Click here for an overview of “Route” and “Outside-in”