Tips for 360 VR Videographers
By Jim Bask
To be a successful videographer or filmmaker in the digital age, you have to stay at the forefront of new technologies and industry trends. One topic that has exploded across digital and social media in the past few years is the auspicious rise of 360-video.
According to recent research, demand for 360 videos and photos on Facebook is at an all-time high — and growing exponentially. From the real estate industry to nature documentaries to your cousin showing off his current vacation spot, 360 video is becoming more popular.
In this video by DSLRguide, YouTuber Simon Cade breaks down his ten tips on how to shoot 360 video for today’s formats (you can watch the video in 360 here). While Cade focuses on the GoPro Omni in this video, the advice works for the majority of 360 cameras, in that it focuses on how to get the most out of your investment by understanding the medium.