{"id":34586,"date":"2022-07-24T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=34586"},"modified":"2022-07-24T12:00:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:00:37","slug":"does-youtube-support-360-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video","title":{"rendered":"Does YouTube Support 360 Video?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03e8277a710\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03e8277a710\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03e8277a710\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video\/#Does_YouTube_Support_360_Video\" title=\"Does YouTube Support 360 Video?\">Does YouTube Support 360 Video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video\/#YouTube_supports_360-degree_video\" title=\"YouTube supports 360-degree video\">YouTube supports 360-degree video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video\/#Vimeo_supports_immersive_video\" title=\"Vimeo supports immersive video\">Vimeo supports immersive video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video\/#YouTube_remaps_360_video\" title=\"YouTube remaps 360 video\">YouTube remaps 360 video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video\/#Vimeo_offers_advanced_options_for_360_video\" title=\"Vimeo offers advanced options for 360 video\">Vimeo offers advanced options for 360 video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video\/#YouTube_recommends_H264_codec_for_360_video\" title=\"YouTube recommends H.264 codec for 360 video\">YouTube recommends H.264 codec for 360 video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/does-youtube-support-360-video\/#Making_a_360_video_with_a_mobile_phone\" title=\"Making a 360 video with a mobile phone\">Making a 360 video with a mobile phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_YouTube_Support_360_Video\"><\/span>Does YouTube Support 360 Video?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" style=\"width:auto; height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:33% max-height:223px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/usjgiAo.png\" alt=\"Does YouTube support 360 video\">  <\/p>\n<p>You may be wondering &#8211; Does YouTube support 360 video? You can check whether YouTube supports 360 video by visiting the website in 360 mode on your computer. In order to play a 360 video, simply click on the pan button in the upper left corner of the video. Then, use your WASD keys to rotate around the scene. The video may take half an hour to load before it becomes available. This feature is available to people in the United States only.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_supports_360-degree_video\"><\/span>YouTube supports 360-degree video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can now upload your 360-degree video to YouTube, which allows viewers to view it on any device. 360-degree videos can be played on a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets. The best way to create an immersive 360-degree video is to shoot it from eye level and use a stable tripod or selfie stick. Keep in mind that the camera should not be picked up while filming and the tripod should be at least as low as the subject. Then, try to find the stitch zone, where the two 180-degree videos meet, and frame your subject in this area.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, YouTube will support 360-degree videos on the Android app. Later, it will roll out the same feature to the website and its embedded videos on Chrome. The YouTube 360-degree video feature is available on a limited number of videos, but it will be added to more platforms in the near future. While you can currently only view 360-degree videos on mobile devices, you can also watch them on a desktop computer using the Chrome browser. You can adjust your point of view by tilting your mobile device, while desktop users can use their mouse to rotate their screen. The support for VR is expected to roll out to iPhone and iPad users soon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vimeo_supports_immersive_video\"><\/span>Vimeo supports immersive video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experimenting with VR technology, you may have noticed that Vimeo supports immersive video. Currently, you can upload stereoscopic content with a resolution of up to 8K. The servers read your existing video metadata to provide the best playback experience. Stereoscopic content features two video streams, one for each eye, adding more depth to the visual experience. In addition, you can control the field of view of your video or specify a default orientation for viewing.<\/p>\n<p>To watch Vimeo content in virtual reality, you&#8217;ll need a headset with VR support. You can download an application that integrates with most headsets. To sync your content, simply tap the headset icon in your mobile player or scan the QR code with the headset. This feature allows you to view immersive videos without the need to download separate software. Vimeo also supports VR, making it even easier to view content that you already have on the site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_remaps_360_video\"><\/span>YouTube remaps 360 video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to watch 360 videos on YouTube, you must know how they are stored. YouTube stores 360 video content in a proprietary format. Generally, 360 video is created in equirectangular format, which is the default format created by most software providers. The uploading process to YouTube does not retain the equirectangular format. This means that when you download 360 videos from YouTube, you will be seeing them in a remapped format.<\/p>\n<p>The process for uploading a 360 video on YouTube is similar to the process for uploading other videos. Before you start uploading, you should test the 360 feature. Once it works, you can add a note in the video title and description stating that the video was created with the 360 feature. You should leave enough time for the process. This process can take as long as an hour. Alternatively, you can write a Python script and upload your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vimeo_offers_advanced_options_for_360_video\"><\/span>Vimeo offers advanced options for 360 video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vimeo&#8217;s open marketplace for 360 videos gives creators the option of selling their work to a global audience. Vimeo&#8217;s On Demand feature allows 360 creators to set a price and distribution region for their videos, then keep 90% of the revenue, after transaction costs. If your video is popular and sells well, you can even make money by selling it to other companies. For more information about Vimeo&#8217;s On Demand feature, visit its website.<\/p>\n<p>Vimeo allows users to adjust the default field of view for their 360 videos. Field of view can range from thirty to ninety degrees, with 75 degrees being the default setting. Field of view helps to create the illusion of moving around the video, while the video does not magnify, but rather determines where the viewer is looking forward in space. It&#8217;s important to note that this setting only applies to desktop viewing, though.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_recommends_H264_codec_for_360_video\"><\/span>YouTube recommends H.264 codec for 360 video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube is known for using the H.264 video codec when encoding 360 video content. However, there are several other options. For example, some video hosts recommend the h.264 codec, which is supported by most modern mobile devices. This codec has many advantages over the others. It is also compatible with a number of third-party codecs, including QuickTime and MXF.<\/p>\n<p>The Baseline profile is a subset of the normal H.264 codec and is ideal for mobile VR. It eliminates the most CPU-intensive features such as B-frames and weighted predictions. It also avoids lower-end devices from playing the file. But, the drawback is that it has limited support for 360 video, making it unsuitable for VR. Its use is limited, however.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_360_video_with_a_mobile_phone\"><\/span>Making a 360 video with a mobile phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a 360 video with a mobile device is similar to making other videos, but the process is slightly different. First, you will need to test the camera&#8217;s 360 feature. Once you are satisfied that the camera provides the necessary results, you can start editing the video. YouTube recommends using Apple&#8217;s Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro to finish your video. Other software will also work.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, when uploading the video to YouTube, make sure you are signed in and use the right browser. After that, you can choose the privacy level. After you&#8217;ve done this, click &#8220;Post your video.&#8221; The upload will take a few minutes. Depending on your internet connection, the video will take longer to appear as a 360-degree video. 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