Today’s smartphones have succeeded in making most of us amateur photographers. But as smartphone photography has become ubiquitous, a more intriguing version of instant photography has come into being – the 360-degree circular panorama. A 360-degree photo lets you view a view from any angle from a single point of view, and smartphone apps make it incredibly easy to edit, because you have nothing to do but use a special app and move your smartphone around to capture. And see a scene.
Before modern smartphones, the only way you could capture a real round panorama was to use a special camera designed for the task and employ stitching software to capture multiple shots together. You can still do this, but today’s photo apps not only make it possible to shoot 360-degree photos, videos and panels, but also share them instantly in person or via social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Here are some of the best 360-degree camera apps currently available for iOS and Android.
Google Path Guide
When you’re nowhere near or probably somewhere in the middle of the Grand, and you need to show the world what it looks like, the free Google Street View app, with its built-in 360-degree camera, is where it is. The app is a viewer that lets you see universal 360-degree views from photographers around the world, but the best part is that you can create your own round images to share on Google Maps. Create 360-degree photos using your phone’s camera, then position them and add connections to the map via the Street View app. Just choose the camera and the interface will guide you through the suggested shot series to create your pano. Then, using the app’s built-in GPS, you can pinpoint your exact location You need to upload via Wi-Fi, so if you are not in a place or home with a hotspot, your photos will remain private until uploaded.
360 Pro
With 360 Pro, you can do 360-degree video recording and 360-degree photo shooting from your tablet or smartphone. The app supports VR format and is compatible with all VR devices. You can also watch live video streams from your camera, record 360-degree videos, take 360-degree photos, download videos or pictures to your smart device, and share with friends.
Vizo360
Vizo360 lets you take modern 360-degree photos and selfies – complete with filters – for a whole new look. The interface is easy to use, you can choose panorama or free style to take your pictures and then share the results on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube.
Panorama 360
With your iPhone or Android smartphone, the Panorama 360 lets you capture scenes around you. The app quickly sews shots and lets you see in its own 360-degree viewer. The app supports Google Street View photos and iPhone panes, and includes automatic geotagging. After reviewing your shots, you can upload your pages to share with your friends and family or to embed in your website or blog. You can also upload photos directly to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. The app connects you with other users to share their collections, and you can view Panos through a 3D viewer or as a flat image. An in-app purchase of $ 3 gives you an HD option for high-resolution panoramas although newer versions have increased native pano resolution. Although this app is not rated as high as anything else, it is still available, still serves as an ad, and is regularly updated.
Photo Panorama
Cardboard camera
With Google’s free Cardboard Camera, you can capture and share 3D VR photos designed for viewing on Google’s companion cardboard app and compatible headsets. It is extremely easy to use; Just open the app, and at the bottom right, tap Take pictures, Then tap Record. Extend your arm, hold the device in portrait mode, and slowly move it in a circle to the left or right. The camera automatically stops recording when you complete a full 360-degree turn. Then, tap Done. These photos offer more accurate distances and object views so that near objects actually look closer and distant objects maintain realistic and proportional distances. To enjoy the app’s VR output, place your phone in a Google Cardboard viewer.
This app is much smaller in size than its 2016 hideaway and has a lower rating than our general best choices. We’ve included it here in recognition of its historical value as the original VR app designed to work with the original Google Cardboard Viewer, and in recognition of Google’s re-updating of this app for modern smartphones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 360-degree images like panoramic photos?
With standard panoramas, you shoot while rotating around your own axis, but the upper and lower parts are not included. When you shoot a 360-degree circular image, you capture every point around you from all sides, side to side and up and down. Sometimes 360-degree images are referred to as 3D or VR, although with 3D, the camera also captures in-depth information, which is used to create 3D models that let you go through the environment. These 360-degree images are also seen as panoramas where you simply rotate the phone around you or slide your finger across the touch screen to see a semi-submerged view.
Is it the same as virtual reality?
Since you can see 360-degree images and rounded panoramas through the VR headset, from here Google Cardboard to HTC Vivo Pro, referring to them as VR, is not very extensive. The prospect of a brand new Apple VR headset, the first and longest rumor for the company, could help revive old VR photo apps and inspire new AR / VR hybrids or mixed realities. From 2015 to 2017 this trend is not as strong as it is today, and many apps have retired or simply been abandoned.
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