360Heros Announces Partnership with Broadfield Distributing

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We’re proud to announce our entire product line of VR 360 video gear is now available for distribution through Broadfield Distributing Inc. We’ve partnered with Broadfield to help meet the growing demand for 360 video gear and are excited to make our products widely available to dealers and re-sellers across the U.S. Based in New York,… Continue reading 360Heros Announces Partnership with Broadfield Distributing

Pro360VR creating immersive video in the UK

Jonny Simpson-Lee of Pro360VR shooting in the Red Sea.

We’re always excited to see new virtual reality video content from professionals using 360Heros rigs, so when videos and photos from Pro360VR started popping up in our news feeds, we got curious. Who is this guy? Meet Jonny Simpson-Lee, the lone freelance virtual reality producer behind UK-based Pro360VR, an independent immersive VR production business. Previously involved in… Continue reading Pro360VR creating immersive video in the UK

360Heros makes waves at DEMA Show

The 360Abyss being prepped for a test shoot mounted on a SeaBotix miniROV.

The 360Heros team had a great time demonstrating underwater virtual reality technology at the 2015 DEMA Show. For an event focused on dive equipment, VR technology was a new addition for DEMA and one of the most popular attractions at the show. 360Heros CEO Michael Kintner had the honor of presenting several virtual reality seminars with NOGI award-winning diver Bill Macdonald, who… Continue reading 360Heros makes waves at DEMA Show

Virtual Reality coral cure video wins award

Panoramic photo captured by Patrick Buerger.

We’re proud to share the news that a virtual reality video produced by Australia-based marine scientist Patrick Buerger using 360Heros’ first scuba model has won the 2015 Bommies Award for science communication from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Filmed at Orpheus Island and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, Buerger’s video showcases a new method for fighting bacterial… Continue reading Virtual Reality coral cure video wins award

360Heros gear now stocked at B&H Photo Video

360Heros gear is now available at B&H Photo in NYC.

360Heros is proud to share the news that B&H Photo Video now carries our full line of virtual reality film gear and software. For the first time, content creators will be able to shop in person for our patented 360 Plug-n-Play™ holders, VR filming accessories and software including 360CamMan – taking the guess work out of 360 video file… Continue reading 360Heros gear now stocked at B&H Photo Video

360Heros team Florida-bound for DEMA Show

Emmy-award winning cinematographer Andy Casagrande IV filming VR content with the 360Abyss.

The 360Heros team will be in Orlando, Fla., for the DEMA Show 2015, November 4-7, at the Orange County Convention Center. 360Heros will showcase our full product line including the 360Abyss, demo our latest VR content, as well as present Virtual Reality seminars. DEMA, the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, organizes the annual trade-only event for businesses… Continue reading 360Heros team Florida-bound for DEMA Show

360Heros Issued Patent for 360-Degree Camera Holder Assemblies

The 360Heros team is proud to announce its issuance of a patent covering the multi-camera 360 video holding assemblies we’ve been developing and sharing with content creators since 2012. Our team views this news as an affirmation of the goals we’ve had since day one in trying to advance 360 video technology and helping the medium grow. The buzz… Continue reading 360Heros Issued Patent for 360-Degree Camera Holder Assemblies

360Heros to Exhibit at VRLA, Unveil New Pro6 & Pro7 Holders

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Los Angeles, CA – 360Heros will be returning as a VRLA sponsor for the upcoming Summer Expo on Saturday, August 29th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Quickly becoming one of the premier events in the world of virtual reality, VRLA brings together some of the industry’s best content creators and innovative companies to celebrate… Continue reading 360Heros to Exhibit at VRLA, Unveil New Pro6 & Pro7 Holders

Introducing 360CamMan V2: The Latest in VR Media Management Software

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360Heros is proud to announce 360CamMan V2, the latest version of our virtual reality 360 video file management software, now available for PC and MAC! The second version of 360CamMan introduces a slew of new features to help content creators manage the high volume of data involved in creating spherical VR content. Below is a breakdown of 360CamMan’s key… Continue reading Introducing 360CamMan V2: The Latest in VR Media Management Software

2015 SIGGRAPH VR Starter Bundles – Save Hundreds on VR Production Tools

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To celebrate the start of SIGGRAPH 2015 and virtual reality’s growth this year, Video Stitch and 360Heros are offering special VR Starter Bundles. These bundles offer content creators the camera mounting solutions, media management software and stitching software necessary to create immersive 360-degree videos and photos. Limited time offer lasts until 11:59 P.M. on August 19th. These… Continue reading 2015 SIGGRAPH VR Starter Bundles – Save Hundreds on VR Production Tools

VR Advertising Takes Flight: Firstborn Creates a VR Experience for Patrón

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On May 1st, New York creative agency Firstborn launched an immersive virtual reality experience for Patrón. Titled the “Art of Patrón Virtual Reality Experience,” the project takes viewers on an interactive journey to Patrón’s Hacienda distillery in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. In developing the experience, Patrón Spirits’ Global Chief Marketing Officer Lee Applebaum saw virtual reality as the ideal… Continue reading VR Advertising Takes Flight: Firstborn Creates a VR Experience for Patrón

VR, Drones, and Immersive Domes: Experience NAB with 360Heros!

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Las Vegas, NV – Looking to see the latest in VR 360 video tech? Come join 360Heros at the NAB Show and New Media Expo at booth N7213. With the show taking place April 13th-16th, we’ll be exhibiting VR 360 video production workflow tools, presenting VR demos, showcasing an immersive dome theater and displaying drones equipped for 360… Continue reading VR, Drones, and Immersive Domes: Experience NAB with 360Heros!

See 360Heros at the VRLA Spring Expo!

360Heros is a Gold sponsor for the VRLA Spring Expo at the J.W. Mariott Los Angeles L.A. Live. Photo: VRLA.

As the VR 360 Video Tech Tour rolls on, the next stop for the 360Heros team is VRLA! An event dedicated to celebrating virtual reality content creation, VRLA brings together VR fans, producers, developers and tech companies from across the country. With the event taking place on March 22nd at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, LA Live, 360Heros will… Continue reading See 360Heros at the VRLA Spring Expo!

4K VR 360° Video: What is it and How Can I Produce it?

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In the VR and 360º film communities 4K 360 video is a huge buzzword. With 4K display technology catching up to camera tech, it’s no secret that everyone wants to produce 4K content for their next project and present it with the wildly popular Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR HMDs. While demand for 4K content is high, information about the technology needed to create… Continue reading 4K VR 360° Video: What is it and How Can I Produce it?