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VR and 360 Video Production
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by Google AR & VR
  • Offered by

About

Welcome to the Google AR & VR Virtual Reality and 360 video production course! Our mission is to give you the skills you need to get started with your first VR project. This course will introduce you to Virtual Reality and 360 video production, guiding you through a step-by-step process to create VR content. To begin, we recommend taking a few minutes to explore the course site and review the material. Best of luck as you get started - we hope you enjoy the course, and can't wait to see what you'll create!

Modules

Instructor Introductions

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Instructor Introductions

History of VR

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • The History of Virtual Reality (VR)
  • History of VR Recap

Introduction to VR and 360 Video

    • 11 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • When and Why to Create VR Video

11 Videos

  • What is 360 Video?
  • 3-DoF vs 6-DoF
  • Position and Orientation
  • Agency, Presence, and Immersion
  • Point of View (POV)
  • Mono vs. Stereo
  • Parallax
  • Equirectangular Projection & Cubemaps
  • Field of View (FOV)
  • Zenith and Nadir
  • Stitch Lines

2 Readings

  • VR Videos
  • Intro to VR Video Recap

Module 1 Final Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Final Assessment

Writing & Planning an Experience

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Questions to Ask Yourself
  • Achieving Presence
  • Space and Setting
  • Plot, Character, and Dialogue

1 Readings

  • Writing & Planning an Experience Recap

Preproduction Tools for 360

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Guiding Cues

2 Readings

  • Helpful Tools for VR Preproduction
  • Writing Toward Production Recap

Production Prep

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Prepping for your Shoot

3 Videos

  • Storyboarding
  • Overhead Diagrams and Blocking Shots
  • Shot Lists & Scheduling

1 Readings

  • Production Prep for VR/360 Production

Crew

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Getting Ready for Production

1 Videos

  • Crewing up for a 360 Production

1 Readings

  • Crewing up for a 360 Production

Module 2 Final Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Final Assessment

Camera Components & Fundamentals

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Camera Components Review

4 Videos

  • Resolution
  • Lenses
  • Frame Rate
  • Dynamic Range

1 Readings

  • Camera Components & The Fundamentals of VR/360 Production

Camera Comparison

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Camera Considerations & Comparison

Considerations & Mistakes to Avoid

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Synchronization
  • Stabilization, Movement, & Balance
  • Settings
  • Distance of Subject to Camera
  • Hiding Equipment and Crew
  • Plate Shots & Post-Production Masking

1 Readings

  • Considerations & Mistakes to Avoid in VR/360 Productions

Camera Placement, Lighting, & Audio

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • 360 Grab Bag

3 Videos

  • Lighting & Practicals
  • Monophonic vs. Stereophonic Audio
  • Spatial Audio

1 Readings

  • Camera Placement, Lighting, & Audio in VR/360 Productions

Creating Your Own 360 Videos

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Module 3 Final Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Final Assessment

Workflow & Editing

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Editing in 360
  • Equirectangular Editing
  • Match on Attention

2 Readings

  • The Editing Workflow in VR/360 Postproduction
  • Computer Specifications, Editing Tools, & Helpful Solutions for VR Video Postproduction

Publishing and Sharing your VR Video

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What else do you want to make?

1 Readings

  • How to share your VR videos to YouTube

Advanced Techniques for VR Videos

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Advanced Production Techniques
  • Advanced Postproduction Techniques
  • VR Postproduction & Publishing Recap

Module 4 Final Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Final Assessment

Auto Summary

Dive into the fascinating world of Virtual Reality and 360 Video Production with this foundational course designed by Google AR & VR and offered on Coursera. Perfect for beginners in the Arts & Humanities domain, this engaging course provides a comprehensive introduction to VR and 360 video creation. Under the expert guidance of seasoned instructors, learners will embark on a step-by-step journey to develop their very first VR project. The course spans approximately 780 minutes, making it thorough yet manageable for those new to the field. Available through Coursera's Starter subscription, this course is ideal for anyone eager to explore the cutting-edge realm of virtual reality content production. Whether you're an aspiring VR creator or simply curious about the technology, this course will equip you with the foundational skills to bring your innovative ideas to life. Join today and start your VR adventure!

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