Use these tips to take better photos and VR videos with your Gear 360 camera.
Information in this article applies to the 2017 (most recent) edition of the Samsungs Gear 360 camera.
Since August 2020, app updates and compatibility support on new phones has been discontinued.
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The app does still work, however.
Be sure to choose one that’s height-adjustable and compact enough to comfortably tote around.
If you dont use the delay for recording, then every video will start with you holding your phone.
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To set this up in the Samsung Gear 360 app, go toCamera>controls>Timer.
Instead, hoist the camera over you so that its recording just slightly above the top of your head.
Create a Timelapse Video
Timelapse Mode lets you you create 360-degree time-lapse videos.
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Do yourself a favor and max out your phone’s memory capacity with a 128GB or 256GB microSD card.
Also, considering using acloud storage serviceto back up your videos online.
Photos take up less space and upload quickly and easily to social networking sites like Facebook and YouTube.
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When you upload videos, people are less likely to take the time to view them.
Use Just One Camera
The Gear 360 uses front- and rear-facing fisheye lenses to take 360-degree photos.
The resulting image will look similar to what you might capture using afisheye lenson a traditional DSLR.
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Get Adventurous
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Don’t be afraid to try something new.
Once you’ve conquered a monopod, why not try out something like aGorillaPod?
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