The quest for an all-immersive audio-visual experience is nearly as old as moving pictures themselves. As early as the turn of the 20th century filmmakers were using ten movie projectors to immerse thrill-seekers amid 10 screens to play synchronized footage from 10 movie cameras in an immersive amusement ride called the Cinéorama. Premiering at the 1900 Paris Exposition, this experiment placed attendees in a virtual hot air balloon basket to ascend, fly, and descend through the air above the Tuileries Gardens.
Modern technology has taken the immersive entertainment experience to the next level with the advent of spherical video, which can capture all 360-degrees of the environment that surrounds the camera operator. And now, Garmin has placed the ability to capture exceptional spherical video in the hands of the general consumer with the VIRB 360 Camera.
The first of its kind, the Garmin VIRB 360 Camera captures a full 360-degrees of video with resolution as high as 5.7K. Remarkably, it also employs four microphones to record 360-degree audio that synchs perfectly with accompanying video.
Lightweight, rugged, waterproof, and equipped with 4K spherical stabilization that provides smooth and steady footage on the move, the Garmin VIRB 360 Camera can go with you on even the roughest outdoor adventure. It also allows you to edit your footage in-camera with inclusive VIRB Edit software.