San Diego 360° (Fixed Perspective)

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This is the 'Fixed Perspective Version' of San Diego 360°. The original 360-video was created in 2015.

Over the years 360-degree videos have not always been user friendly. Depending on what device, browser or app the viewer was using effected the way in which a 360-video was viewed. For example, if I tweeted out a 360-video uploaded to YouTube, it would playback embedded within YouTube as a equirectangular format or flat view, giving the viewer zero capabilities of looking around a scene. Only if the user viewed the 360-video within the YouTube app (on mobile devices) would they have these capabilities, and on YouTube on the desktop only using the Chrome browser at that time.

Another example was for a time 360-videos uploaded directly to Facebook would not always playback for viewers depending on which device, or browsers they were using. This is just another example of how 360-videos were not supported by some of the main apps at the time on certain devices.

In December of 2015 I submitted San Diego 360° to The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for eligibility to win an Emmy Award. It was the first year they were accepting 'Online Broadcast' material. I was having doubts on any chance of being nominated due to many playback issues, let alone the various categories it could be submitted under with only being able to select one. All 'Online Broadcast' material was to be shared on a particular website, which played the videos in the JW Player which did not have 360-video capabilities. Within my submission I outlined a detailed description on the proper way of viewing the material, which is a hurdle in itself being that whomever was going to be judging it would have to be on the right device, and browser. Being that this was the first time 'Online Broadcasts' were being accepted, I highly doubted the judges would spend the minor but extra attention needed for proper playback. I exchanged several e-mails with 2 NATAS individuals about this, one stating "You might be a little ahead of your time on this one."

Since the start of creating San Diego 360° I wanted to make a fixed perspective version for all the reasons mentioned above. Hopefully, those who come across it will get a glimpse at what's possible as a viewer and that leads them onto having a look around San Diego 360° for their own experience.

Ray vs Ray! (Mancini Wins)

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Here's a fun clip of Ray Mancini and I shadowboxing. It was edited from 360-degree video I captured where I was able to make it look like we're facing each other. Down the line I will post an actual 360-degree video where you the viewer can control where you look within the scene. I had a great time with the champ a couple weeks back as we interviewed him, and drove around his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio.

Episode 1 of the Ray Roman Podcast: Ricoh Theta 360° Video Review

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Episode 1 of the Ray Roman Podcast is based off a blog post written in September of 2015 about the Ricoh Theta M15 360‑degree spherical digital camera, virtual realtiy, social media and the future of 360-video. Use the links below that are referenced in the podcast.

Original Blog Post - Ricoh Theta 360° Video/Review: http://rayromanmedia.com/blog/2015/9/5/ricoh-theta-360-videos
 

Good Morning Test #6 with Ricoh Theta M15: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIvgriEnEVU

360° Vacation In Texas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf-NA_cWoYQ
 

San Diego 360°: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhUnr-uucEY
 

My 360-degree video playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxiQOacgqS-QD9BdunHx-OovZGD8swwU5

As stated in the podcast - some of the 360° videos listed above will not playback properly on all devices. All 360-videos must be played back on the YouTube app on mobile devices, and on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera on the desktop. 360-degree videos do playback on Facebook if originally uploaded to Facebook such as this San Diego 360° link: https://www.facebook.com/RayRomanMedia/videos/10153775693084668/

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Split Borders (360° Video)

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Split Borders is a 360° video that was shot on the San Diego/Tijuana border. Directed by David Kano, and shot/edited by myself. We wanted to show what it was like being just a few feet away from the United Stares/Mexico border and how different the two sides are. While we were there, we were approached by a Border Patrol agent who seemed to think we were trying to set him up. It was an odd standoff situation that started our day of filming in a bizarre manner.

San Diego 360°

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This is a 360° video. It may or may not work for you depending on what device you're watching it from. On your mobile device if you copy and paste the following link into the YouTube search bar you should be able to playback the video correctly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhUnr-uucEY

In this San Diego 360° video you can go on a virtual tour to many of San Diego's Historic Landmarks and tourist locations. Enjoy!

Ray Roman 360° Tabata WOD

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Checkout this 360 degree video I recorded, edited, and of course worked out in. It was tough to do all of these back to back with a 5 minute break in-between. I was gassed but in order to be able to capture all angles it had to be done. Due to the current state of technology the 360° video will only be viewable on select desktop browsers and devices.