Live virtual reality has now been made easy, as VideoStitch unveils the Orah 4i, a 360-degree 4K streaming camera.
VideoStitch, which is renowned for creating a software that automatically stitches together camera feeds for live 360-degree video, has devised a simple method to make more content specifically for the virtual reality platform.
The Orah 4i, which the company touts as "the first all-in-one VR camera," is a rig that is simple to set up, but boasts the capacity to stream in 4K.
This camera comes at a time when VR headsets, such as the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift, has started to arrive at consumers' homes.
The Orah 4i camera is a plug-and-play solution that enables users to set up the gadget in just a few minutes without any hassle.
Live VR is the device's headline feature, allowing users to capture and broadcast a 360-degree video at the same time.
The device bestows a fully immersive experience to VR headset users, letting them stream 4K video with ambisonic 3D sound that make them really feel they are in the scene.
Here are other features to expect from this camera:
All-Metal Body - the Orah 4i is built to have a thermally efficient design so it can stand long video sessions.
All-Glass Fisheye Lenses - this has what VideoStitch calls professional grade optics aimed to reduce flare and distortion.
Compact Design - the company says it features an optimal footprint with an aim to lessen parallax.
High-Sensitivity Image Sensors - whether you are in a place with low light or not, this camera can still perform well.
Four High Dynamic-Range Microphones - these microphones are responsible in producing a fully immersive sound.
With regard to its price, one can already preorder the device at only $1,795. However, make note that its price will immediately increase to $3,595 in the succeeding weeks.
"We want to make this for people who have a business case for setting up a livestrem," VideoStitch strategic partnerships vice president told GamesBeat.
Today, one can find a camera that can generate 360-degree videos at a lower price, such as the Ricoh Theta S. However, the downside with Ricoh Theta S, for instance, is it is not built to produce live videos in mind. This camera is currently priced at $350. Nokia also has its own VR camera, named Ozo, but it carries a whopping price tag of $60,000.
In the meantime, Google introduced its Cardboard camera app that turns smartphones into VR cameras, allowing users to take users to take photos in virtual reality.
