The videos of the future go through 360 degrees for many users, at least those related to virtual reality and those who want to try to create an immersive sensation for viewers, hopefully the same thing that happens when movies began to arrive at the cinema in 3D, an effect that quickly faded, as well as the sale of televisions that allowed it. VideoLAN has just launched the first beta of the VLC 360 application, although it is really the same application as always but in version number 3. This application is capable of playing 360 degree videos, that is, in all possible angles.
For this, VideoLAN has partnered with the company Giroptic, a company specialized in teams that jointly record 360-degree videos, in this way both companies have been working together to be able to offer a quality player for this type of video. videos. Currently the only player available for both OS X and Windows and that It offers us full compatibility with any video format is VLC. It is also completely free, so if we want to collaborate so that the project continues in operation it does not cost us anything to visit the website and make a donation of 4 euros, which is well deserved.
Logically, in order to enjoy this type of content, it has also been available on YouTube for a long time, we are going to need virtual reality glasses, or a simple cardboard support to place our smartphone near our eyes. VideoLAN claims that it is working with several manufacturers to offer compatibility with most VR glasses that are in the market, at least with the most renowned ones, such as those of Samsung or Google's Daydreams, although their operation and support I do not think will vary from the alternatives that will also be offered soon by Huawei, Xiaomi and even Microsoft, although the latter are more expensive.
VideoLAN claims that it is working to adapt its mobile ecosystem applications to support this technology, but while we wait, We can download the application in beta for Mac, through the following link (Direct link to the application)