YouTube announces VR180

YouTube announced a new video format designed to make it easier to create virtual reality content in a blog posted by the company yesterday.

Speaking about the format, YouTube said:

‘VR180 video focuses on what’s in front of you, are high resolution, and look great on desktop and on mobile. They transition seamlessly to a VR experience when viewed with Cardboard, Daydream, and PSVR, which allow you to view the images stereoscopically in 3-D, where near things look near, and far things appear far. VR180 also supports livestreaming videos so creators and fans can be together in real time.’