Immersive Video

This article details a VR production studio’s process for editing and delivering immersive media but can be adapted to meet the needs of smaller producers.

Moving immersive cameras is complicated and expensive. Camera movement can be uncomfortable in VR; unless the story has a creative reason for camera movement it should be avoided.

Removing the tripod or other rigging from an immersive media video improves the sense of presence for the viewer in a virtual scene.

Stabilization in post-production can make the difference between an audience enjoying the work or getting motion sickness. This explains options for stabilizing immersive video.

Titles and 2D graphics in VR need to be legible and positioned appropriately in the virtual space for clean mono and stereo content.

Color grading and correction is an essential part of immersive media post-production. This article lists tips and best practices for grading.

Final Cut Pro supports monoscopic and stereo 360 video. To get best results this guide will get you started.

The fundamentals of color grading are critical to understand when producing video, and lessons from traditional media can be useful for gaining mastery.