Samsung готовит к выпуску новую модель панорамной TIZEN-камеры под маркой Galaxy

Samsung зарегистрировал новую торговую марку Galaxy 360, что подразумевает замену наименования прежней линейки панорамных камер серии Gear 360.
Ранее южнокорейский техногигант выпустил 3 модели под названием Gear 360 (2016), Gear 360 (2017), а также дорогую профессиональную камеру Samsung 360 Round, способную снимать панорамное 3D-видео в разрешении 4K. Но в связи с приведением всей линейки носимых и мобильных смарт-устройств к "одному знаменателю", было принято решение объединить эти продукты под хорошо известной маркой Galaxy.
Недавно то же самое Samsung проделал со своей линейкой смарт-часов серии Gear S, которые теперь называются Galaxy Watch.
Указанные выше девайсы работают c TIZEN OS, на которую производитель также перевёл всю экосистему "уного дома". Android OS осталась только на смартфонах и планшетах лидера глобального рынка потребительской электроники.
Как сообщают профильные СМИ, вскоре марку Galaxy также получат новые гарнитуры виртуальной реальности, которые ранее были известны как Samsung Gear VR.

Samsung Galaxy 360 trademark hints at new branding for the TIZEN-powered camera

Samsung is planning to rebrand its Gear 360 camera lineup into the Galaxy 360. Originally submitted with the United States Patent and Trademark Office last Thursday, the IP documentation is indicative of another TIZEN-powered 360-degree camera being in the works, with Samsung also relating it to virtual reality headsets, smartphones, tablets, and several other types of consumer electronics, which is in line with the possibility of this being a Gear 360 successor given how the previously released cameras were compatible with a wide variety of devices.
Samsung hasn’t refreshed its 360-degree camera series since the spring of 2017 and was relatively quiet on the VR front this year as it hasn’t even introduced a new Gear VR headset. The move away from the Gear moniker the newly spotted trademark suggests corresponds with the company’s recent activity in the wearable segment; e.g. instead of launching the Gear S3 successor called the Gear S4, the firm introduced a new Galaxy Watch range this summer.
Samsung appears to be consolidating its product lineups under the Galaxy brand, with the move coming after the Galaxy S9 range recorded what the tech giant deemed were slower-than-expected sales. The Galaxy name remains one of the most valuable product brands on the planet and Samsung’s recent changes to its naming schemes are likely meant to ensure it keeps that title with a more varied portfolio.

Samsung запускает 6 экспериментальных сериалов, отснятых в формате виртуальной реальности для владельцев Gear VR

Samsung является лидером мобильных VR-технологий, неоднократно отмеченных престижными наградами, продолжает наращивать развитие этого направления.
Чтобы стимулировать рост продаж гарнитур виртуальной реальности, Samsung запустил специальную программу под названием Pilot Season. Она направлена на то, чтобы заинтересовать кинематографистов создавать контент в VR-формате. В рамках этой инициативы подразделение Samsung Electronics America представило по одной пилотной серии сразу 6-ти экспериментальных киносериалов.
Панорамные фильмы получили название &Design, Bro Bots, The Interpretation of Dreams, Lightcatcher, Sam’s Surreal Gems и Voyages – Pilot.
Создатели этих сериалов были предварительно отобраны менеджерами Samsung и получили гранты на съёмки, а также возможность использовать профессиональные 3D VR-камеры Samsung 360 Round. Если представленный контент заинтересует потребителей, корпорация продолжит финансирование команд его создателей.
Просматривать VR-контент могут владельцы флагманских смартфонов Samsung серии S последних поколений, имеющих совместимые гарнитуры, выпускаемые под маркой Gear VR.

Samsung Launches New Initiative “Pilot Season” to Ignite Exclusive Episodic VR Content in Samsung VR Video

Pilot Episodes for Six Exclusive Original Series Launch Today on Samsung VR Video service on Gear VR

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a leader in mobile VR with its award-winning Gear VR headset, launched Pilot Season, a new initiative aimed at infusing exclusive original episodic Virtual Reality (VR) content into the Samsung VR Video service. Pilot Season adds to the company’s efforts in expanding VR content offerings while driving growth within the independent VR filmmaker community.
Through the program, a select set of indie filmmakers received a grant from Samsung to create original VR episodes and were offered the opportunity to utilize the 360 Round camera, Samsung’s professional 360-degree camera. In addition, filmmakers receive exclusive distribution via a dedicated channel on the Samsung VR Video service.
To find the Pilot Season debut episodes, with a Samsung Gear VR with Controller, powered by Oculus, coupled with a compatible Galaxy device such as Galaxy S9 or S9+, head to the Oculus store and navigate to Samsung VR Video service. Within the service, users will find the Pilot Season in the “Featured” section.

Pilot Season content includes:

*“&Design” (Sibling Rivalry and Curious Octopus)

An original episodic series about design that will change the way we look at the world. The series presents design in its intersection with science, technology and anthropology, weaving an array of items that link each episode by a universally humanistic theme. With renowned and charismatic design curator Paola Antonelli as our guide, the series will take audiences on a captivating, fun, and often surprising journey around the globe to reveal the stories of different projects and the Artists behind them. From designed objects we rely on but rarely think about, to bizarre inventions, to artifacts from other cultures, “&Design” will invite us to see the world in a new way.

*“Bro Bots” (Breaking Fourth)

A scripted sci-fi comedy series in VR, set in a New York City of the future. In the not-so-distant future… robots are everywhere. They talk like us. They walk like us. And they have really big personalities. Two British robots – Otis and Roberto – arrive in New York and join the NYPD. Otis acts like a Downton Abbey butler. Roberto is rough and tough, from the other side of the tracks. They are best friends. Bro Bots is an irreverent, quirky, VR buddy-comedy series.

*“The Interpretation of Dreams” (Graham Sack & Sensorium)

In 1899, Sigmund Freud published his magnum opus, The Interpretation of Dreams, which shocked the world and forever changed our understanding of dreams and the unconscious mind. This episodic narrative fiction series reimagines each of Freud’s original case studies — “the Ratman”, “Dora”, “Anna O”, “Irma’s Injection” — as visually luxurious, psychologically complex, and emotionally haunting immersive VR dreamscapes. Each episode unfolds as a mystery to be solved. A patient arrives afflicted by a mysterious symptom — insomnia, recurring nightmares, the inability to speak or swallow. In search of a cure, the viewer enters their dreams, which are populated by symbolic objects and characters with hidden meanings. Federico Fellini famously called film “a dream we dream with our eyes open.” VR provides a vast new vocabulary for the exploration and visualization of the unconscious, from the construction of surreal landscapes to the distortion of time, space, perception, and physical law. Written and Directed by Graham Sack. Technical Direction by Sensorium. Original Composition by Tim Fain.

*“Lightcatcher” (Occupied VR, RSA VR)

The Earth is evolving and digesting our human footprint. Now humanity has a choice—stay or leave. Lightcatcher is an odyssey that revolves around earth and its people in the year 2150. Get lost with five adventurers as they travel through unique environments—enduring hardships and triumphs in the new world. Explore subterranean caves, soar in zero-gravity and grapple sky high canyon walls. Lightcatcher is a young adult adventure saga that brings you on a journey combining elements of adventure, romance and sci-fi. The series is designed as a virtual reality franchise that will captivate a new generation of fans.

 *“Sam’s Surreal Gems” (RSA VR, Hey Wonderful)

Set in a collection of real world locations, this fresh, funny and irreverent VR series directed by Sam Cadman challenges its viewers to spot eight surreal and unexpected Easter eggs hidden within each episode. Sam’s Surreal Gems is the antithesis of overly familiar futuristic and fantastical VR, rather, this series will celebrate the truly entertaining and wonderfully funny possibilities within the real world already around us. Each set of surreal gems will have been carefully rehearsed and seamlessly choreographed so as to happen in a single uninterrupted take lasting no more than 2-3 minutes. These gems will be arranged so that they build in spectacle and scale, as well as darting around all 360 degrees of the VR space. The same troupe of actors will appear in each location/episode – playing their characters with a natural and understated ease.

 *“Voyages – Pilot” (Kaleidoscope)

A virtual reality animation that takes you on an epic journey from birth to death. Comprised of six distinct movements, “Voyages – Pilot” guides you through the emotional arc of an entire life. Experience what it feels like to be born, to grow up, to grow old, and to eventually die. The pilot features original music from Amon Tobin, Little Dragon, Jonny Greenwood, Elliot Cole and Roomful of Teeth.

360 Round for Filmmakers

360 Round offers those working professionally with 360 and VR video a unique solution for content creation, with the ability to capture and livestream content in a variety of conditions. Its compact, unibody design features 17 cameras that capture crisp, realistic images – even in low light conditions. With IP65 certification[1], users can take the camera into rainy or windy weather.
Samsung recently enhanced 360 Round by adding a new mobile app allowing for preview of content and remote controls for the camera. Other announcements included making several improvements to the livestreaming and post production process, including real time calibration of stitch lines, and color and light correction capabilities. In addition, filmmakers can now upload 360 Round content directly to the Samsung VR Video creator portal.
More information about the Samsung VR Video service can be found here. More information on 360 Round camera can be found here, and to learn about the new solution enhancements announced last week, here.

[1] The 360 Round is rated IP65, meaning it is protected against total dust ingress and is water-resistant. Water resistance rating is based on test conditions of low pressure water jet from any direction. IP65 functionality may vary according to usage environments. Waterproof kit for AC power and LAN connection required. Please consult manual before use.

Samsung представил комплект оборудования для профессиональной съёмки и монатажа фильмов в формате 4K+3D+VR

Samsung вторгается на территорию профессиональных систем для съёмки кинофильмов в революционном формате виртуальной реальности с поддержкой 4K 3D. Это настоящий прорыв к новым горизонтам в области развлечений, а также разработке решений для образования и бизнеса.
9 апреля в американском Лас-Вегасе южнокорейский техногигант представил профессиональную VR-камеру 360 Round и новейшее программное обеспечение для постобработки и LIVE-стриминга в рамках специализированного мероприятия National Association of Broadcasters Conference (NAB 2018).
Уже сейчас на выбор предлагаются 2 комплекта оборудования "под ключ", полностью адаптированного для производства виртуального 3D-контента ультравысокой чёткости. В набор каждого из них входит VR-камера Samsung 360 Round на базе TIZEN OS, которая позволяет вести не только съёмки, но и прямые трансляции в стереоскопическом VR 4K режиме. Это портативные системы NextComputing Radius, которые могут также добавлять спецэффекты различной сложности.
Более мощная и дорогая рабочая станция Radius LIVE предназначена для живых трансляций в режиме реального времени, а Radius EDGE осуществляет все виды постобработки отснятого материала.
Напомним, что впервые революционная TIZEN-камера Samsung 360 Round была анонсирована в прошлом году на Samsung Developer Conference (SDC 2017) в Сан-Франциско и вызвала живой интерес у профессионалов и даже продвинутых любителей высококачественных VR-технологий, поскольку её стоимость, равная $10.500, не является столь критичной, в то время как конкурирующие компании предлагали подобные решения за многие десятки тысяч долларов. Например, Nokia просила за свою камеру $70.000, что в результате отпугнуло даже профессиональные студии, которые не готовы нести такие расходы.
Samsung удалось радикально снизить цены, не идя на компромисс в отношении качества. Камера 360 Round оснащена 17-ю объективами и высокопрецизионными светочувствительными матрицами, которые формируют отличную картинку. Это позволяет использовать её даже для съёмок художественных 3D VR кинофильмов.
Если их создателям требуются большие объёмы для хранения данных, Samsung и NEXTcomputing предлагают дополнительные серверные стойки, которые также обладают мобильностью, поскольку поставляются на подвижных колёсных платформах.  
Узнать подробности о новом предложении Samsung и NEXTcomputing можно на официальных сайтах:

http://www.samsung.com/360round

https://www.samsung.com/us/business/products/mobile/virtual-reality/360-round/360-round-sm-r260nzkaxar-buy/

https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/samsung/

Samsung 360 Round Brings Easy, High-Quality Capture and Post-Production to 3D Video

LAS VEGAS – APRIL 9, 2018 — At the National Association of Broadcasters Conference (NAB), Samsung is showcasing an enhanced Samsung 360 Round camera solution, including updates to its livestreaming and post-production software at NAB Booth N3406VR. The new solution gives professional video creators the tools they need—from capture to post-production—to tell immersive, engaging 360-degree and 3D stories for film and broadcast.
“At Samsung, we’ve been innovating in the VR technology space for many years, including introducing the 360 Round camera with its unique ruggedized design, and superior low light and livestreaming capabilities late last year,” said Eric McCarty, Vice President, Mobile B2B Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics America. “We’re excited to offer this enhanced solution to producers, directors, and creators of all types that helps them deliver seamless creativity, whether in a business or creative environment.”

Quality control at the moment of capture

The Samsung 360 Round delivers real-time 3D video to PCs using the 360 Round’s bundled software so video creators can now view live video on their mobile devices using the 360 Round live preview app1. In addition, the 360 Round live preview app allows creators to remotely control the camera settings, via wifi router, from afar. 2 The updated 360 Round PC software now provides dual monitor support, which allows the editor to make adjustments and show the results on a separate monitor dedicated to the director.

Crisp, Immersive Video Regardless of Condition

360 Round offers a vast array of features to ensure creators capture stunning, realistic content in a wide range of shooting conditions, including low light environments and high-action scenes. With a rolling shutter, 11.7 stops of dynamic range, f1.8 aperture size, and now, limiting luminance levels to 16-135, noise reduction and sharpness adjustments, as well as a hardware IR filter—it’s possible to get a clear shot with 360 Round in almost no light. The 360 Round also offers advanced stabilization software and ability to color correct on the fly, with an intuitive, easy to use histogram. In addition, users can set up profiles for each shot and save the camera settings, ensuring consistent quality and cutting down on the time required to prep each shot.

Removing Stitchline Pain Points

The 360 Round comes equipped with Samsung’s advanced Stitching software3, which seamlessly weaves together video from each of the 360 Round’s 17 lenses. Creators can stitch, preview and broadcast in one simple step on a PC4 without the need for additional software. The 360 Round also enables fine tuning of seamlines during a live production, such as moving them away from objects in real time, and calibrating individual stitchlines to fix misalignments. In addition, a new local warping feature allows for individual seamline calibrations in post-production, without requiring a global adjustment to all seamlines, giving creators quick and easy, fine grain control of the final visuals.

Improved process and output for both livestreaming and post production

The 360 Round delivers real-time 4K x 4K (3D) streaming with minimal latency.5 SDI capture card support enables livestreaming through multiple cameras and broadcasting equipment with no additional encoding/decoding required, and with the newest update, now further streamlines the switching workflow for live productions with audio over SDI.6 This provides producers with less complex events (one producer managing audio and video switching) a single switching source as the production transitions from camera to camera. In addition, 360 Round offers a number of new features to ensure video output is of the quality the creator intends, such as:

* Ability to record, stream, and save raw files simultaneously, making the process of creating dailies and managing live productions easier. Many production teams like to distribute the event as video-on-demand (VOD) post show. Creators can now save the raw files to make further improvements to live production recordings, and create a higher quality post-produced version.
* Live streaming support for HLS over HTTP, which adds another transport streaming protocol in addition to the RTMP and RTSP protocols. HLS over HTTP eliminates the need to modify some restrictive enterprise firewall policies and is a more resilient protocol in unreliable networks.
* Ability to upload direct (via 360 Round software) to Samsung VR creator account, as well as Facebook and YouTube, once the files are exported—ensuring creators are reaching their audiences instantly with their immersive creations.

Availability

360 Round is available for purchase at numerous resellers.*

1) Available now on Google Play store. Use of Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 8 and Tab S3 devices are recommended.
2) Wireless distances dependent on wireless router capability and environmental interferences.
3) Basic PC system requirements – Operating system: Windows 10 Professional or above, 64-bit; CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K or above; Graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 1060, 1 or more; RAM: 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 2 or more; Power: 850 W.
4) System requirements for livestreaming – Operating system: Windows 10 Professional or above, 64-bit; CPU: Intel Core i7-6950K or above; Graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti,2 or more; RAM: 64 GB DDR4 RAM,; Power: 1600W.
5) Latency time may vary according to usage habits. Availability of service may vary by network or service region. Please check recommended specifications.
6) SDI cards sold separately.

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

SAMSUNG AND NEXTCOMPUTING LIVE 360 VR IN ACTION 

The Samsung 360 Round camera is revolutionizing 360 VR content creation, being the first 360 camera to offer sought-after features like stereoscopic 3D and spatial audio at an amazing price. But to get the most from your 360 Round, you need to pair it with the right hardware.
Enter NextComputing’s Radius series high-performance portable workstations: turnkey systems for live production and post-production with the Samsung 360 Round. Now you can produce 360 VR content from anywhere with confidence.
For live broadcast, the Radius Live allows live stitching and streaming directly from the Samsung 360 Round to 360 video platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Samsung VR, or outputting 4K stereoscopic 360 video to external encoders or live switching systems.
For off-line stitching and editing of your 360 Round clips, the Radius Edge offers desktop-level performance in the smallest possible packaging, allowing you to review and edit your footage as quickly as possible on location or in the studio.
With all NextComputing Radius systems you get the portability of a laptop with no sacrifices in performance. NextComputing systems are field tested and fully backed by a company with two decades of experience in production computing.

* RADIUS LIVE FOR SAMSUNG 360 ROUND LIVE STREAMING
* RADIUS EDGE FOR SAMSUNG 360 ROUND POST-PRODUCTION
* TURNKEY SYSTEMS FOR SAMSUNG 360 ROUND LIVE STITCHING AND STREAMING SOFTWARE
* STREAM HIGH-QUALITY LIVE 360 CONTENT TO YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK, AND SAMSUNG VR PLATFORMS
* ALL-IN-ONE SYSTEMS WITH FULL HD DISPLAY
* RECORD AND EDIT 3D 360 CONTENT ON THE SAME SYSTEM

SYSTEM TRANSPORTATION CASES

Carrying cases are available for the Radius Live and Radius Edge. Options include:

* High-quality, padded carrying bags with a shoulder strap and extra pockets for your accessories, and can be branded with your company logo.
* Rugged hard cases that are crushproof, air tight, and built to withstand frequent travel or harsh environments. We customize the internal compartments of the case to fit your system and accessories.

CUSTOM RACKMOUNT SOLUTIONS

If your needs require more than a single-camera system, NextComputing also provides turnkey rackmount systems for multi-camera live production. Unlike piecemeal approaches using separate stitching computers and traditional broadcast switchers, NextComputing’s solution elegantly integrates every component of the 360 live production workflow into as few cases as possible, and with only minimal cabling. Systems can be customized from a single transport case to a road-ready bundle complete with monitors and monitor travel cases.

* Customizable and scalable from 2-4 cameras and as little as one ATA rolling rack case
* Real-time 4K stereoscopic 3D stitching of all Samsung 360 Round camera inputs in a single rack
* Integrated UHD multi-viewer for live preview of all stitched outputs, upstream from the switcher
* Multi-cam 360 switcher with video and graphics overlay capability (powered by Voysys)
* Dedicated 4K 3D encoder system (powered by Voysys)
* Audio mixer with Dante network I/O and built-in audio delay
* Integrated WiFi router for handset/headset preview
* Optional 4G LTE uplink modem for broadband streaming or failover

ABOUT SAMSUNG 360 ROUND

The Samsung 360 Round is a TIZEN-powered high-quality 360° professional camera for creating and livestreaming 4K 3D content to deliver an exceptional virtual reality experience. Built for hours of continuous shooting with a compact, uni-body chassis designed to reduce heat and power consumption. With expandable connectors and ports for easily connecting additional equipment, the 360 Round provides long lasting shooting for any sized job.

More info:

http://www.samsung.com/360round

https://www.samsung.com/us/business/products/mobile/virtual-reality/360-round/360-round-sm-r260nzkaxar-buy/

https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/samsung/

Без компромиссов: профессиональная 3D VR-камера Samsung 360 ROUND оценена в 10.500 долларов

3 года назад в профильных изданиях уже появлялась информация, что Samsung готовит PRO-версию камеры виртуальной реальности. На нескольких мероприятиях для специалистов корпорация даже демонстрировала прототип такого устройства под кодовым названием Project Beyond. Но после выхода любительских моделей серии Gear 360 некоторые подумали, что южнокорейский техногигант переключился исключительно на бюджетный потребительский сектор в области VR. Однако на деле оказалось, что всё это было лишь догадками несведущих людей.
На конференции разработчиков в Сан-Франциско, которая проходила 18-19 октября, Samsung представил панорамную камеру высокого класса 360 ROUND, которая способна снимать и вести прямую VR-трансляцию даже в формате 4K3D. В продажу она поступит уже в этом месяце по цене $10.500, что по сравнению с похожей камерой компании Nokia, запросившей за своё изделие 70.000 долларов США, кажется сущими пустяками. Кстати, Nokia на днях заявила, что больше не будет заниматься выпуском таких камер. Этого и следовала ожидать, поскольку покупать VR-камеру с таким "конским" ценником не спешат даже богатые голливудские студии.
Предложение от Samsung на фоне терпящей очередное фиаско Nokia куда более заманчиво. Говорят, что с помощью 360 ROUND даже будут вести 3D VR-трансляции с Олимпийских игр в Пхёнчхане (Южная Корея), которая стартует через несколько месяцев.
Samsung, уже многие годы являющийся одним из ключевых партнёров Олимпийских игр, продемонстрирует не только возможности своей новой камеры, но и всей цепочки оборудования (включая программное обеспечение), способного передавать столь высокий цифровой поток в Сеть. Впервые в мире южнокорейцы запустят сеть ультраскоростной мобильной связи пятого поколения (5G) в районе проведения Зимней Олимпиады 2018. На недосягаемых доселе скоростях там будут работать мобильные устройства, предоставленные техногигантом и буквально "оживут" последние флагманские модели Galaxy 8/8+ и Galaxy Note, куда уже встроены модемы, поддерживающие протоколы 5G. Таким образом, счастливые обладатели гарнитур виртуальной реальности с поддержкой 3D смогут насладиться самыми зрелищными состязаниями спортсменов с лучших точек обзора, куда не cмогут получить доступ даже VIP-зрители, находящиеся на трибунах.
И это только начало. В дальнейшем Samsung планирует осуществлять через свой специализированный сайт 3D VR-трансляции с концертов звёзд эстрады, премьеры громких театральных постановок и прочих значимых мероприятий.
Разумеется, на сайте появится новый 3D VR-контент с видеозарисовками из самых красивых уголков мира, чтобы каждый желающий смог хотя бы на 10 минут перенестись на недосягаемое расстояние и почувствовать себя настоящим путешественником, любующемся Большим каньоном в США, гигантским водопадом Виктория или джунглями в девственной Амазонии...

SDC 2017: Samsung представил 3D VR-камеру высокого класса

В рамках крупнейшего форума разработчиков SDC 2017, проводимого корпорацией Samsung в калифорнийском Сан-Франциско, была представлена новая VR-камера, которая способна не просто снимать панорамные фото и видео, но и фиксировать всё это в объёмном 3D-формате.
Камера получила название 360 Round и предназначена для фиксации изображения с 360-градусным охватом. Девайс, чем-то напоминающий летающую тарелку, оснащён 17-ю объективами (каждый с 2-мегапиксельным сенсором 1/2.8 дюйма и линзой со светосилой f/1.8), 6 внутренними микрофонами (и возможностью подключить ещё два внешних), 10Гб ОЗУ и 40 Гб встроенной флэш-памяти. Накопитель можно расширить, вставив карту памяти объёмом до 256Гб или установив SSD объёмом до 2Тб. Масса камеры составляет 1,93кг, а её корпус защищён от проникновения влаги и пыли по стандарту IP65. В качестве операционной системы, cудя по всему, установлена TIZEN не ниже версии 3.0.
360 Round может использоваться для стриминга 4K-контента в формате VR с частотой 30 кадров в секунду. Для работы с камерой потребуется дополнительное оборудование.
Для постобработки видео компьютер должен быть оснащён как минимум процессором Intel Core i7-6700K, 16Гб ОЗУ и видеокартой GeForce GTX 1080, а для прямого вещания требуется компьютер с 10-ядерным процессором Intel Core i7-6950X, 32Гб ОЗУ и двумя видеокартами Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
Эксперты отмечают, что это значительный качественный рывок в серии подобных девайсов Samsung. Более ранние модели поддерживали только два камерных модуля в режиме 2D. 
360 Round должна появиться в продаже в октябре. Её стоимость пока не объявлена.

Experience Samsung 360 Round, a High-Quality Camera for Creating and Livestreaming 3D Content for Virtual Reality (VR)

Designed to provide VR specialists with a durable and manageable solution for capturing, viewing and editing VR content

Samsung Electronics introduces the 360 Round, a new camera for developing and streaming high-quality 3D content for specialists and enthusiasts who demand a superior virtual reality (VR) experience. Announced at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC 2017), the Samsung 360 Round uses 17 lenses—eight stereo pairs positioned horizontally and one single lens positioned vertically—to livestream 4K 3D video and spatial audio, and create engaging 3D images with depth.
The 360 Round’s durable, compact design features IP651 water and dust resistance for use in everyday weather conditions and a fanless design to reduce weight and eliminate background noise. With additional features, including PC software for controlling and stitching and expandable external storage2, the 360 Round provides long lasting shooting for any sized job.
The growth of 360 content platforms, such as Samsung VR, Facebook and YouTube, as well as the spread of 360 videos through major media, has increased the need for high-quality 360 videos among VR professionals and enthusiasts. The 360 Round is the first product to meet these needs by combining high-quality, 360-degree imagery with advanced 3D depth at a reasonable price compared to other professional 360 cameras.
“The Samsung 360 Round is a testament to our leadership in the VR market. We have developed a product that contains innovative VR features, allowing video producers and broadcast professionals to easily produce high quality 3D content,” said Suk-Jea Hahn, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Global Mobile B2B Team. “The combination of livestreaming capabilities, IP65 water and dust resistance and 17 lenses makes this camera ideal for a broad range of use cases our customers want—from livestreaming major events to filming at training facilities across various industries.”
The Samsung 360 Round combines high-quality images with a durable design and a content management software solution that allows VR directors to transform virtual reality through a complete set of advanced features.

High-Quality 360 Content

The 360 Round offers high-quality 3D images with a 4K camera, thanks to 17 paired lenses that capture a 360-degree view for a full 3D experience. In addition, the 360 Round enables live streaming with little-to-no latency3 and broadcasts easier than ever, with one-step stitching and control software provided by Samsung.

Durability

The Samsung 360 Round uses a uni-body chassis designed to reduce heat, removing the need for a cooling fan and minimizing size and weight. The compact design helps eliminate excess noise and reduce power consumption for hours of continuous shooting. Additionally, the 360 Round is IP651 dust and water resistant, making it an ideal choice for capturing content in the most challenging environments. With expandable connectors and ports, the 360 Round is designed to easily and quickly connect to additional equipment, such as an external mic, and storage for saving large files.
The Samsung 360 Round will be available in October in the United States before expanding to other markets over time. For more information please visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com or https://www.samsung.com/galaxy.

1) When using this feature, please put AC adaptor in a waterproof pack
2) Sold separately
3) Depending on network connections

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