Footage from space is stunning under any circumstances. Thanks to advanced technologies, the experience of observing space can be taken to a whole new level - users who have experienced a virtual reality "stay" in space could tell. So far, however, it has been an artificially created environment. National Geographic today released VR footage from the authentic environment of the International Space Station.
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National Geographic today released the first-ever authentic 3D VR video footage shot in space. In the video, we can see both the interior and exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). Thanks to National Geographic, footage from a point of view that has so far only been available to a select few has been made available to the general public. The breathtaking video was created in collaboration between National Geographic and Humaneyes Technologies for use in the TV show "An Extraordinary Planet". This is a documentary series that is focused on telling about planet Earth from the point of view of astronauts.
Of course, virtual reality footage of space is nothing new. VR experiences like the BBC'c Home: A VR Spacewalk, which allowed players to try out the role of an astronaut in space, has been very popular among users. But this time, it is the first time that real footage from the International Space Station has been used for virtual reality.
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Previous VR applications have been meticulously crafted using high-quality graphics software, making them as realistic and immersive as if they were authentic footage. The fact that this is real footage from space adds significant value to the VR video produced by National Geographic and Humaneyes Technologies. The video was shot using a Vuze VR camera. According to Humaneyes Technologies CEO Shahar Bin-Nun, the camera was the “perfect companion” for the astronauts during the shoot: “We are really excited that Vuze VR Camera "It has passed all the necessary tests for use in space," he said. "This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An opportunity to showcase the pure, immersive experience that the camera creates, allowing viewers to feel as if they were on the International Space Station themselves."
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You can, of course, play a video from National Geographic on any device, but the best viewing experience will be provided by a really high-quality virtual reality headset. The recording can be played on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Gear VR headsets, Windows Mixed Reality and other popular devices.
The rest of the footage from the International Space Station will be officially shown to the public in the final episode of National Geographic's "An Extraordinary Planet."
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