- Instructor Introductions
- What is 360 Video?
- 3-DoF vs 6-DoF
- Position and Orientation
- Agency, Presence, and Immersion
- Point of View (POV)
- Mono vs. Stereo
- Parallax
- Equirectangular Projection & Cubemaps
- Field of View (FOV)
- Zenith and Nadir
- Stitch Lines
Beginner
Online
13 Hours
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course overview
The VR and 360 Video Production programme is an online professional video-making course offered by Google AR and VR. Google’s AR and VR is one of the most popular international programmes that enables you to build immersive experiences in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
The VR and 360 Video Production online course falls under the Arts and Humanities section on Coursera. This beginner-level course needs approximately 13 hours to complete. You will be trained by the most proficient and experienced instructors who have had several years of hands-on experience in the industry.
From stitching and editing your video content to publishing them, the VR and 360 Video Production certification syllabus trains you in all aspects. You can gain mastery over pre-production, post-production, and publishing.
Furthermore, there are no fixed deadlines or schedules for all the in-course assessments. You can view the lectures at your convenience and duly finish the assignments to obtain the certification.
The highlights
- 100% online course
- Training provided by Google AR and VR
- 13-hour of learning
- In-course exercises
- Beginner-level course
- Shareable certification
- Video lectures available in the English language
- Subtitles available in multiple international languages
- Scholarship available
- Flexible schedules and deadlines
- Downloadable study materials
- 7-day trial period
Program offerings
- 7-day trial period
- 13-hour of learning
- 100% online course
- Training provided by google ar and vr
- Scholarship available
- Downloadable study materials.
Course and certificate fees
VR and 360 Video Production fee structure
Course name | Amount |
VR and 360 Video Production (Full course, no certificate) | Nil |
VR and 360 Video Production (with certificate) | Rs. 2491 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
certificate fees
Eligibility criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
Anyone interested in obtaining the certification for the VR and 360 Video Production online course can sign up and join the course right away. There are no prerequisites involved.
However, to acquire the certification, you need to complete the entire course and submit the required assessments.
What you will learn
After completing the VR and 360 Video Production certification course, you will attain conceptual clarity in the following areas:
- Fundamentals of 360 video
- Publishing 360-degree videos
- In-depth understanding of 360 camera landscape
- 360 films
- Technical and creative nuances of 360 video production
- Casting, planning, writing, and staffing for VR production
Admission details
Step 1: Go to the VR and 360 Video Production course page and begin the enrolment process.
Step 2: Now, click on the 'Enrol for free' button. You will now be directed to a new webpage wherein you are required to log in with your pre-existing credentials (if any) or sign up to create a new account with Coursera.
Step 3: Now, you can choose to audit the course without a certificate or purchase the course certificate. Click on the desired option and proceed.
Step 4: If you have selected the ‘Full Course, No Certificate’ option, you get to audit the course completely free of cost and avail of all the study materials. If you have chosen the ‘Purchase Course’ option, you need to enter your card details and complete the payment to gain uninterrupted access to the course.
The syllabus
Module 1: What is 360 Video & How Does it Fit into VR?
Videos
Readings
- The History of Virtual Reality (VR)
- History of VR Recap
- VR Videos
- Intro to VR Video Recap
Assignment
- Module 1 Final Assessment
Discussion Prompt
- When and Why to Create VR Video
Module 2: Perfecting the VR Pre Production Pipeline
Videos
- Questions to Ask Yourself
- Achieving Presence
- Space and Setting
- Plot, Character, and Dialogue
- Guiding Cues
- Storyboarding
- Overhead Diagrams and Blocking Shots
- Shot Lists & Scheduling
- Crewing up for a 360 Production
Readings
- Writing & Planning an Experience Recap
- Helpful Tools for VR Pre-production
- Writing Toward Production Recap
- Production Prep for VR/360 Production
- Crewing up for a 360 Production
Assignment
- Prepping for your Shoot
- Module 2 Final Assessment
Discussion Prompt
- Getting Ready for Production
Module 3: Lights, Camera, Action: VR Cameras & Beginning Production
Videos
- Resolution
- Lenses
- Frame Rate
- Dynamic Range
- Synchronization
- Stabilization, Movement, & Balance
- Settings
- Distance of Subject to Camera
- Hiding Equipment and Crew
- Plate Shots & Post-Production Masking
- Lighting & Practicals
- Monophonic vs. Stereophonic Audio
- Spatial Audio
Readings
- Camera Components & The Fundamentals of VR/360 Production
- Camera Considerations & Comparison
- Considerations & Mistakes to Avoid in VR/360 Productions
- Camera Placement, Lighting, & Audio in VR/360 Productions
Assignments
- Camera Components Review
- Module 3 Final Assessment
Peer Reviews
- 360 Grab Bag
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Module 4: What to do with your footage - VR Post-production & Publishing
Videos
- Editing in 360
- Equirectangular Editing
- Match on Attention
Readings
- The Editing Workflow in VR/360 Postproduction
- Computer Specifications, Editing Tools, & Helpful Solutions for VR Video Postproduction
- How to share your VR videos to YouTube
- Advanced Production Techniques
- Advanced Post-production Techniques
- VR Postproduction & Publishing Recap
Assignments
- Module 4 Final Assessment
Discussion Prompt
- What else do you want to make?
Scholarship Details
Coursera provides financial assistance to students who cannot afford to pay the VR and 360 Video Production certification course fees. However, you need to place your application and fill in your details regarding educational qualifications, professional goals, and other related information. The approval process takes approximately 15 days. Coursera will notify you if your application is accepted.
How it helps
The VR and 360 Video Production syllabus comprehensively covers the key concepts of creating, editing, and publishing 360-degree videos. This enables you to gain an edge over your peers, and the shareable certificate can be posted on social platforms like LinkedIn to secure better job opportunities.
Besides, several other student-friendly features like flexible online classes, internal assessments, peer feedback mechanism, etc., ensure a smooth training experience.
FAQs
Visit the VR and 360 Video Production course page and go through the course contents, student reviews and other details to get an idea of how the course is. Once done, you can register for the course right away!
Post-completion of the VR and 360 Video Production online course, a certificate will be added to the ‘Accomplishments’ section. You can access the certificate from there and share it on LinkedIn to leverage greater job opportunities.
No, there is no fixed schedule. You can view the lectures at your own pace.
You can visit the course page and click on the 'Financial aid available' option present below the 'Enrol' button to apply for financial aid.
Yes. Subtitles are available in the following languages: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish.
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