Panoramic 2D/3D Video

What is Panoramic 2D/3D Video?

Panoramic 2D/3D Video encompasses various immersive video formats that surround the viewer in a spherical or cylindrical visual environment, with 3D variants providing stereoscopic depth for enhanced realism in virtual experiences.

How does Panoramic 2D/3D Video work?

These formats range from simple 360° monoscopic videos (where the same image is presented to both eyes) to fully stereoscopic spherical recordings that provide different perspectives for each eye, creating true depth perception.

Creation methods vary from single-camera setups with ultra-wide lenses to complex multi-camera rigs that capture overlapping footage later stitched together in post-production. While most commonly experienced through head-mounted displays, panoramic content can also be presented on curved screens, domes, or interactive mobile applications.

Beyond standalone experiences, developers frequently integrate panoramic video within real-time 3D applications as environmental backgrounds, skyboxes, or texture elements - providing rich visual contexts while conserving computational resources compared to fully modeled environments.

Who can use Panoramic 2D/3D Video technology?

Unity's native support for various panoramic formats enables straightforward implementation across projects ranging from architectural visualization to interactive storytelling and training simulations, making this technology accessible to developers across experience levels.