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Twitter launches live 360-degree video feature
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Twitter reveals its first live 360-deegree video on Dec. 28. (Shutterstock/File)
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fter releasing a feature to broadcast live video in early December, micro-blogging site Twitter has recently allowed users to post live 360-degree videos. This new feature enables users to watch live and interactive 360-degree video from broadcasters, as well as view their activities in real time.
"You'll be able to get an inside look with well-known personalities and go behind the scenes at exclusive events," said Twitter’s director of AR & VR Alessandro Sabatelli in a blog post on Wednesday.
(Read also: Twitter adds ability to broadcast live videos from app)
360 Sunset in Florida. First ever #Periscope360 with @Brandee_Anthony https://t.co/AZWbnnT15S
— Alex Pettitt (@Alexpettitt) December 28, 2016
The first ever live 360-degree video has been posted via Twitter’s Periscope by Alex Pettitt. The video, which has been watched by 196,600 viewers, shows the sunset in Florida while Alex explains how to interact with the video by moving the smartphone in order to get a whole view.
“When you see a video marked with a ‘LIVE 360’ badge, you can interact with it to change what you see by moving your phone or swiping the screen – all while watching it live,” said Sabatelli.
However, although all Twitter and Periscope users will be able to view the live 360-degree video, only selected personalities can go live in 360-degree style via Periscope.
The Periscope team has stated that they would be “rolling out this feature more broadly during the coming weeks”, and those who wish to join in can register to be included in a waitlist. (kes)
