Live-stream 360 video on FB. Here’s how
Your Facebook feed is about to get a lot more interactive. Facebook now supports live 360 video streaming for everyone.
First of all, you’ll need a compatible camera. These include consumer cameras like the latest Samsung Gear 360, Giroptic IO, Insta360 and ALLie. The professional-grade Z Cam S1 and Nokia Ozo are also supported.
But even if you don’t have one of these cameras, you can still stream 360 video live to Facebook, reports cnet.
Just go to facebook.com/live/create where you can get a server URL and a stream key to use with other cameras or general streaming software packages.
Whether you’re streaming as an individual, from a group or a Facebook Page, the broadcasting experience is the same. The only big difference is that streams from Pages can be edited with the Guide tool after they’ve gone live, says cnet.
How do you go live with one of those cameras?
Update your camera’s native app (such as Giroptic IO or Insta360). Find the livestreaming option on the camera screen and log in with your Facebook account. Choose to stream from your profile, page or group, then select privacy settings.
Add a description, adjust the streaming bit-rate if applicable, then hit broadcast. What does it look like? From a viewer’s perspective, the same as
You’ll need a compatible camera like Samsung Gear 360, Giroptic IO, Insta360 and ALLie
Maximum stream time is 4 hours, and resolution is 1080p at 2:1 aspect ratio (1,920x960)
You can’t embed 360 videos from Facebook on any other site
any other 360 video on Facebook. Pan and tilt your phone to change the viewpoint or tap and drag around on screen.
From the broadcaster’s perspective, if you’re using the camera’s native app, you’ll see comments and reactions on screen just like a regular live stream, reported the website. You’ll be able to download your own 360 videos after they’re live. On desktop, go to the video post on your profile, page or group and click on it to expand the view. Then click the three-dots icon and download video. It will save as an equirectangular flattened image.