Vuze
| Developer | HumanEyes Technologies |
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Vuze is a consumer Virtual Reality camera, stereoscopic 3D and 360 degrees, developed by HumanEyes Technologies.
Introduction[edit]
Vuze is the first camera that allows ordinary users, consumers as well as professionals to capture and shoot VR Photos and videos. It is the all-in-one solution to make 360-degree, stereoscopic 3D videos that usually require specialized and sophisticated film-making equipment. The 3D feature of Vuze makes the videos and photos more immersive by adding a sense of depth that is natural to the human eyes and the brain [1].
Once a video or image is captured by the Vuze, it can be directly send to a computer or stored in a memory card. The software of the camera utilizes techniques that enable near real-time processing along with seamless stitching. The company has named this technique ‘adaptive blending’ which mimics the way in which human eyes and brain process information.
Features[edit]
The flying saucer-shaped Vuze houses eight full High Definition (HD) cameras with ultra-wide-angle lenses. Each camera has the ability to shoot 120 degrees horizontal and 180 degrees vertical to make a nearly full sphere. Additionally it shoots at 4K resolution at 30 frames per second (fps) and has a variable bit rate of 120 Mbps. The videos are compressed internally in H.264 format to allow ease of post-editing on the computer [2].
According to the company, the Vuze will be compatible with any VR HMDs, in addition to all the gadgets and software that allow 3D viewing; such as 3D TVs, YouTube and Facebook. The Vuze VR kit includes a headset which is made by Homido. The Vuze is quite lightweight and portable and has various colors which you can choose from, at the time of purchase [3]. The camera dimensions are 120 x 120 x 30 mm and weighs around 250 g. The Vuze comes with a tripod which can also turn into a selfie stick. The battery and SD card of the camera has the ability to capture up to one hour of video.
Price and Launch Date[edit]
The exact price of Vuze is not revealed yet but according to the company, it will have a price tag of less than $1000. The Vuze is expected to be launched in August 2016.
About the Company[edit]
HumanEyes is a U.S. and Israel based company with its offices in Jerusalem and New York.