SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc.
(NASDAQ:GPRO), enabler of some of today's most engaging content,
today announced the limited availability of Odyssey, a new
16-camera rig designed for Google's 3D, 360-degree virtual
reality platform, Jump, through the Odyssey Limited Access Program
(LAP). Beginning today, professional content creators and producers
can apply to participate and purchase an Odyssey rig for delivery
later this year.
First announced at Google's annual developer conference, Google
I/O, Odyssey offers a 360-degree camera array for
stereoscopic 3D content capture. Features such as genlock camera
synchronization, multi-camera control and extended battery life aim
to eliminate challenges faced by content creators at the forefront
of immersive content capture. Together, GoPro's Odyssey and
Google's Jump platform will make it possible for anyone to
experience a time or place like they're actually there – through
immersive, 3D, 360-degree content.
Jump has three parts:
- A specialized camera, the GoPro Odyssey
- An assembler that uses advanced computer vision and the
computing power of the Google cloud to process the footage
- A player: YouTube
The assembler and YouTube are slated to launch later this year
as the cameras become available. Learn more at g.co/jump.
"Virtual reality is a promising new innovation with incredible
potential for commercial and artistic applications. With
Odyssey and Jump, GoPro is encouraging content creators to pioneer
the new technology – to capture, edit and share immersive content,"
said Tony Bates, president of GoPro.
"We already know that GoPro users are some of the most talented
content creators in the world, so we can't wait to see how the
professional community will use Odyssey to capture life's most
memorable moments in a whole new way."
Those interested in participating in the LAP can sign up now
through the end of the year at GoPro.com/Odyssey. GoPro and
Google will work together to select content partners who will be
granted access to purchase the limited-quantity Odyssey rig and
showcase the full potential of 360-degree content. Odyssey will be
offered at $15,000, which
includes:
- 16 HERO4 Black cameras, fully loaded with custom firmware
- 16 array bacpacs with syncing cables
- Custom-built ultra-rugged Pelican case
- Microphone
- Warranty
- Support
YouTube will be adding support for VR video playback soon. In
the mean time, you can get a glimpse of the possibilities of
Odyssey and Jump by watching this 360-degree video featuring the
best of New York City:
http://youtu.be/AR9_SZtJ_KU.
To view on desktop: https://youtu.be/AR9_SZtJ_KU.
Make sure to view in Chrome. To navigate, use click and drag or the
ASWD keys.
To view on mobile: https://youtu.be/AR9_SZtJ_KU.
Open using the YouTube app, and navigate using click and drag or by
moving your mobile device.
To view the demo reel in stereoscopic 3D using Cardboard, stop
by GoPro's booth at IBC, September
11-15.
For more information on GoPro professional solutions, visit
http://gopro.com/spherical or GoPro and its HERO line of
cameras and accessories, visit GoPro.com.
About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) GoPro,
Inc. is transforming the way people capture and share their
lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document
themselves engaged in their sport has become a widely adopted
solution for people to capture themselves engaged in their
interests, whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream,
professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to
capture and share its passion. And in turn, the world has
helped GoPro become one of the most exciting and
aspirational companies of our time.
For more information, visit www.gopro.com or connect
with GoPro on YouTube, Twitter,
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
GOPRO® and HERO® are trademarks or registered trademarks
of GoPro Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
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