SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc.
(NASDAQ:GPRO), enabler of some of today's most engaging content,
announced it is launching a new 360-degree video on Facebook:
Tahiti Surf VR. Beginning today, Facebook users can experience the
exclusive content right in News Feed on Android and iOS devices,
and on the web. Facebook announced support for 360-degree videos on
iOS devices earlier today.
To experience GoPro's new spherical content shot with its
proprietary six-camera spherical rig announced earlier this year,
check out Anthony Walsh and Matahi
Drollet as they bring us inside some of the biggest barrels Tahiti
has to offer in full 360-degrees.
Tahiti Surf VR is the latest in a series of GoPro 360-degree
videos created and shared exclusively on Facebook. First announced
in September, people on Facebook have enjoyed a variety of
immersive experiences from the vantage point of GoPro, including
Moto VR with Ronnie Renner and Ski
VR with Chris Davenport and
Julia Mancuso.
Viewers will not need a headset to access the new GoPro videos
on Facebook. People can discover these immersive 360 videos right
in News Feed on web, iOS and Android, where viewers can choose what
angle they want to see it from. On the web, the content can be
explored by dragging the mouse around the video. On Android and iOS
devices, viewers can drag their finger across the screen or turn
the device on its side to navigate. Additionally, viewers can visit
GoPro's Facebook Page directly:
https://www.facebook.com/gopro.
For more information on 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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