OZO

OZO
Basic Info
Type	Virtual Reality
Subtype	Camera
Developer	Nokia
Release Date	Q4 2015
Price	mid-five figures USD
Website	ozo.nokia.com
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Storage
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Audio
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Device

OZO is a virtual reality camera developed by Nokia. Unveiled on July 28, 2015, this 360 degrees camera is designed and built for professional VR Filmmakers. Content filmed with the ball-shaped OZO can be viewed on various VR Devices (HMDs), with stereoscopic 3D, 360 degree videos and spatially accurate surround sound. One of key innovations of OZO is its ability to allow the filmmakers to preview content in real time without waiting for it to be stitched together. With a five figure price tag, OZO is not a consumer product. Its intended for filmmakers and advertisers and offers an end-to-end solution for professional capture, editing and playback of cinematic VR experiences.

OZO is partnered with Jaunt VR for camera usage and post-production services.

Features

• Captures stereoscopic 3D video through 8 synchronized global shutter sensors.

• Records spatial audio through 8 integrated microphones.

• Allows the filmmaker to preview the footage in real time, without a lengthy stitching process. Traditionally the stitching process that creates a 360 degree video can take hours. OZO allows the filmmaker can view the low resolution version of the footage in just minutes after recording.

• Integrates into existing professional workflows and works with third-party tools, dramatically simplifying content production at all stages.

• Produces content that can be viewed with a HMD or as 360 Video on YouTube.

• OZO can be placed on a standard tripod with SDI and power cables. It can also be operated remotely with Wi-Fi, utilizing internal SSD and battery.

Hardware

Spherical device about the size of a grape fruit. It has 8 cameras positioned evenly apart.