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I couldn't disagree with this more. For me, 3D is a gimmick. Always has been. Making it a wide field of view doesn't change that. 360-degree video, on the othe

I couldn't disagree with this more. For me, 3D is a gimmick. Always has been. Making it a wide field of view doesn't change that. 360-degree video, on the other hand, adds a crazy new element to how you experience things and how you shoot. It's easy to upload to Facebook and YouTube and it can be played back on any device. The coolest part of a 360 video is when you are standing in the same spot that it was filmed. It's like being able to travel back in time to when it was shot. The coolest part about 360 video, in my opinion, is that it doesn't matter so much where the camera is. With enough resolution you can zoom crop into a standard frame. With just 2 cameras you can create all new kinds of linear content just by panning and cropping around the sphere.

alasano 11y ago
It's mostly about the realities of the stitching though. 180 3D is usually done with two cameras facing forward with a good lens to capture the maximum from each side. 360 3d is a huge lie in reality, although when it's well done (Felix&Paul studios come to mind), it can be quite pleasing. I'll be doing both 180 3d and 360 for a friends marriage. I'm using the 180 3d to have the guests come and leave the newlyweds a personal message. Everyone will come wish them good luck and lots of love etc. Then the 360 shots are fixed and capture the feeling of the moment, like reliving it. The 3d effect on 180 feels better and your focus is guided too. Anyways just my 2 cents. Edit : Just noticed your post was about 3d vs non 3d for the most part.