A YouTube spokesperson has confirmed that the online video library giant is working on adding a capability to upload 360-degree videos.
There are very little details on how this will be achieved and what type of video formats will exactly be supported, but this definitely is exciting news and adds a whole new dimension to the type of content available on the platform.
This could theoretically mean that now you can upload videos taken by dedicated 360 cameras like the Rico Theta, Kodak SP350, Girptic 360cam and Bublcam, among others. It it could also mean that YouTube may be entering the Virtual Reality space to provide content for products like Samsung’s Gear VR or Google’s own Cardboard.
YouTube’s statement provides little details on the mechanics and timeframe of this feature. It only says the following: “Ever wanted to get 360 perspectives on a video to see everything going on? That’s why we’re working to support 360 degree videos in the coming weeks.”
