VR and 360 Video Production

BY
Google via Coursera

Sign up for the VR and 360 Video Production course by Coursera to become adept in video production, virtual reality, and shooting 360-degree videos.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

4 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The VR and 360 Video Production programme is an online professional video-making course offered by Google AR and VR. Google’s AR and VR is one of the most popular international programmes that enables you to build immersive experiences in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

The VR and 360 Video Production online course falls under the Arts and Humanities section on Coursera. This beginner-level course needs approximately 13 hours to complete. You will be trained by the most proficient and experienced instructors who have had several years of hands-on experience in the industry. 

From stitching and editing your video content to publishing them, the VR and 360 Video Production certification syllabus trains you in all aspects. You can gain mastery over pre-production, post-production, and publishing. 

Furthermore, there are no fixed deadlines or schedules for all the in-course assessments. You can view the lectures at your convenience and duly finish the assignments to obtain the certification. 

The highlights

  • 100% online course 
  • Training provided by Google AR and VR
  • 13-hour of learning  
  • In-course exercises  
  • Beginner-level course  
  • Shareable certification
  • Video lectures available in the English language
  • Subtitles available in multiple international languages
  • Scholarship available 
  • Flexible schedules and deadlines  
  • Downloadable study materials 
  • 7-day trial period 

Program offerings

  • 7-day trial period
  • 13-hour of learning
  • 100% online course
  • Training provided by google ar and vr
  • Scholarship available
  • Downloadable study materials.

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

  • If you've selected the ‘Full course, no certificate’ option can audit the course to gain access to the course contents of the VR and 360 Video Production online certification. Here, a payment is not required. 
  • However, if you wish to earn a certificate and get access to graded assignments, you need to make a payment of ₹2,435 to access the course contents. 

VR and 360 Video Production fee structure

Course name

Fee details

VR and 360 Video Production (Full course, no certificate)

Free

VR and 360 Video Production (with certificate)

₹2,435/-

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

certificate fees

₹2,435

Eligibility criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

Anyone interested in obtaining the certification for the VR and 360 Video Production online course can sign up and join the course right away. There are no prerequisites involved. 

However, to acquire the certification, you need to complete the entire course and submit the required assessments. 

What you will learn

Videography skills

After completing the VR and 360 Video Production certification course, you will attain conceptual clarity in the following areas: 

  • Fundamentals of 360 video
  • Publishing 360-degree videos
  • In-depth understanding of 360 camera landscape 
  • 360 films
  • Technical and creative nuances of 360 video production
  • Casting, planning, writing, and staffing for VR production

The syllabus

Module 1: What is 360 Video & How Does it Fit into VR?

Videos
  • Instructor Introductions
  • What is 360 Video?
  • 3-DoF vs 6-DoF
  • Position and Orientation
  • Agency, Presence, and Immersion
  • Point of View (POV)
  • Mono vs. Stereo
  • Parallax
  • Equirectangular Projection & Cubemaps
  • Field of View (FOV)
  • Zenith and Nadir
  • Stitch Lines
Readings
  • The History of Virtual Reality (VR)
  • History of VR Recap
  • VR Videos
  • Intro to VR Video Recap
Practice Exercise
  • Module 1 Final Assessment

Module 2: Perfecting the VR Pre Production Pipeline

Videos
  • Questions to Ask Yourself
  • Achieving Presence
  • Space and Setting
  • Plot, Character, and Dialogue
  • Guiding Cues
  • Storyboarding
  • Overhead Diagrams and Blocking Shots
  • Shot Lists & Scheduling
  • Crewing up for a 360 Production
Readings
  • Writing & Planning an Experience Recap
  • Helpful Tools for VR Pre-production
  • Writing Toward Production Recap
  • Production Prep for VR/360 Production
  • Crewing up for a 360 Production
Practice Exercises
  • Prepping for your Shoot
  • Module 2 Final Assessment

Module 3: Lights, Camera, Action: VR Cameras & Beginning Production

Videos
  • Resolution
  • Lenses
  • Frame Rate
  • Dynamic Range
  • Synchronization
  • Stabilization, Movement, & Balance
  • Settings
  • Distance of Subject to Camera
  • Hiding Equipment and Crew
  • Plate Shots & Post-Production Masking
  • Lighting & Practicals
  • Monophonic vs. Stereophonic Audio
  • Spatial Audio
Readings
  • Camera Components & The Fundamentals of VR/360 Production
  • Camera Considerations & Comparison
  • Considerations & Mistakes to Avoid in VR/360 Productions
  • Camera Placement, Lighting, & Audio in VR/360 Productions
Practice Exercises
  • Camera Components Review
  • Module 3 Final Assessment

Module 4: What to do with your footage - VR Post-production & Publishing

Videos
  • Editing in 360
  • Equirectangular Editing
  • Match on Attention
Readings
  • The Editing Workflow in VR/360 Postproduction
  • Computer Specifications, Editing Tools, & Helpful Solutions for VR Video Postproduction
  • How to share your VR videos to YouTube
  • Advanced Production Techniques
  • Advanced Post-production Techniques
  • VR Postproduction & Publishing Recap
Practice Exercise
  • Module 4 Final Assessment

Admission details

Step 1: Go to the VR and 360 Video Production course page and begin the enrolment process.

Step 2:  Now, click on the 'Enrol for free' button. You will now be directed to a new webpage wherein you are required to log in with your pre-existing credentials (if any) or sign up to create a new account with Coursera. 

Step 3: Now, you can choose to audit the course without a certificate or purchase the course certificate. Click on the desired option and proceed. 

Step 4: If you have selected the ‘Full Course, No Certificate’ option, you get to audit the course completely free of cost and avail of all the study materials. If you have chosen the ‘Purchase Course’ option, you need to enter your card details and complete the payment to gain uninterrupted access to the course. 

Scholarship Details

Coursera provides financial assistance to students who cannot afford to pay the VR and 360 Video Production certification course fees. However, you need to place your application and fill in your details regarding educational qualifications, professional goals, and other related information. The approval process takes approximately 15 days. Coursera will notify you if your application is accepted.

How it helps

The VR and 360 Video Production syllabus comprehensively covers the key concepts of creating, editing, and publishing 360-degree videos. This enables you to gain an edge over your peers, and the shareable certificate can be posted on social platforms like LinkedIn to secure better job opportunities. 

Besides, several other student-friendly features like flexible online classes, internal assessments, peer feedback mechanism, etc., ensure a smooth training experience. 

FAQs

Should I enrol in the VR and 360 Video Production online course?

Visit the VR and 360 Video Production course page and go through the course contents, student reviews and other details to get an idea of how the course is. Once done, you can register for the course right away!  

How to access the certificate?

Post-completion of the VR and 360 Video Production online course, a certificate will be added to the ‘Accomplishments’ section. You can access the certificate from there and share it on LinkedIn to leverage greater job opportunities. 

Is there a fixed schedule?

No, there is no fixed schedule. You can view the lectures at your own pace. 

How to apply for financial aid?

You can visit the course page and click on the 'Financial aid available' option present below the 'Enrol' button to apply for financial aid.

Will there be subtitles?

Yes. Subtitles are available in the following languages: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish. 

Similar Courses

Scandinavian Film and Television

University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen via Coursera

3 Weeks Online
Beginner
Free

Beginner's Course in Film Making and Video Product...

Udemy

Online
Beginner
₹499 ₹1,799

Acting for Films TV and Theatre

DU SOL

4 Months Full time, Online
Beginner
₹ 20,000

Courses of your Interest

Journey into the World of Photography

Journey into the World of Photography

The Designer's Class

Online
Beginner
₹ 499
Introduction to Photography

Introduction to Photography

The Designer's Class

48 Hours Online
Beginner
₹ 2,999
1-Week Movement Directing

1-Week Movement Directing

NIPAI

1 Week Full time
Beginner
Unreal Engine Interactive 3D Sequencer Cinematogra...

Unreal Engine Interactive 3D Sequencer Cinematogra...

RIT via Edx

6 Weeks Online
Beginner
Free
Making Sense of News

Making Sense of News

HKU Hong Kong via Edx

4 Weeks Online
Beginner
Getting Your Film off the Ground

Getting Your Film off the Ground

MSU East Lansing via Coursera

3 Weeks Online
Beginner
Video for Content Creators

Video for Content Creators

UC Berkeley via Edx

3 Weeks Online
Beginner
₹ 14,982
Visual Presentation

Visual Presentation

RIT via Edx

3 Weeks Online
Beginner
Free

The Ultimate Photography Course for Beginners

Udemy

Online
Beginner
₹ 3,299

More Courses by Google

Fundamentals Training

Google

15 Hours Online
Beginner
Free

Google Artificial Intelligence for JavaScript Deve...

Google via Edx

7 Weeks Online
Beginner
Free

Coronavirus Powersearching

Google via Edx

2 Weeks Online
Beginner
Free

Building No Code Apps with App Sheet Foundations

Google via Coursera

Online
Beginner

Introduction to Cloud Identity

Google via Coursera

Online
Beginner
Free

CBRS Professional Training

Google via Coursera

5 Weeks Online
Beginner
₹ 33,528

Contact Center Artificial Intelligence Conversatio...

Google via Coursera

2 Weeks Online
Beginner

Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

Google via Coursera

3 Weeks Online
Beginner
Free

Developing a Google SRE Culture

Google via Coursera

7 Weeks Online
Beginner

Deploying SAP on Google Cloud

Google via Coursera

8 Weeks Online
Beginner
Free

Trending Courses

Popular Courses

Popular Platforms

Learn more about the Courses

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

Careers360 App
150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books