RICOH THETA V Plug-in Microconference - San Francisco - Thurs, Aug 30, evening
Evening of demos, presentations, and technical workshop to truly explore the radical changes in the relationship among photographer, audience, and developer. The new RICOH THETA V provides completely new functionality, changing the type of content that is being produced.
Want to try a THETA V yourself? Want to learn how to develop for the THETA V?
YouTube Live Event - 4K 360° real-time video direct from camera to YouTube using Wi-Fi or mobile
VR real-time stream into HTC Vive VR goggles - Transport yourself into the world the camera sees!
360° image direct to VR headset - Immediately take and share pictures from camera to VR headset using Google Photos and Wi-Fi or mobile access
Automatic Face Blur - Camera AI automatically edits photos as you’re taking pictures
Build New 360° Experiences (Create your own 360° app for the camera)
5 open source examples of community code with explanations
Hands-on workshop where you build an app to take seven 360° photos in rapid sequence
Onsite access to advanced RICOH THETA V 360° cameras unlocked with developer mode enabled
Access to free and open source tools and code that you can use at home. Build a fully functional apk and take it home with you.
Who Should Join? (You!)
Developers - who want to build stunning 360° user experiences and understand workflows for creators and media consumers
Creators - who want to easily create new experiences for viewers
Consumers - who want to access to new and interesting perspectives and stories
Required Equipment for Developers
Laptop with Android Studio installed for plug-in development
Windows laptop preferred, but Linux or Mac will work for most sections
Android mobile phone for stitching images
If you don’t have an Android phone, you can stitch the images with desktop software on Windows or Mac
Required Equipment for Creators and Consumers
Brilliant ideas
Smiles
Spirit of innovation
Invitation to the Community!
Do you want to show off your THETA V application? Come share it with everyone at the micro conference. Contact jcasman@oppkey.com for information on demoing!
Must register here to reserve your space and development camera by posting a reply. Please do not register using meetup.com RSVP. If you prefer to register privately, please DM @jcasman.
In preparation for this August 30 event in San Francisco, I did some tests with debugging the dual-fisheye plug-in that we are using for the workshop portion of the microconference. If anyone knows how to trace problems with adb logcat more effectively, please help.
Update: 8/15/2018
I’m now using print statements in the Java code and am able to debug with this technique. I’m still trying to find out how to use a step debugger, but the print statements are fine for now.
In addition to the HTC Vive demo station, I just received a Google Daydream to test out with my Pixel 2. If it works well with File Cloud Upload, I will bring it to the microconference.
There are two tracks at the microconference: 1) developer hands-on workshop; 2) demos and discussion for media creators (photographers) and media consumers (interactiving with 360 media).
For the demo section, I am looking for feedback on what people want to see. We can probably demo three different applications.
Great, Stephan, looking forward to seeing you there! It’s been a little while. Loved your hack at TechCrunch DISRUPT adding filters to THETA video. Still remember you guys staying up late and coming up with the snowflakes on the Bay Bridge video. Cool stuff.
Hey @sanilf1, great, we’ve got you on the list! May I ask, do you have Android experience? Have you used a THETA before? Any details appreciated (though not required).
