Ricoh Theta V 360 Video Recorder

Digital Media Studios have a  variety of instructional technologies, such as our new 360° cameras, that can help foster a positive and stimulating learning environment. The Ricoh Theta 360° uses dual lenses to capture a full spherical image or video of the surrounding area. Much like most handheld devices the Theta is portable and easy to use. It is designed for pre-recorded content that you could later upload to YouTube to maintain the 360 degree rotation.

Download the accompanying app to your mobile device (the app's name is Ricoh Theta V) which enables you to control the camera or save images and videos directly. 

Video can be edited a number of different ways. For full control over the edit the video can be imported into Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro. In the Ricoh Theta phone/tablet app you can trim sections off the beginning or the end of the recording. The edits you can make in the app are limited. There is also a crop feature in the app and some image correction options for exposure, contrast, color temperature, highlight, brightness, shadow, and saturation.

To capture images you can either use the controls directly on the camera or you can download the accompanying app (free) as a wireless remote to capture images or record video. The biggest advantage when using the app to control the camera is that you can capture an unobtrusive image. For instance, if you were to hold the camera in your hand when capturing an image it will also capture you as it is recording a full 360° view of the area. It works best with small to medium sized meetings.

Below are all of the terminals, buttons, and lamp indicators to show status.