How to Watch GoPro 3D Video with Gear VR?

Summary: Want to view GoPro 3D video with Gear VR, you'd better convert GoPor 3D video to 3D SBS MP4 initially. Read on the below article to learn more hints.

Born from a passion to capture your love of sport from your perspective, the Gopro cameras like the hot Gopro HD Hero 4, Gopro HD Hero 3, Gopro HD Hero 2 are all the feat of engineering. Gopro records in MP4 files, using H.264 video (AVC) and AAC audio and has many different resolutions, which gives you the ability to capture and share life's most passionate experiences. Supposing you have recorded some stunning videos from GoPro, ever thought of transferring them into Gear VR with 3D visual experience?

As all we know, Gear VR, a virtual reality headset developed by Samsung company, offers a Cinema app to enable you to enjoy your movies save in your mobile phone in an immersive environment with the lights off. In general, for watching supported video files on Gear VR, what you need to do is to import them into the "My Videos" folder on your SD card. But for adding those incompatible 3D medias like GoPro 3D videos onto Gear VR for playback, you have to convert your GoPro 3D videos to Gear VR playable 3D SBS files first.



Actually, the process is not hard as you imagined and can be well done with the help of Brorsoft 3D Video Converter, which is regarded as a wonder 3D video transformer. With it, you can convert 3D GoPro MP4 video to Gear VR compatible SBS 3D MP4/MKV effortlessly. In addition to GoPro video files, this program also allows you to convert all 2D/3D videos in AVI, MKV, WMV, MPG, VOB, TiVo, MOV, etc to a decent format as you want. What's more, with the built-in editor, you can trim, crop, adjust special effect to your YouTube video, so that you get the very part and effects at your will. If you are a Mac user, you can turn to Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac (El Capitan, Yosemite included), which has the same function as the Windows version.

Download 3D GoPro Video Converter:

(Note: Click here for OS X 10.5)

How to Watch GoPro Hero 3D Video with Gear VR?

Step 1: Add GoPro 3D video files

Download, install and run the corresponding program. Click Add button to load your GoPro 3D video files. Batch conversion is supported so that you can add multiple files for conversion at a time.



Step 2: Select output format

Click "Format" and select "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mp4)" from "3D Video" category as the output format. It works on Samsung Gear VR perfectly.



Tip: Click Settings to adjust the parameters like video codec, video bitrate, video frame rate, audio sample rate, audio channel. 1920x1080 compressed side-by-side 3D should be resampled to 1920x540 resolution full side-by-side resolution. And keep audio in AAC or MP3.

Step 3: Start conversion

Click the "Convert" button to start and finish the 3D GoPro video to Gear VR conversion.

After the conversion, click "Open" button to quickly locate the generated media file. Now you can transfer the converted GoPro videos to play with Gear VR easily.

Step 4: Transfer converted 3D GoPro videos to Samsung Gear VR for playback

1. On your MicroSD card file directory, navigate to Oculus> Movies> Your Movies

2. Create a new folder within “Your Movies” and label it “3D”

3. Import or move your side-by-side 3D videos into your newly created “3D” folder

Once you have created your 3D content folder and imported compatible video files, insert your MicroSD card into your smartphone(if it isn’t already), dock the phone in your Gear VR, and don the virtual reality headset. Then:

1. Navigate to Oculus Cinema from the main menu

2. Navigate to “My Videos” from the Oculus Cinema content library menu

3. Select the 3D video you wish to view (if you followed the above steps it should have a “3D” label in the upper right hand corner)

4. Choose the cinema mode to begin playback 3D GoPro movies on Samsung Gear VR

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Top Free Virtual Reality Video Players for Andriod/iOS

Summary: This article aims to present a list of top VR video players for Android/iOS review, so that you can enjoy amazing 3D visual experience on your portable devices more easily and freely.

The VR format is becoming more popular as the technology is being developed more. Now more of the videos are launched in this format while the major video players like VLC and MX player are not able to support those videos. So, to watch the 3D videos, the users are required to get the VR Video Players.

How to Watch VR Videos Easily?

Obviously, not everyone has the experience of watching VR videos or playing VR games. So, before introducing the best VR video players, let me tell you how to watch VR videos in the easiest way. A lot of people may think that it is a bit hard and expensive to watch VR videos, but if you are thinking of the Oculus Rift or Gear VR that's a different thing. For VR glasses or headset, you can simple go online and purchase a pretty cheap one which only costs you a few bucks.

So, only if you get the following preparations done, can you sit down and watch your VR videos:
1. A normal windows PC or Mac or a smart phone.
2. A cheap VR headset (depends on what effect you want to achieve).
3. VR video player -> choose from the top 5 free VR video players below.
4. VR video or movie -> download VR videos from VR video sites.
5. A place you can spin 360 degree freely ( best sit on the swivel chair).

And then, just put on the VR headset, and play the VR video with your VR video player on your Android/iOS. Don't forget to put your earphones on, and you will surely have a virtual reality view and sound!

Part 1. Top 5 Free VR Video Players for Android

1 – VR Gesture Player

When it comes to Virtual Reality its best viewed when it becomes more realistic as possible. VR Gesture Player is one such VR Media player which makes watching videos a great experience.



The most Striking feature of VR Gesture Player is that on open VR Glasses, you can use your hand to control the Videos as shown in the below image – Not only does it track your hand gestures but you can even type on it using your hand, and control videos.

Besides, allowing Videos to be controlled by hand gestures, it can even play 2D Videos in Side by Side playback so that you can watch even 2D videos in your VR Glasses.

Besides, being a VR player it can smoothly play 3D Videos & 360 Videos as well.

2 – VR Player Free

VR Player Free is a free an easy to use VR Player which can play various VR Video formats. You can use it to Play 2D , 3D SBS , 3D Top/Bottom Videos on your Android phone.



Besides being able to play 2D SBS Videos, it can even play 360 degree videos.

Also the various projections methods present in VR Player free such as Sphere , Dome , Cube will give a realistic 360 Degree Imax theater experience right on your Android Phone!

3 – AAA VR Cinema app for Android (Cardboard Compatible)

AA VR Cinema is another free alternative VR Cinema player for Android and gives a variety of playback options to play normal as well as 360 3D VR Videos.



The most striking thing about AAA Cinema which we liked the most is its head-tracking technology which works by tracking your head movement drift.

Thus, you can watch VR videos even without Gyroscope sensor if you have AAA VR Cinema app which is simply great.

Not to forget the host of features it provides to watch VR videos on your Android like 180-degree panorama, 360-degree playback which not many apps provide.

4 – VRTV Player Free

VR TV Player free is a similar app to VR Player free but the UI is a bit modest, but the clean and minimalist UI works wonders when it comes to Smoothness in Playback.



Not to mix the minimal User Interface but it provides almost all the important features required to Play VR Videos like projection type : Flat , Dome, Cube , Cylinder.

As well as it supports 2D Video playback alongwith the 3D VBS, and 360 formats.

The Best feature we found out in our tests was the “Fish eye” mode under the “projection” tab of video we are playing. The Fish eye mode splits any video in such a way that it gives the least concussion or strain to the eyes if the distance between pupillary lens is properly adjusted on VR headset.

The “fish eye” mode really made it great on our small-screen sized android device.

5 – Homido 360 VR Player

Homido Video Player comes from an VR Headset maker itself and consists of various multiple features.



Not only it can play VR , 2D Videos alongside 360 Side By Side formats, but it even tries to project normal 2D Videos as 360 videos if the option is selected. The result widely depends upon the video type, but we managed to get a real decent 360 degree experience on lesser-resolution 2D Videos.

Besides, this Homido VR Player also contains an inbuilt web browser thus, you can even browse Internet in your VR Glasses or Cardboard.

The method to give inputs to Homido is dependent on Head tracking and thus requires Gyroscope enabled.

Thus, these are the best 5 Free VR Video Players for Google Cardboard & others (Homido VR, Agnus VR, Procus VR, Freefly VR, Galaxy Gear, Oculus VR) on Android which we came across, we will keep updating this list as new apps are launched because VR apps are constantly coming . If you know of any other such good VR Video Player for Cardboard feel free to comment.

Part 2. Top 3 Free VR Video Players for iPhone to Play SBS 3D & 360 Videos

1 – Homido 360 VR Player

Homido itself is a VR headset maker and it has its 360 VR Videos player app too!. The Homido 360 VR Player is a really cool app for iPhone users to watch 3D SBS & 360 VR Videos.

* The Best thing about Homido VR Player for iPhone is its inbuilt Video Player as well as its unique SBS Browser .
* By using the inbuilt browser, you can use Internet even in your VR Headset and watch videos from Youtube , Vimeo in 3D Side By Side mode on iPhone.
* Besides, if you want to play movies inside Homido , you will need to copy them to the Homido App folder using any of the iPhone File Explorer browser app like iBrowse.

2 – Mobile VR Station for iOS iPhone

Mobile VR Station is another alternative or similar app to Homido 360 VR Player. It perhaps has even more features than Homido!

* Not only you can use it to view 3D Side by Side videos on Videos.
* You can even watch normal 2D Videos inside it and it provides a great enough experience courtesy of its inbuilt “eye mode”.
* The Head tracking is pretty solid and the surround sound support makes it uniquely a theater experience.

3 – Carl Zeiss VR One Cinema

Carl Zeiss one of World’s best lens maker recently came out with a VR Headset and Carl Zeiss VR One Cinema app comes directly from the company.

The App works with almost VR Headsets such as Google Cardboard, FreeFly VR, Agnus VR on iPhone series and gives a virtual cinema hall experience for viewing videos.

Its perhaps the easiest apps we came across to view VR Videos, but it downscaled the Videos while playing them. Hence, it stays third on our list until we find a good app.

So these are the best Free VR Video players for iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 S & work with iPhone 6/6S Plus too. Do let us know if you encounter any issues or come across any other such good VR Player.

Part 3. How to Convert any videos to VR Player supported 3D SBS videos for smooth watching

Brorsoft Video Converter Ultimate is one of the top-notched 3D video converter for both PC and Mac which converts 2D/3D movies with highest level of video audio synchronization to VR video player more friendly side by side formats for nice playing with VR headsets. Better still, this powerful video converter also can convert all common, HD, 4K, 3D videos to all popular video and audio formats like AVI, H.265, M3U8, MP4, MOV, MKV, MPG, FLV, 3D, etc for playing on HD media player, Tablets, Smartphones, Game consoles, TV, Projectors, etc. It is compatible with Windows (10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, etc). And if you are Mac user, you can get the Mac version - Brorsoft iMedia Converter for Mac, which supports Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.7 Lion, 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.5 Leopard.



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Watch DVD movies in Zeiss VR One with iPhone/Android Handset

Summary: Have bought a new Zeiss VR One recently and want to import your funny DVD movies into Zeiss VR One for better 3D visual experience? You are in the right place, this article aims to offer you the best workflow of viewing DVD films in Zeiss VR One without any hassles.



Like the Samsung Gear VR, the hardware power for this Zeiss branded headset VR One comes from your smartphone. Unlike Sammy's effort, however, you're not tied to just one mobile with the Zeiss VR One; it will play ball with any iOS or Android handset between 4.7 and 5.2 inches. If you have a pile of DVD collections at home, ever thought of copying movies from DVD to Zeiss VR One for better 3D visual experience, rather than driving to cinema directly. Or simply want to enjoy your funny DVD videos on the go, freeing you from the DVD player? Whatever purposes you are on, streaming DVD movies into Zeiss VR for amusement is not a bad choice for you! This artcile aims to offer you the easy solution to watch DVD movies with VR One in VR One Cinema with your iPhone/Android smartphone.

In general, the most effective way of watching DVD videos on Zeiss VR One is to import your DVD into Zeiss VR in Oculus Cinema. As we all know, currently Zeiss VR One only supports MP4 and MOV and given that of 3D course. You're highly recommended to rip and convert DVD to 3D SBS MP4/MOV for ZEISS VR One playback. To complete your task perfectly, what your desperately need is a professional yet reliable DVD to Zeiss VR One Converter like Brorsoft DVD Ripper.

With it, you can not only convert 2D/3D DVD to SBS 3D MOV or MP4 videos for smoothly playing in VR One with fast speed and excellent output quality, but also 3D videos in MKV, AVI, WMV for playback on specific display 3D devices. Plus, this DVD ripping software grants users to freely customize the output videos by changing video/audio parameters, trimming, cropping, adding video effect freely. If you're a Mac user, you can turn to Brorsoft DVD Ripper for Mac (El Capitan compatible), which has the same function as the Windows version. Just download it now and follow the steps below to rip DVD movies to ZEISS VR One for smoothly playing in just a few mouse clicks!



How to convert DVDs for viewing in Zeiss VR One

Step 1. Import DVD movies

Insert the DVD disc into your DVD drive and launch the Zeiss VR One DVD ripper. Click "Load DVD" to select and import the DVD movies you want to rip. ISO and IFO files are also supported.



Step 2. Select output format for Zeiss VR One

Click "Format" bar and find "3D Video", there are several presets for Side-by-Side 3D, Top-Bottom 3D and Anaglyph 3D. You can choose the one according to your device specification. Usually "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mp4)" is recommended for Zeiss VR One.



Step 3. Advanced Video/Audio settings

Click "Settings" button to do corresponding settings regarding to video, audio. Note that Zeiss VR One compatible audio has to be encoded in AAC or MP3. AC3 audio and DTS Dolby don't seem to work. Plus, in this Profile Settings window, you can also select 3D Anaglyph and 3D Depth.



Step 4. Start to convert DVD to Zeiss VR One

Now go to the last step: click "Convert" button to begin ripping DVD to Zeiss VR One compatible MP4 video files. After the conversion, you can tap "Open" to locate the converted videos immediately.

Step 5. Add and view SBS 3D movie on VR One via Android/iPhone

The ZEISS VR ONE Cinema app enables you to enjoy your movies in an immersive environment with the lights off. Download it on the Google Play/Apple App Store and run it.

For iOS users:
1.Connect your iPhone 6 to iTunes
2.Select your iPhone and go to "Apps" / "File Sharing" / "VR ONE Cinema"
3.Drag and drop any .mp4 / .mov file into the list of documents.
4.Important: DRM-protected movies (e.g. purchased movies from iTunes Store) are not supported.
*Hint: For 3D side-by-side (SBS) movies, please make sure that the filename contains "SBS".
*Movies in 720p resolution are best for watching in the VR ONE Cinema.
*Download detailed Instructions for iOS

For Android users:

1.Connect your Android phone via USB cable and open Android file transfer
2.Create a folder "VRCinema" on your phone at root level
3.Drag and drop any .mp4/.mov file into this folder.
*Important: DRM-protected movies (e.g. purchased movies from Google Play) are not supported.
*Hint: For 3D side-by-side (SBS) movies, please make sure that the filename contains "SBS".
*Movies in 720p resolution are best for watching in the VR ONE Cinema.

As you see, it is extremely easy to for DVD enjoyment on VR One in VR ONE Cinema without any hassles.

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Top 5 VR Video Converters & How to Convert and Play 3D movies on VR headsets

Summary: This article mainly aims to offer a list of top 5 VR Video Converter for your reference, and some tips and tricks on how to convert and view 3D movies on VR headsets smoothly.

Why do we need the Top VR Video Converter?

The reason is very easy. Supposing that you have bought a VR headset like Gear VR, Oculus Rift, VR One, Google Cardboard, etc. In the meantime, you happen to have collected a pile of DVD/Blu-ray discs or downloaded and preserved some funny HD movies on your local computer, now you are intending to import those medias to your owned VR headset for better visual experience. While the tricky problem occur, the video you want to watch isn't compatible with your bought VR headset. That's where virtual reality video converter comes.

The criteria to rank the 3D Video Converter Software are as follow:

Stability - After cyclic test we are sure that the software need to be very stable, without any operating trouble or defeat during the 2D to 3D and 3D to 3D Conversion as long as your computer is OK.

Main Function - The top 3D Movie Converter for VR headset should be extremely easy-to-use thanks to its friendly UI, just a few clicks is enough to finish your conversion. And you can even finish the virtual reality conversion totally by yourself without any guides.

Converting Speed - If you pay attention to this point, the best 3D VR Video Converter need to be relatively fast compared to similar 3D products

Easy to Use - Creating a 3D SBS video shouldn't be so difficult, frustrating or extremely time-consuming. And with an intuitive interface, it will be simple to navigate and a minimal learning curve so you can make a playable SBS VR video in a timely manner.

Support - The 3D Video Converter software you choose should be complemented with comprehensive help and support options that can assist you if questions or technical issues arise as you are using the application. Direct support via email or telephone should be provided along with useful online resources such as FAQs and product tutorials or user guides.

Top 5 Best VR Video Converters:

Our review experts have tested many similar 3D Video Converter Software and narrow them down to the top 5 products. It can help you decide which VR Video Converter Software is the best to meet your needs.

1. Brorsoft Video Converter Ultimate

If you're looking for a simple solution where you "Add the video file and click Start conversion!" and you're done, Brorsoft Video Converter Ultimate is your choice, which is designed to convert not only almost all video formats downloaded from any VR content providers like YouTube, FaceBook, Pornhub and more for playback on iPad, iPhone. Android, but also non-VR 2D/3D videos, Blu-ray, DVD, ISO to VR headset 3D SBS format with untouched high quality video image, resolution and spatial audio maintained. No stuttering, No. 1 fast speed, no ads, ease of use. The mac version is here.



2. Any Video Converter Ultimate

Any video converter ultimate is an all-in-one video converting software with easy-to-use graphical interface, fast converting speed and excellent video quality. Users have reported consistent success with this converter when they tried to convert videos for VR headsets. With it, you can convert all kinds of normal videos, including AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV, FLV, 3GP, RM, RMVB, VOB, etc. to 3D with ultra-fast speed, for true theater entertainment at home.

3. ImTOO 3D Movie Converter

ImTOO 3D Movie Converter is another 3D video converter for VR headsets. It supports converting videos from 2D to 3D, even 3D to 2D, as well as convert one kind of 3D format to another. It is a simple software to use.

4. Aiseesoft 3D Converter

If you looking for a 2D to 3D, 3D to 3D, 3D to 2D video converter, just choose Aiseesoft 3D Converter, with which you can convert any general video files to 3D modes - Anaglyph 3D, Side by Side (Half-Width) 3D, Side by Side (Full) 3D, Top and Bottom (Half-Height) 3D and Top and Bottom (Full) 3D for watching on 3D devices.

5. 4Videosoft 3D Converter

With 4Videosoft 3D Converter, you are easy to convert 2D video to 3D video, 3D video to 2D video and convert 3D video to 3D video. Five output 3D modes is supported by this magic 3D Converter.

You can download a free trial to try the above video tools to do a test now!

How Virtual Reality video conversion works

Let's take the Brorsoft Video Converter Ultimate as an example:

1. Install the excellent video converter and add your video sources.



2. Select output format: Tap on "Format" bar and find "3D Video", there are a lot of format options for you. Including "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mp4)", "MKV Side-by-Side 3D video", "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D video".



3. Start conversion: Click the "Convert" button to start and finish the 2D/3D video to VR conversion.

How to play 3D video/movie in right format on VR headset

WHAT DO YOU NEED:

1. Stereoscopic Player
2. Local 3D video
3. Fraps (capture software)
4. Google Cardboard or compatible

STEP by STEP:

1. Stereoscopic Player v. 2.3.2 or above (Shareware: playable 10 minutes)
a. Open it
b. Drag & drop the 3D video/movie
c. Select "View -> view method -> Oculus Rift"



2.The 3D Stereoscopic videos: you can choose all your favorite 2D/3D movies in right format for VR headsets.

3. Use Capture software: in the guide video I was using "Fraps"

- F9 stop/start capture
- Yellow Number = Ready to capture
- Red Numbers = REC is starting

4. Now you can save to your smartphone and use your own Google Cardboard or compatible to watch your personal theatre.

Or learn more VR headsets media transferring ways here.

Best VR Video Content Sites

It's high time for us to enrich our VR video library. But where to find virtual reality video to download then? Here we list VR content sites from which we can download VR video free for Gear VR, 360 VR video player.

YouTube

YouTube is the largest VR 360 video download site we can turn to. And now, users are provided with opportunity to live stream or download 360-degree VR video in 3D with "spatial audio" using 360 VR video downloader tool.

FaceBook

FaceBook is the next big virtual video site looming larger. We will see more Virtual Reality video for downloading on FaceBook the next a few months.

Pornhub

Pornhub, the world's largest porn video site, offers free Virtual Reality 360 porn video download. It is totally a new phase in adult entertainment.

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Watch 3D YouTube Videos on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge with Zeiss VR

Summary: From this article, you'll learn how to watch 3D YouTube movies on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge via Zeiss VR, for better visual experience.

Samsung has launched its latest flagship smartphones not long ago, the Galaxy S7 and curved screen S7 Edge, both making another big push into the virtual reality (VR) space as it looks to new areas of growth amid a slowing smartphone market. Although creating a 3D video on YouTube is everyone's forte currently, watching 3D YouTube videos on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge via Zeiss VR may not go as you expected considering the the squirmy internet speed and the unstable internet connection. Here, the articles shows you how to find the 360 3D YouTube video and how to play the YouTube 3D video on Zeiss VR?

How to Find 3D Videos from YouTube?

a.You can customize your searches a bit by using the search queries.
b. Use this phrase before your keyword, “yt3d:enable=true” so the actual search query becomes “yt3d:enable=true Technology”
c. Just make sure the videos you are searching or viewing are 3D in nature.

How to Watch 3D Videos on Youtube?

When watching a 3D video on YouTube, the settings icon (the ‘gear’ icon in the bottom right corner) presents a 3D On/Off Switch. Be sure it is in the “On” position, then select your preferred options. Without special hardware, you may select “Full Color” and “Red/Cyan” to display the video in anaglyph. 3D will only need a inexpensive pair of red/blue glasses.
Plus, YouTube has official 3D channel. There you can find lots of 3D YouTube videos related to different niche.

How to Watch 360 Videos with Zeiss VR?

In general, you can directly get YouTube 3D videos on Zeiss VR One with YouTube application. While if you want to transfer your 3D YouTube videos downloaded from computer to Zeiss VR One, then you'd better convert your YouTube videos to ZEISS VR One playable 3D SBS MP4/MOV files first, since most of them are 3D files in FLV format, which is not a compatible format for Zeiss VR One.

Actually, there are plenty of tools for converting 3D movies, but a professional 3D video converter is what you need indeed. Luckily, Brorsoft Video Converter Ultimate is just the right app that can help you to finish the task quickly and easily which has been proven to be an outstanding Mac 3D video converter to convert 3D YouTube FLV, 3D YIFY MKV, Gopro 3D movies or other downloaded incompatible 3D movies, purchased 3D Blu-ray to Zeiss VR required side-by-side SBS 3D MP4/MOV effortlessly for enjoying on VR One via Galaxy S7/S7 Edge.

In addition to 3D movie files, this program also allows you to convert DVD/Blu-ray and all 2D videos in MP4, AVI, MKV, WMV, MPG, VOB, TiVo, MOV, etc to a decent format as you want. What's more, with the built-in editor, you can trim, crop, adjust special effect to your 3D video, so that you get the very part and effects at your will. If you are a Mac user, you can turn to Brorsoft iMedia Converter for Mac, which has the same function as the Windows version. Read on to learn a quick guide on how to convert videos in 3D for Zeiss VR One with Galaxy S7/S7 Edge.



Convert 3D Youtube Movies for Viewing ZEISS VR One via Galaxy S7/S7 Edge

Step 1. Load your YouTube movies

Launch the video converter for Zeiss VR One, and click Add button to import your source materials from YouTube. Batch conversion is supported so that you can add multiple files for conversion at a time.



Step 2. Select output format

Click "Format" and select "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mp4)" from "3D Video" category as the output format. It works on Zeiss VR One perfectly.



Tip: Click Settings to adjust the parameters like video codec, video bitrate, video frame rate, audio sample rate, audio channel. 1920x1080 compressed side-by-side 3D should be resampled to 1920x540 resolution full side-by-side resolution. And keep audio in AAC or MP3.

Step 3. Start conversion

Click the "Convert" button to start and finish the 3D YouTube video to Zeiss VR One conversion.

After the conversion, click "Open" button to quickly locate the generated media file. Now you can transfer the converted YouTube videos to play with Zeiss VR One easily.

Add converted 360 3D YouTube video to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge for Zeiss VR

Step A: transfer converted 3D YouTube movies to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge:

1. Insert MicroSD card into your PC.
2. On your MicroSD card file directory, navigate to Oculus> Movies> Your Movies
3. Create a new folder within "Your Movies" and label it "3D"
4. Import or move your side-by-side 3D videos into your newly created "3D" folder.
5. Insert your MicroSD card into your Galaxy S7/S7 Edge (if it isn't already), dock the phone in your Zeiss VR, and don the virtual reality headset.

Step B：Watch 3D YouTube movies on Zeiss VR via Galaxy S7/S7 Edge

1. Navigate to Oculus Cinema from the main menu
2. Navigate to "My Videos" from the Oculus Cinema content library menu
3. Select the 3D video you wish to view (if you followed the above steps it should have a "3D" label in the upper right hand corner)
4. Choose the cinema mode to begin 3D YouTube movies playback on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge with Zeiss VR One.

Follow all the steps, you must be able to watch 360 YouTube videos on Zeiss VR. Besides, YIFY is also a good choice for Gear VR users to hunt for 3D movies.

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No Sound when Playing MKV files on Gear VR?

Summary: Trying to watch funny MKV videos on Gear VR, only to find no sound? Don't worry! This article aims to offer you the best solution to help you fix the issue.

If you are the lucky ones who have tried these old or new Samsung Gear VR, both in versions for the Galaxy Note 4/Note 5 to the recent Galaxy S7 as well as Galaxy S6/S6 Edge/S6 Edge+, sure you’ve fallen in love with the virtual reality with its endless possibilities. They open when live experiences, enjoy the games from completely new perspectives and, of course, when it comes to watching 3D movies in the famous film that comes standard with the glasses. On the other hand, just like other devices, Gear VR users are also likely to experience various technical problems, especially when playing MKV videos 3D effects. One of the common technical problems you might often experience is "Audio missed" or "Unsupported errors". If you don't have any idea of how to fix these problems, just read on for details.

In essence, MKV files in 2D or 3D SBS(Side-by-Side) work on Gear VR, but the audio has to be encoded in AAC or MP3 for stereo. On the contrary, AC3 audio and DTS Dolby don't seem to work due to high licensing costs. In order to fix such annoying issues, there are two options you can choose: convert your video files with AC3 audio to a Gear VR compatible video/audio or root your phone and add codecs for AC3.

Solution 1: Convert MKV with AC3 to Gear VR supported format

By this way, a video converter is absolutely needed. Here I'm going to take Brorsoft Video Converter as an example to fast walk you through the process of converting. Overall, the program is a professional HD Video Converter, which comparatively has better output quality, in particular HD videos and intuitive interface. With it, you can convert MKV format to 3D SBS MKV with AAC or MP3 audio codec just with one-click. Also there are other 3D formats for you to choose, such as MP4 which is supported by Gear VR, too. If you are Mac users, please turn to Video Converter for Mac.

Step 1. Load video files

Run the program and load your source video files MKV into it.



Step 2. Decide output format

Tap on "Format" bar and find "3D Video", there are a lot of format options for you. "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mp4)" is recommended for Samsung Gear VR. Of course, "MKV Side-by-Side 3D video", "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D video" are also supported.



Step 3. Specify video/audio parameters

Click Settings button to adjust video/audio parameters like video resolution, bitrate, audio codec, audio channel. According to my experience, anything over 720p does nothing but turn battery energy into heat, due to the screen resolution.

Step 4. Start encoding MKV to Gear VR

Click Convert button to start converting MKV to Samsung Gear VR friendly video. After the conversion, you can get the resulted videos by clicking the Open button.

Solution 2. Root your phone and add codecs for AC3

Following is the guide:
1. Put the file media_codecs.xml in the folder system/etc
2. Put the files libsac3d.so & libsomxac3d.so in the folder system/lib
3. Set permissions to all 3 files: 0644 (owner: root/root)
4. Reboot

Above are two solutions for Gear VR playing MKV movie with AC3 audio. You can try both of them to enable MKV with AC3 playable in Gear VR.

To watch your 3D videos on Gear VR, however, there is an additional step, and it's not entirely straightforward.

The following will allow for perfect 3D playback of videos set up in a SBS format. SBS format means the left and right video channels are contained within the same file and appears as a near-mirror image when played back using a standard media player. To view your SBS 3D video files on your Gear VR, follow these steps:

1. On your MicroSD card file directory, navigate to Oculus > Movies > Your Movies
2. Create a new folder within "Your Movies" and label it "3D"
3. Import or move your SB 3D videos into your newly created "3D" folder

Once you have created your 3D content folder and imported compatible video files, insert your MicroSD card into your Galaxy Note 4 (if it isn't already), slide the phone in your Gear VR, and put the virtual reality headset on your head. Then:

1. Navigate to Oculus Cinema from the main menu
2. Navigate to "My Videos" from the Oculus Cinema content library menu
3. Select the 3D video you wish to view (if you followed the above steps it should have a "3D" label in the upper righthand corner)
4. Choose the cinema mode to begin playback

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Oculus Rift vs. Samsung Gear VR, Which Is Worth Buying?

Summary: Oculus Rift or Samsung Gear VR, which one is better and worth buying? This article aims to elaborate its advantages and disadvantages respectively, so as to help you make your own decision.

Finally, after years of waiting and wondering, the Oculus Rift is right in front of our faces, and it’ll be available soon. The Oculus Rift is set for full in just a couple months. Meanwhile, Samsung has been pushing another, more affordable headset, the Gear VR, to the masses. Though these devices were contrived with two very different audiences in mind, we nonetheless thought it would be fun to compare the two in a savage battle for the Metaverse! For you who may be not a fan of Samsung or Oculus and in trouble with picking the more appropriate VR headsets, the following detailed Samsung Gear VR vs Oculus Rift comparison based on specs and features can give you a hand.

Oculus Rift vs. Samsung Gear VR - Design

While neither option is going to blow you away in terms of style, appearance-wise, Samsung has Oculus beat with its Gear VR headset. There's no denying how trendy this thing looks, even if the whole concept of fashionable VR is completely foreign to us right now. At least on the exterior, it's the perfect complement to Samsung's mobile devices, which is an appreciated touch considering it works so closely in conjunction with the Galaxy Note 5 and the trio of Galaxy S6 handsets.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Oculus Rift's appearance isn't exactly subtle. Though the final design we see below has iterated significantly on the previous dev kit's design and certainly bears a more pleasing aesthetic than the one before that, it's still hard to ignore how bulky it looks, even if it does promise a weight under 380 grams.
The matte finish might serve better than the Gear VR at resisting scratches, but it doesn't save the Oculus from the uncomfortable stares you'll assuredly get while donning the display.

Winner: Gear VR

Oculus Rift vs. Samsung Gear VR - Performance

Performance-wise, the Oculus and Gear VR are two different beasts. The Oculus is a clearcut winner here, offering up two integrated OLED displays, bolstered by an accumulated 2160 x 1200 pixel crystal clear image and buttery smooth 90Hz refresh rate. While the Gear VR presents a fair challenge to the Rift in terms of resolution, as you can imagine, an Ultra HD image exhibited from a 6-inch smartphone will likely pale in comparison, and graphics performance is limited by smartphone hardware.

Winner: Oculus Rift

Oculus Rift vs. Samsung Gear VR - Software

The software catalogue, as you can imagine, is much more capable of delivering familiar content on the Rift. While Gear VR is host to some assuredly innovative indie offerings, games like House of Languages and Blind Swordsman aren't exactly household names. No, the more well-known software rests in the hands of the Rift.

This one's up to personal preference mostly, but I'm more interested in the prospect of the Rift to go back and play games like Half-Life 2 and Dying Light with an immersive new atmosphere as opposed to a few select glorified mobile games.

Winner: Oculus Rift

Oculus Rift vs. Samsung Gear VR - Price

News on pricing information for the Rift has been sparse. In the past six months or so, we've heard everything from "$1,500 or cheaper" with the purchase of a PC to "at least $300," according to PC Gamer. The Gear VR, on the other hand, is affordable for anyone with one of the compatible Galaxy smartphones at $99. Sure, for under 100 bucks you aren't guaranteed the same level of immersion as you'd expect with the Rift, but it's a nifty, low-cost sample of the future. And you don't have to know the first thing about PC specs in order to use one.

Winner: Gear VR

Oculus Rift vs. Samsung Gear VR - Supported Video Formats

Certainly, figuring out Oculus Rift vs. Samsung Gear VR supported video/audio file formats is the best way to get out of video format compatibility issues, together with converting videos to VR headests video formats with a video converter for fluent playback.

Oculus Rift video formats supported:

2D Format: MKV, MP4, AVI, WMV
3D Format: 3D SBS Video

If you have problems playing back files such as .MKV. You may also need to install a CODEC pack. I would recommend the CCCP Codec pack (It may have a Russian name but this should cover your CODEC needs and has no spam)

More information at: Generally Supported Video Formats by VR Headsets

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Samsung Gear VR vs Oculus Rift: Side-by-side Comparison

	Oculus Rift	Gear VR
Optical Lens	110 degrees or greater	96° field of view
Display	2160 x 1200 pixel, 90Hz built-in OLED displays	2560 x 1440 pixel Super AMOLED
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	60 Hz
Required Hardware	more, Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970/AMD 290 equivalent or greater	Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 Edge+
Sensor	Gyrocope, accelerometer, magnetometer, Constellation array	Accelerator, gyrometer, geomagnetic, proximity
Focal Adjustment	None	Focus adjustment wheel
Interpupillary Distance Coverage	Default distance set at 64 mm, adjustable range TBA	54~70 mm
Physical UI	Xbox controller, Oculus Touch controllers	Touchpad, back button, volume key
Connection	HDMI 1.3 video output to headset 2x USB 3.0 ports for peripherals	MicroUSB connection to Galaxy Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+
Dimensions	TBA, 1.3 x 14.7 x 7 inches for Dk2 dev kit	201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm
Weight	<380 grams	310 grams
Color variants	Black	Frost White
Price	"at least $300", around $1,500 with purchase of Oculus Ready PC.	$99, plus cost of phone
Content	Available through Oculus Store, wherever PC software is sold	Available through Oculus Store, 16GB microSD card included in-box

Conclusion

The Oculus Rift and Gear VR both deliver on almost paradoxical fronts. While Oculus brings the power of PC gaming to a head-mounted virtual reality display, Gear VR serves as a convenient introductory point for anyone only casually interested in this emerging tech. Especially in reference to pricing, much of Oculus Rift's features remain ambiguous.

Considering both peripherals bear some sense of innovation, although in antithetical ways, making a decision on which is objectively "better" isn't really needed this time around. They're both powered by the same company (Gear VR is designed in conjunction with Oculus) and are both sure to evoke their fair share of buzz by the time their respective release dates roll around.

It's still too early to tell which is the better VR bet, but that may be impossible to say even after both have hit the market.