360 Degree Spherical Video: The complete guide to 360-Degree video.

We are all storytellers at heart. With the advances of video technology, the emergence of 360-degree video (spherical video or video for virtual reality) now offers storytellers of all ages, with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, the opportunity to improve their storytelling capabilities. Whether you are an amateur videographer, a professional videographer, or someone in between, this book will help you develop the skills and experience to master the 360-degree video platform. Here you’ll learn about: selecting a camera • planning a video shoot • managing postproduction • distributing your video • understanding your camera • executing an effective video shoot • mitigating disasters • the history of 360 video There are several guided exercises which will help you to learn what you need to know before you try to capture that important family event or accept a paid assignment. Several checklists and work flow diagrams are included to help you stay organized while focusing less on your operation and more on your subject matter. If you want to understand 360-degree video, this is the book you have been waiting for.

John Hussar is the founder and managing partner of Grey Goose Graphics, a multimedia advertising agency in upstate New York. His pharmaceutical marketing experience combined with over twenty years as an emergency service manager enables him to relate to and work with a diverse client base. John's unique management style and the ability to "triage" life's daily events has facilitated his personal success and has led to Grey Goose Graphics' consistent growth year after year. Early in his career he developed a love for video and has been an early adopter of technology. On a regular basis, John leads and participates in several think tanks that focus on leveraging the power of video and integrating it with digital and social media platforms. With a strong background working within and representing clients from nonprofit organizations, John has developed many products and solutions specific to this market, allowing these organizations to effectively leverage their often-limited funding to create successful marketing campaigns and products.