Volumetric Video Capture
                     Volumetric Video Capture
The volumetric video capturing 
process is relatively new, but it's 
already making waves in the 
media world.
What does volumetric video capture entail?
Volumetric video capture refers to a process where 
volumetric data is captured of an image or scene 
(audio included) and then reproduced with 3D 
effects applied. This means you can view this 
content on any device - whether it's a 
smartphone , tablet , PC , TV or AR/VR headset.
This differs from traditional video 
playback because traditional video 
playback only allows for viewing 
experiences on flat screens, which limits 
the experience to two-dimensional data.
However volumetric data is too large for most consumer 
devices, so what's currently being done instead is volumetric 
video capture. In volumetric video capture, volumetric data is 
captured of an image or scene (audio included) and then 
reproduced with 3D effects applied in real time for viewing on 
any device—smartphone, tablet, PC, AR/VR headset and more. 
This allows you to view volumetric content in dramatically 
different ways than traditional two-dimensional video playback.
The volumetric capture process involves using special 
pre-designed cameras (called array light field cameras) 
which simulate the function of human vision by recording 
depth information in every direction around the camera 
at all times.  These volumetric video captures are then 
stored as volumetric videos, which you can view later on 
any device.
As volumetric technology increases in 
popularity and accessibility, volumetric 
capture will become more widespread, with 
volumetric videos being used as a way to 
interact with the virtual world.
What are the benefits of volumetric video capture?
The reason volumetric video capture is so popular is due 
not only to its ability to be viewed on almost any device 
but because it offers a much more realistic viewing 
experience than traditional two-dimensional video 
playback. For example: With volumetric video capture 
you can view content from multiple different angles 
whereas traditional video playback doesn't allow for that.
With volumetric video capture you can view volumetric 
content in a way closer to real life because volumetric 
videos are reproduced with 3D effects applied in real 
time, whereas traditional two-dimensional video 
playback is still reliant on 2D techniques which limit 
the experience to two dimensions.
This allows volumetric content to be 
viewed in dramatically different ways 
than traditional two-dimensional video 
playback, opening up new opportunities 
for use and applications.