Nokia announces OZO virtual reality camera for professional content creators
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Purpose-driven design and end-to-end workflow solution will enable amazing
virtual reality experiences
28 July 2015
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Nokia today announced OZO, the first commercially
available virtual reality (VR) camera designed and built for professional
content creators and the first in a planned portfolio of digital media solutions
from Nokia Technologies, the company's advanced technology and licensing
business.
"We're thrilled to introduce OZO to the content creation world, and to define a
completely new category of virtual reality capture and playback solutions," said
Ramzi Haidamus, president of Nokia Technologies. "OZO aims to advance the next
wave of innovation in VR by putting powerful tools in the hands of professionals
who will create amazing experiences for people around the world. We expect that
virtual reality experiences will soon radically enhance the way people
communicate and connect to stories, entertainment, world events and each other.
With OZO, we plan to be at the heart of this new world."
Conceived at the company's R&D facilities in Tampere, Finland, OZO made its
first appearance at an industry event in Los Angeles attended by representatives
from major studios, production houses and media and technology companies. Nokia
will conduct final testing and refinements to OZO in partnership with industry
professionals, in advance of the product's commercial release. Final pricing and
full technical specifications will be announced at a future date, with shipments
anticipated in Q4 2015. OZO will be manufactured in Finland.
OZO captures stereoscopic 3D video through eight (8) synchronized global shutter
sensors and spatial audio through eight (8) integrated microphones. Software
built for OZO enables real-time 3D viewing, with an innovative playback solution
that removes the need to pre-assemble a panoramic image - a time-consuming
process with solutions currently in the marketplace.
OZO's filmed content can be published for commercially available VR viewing
hardware such as head mounted displays (HMDs), with immersive, full 360-degree
imaging and spatially accurate original sound. OZO also integrates into existing
professional workflows and works with third-party tools, dramatically
simplifying content production at all stages.
Also today, Palo Alto-based VR production company Jaunt Inc. announced a
commitment to support OZO, both by offering the camera for use in Jaunt Studios
and by supporting content produced with OZO through its post-production
services. Jaunt is the leading developer of the hardware, software, tools, and
applications to enable the creation of cinematic VR. Through its studio arm,
Jaunt Studios, the company works with leading creatives - from brands to
artists to filmmakers - to create cutting-edge content.
"Our mission has always been to provide filmmakers with tools and techniques
that fuel their creative process, unlocking the true potential of their vision."
said Cliff Plumer, President of Jaunt Studios. "Our partnership with Nokia is
another big step for us to continue to provide our partners with the most
cutting-edge technology to further cater to their creative needs. Jaunt will
continue to work with its own line of cameras, as well as the best-of-breed that
others have to offer, to ensure content creators have access to the best tool
for the job."
As an end-to-end solution, OZO aims to set a new standard as the preferred
method for professional capture, editing and playback of cinematic VR content.
More information is available at ozo.nokia.com.
About Nokia
By focusing on the human possibilities of technology, Nokia embraces the
connected world to help people thrive. Our three businesses are leaders in their
fields: Nokia Networks provides broadband infrastructure, software and services;
HERE provides mapping, navigation and location intelligence; and Nokia
Technologies provides advanced technology development and licensing.
www.nokia.com
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About Jaunt
Jaunt is pioneering the future of creative storytelling through cinematic
virtual reality. Founded in 2013, Jaunt is the leading developer of the
hardware, software, tools, and applications to enable cinematic VR and put the
power of virtual reality in the hands of today's best content creators. In
addition, Jaunt works with leading creatives - from brands to artists to
filmmakers - to create cutting-edge content through its studio arm, Jaunt
Studios. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company also maintains a
presence in Los Angeles and produces branded and original VR content for
audiences worldwide. Jaunt's investors include Highland Capital Partners, Google
Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Peter Gotcher, Blake Krikorian, and British Sky
Broadcasting (corporate.sky.com). Experience more at www.jauntvr.com.
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