View-Dependent Video Textures for 360° Video

Explore a groundbreaking technique for enhancing 360° video experiences in this 20-minute conference talk from the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology. Dive into the concept of gated clips and view-dependent video textures, innovative solutions addressing filmmakers' concerns about viewers missing crucial narrative elements in immersive videos. Learn how these methods ensure viewers observe important regions of interest by seamlessly looping video playback until specific gaze conditions are met. Discover the desktop GUI used to edit both live-action and computer-animated 360° videos, and understand the positive impact on viewer experience as revealed by a user study. Gain insights into the technical aspects, including video textures, optimization, and graph cut techniques, followed by a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this cutting-edge approach to immersive storytelling.