Tutorial: How to overlay objects onto VR180 video

18.07.2024

This short tutorial will explain how to overlay floating objects onto your 180 VR 3D video footage. This is a dramatic technique that will take your VR videos to a whole new level. It was used to great effect in The Last Day of Pablo Escobar on the VRO Films channel on DeoVR.

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What do you need to follow this tutorial?

Adobe Premiere Pro
VR180 video footage
Flat 2D footage to overlay

Step-by-step guide to overlaying floating objects onto your VR180 video

You can see what this looks like in the Pablo Escobar video mentioned above:

And follow the VR tutorial in your VR headset (see below for text and screenshots):

Step 1. Set up your project

First, open Adobe Premiere Pro and load your project. In this example, we are using an 8K stereoscopic 180-degree projection.

Step 2. Choose your overlay

Select the object you want to overlay. This can be a photo, video, text, or logo. Drag and drop it into your project panel.

Step 3. Apply the VR Plane to Sphere Effect

To ensure your media integrates properly into the VR environment, you'll need to use a specific video effect. Navigate to the "Effects" panel, select "Immersive Video," and find the effect called "VR Plane to Sphere."

Drag this effect onto your overlay clip.

Step 4. Configure VR Properties

In the Effect Controls panel, find the VR Properties section of the VR Plane to Sphere effect. Set the Frame Layout to "Stereoscopic Side by Side" and the Field of View to 180 degrees.

Step 5. Adjust Your Overlay

Use the effect controls to adjust the size, position, and appearance of your overlay:

Scale: Make it smaller or larger
Tilt: Adjust vertical positioning
Pan Offset: Move it left or right
Rotation: Rotate the overlay as needed

Step 6: Finalize Your Placement

Review the placement to ensure it looks good within the VR environment. Adjust as necessary to fit the composition of your video. This technique works particularly well when there are clear spaces within your projection where the media won't obstruct important visual elements.

Be sure to upload these videos to DeoVR and share your creations on the DeoVR Facebook page and other social media!