GoPro Rig: 8K 60FPS VR for under $1000

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DeoVR's Daniel and Diego Vega, the creative geniuses behind VRO Films, have designed an 8K VR camera rig for just $1000. Find out the full specs and how you can create your own. Download the 3D print file below!

Updated May 2024 with first-hand feedback from a happy user - see below for the full comments plus some sample footage.  

First, watch this VR video made with this rig to see the quality of the test footage:

The results are impressive. It creates 8K 60FPS footage with a 177-degree field of view (FOV). Plus, due to the tough waterproof build of the GoPro camera, it has amazing potential for underwater filming and use with drones. 

The footage from each will need to be synchronized using Mistika Boutique. To do this means a simple clap at the start of recording, then match the audio waveforms to sync the footage. 

Equipment required: 

  • 2 x GoPro 12 + Max Lens 2.0
  • 1 x GoPro remote control
  • 1 x 3D printed case

VR video specs: 

  • 8K resolution (7680x3840)
  • 60FPS
  • 177-degree FOV

Positives: 

  • Very affordable compared to other models, including the CalfVR camera (approx $1000)
  • Very light (380g)
  • Easy to use

Negatives: 

  • Low battery life
  • Slow when transferring footage from memory cards to PC
  • Visual distortion at the extreme edges of the image
  • Each eye must be synchronized using software and this can be imprecise (particularly in fast-moving scenes)
  • Relatively complex workflow 

There isn't a sync cable to synchronize recording, but you can follow these steps to work around this: 

  1. Go to: https://gopro.github.io/labs/
  2. Download and install the last version on each camera
  3. Set the cameras with timecode sync
  4. Use the QR to start recording
  5. Using Premiere, synchronize using the timecode

Want to 3D print your own case? Download the STL file for FREE. Check back for more updates about this and be sure to share your videos made with this rig on DeoVR. 

User reports: 

A member of the VR180 Users Facebook group has made this device. Here's what he had to say: 

  • I really love the quality. Until I get a gimbal, I'll be keeping to stationary/tripod shots. But it's working as expected, and I'm generally pleased with the results! Here's the footage.
  • I like the smooth stabilization of the Insta360, but there's no denying that the color, sharpness, and the framerate help the GoPro footage.

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