Introducing Facebook Surround 360: An open, high-quality 3D-360 video capture system

Introduced Facebook Surround 360, an open, high-quality 3D-360 video capture system. This includes open-sourcing camera hardware designs and stitching software. The stitching software utilizes an optical flow algorithm for superior stereo disparity computation, reducing stitching time from weeks to overnight. The system exports 4K, 6K, and 8K video, with 8K playback supported on Gear VR via custom Dynamic Streaming technology. The system addresses challenges of proprietary systems, overheating, rig instability, and long stitching times by providing a production-ready, end-to-end solution.