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

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Introduced the Facebook Surround 360, an open, high-quality 3D-360 video capture system. This system includes hardware design and stitching code, made available on GitHub. The stitching code leverages an optical flow algorithm for superior stereoscopic 360 panorama generation, reducing post-production time from weeks to overnight. The system exports 4K, 6K, and 8K video, with 8K output doubling industry standard and playable on Gear VR with custom Dynamic Streaming technology. The system addresses challenges of overheating, rig sturdiness, and stitching time found in existing 3D-360 cameras.