The Most
Advanced Stereoscopic, 360-Degree, Virtual Reality Jump Camera For Professional
Creators And Filmmakers, Now Available For Pre-Orders
APRIL 24, 2017 – NAB Show – YI Technology, the
leading, international provider of advanced, intelligent imaging technologies,
today unveiled YI HALO, a next generation virtual reality (VR) camera built
with Google's Jump technology. YI HALO meets even professional VR creators’ and
filmmakers’ most challenging demands. By combining the most advanced capture
technology and stitching with ease and versatility, creators can see
everything, go anywhere, and create vibrant, immersive VR stories and experiences
with confidence.
“Virtual reality provides incredible new opportunities for
creators,” said Sean Da, CEO of YI Technology, “but it also poses a whole new
level of challenges. To truly meet the promise of VR, the image quality,
capture and stitching needs to match the immersive experience. To be truly
active, you have to be able to shoot when and however you want, from many
points of view, and without worrying about losing power; and you have to know
it will just work, in your control, now and in the future. That is why we spent
so many personal hours researching, perfecting and stress-testing the YI HALO.
And why we are so excited to see what today’s amazing creators will do with
what is now the most advanced VR system out there.”
"We announced Jump in 2015 to make high quality VR video
easier to create; streamlining capture, post production, and playback
processes," said Amit Singh, VP of Business for Google VR. "Since
then, Jump has helped produce immersive, compelling work, and we're excited to
see what's possible using YI's next generation cameras."
YI HALO is the highest fidelity 360-capture solution for maximum stereo effect, fidelity and immersion. It consists of 17 camera
units including the Jump platform’s only up-view camera unit, allowing users to
experience a scene in every direction without missing a thing. Built by the
same engineers who created the acclaimed YI 4K and 4K+ action cameras, the YI
HALO’s mechanical structure, hardware, firmware and software have been
thoughtfully designed to deliver the highest level of imaging technology.
Leveraging industrial design, electrical, firmware and optical engineering
yielded a product that generates high quality 8K x 8K, 360º stereoscopic VR
video at 30 frames per second, or 5.8K x 5.8K, 360º stereoscopic VR video at 60
frames per second.
YI HALO is the most
versatile 360-capture solution allowing demanding
creators to shoot easier, longer and from anywhere. It has a 100-minute battery
life, pulling only 50 watts, but also works with AC and alternative power
sources. It weighs less than seven and a half pounds, including the battery,
and is easy to mount and easily portable. It comes with clear, simple Android,
WiFi remote controls, previewing and automated Jump stitching.
Finally, YI HALO is a complete solution for 360-degree capture;
it has been designed and tested to be durable, reliable and future-proof,
undergoing over 100,000 hours of stress tests. It features a state-of-the-art,
thermal design and a complete built-in screen system for easy control of camera
settings and functions. It is a modular camera rig making it easy to upgrade or
add new components as they become available in the future. Finally, users will
be covered by a customer support package and one-click firmware upgrades based
on direct user feedback.
YI HALO is only one of YI’s advanced 360-degree video solutions
unveiled today at NAB 2017. The company also announced today the consumer-grade
YI 360 VR camera, the only camera to offer 360-degree capture up to 5.7k and
automatically video/picture stitching in the device.
See and experience YI’s two new products, YI HALO and YI 360 VR,
at NAB 2017 in the Virtual & Augmented Reality Pavilion, Booth N1121VR. Or
go to http://www.yitechnology.com/yi-halo-vr-camera to find out more and sign up for pre-order.
Additionally, the company will also present products at the
Sixteenth Annual Las Vegas SuperMeet on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 7:00 pm –
11:00 pm in the Brasila Ballroom at the Rio Hotel.
About YI Technology:
YI Technology is a leading, international provider of advanced,
intelligent imaging technologies, products, services and platforms. Its development
team consists of industry-leading experts from the US, China, Japan and Israel
with several decades of combined experience in imaging technology, algorithms,
data analysis, cloud computing and mobile applications. YI is committed to
using innovative technology to make everyday life safer, richer and more fun.
YI believes that the very best imaging and sensing technology
should be easy to use and accessible to everyone. With the company’s passion,
hard work and commitment to combining the highest quality technology solutions
with great value, it aims to provide millions of users of all ages from every
corner of the world with peace of mind, and inspire greater connection between
families, friends and communities. For more information visit www.yitechnology.com.
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