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360 video for VR

Cinema8 makes it simple to create and publish 360 videos optimised for VR. Upload immersive content, then enhance with captions, hotspots, or navigation points to guide viewers. Videos are VR-ready and play smoothly on headsets, mobile devices, and browsers. With secure hosting and analytics, Cinema8 gives businesses and creators a powerful platform to deliver virtual experiences with measurable results.

Trusted by leading brands around the world

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Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
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Cinema8 Customer - Leica
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Cinema8 Customer - BAU
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Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR
Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
Cinema8 Customer - Mississippi State University
Cinema8 Customer - Linnaeus University
Cinema8 Customer - Gulbenkian Science
Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR

Cinema8’s interactive 360 video platform makes it easy to deliver immersive VR-ready content. Upload 360-degree videos and enhance them with captions, branding, hotspots, or navigation points to guide audiences through the experience. Videos are optimised for VR headsets, browsers, and mobile devices, ensuring playback across platforms. With secure hosting and detailed analytics, you can create, share, and track engaging VR experiences for training, tourism, education, or branded storytelling.

Create VR-ready videos

How to publish VR-ready 360 videos with Cinema8

Upload, enhance, and publish 360-degree videos that play smoothly in VR headsets, browsers, and mobile devices.

Step 1

Upload your 360-degree video files into Cinema8’s dashboard using direct upload, bulk import, or API, then store them securely in your video library.

Step 2

Enhance videos with interactive elements such as hotspots, captions, or navigation points. Add branding to ensure experiences are professional and consistent.

Step 3

Publish your 360 videos for playback in VR headsets, browsers, or mobile devices, and use Cinema8’s analytics to measure viewer engagement.

Why use Cinema8 for VR-ready 360 video?

Cinema8 enables creators and businesses to deliver immersive VR content without technical barriers. 360 videos are optimised for playback across headsets, browsers, and mobile devices, for the best possible experience. Interactive features such as hotspots and navigation points deepen engagement, while secure hosting guarantees reliable delivery. With built-in analytics, you can measure how audiences explore your VR experiences and refine them for even greater impact.

How Cinema8 improves VR 360 video experiences

Smooth VR playback across devices

Interactive hotspots and navigation points

Analytics to track audience engagement

VR training simulations

Develop immersive training modules using 360 video optimised for VR. Employees or learners can practise in realistic environments, supported by interactive hotspots and captions that guide them through processes step by step for better knowledge retention.

A man is seen using a VR headset to participate in a training video. There are hotspots all around him representing different features Cinema8 offers.
Virtual tourism experiences

Offer customers the chance to explore destinations in VR before they book. With Cinema8, 360 videos are optimised for headsets and browsers, creating realistic previews that boost interest and encourage bookings.

A customer is exploring a hotel with 360 VR video before booking their trip. Interactive elements have been added to the video through Cinema8.
Immersive brand storytelling

Use 360 video in VR to tell stories that immerse customers in your brand world. Interactive navigation points and branding tools make experiences memorable, engaging, and directly aligned with campaign goals.

A company has created an immersive 360 video for VR, with Cinema8's tools. They have added a pop-up window that gives viewers more information and enhances the experience.
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See why organisations use Cinema8 to deliver unique video experiences

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

Frequently asked
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Cinema8 optimises 360 videos for VR headsets, browsers, and mobile devices, ensuring seamless playback across platforms. Content can be explored in full immersion, whether through dedicated VR hardware or on-screen navigation, giving audiences a consistent and engaging experience.
Hotspots, captions, and navigation points can be added to 360 videos in Cinema8 to guide users through immersive VR content. These interactive features deepen engagement, making training, tourism, or brand experiences more structured, memorable, and results-driven.
Cinema8’s VR-ready videos work across desktop browsers, mobile devices, and dedicated VR headsets. Adaptive playback ensures smooth delivery regardless of internet speed, so audiences can explore content on the device most convenient to them.
Cinema8 provides analytics that reveal how users interact with VR-ready 360 videos. Metrics such as viewing time, hotspot clicks, and navigation choices show how audiences engage, helping businesses optimise experiences and understand user behaviour in detail.
Industries such as education, tourism, healthcare, and marketing benefit from VR-ready 360 video. Training modules, virtual tours, medical simulations, and brand activations are all enhanced by immersive video that increases engagement, improves learning, and creates stronger connections with audiences.