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Hi everyone, just wanted to share the exciting news that  Immersive Shooter  and I are teaming up! Immersive Shooter is a resource for journalists and creators who create 360 videos and VR content.  They share industry news, gear reviews, interviews with top VR journalists and filmmakers, tutorials and more.  Its editor is Sarah Redohl, an award-winning journalist whom you may recognize as a VR correspondent for NewsShooter, and who has, among other things, presented at TedX, and whose work has been featured on the Washington Post, National Public Radio, and other nationwide media. She has also been recognized as one of Folio: Magazine’s 15 Under 30 young professionals driving media’s next-gen innovation. I'll be writing weekly column for Immersive Shooter called "Pass the Mic," which summarizes the top news in the 360 camera industry.   Here's my inaugural article ! Check out  Immersive Shooter  if you haven't done so.  If you're a fan of 360 Ru...

Here is a video tutorial on using the Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere 360 camera.  I also have late-breaking news on possible workarounds using third party software. The Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere 3.5K panoramic camera currently appears to offer the highest video quality for 360 cameras for $300 or less, and it is one of the few that offer manual exposure controls.  Together with fairly smooth stitching, edge-to-edge sharpness, and a 24mp photo resolution, it offers an excellent package for those looking for an entry-level or even intermediate 360 camera. The only problem with the Mi Sphere is that its software is not straightforward and has quite a few bugs.  In this video, I will show how to use Xiaomi and hopefully demystify the Mi Sphere's software. As you saw in the video, the Mi Sphere has a few issues when stitching or exporting videos.  I therefore recommend trying out some files from the Xiaomi on your phone before buying it. iOS app Android app Unstitched samples for yo...