Meta has lastly unlocked a spread of recent native video recording settings for the Quest 2 VR headset together with 4K decision and a 16:9 facet ratio. The one drawback is the choices are solely obtainable to builders.
The brand new developer hub replace – which might solely be downloaded by these with an Oculus Developer account – has enabled a number of choices for recordings. There’s nonetheless the default 1:1, 1024p @ 36fps setting, however now builders can select from 1080p, 1440p or 2160p resolutions, every of which may be recorded at 36fps or 60fps.
There are additionally choices to vary the video’s bitrate from the default 5MBps as much as the max 40Mbps, and to make the view monoscopic or stereoscopic – paving the way in which for extra immersive VR recreation trailers.
Particulars of the replace have been shared by Robert Aldridge (opens in new tab) on Twitter (through UploadVR (opens in new tab))
Improved native video recording settings for the Quest 2 have been one thing that builders and VR content material creators have been calling out for. The Quest 2’s native 1:1 video recordings are nice for the Meta-owned Fb and Instagram, however not a lot on different platforms.
By default, the Meta Quest 2 (previously Oculus Quest 2) is about to document and present a 1:1 facet ratio with a 1024p decision (a smidge under HD at 1080p). To form this sq. right down to a 16:9 video you both have so as to add thick black rectangles on both aspect of it or trim the picture – doubtlessly slicing out necessary pixels.
Exterior instruments may enable content material creators and devs to seize, however setting this up may be cumbersome. This native resolution makes recording 16:9, high-resolution footage a lot easier.
The rationale 16:9 is necessary is that it is the facet ratio of just about each common show – your TV and your PC monitor – which is what you’ll most definitely be utilizing to look at trailers on YouTube and different platforms for brand spanking new VR video games. Whereas having the identical facet ratio isn’t a necessity, matching it up will assist make a trailer look extra visually interesting – doubtlessly getting extra gamers excited by what they see.
The identical would additionally maintain for YouTube and Twitch content material creators eager to launch VR gameplay movies. It’s but to be seen if these developer options will change into obtainable to common gamers, however Meta has beforehand acknowledged that broader video settings are widespread demand from Quest headset house owners.
One level which may be holding issues again is the Quest 2’s restricted energy. As famous by Aldridge video games can expertise some points when working in 4K because the headset simply hasn’t obtained sufficient oomph for greater resolutions. Hopefully, this is a matter that Venture Cambria or Quest 3 can resolve.