# HD 360-Degree VR Cameras The 'YI HALO' Camera Video System Has 17 Camera Units in All By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-video-system References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/yi-halo-camera-25-04-2017/) & [blog.google](https://blog.google/products/google-vr/introducing-next-generation-jump/) Announced by Google VR, the 'YI HALO' camera video system is a new way to capture 360-degree content that has been created in collaboration with China-based hardware brand Xiaomi. The 'YI HALO' camera unit features a whopping 17 individual cameras that work together to each capture a different perspective which in turn are then stitched together to create a stunning 360-degree video. The 'YI HALO' camera weighs in at eight pounds and features a composition that is worth a total of $17,000. The camera video system is capable of creating immersive content that is 3D, virtual reality or 360-degree in orientation. The hardware mixed with the stitching software is purported to provide the best solution for capturing 360-degree content on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **HD 360-degree VR Cameras:** The 'YI HALO' camera video system is utilizing 17 individual cameras to capture a 360-degree video, paving the way for immersive content creation. - **Collaborative Hardware Development:** The collaboration between Google VR and Xiaomi showcases the potential for hardware brands to work together to create innovative camera systems capable of capturing stunning 360-degree content. - **Advanced Stitching Software:** The combination of the 'YI HALO' camera hardware and powerful stitching software demonstrates the disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to improve the quality and efficiency of stitching processes in 360-degree video production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Virtual Reality:** The 'YI HALO' camera video system is revolutionizing the virtual reality industry by offering high-quality, immersive 360-degree content creation capabilities. - **Camera Hardware:** The innovative design of the 'YI HALO' camera unit opens up new possibilities for camera hardware manufacturers to develop advanced systems for capturing panoramic videos. - **Video Production:** The integration of the 'YI HALO' camera system and stitching software presents disruptive opportunities for the video production industry to enhance the creation of 360-degree and virtual reality content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional VR-Ready Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8k-vr-camera.md) - [Immersive 360 camera debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360.md) - [360°-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x5-camera.md) - [Lightweight 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md) - [Hyper High-Resolution Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-highresolution-camera.md) - [5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-360-camera.md) - [Rotating Dual-Camera Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czur-halo-webcam.md) - [8K 360-Degree Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4.md)