# Cinematic VR Cameras The 'Lytro Immerge' is Designed to Capture 360 Degrees of VR Footage By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinematic-vr References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/11/05/lytro-immerge/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [lytro](https://www.lytro.com/immerge) Lytro has designed a brand new virtual reality camera called the 'Lytro Immerge' that's capable of capturing [360 degrees of cinematic VR footage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2). The advanced VR camera resembles a futuristic looking black sphere sitting on a tripod. Where this specific camera stands out from the competition is that it also features special optical technology capable of capturing the entire [light field](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam). Not only can this advanced cinematic VR camera therefore capture the color and intensity of light, but it can even record the specific direction that light is travelling. With this light-field-powered system, the 'Lytro Immerge' is capable of creating live action VR footage that individuals can actually move around inside of while watching the footage. The camera also comes with an entire [VR production system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset) covering everything from capturing footage to dealing with post-production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cinematic VR Cameras:** Lytro Immerge captures 360 degrees of VR footage with advanced light field technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Virtual Reality:** Opportunity for creating immersive VR experiences with advanced cinematic cameras. - **Film Production:** Disruptive potential for enhancing the storytelling process with 360-degree VR footage. - **Entertainment Technology:** Innovations in cinematic VR cameras offer new possibilities for creating immersive content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper High-Resolution Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-highresolution-camera.md) - [Miniature Spatial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursa-cine-immersive.md) - [Immersive 360 camera debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md) - [Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfs78mm-f4-stm-dual.md) - [5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-360-camera.md) - [3D Streaming Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes.md) - [3D Content-Capturing Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-camera-lens.md) - [360°-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x5-camera.md)