Cineveo is a virtual reality movie theater for the Oculus Rift DK1 and DK2 that allows users to watch existing 2D and 3D media. The software has been recently updated to version 0.9.5 which adds a much desired file browser, support for the latest Oculus SDK, and several other tweaks.
Cineveo immerses users in selection of virtual reality movie theaters, allowing existing 2D and 3D content to be viewed on a huge virtual screen. Prior to the latest update, each theater was limited to four movies which had to be dropped into the appropriate folder beforehand.
The latest update, version 0.9.5, adds a much desired file browser which lets you root around your media library with ease, allowing the selection of any local 2D or 3D (SBS or Over-Under) content in a variety of formats (.avi, .mp4, .mov, .wmv, .mkv, and H.264 mkv). The update also brings the software in line with the latest version of the Oculus SDK, v0.4.2.
See Also: Oculus SDK v0.4.2 Beta Released – New Firmware, Chromatic Aberration Fix, and More
The full changelog for the update is here:
- All cinema themes upgraded to Oculus v0.4.2 SDK.
- Added a VR File Browser into the movie selection zone.
- VR File Browser can be controlled via hands-free controls.
- VR File Browser can be controlled via the keyboard arrow keys (up, down, left, right).
- VR File Browser has a remember function and starts you off in the last selected folder.
- New interface designs for all control panels.
- New sound effects.
- Added an atmospheric soundtrack into the movie selection zone.
- The activation distance for all hands-free controls has been increased.
- Bigger hit detection area on yellow orb.
While Cineveo supports Oculus Rift DK1, the improved resolution, positional tracking, and screen performance of the Rift DK2 is the first time that the hardware has surpassed the necessary threshold to make for a truly watchable experience, even if there are still improvements to be made to resolution.
Full Disclosure: Cineveo has an affiliate agreement with Road to VR.
