Cup in virtual reality
TECH NEWS, THE STAR
If you cannot be in Russia to catch all the 2018 Fifa World Cup matches in real life, perhaps virtual reality would do.
Astro has unveiled the Stadium Astro VR app that lets viewers watch all the matches live in virtual reality using a VR headset.
Users can use any VR headset, including the Google Cardboard, to get a 180° view of the stadium during matches, possibly giving them the feeling of being right in the middle of the action.
"This is an additional viewing experience for our viewers that we have introduced specially for the World Cup season," says Astro product and technology, Solution Architect senior assistant vice president Hazlan Hussein.
They can choose to view from 37 different angles, including aerial view, and in super slow motion.
Each pass can be used to log in into four different screens.
On top of that, any viewer can download the Stadium Astro app for real-time match stats and results, including match highlights and behind the scenes footage.
The apps are available on Android and iOS platforms.
Astro, the official broadcaster of Fifa World Cup 2018 in Malaysia, will be broadcasting all 64 matches in HD from June 14 to July 15. For more information visit www.astrogo.com.my.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2018/06/11/watch-the-upcoming-world-cup-in-virtual-reality/#4y4dzbvcCFOCjEsh.99
Stadium Astro VR App For FIFA World Cup 2018 Is Here
As promised, Astro has recently release the Stadium Astro VR app that goes hand-in-hand with its FIFA World Cup 2018 coverage. Together with the dedicated Stadium Astro app, they are aimed to deliver enhanced second screen experience for football fans that will be watching the tournament through the satellite TV provider.
In terms of usage, the app is designed to be independent of any specific VR platform and can be enjoyed through the commonly available generic mobile VR headsets that are usually based on Google Cardboard design. In fact, the Stadium Astro VR app can even be used without any headsets via its smartphone mode.
There are several main features within the app including VR Stadium which allows users to view World Cup matches live at 180-degrees angle as if they are watching the game in the stadium themselves. The live feed will also feature multi-angle cameras including super slow motion, aerial view, and cable-based camera system.
Other than that, there is also another section called Highlights Room which provides on-demand access to contents such as match analysis, highlights, and 360-degrees videos as well as multi-angle replays. Available exclusively for Astro and NJOI Prepaid customers with World Cup Channel Pass, the Android version of the app can be downloaded at Google Play while iOS users can obtain it through the App Store.
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