Now it’s time to create SBS video in 3D for your Gear VR. Then what if you have downloaded a lot of video in 3D already and want to freely watch these 3D movies with Gear VR in Oculus Cinema on your own couch without format limitation? All you have to do is to convert these media sources to Gear VR supported SBS 3D video beforehand. For instance, for mymovie.mp4, create a text file mymovie.txt, with the following content:

To designate that a file is 3D, create a text file with the same file name as your video and place it in the same directory. On a Mac, files can be transferred to your phone using Android File Transfer ( ), which is a free utility provided by Google.įor 3D video content, Oculus Cinema supports the side-by-side and top-to-bottom formats. On a PC, your phone’s storage can be accessed from Windows Explorer by simply plugging in the USB data/charging cable – no software is required. On your phone’s removable SD card (Card): On your phone’s internal storage (Galaxy Note 4): The other way is to copy your compatible video files directly to your phone or SD card in any of the following directories: First, any movies you record using your Galaxy Note 4’s camera will automatically appear in the “My Videos” section.

There are two ways to watch your own video content in the “My Videos” section of Oculus Cinema. It’s almost a holiday on your own couch, unencumbered by the wires and cords that would potentially restrict you on the Rift. And once you’ve slipped the headset on and entered that world, it’s very easy to just sit back and passively enjoy your video content.

Samsung and Oculus have made it easy to import and watch your own 3D movies with Gear VR in virtual cinema mode.

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