immersivePOV: Filming how-to videos with a head-mounted 360° action camera

How-to videos are often shot using camera angles that may not be optimal for learning motor tasks, with a prevalent use of third-person perspective. We present immersivePOV, an approach to film how-to videos from an immersive first-person perspective using a head-mounted 360° action camera. immersiv...

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Main Authors: HUANG, Kevin, LI, Jiannan, SOUSA, Maurício, GROSSMAN, Tovi
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2022
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POV
Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/8023
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sis_research/article/9026/viewcontent/3491102.3517468.pdf
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Institution: Singapore Management University
Language: English
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Summary:How-to videos are often shot using camera angles that may not be optimal for learning motor tasks, with a prevalent use of third-person perspective. We present immersivePOV, an approach to film how-to videos from an immersive first-person perspective using a head-mounted 360° action camera. immersivePOV how-to videos can be viewed in a Virtual Reality headset, giving the viewer an eye-level viewpoint with three Degrees of Freedom. We evaluated our approach with two everyday motor tasks against a baseline first-person perspective and a third-person perspective. In a between-subjects study, participants were assigned to watch the task videos and then replicate the tasks. Results suggest that immersivePOV reduced perceived cognitive load and facilitated task learning. We discuss how immersivePOV can also streamline the video production process for content creators. Altogether, we conclude that immersivePOV is an effective approach to film how-to videos for learners and content creators alike.