Creating Interactive 360° Videos

360° videos offer a compelling way to immerse viewers in your content. With Cinema8, you can take these experiences even further by adding interactive elements—such as hotspots, clickable buttons, and navigation menus—directly within your videos.

Step 1: Upload Your 360° Video

Navigate to your Cinema8 Dashboard.
Click New Video and choose Upload 360° Video.
Select a 360° video file from your device and upload it.

Step 2: Enable 360° Mode

Cinema8 automatically detects 360° video formats.
Ensure that 360° Mode is activated under video settings for the best experience.

Step 3: Add Interactive Elements

Open the Interaction Designer in the video editor.
Use drag-and-drop tools to insert:
- Hotspots — Clickable areas that display tooltips or trigger actions.
- Navigation Menus — Let viewers jump to different parts of the video.
- Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons — Link to external pages or gather user data.

Step 4: Customize Viewer Controls

Set initial camera angles and default perspectives.
Choose whether to enable features like drag navigation or gyroscope control (for mobile).

Step 5: Preview and Publish

Click Preview to test your interactive elements.
Once you’re satisfied, click Publish and select a sharing option:
- Public — Open to all viewers.
- Private — Restricted to selected users.
- Password Protected — Viewable only with a password.

🎥 Tip: For optimal quality, use high-resolution 360° footage and test interactions on both desktop and mobile devices.

With Cinema8, building interactive 360° videos is intuitive and powerful. Start transforming your video content into fully immersive experiences today.