Among the several tributes to the U.S. National Park Service's centennial birthday today, The White House, National Geographic, Felix & Paul Studios, and Oculus released “Through the Ages: President Obama Celebrates America’s National Parks”, a 360-degree VR video featuring stunning views of Yosemite National Park — narrated by special tour guide President Obama. Captured during the First Family's visit to the park earlier this summer, the nearly 11-minute video shows off popular spots like El Capitan, Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, and a canoe ride through Merced River.
All images via whitehouse.gov.
Watch the full video below. The video is also available on the Oculus Store and on Facebook.
If you're planning for the weekend, visit any of the 413 National Parks IRL for free starting today until August 28. Go find a park near you and show your appreciation to the original landscape architect: Mother Nature.
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Facebook and National Geographic did not say when the video will be available to Oculus Rift owners, only that it’s coming soon.
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I've been there in person... a million times better than VR
this is cool, but i wish people would stop calling 360° video "VR"
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