Leveraging Affordable Solutions for Stereo Video Capture in Virtual Reality Applications

Leina Yoshida, Gustavo Domingues, Fabiana Peres, Claudio Mauricio, João Teixeira

2025

Abstract

Stereo video is essential for creating immersive virtual reality experiences by providing depth perception and enhancing realism. However, capturing high-quality stereo video often requires expensive professional equipment, such as specialized stereo lenses and high-resolution cameras, which poses significant financial barriers for independent content creators and small studios. This paper explores affordable alternatives for stereo video capture, specifically utilizing the built-in cameras of the Meta Quest 3 MR (mixed reality) headset. We compare the capabilities of the Meta Quest 3 with high-end equipment like the Canon EOS R7 and dual fisheye lenses, whose cost is significantly higher (approximately seven times more). Our analysis includes a comparison of display and camera resolutions of popular VR head-mounted displays, revealing that the current VR headsets’ display resolutions do not fully utilize the high capture resolutions offered by professional cameras. We provide detailed instructions for setting up the Meta Quest 3 for stereo video capture and present examples of videos captured in both indoor and outdoor environments. The findings suggest that affordable devices like the Meta Quest 3 are capable of producing stereo video content suitable for the present virtual reality technology landscape. The cost savings and operational efficiencies make it a practical option for content creators. We conclude that, given the display limitations of current VR HMDs, investing in high-end capture devices may not yield significant benefits. As VR technology advances and HMD display resolutions improve, the advantages of professional capture equipment may become more pronounced.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Yoshida L., Domingues G., Peres F., Mauricio C. and Teixeira J. (2025). Leveraging Affordable Solutions for Stereo Video Capture in Virtual Reality Applications. In Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 2: VISAPP; ISBN 978-989-758-728-3, SciTePress, pages 965-971. DOI: 10.5220/0013350500003912

in Bibtex Style

@conference{visapp25,
author={Leina Yoshida and Gustavo Domingues and Fabiana Peres and Claudio Mauricio and João Teixeira},
title={Leveraging Affordable Solutions for Stereo Video Capture in Virtual Reality Applications},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 2: VISAPP},
year={2025},
pages={965-971},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013350500003912},
isbn={978-989-758-728-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 2: VISAPP
TI - Leveraging Affordable Solutions for Stereo Video Capture in Virtual Reality Applications
SN - 978-989-758-728-3
AU - Yoshida L.
AU - Domingues G.
AU - Peres F.
AU - Mauricio C.
AU - Teixeira J.
PY - 2025
SP - 965
EP - 971
DO - 10.5220/0013350500003912
PB - SciTePress