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The YouTube 360 layer is equipped with a range of customised layer properties that streamline the playback of 360-degree YouTube videos.
URL
This field is for inputting the URL of the YouTube video you want to view in 360 degrees.
Resolution
This determines sets the dimensions resolution of the webpage that hosts displays the YouTube player. By default, the resolution is set to 7680x4320, which is optimal for the majority of YouTube 360 videos.
Please note, you may need to modify this setting if you encounter 'letterboxing' (black bars on top and bottom or sides of the video) during playback.
Presets
Presets are pre-configured settings that provide a convenient way to optimise the playback experience for different types of YouTube 360 videos. The YouTube 360
Detect Resolution
Automatically fetches the actual resolution of the YouTube video and updates the layer to match it precisely. This feature helps eliminate any letterboxing around the video when displayed on the Canvas, ensuring a perfect fit.
Auto Max Resolution
Enabling this setting forces video playback at the highest available resolution, overriding the default behavior that adjusts based on your network bandwidth. This is particularly useful when watching 360 degree videos.
Presets
The YouTube layer offers the following presets:
Non 360
This preset is used for regular YouTube videos that are not recorded in 360 degrees. It displays the video in its original format without any additional adjustments.
360
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Suitable for standard 360-degree YouTube videos with an aspect ratio of 2:1
360 - 16:9
Suitable for 360-degree YouTube videos with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
3D 360 - 2:1
Suitable for 3D 360-degree YouTube videos with a 2:1 aspect ratio.
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Example Videos
Stereo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9r8CTsSf4U&t=1s
Stereo 360
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mpJazrCZ0E&pp=ygUOMzYwIHN0ZXJlbyAzRCA%3D
3D 360 - 16:9
Suitable for 3D 360-degree YouTube videos with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTM8vXtdIUA&t=8s&pp=ygUOMzYwIHN0ZXJlbyAzRCA%3D
https://youtu.be/G7Dt9ziemYA?si=Tw3theP6WyjvPDQl
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Embeddable YouTube Playback
The successful playback of YouTube videos within YouTube Layer relies on the video being embeddable. Whether or not the video can be embedded is controlled by the uploader of the video. If the video displays an error message indicating it cannot be played due to embed restrictions, an alternative solution is to use a WebView layer.