Hello! As an experiment we added OpenXR equirect layer to compare with our current implementation (Android Overlay). We wanted to check if there are any major differences between quality (details) and colors between those two. Usage: Install the attached APK via sidequest It's better to lower volume to minimum so you don't see the sound pop-up Run the app and select any equirectangular video (usually those who are not produced by SLR) (optional) When video, pause it and move to whatever position you want in order to get the same frame, otherwise it might that they are out of sync Then hold Grip + A button for different layer and release it, to go back to previous Keep in mind: It works only on equirectangular videos Do not use any of the transforms - reset everything to default This build is highly unstable and it might crash, when this happens just restart the app If there is no picture, also restart the app We are not comparing performance, we want to see which one do you like better - the one when you hold Grip + A or the one that you don't DOWNLOAD APK - Only for Oculus Quest 2

@"vrx"#p30618 Hey hey! Yes, only for videos.

Comparison between OpenXR equirect layer and Android Overlay equirect layer

Yar

Hello!
As an experiment we added OpenXR equirect layer to compare with our current implementation (Android Overlay). We wanted to check if there are any major differences between quality (details) and colors between those two.

Usage:

Install the attached APK via sidequest
It's better to lower volume to minimum so you don't see the sound pop-up
Run the app and select any equirectangular video (usually those who are not produced by SLR)
(optional) When video, pause it and move to whatever position you want in order to get the same frame, otherwise it might that they are out of sync
Then hold Grip + A button for different layer and release it, to go back to previous

Keep in mind:

It works only on equirectangular videos
Do not use any of the transforms - reset everything to default
This build is highly unstable and it might crash, when this happens just restart the app
If there is no picture, also restart the app
We are not comparing performance, we want to see which one do you like better - the one when you hold Grip + A or the one that you don't

DOWNLOAD APK - Only for Oculus Quest 2

spacepirate

whats "android overlay"? looks like a term you made up and not some official android feature

Rakly3

spacepirate
https://deovr.com/blog/30-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-recent-android-overlay-update-to-deovr

In short, it's how we support fisheye other than 180°, which most other players don't support.
But it's more than just support for other degrees. It also changes how the image is rendered and processed.
So, keep in mind, this thread is only about 180° Equirect.

vrx

Does the overlay works on cams or only videos?

Yar

vrx Hey hey! Yes, only for videos.