🎥 A user's creative use inspired a new way to think about SpatialCam!
Recently, I received feedback from a Meta Quest 3 user, and I found it really interesting, so I wanted to share it with you.
A user has been using SpatialCam (an app that records 3D spatial videos) as a “passthrough window.”
In immersive mode, they keep their VR experience while using a small window to see the real world, making it easier to interact with people and their surroundings even while staying inside VR. I found this use case really practical and inspiring.
Honestly, this wasn’t something I originally designed for, but seeing users creatively use SpatialCam in this way made me feel genuinely motivated and proud.
Because of this feedback, I’ve added a new feature in the latest version:
✅ Resizable window support
This should make the “immersive + real-world view” workflow much more comfortable.
Huge thanks to this user for sharing their experience. User creativity truly drives the evolution of this app.
If you have any creative ways of using SpatialCam or suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments! 🙌
# Record 3D Videos with Meta Quest 3 and Convert to YouTube 3D Format - All with SpatialCam Pro App
## Introduction
Want to record stereoscopic 3D videos with Meta Quest 3 and upload them directly to YouTube 3D? Now you can do it all with just one app - **SpatialCam Pro**! This stereoscopic camera app, designed specifically for Quest 3/3S, fully utilizes the Passthrough camera capabilities to help you easily capture high-quality 3D content.
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## 📱 Where to Download the App
### Download Method
**SpatialCam** is available for download from the **Meta Horizon Store** (Meta Quest Store):
1. **Turn on Quest 3 Headset** - Make sure the device is powered on and connected to the internet
2. **Enter Meta Horizon Store** - Find the "Store" icon in the Quest main menu - Click to enter the store
3. **Search for the App** - Enter "**SpatialCam**" in the search bar - Or search for developer "**zenchang**"
4. **Download and Install** - Click on the app to view details - Click the "**Download**" or "**Install**" button - Wait for the download to complete (the app will install automatically)
### System Requirements
- **Device Requirements**: Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S - **System Version**: Meta Quest build v74.0 or newer - **Feature Requirements**: Passthrough functionality support required
### First Launch
After installation, the app will automatically request the following permissions when first launched: - Camera permission (for recording) - Storage permission (for saving photos and videos) - Audio recording permission (optional, for recording video audio)
Please grant all permissions to use all features properly.
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## 🎥 How to Record 3D Videos
### Step 1: Launch the App
1. Find the **SpatialCam** icon in the Quest 3 main menu 2. Click to open the app 3. Wait for camera initialization to complete (usually takes just a few seconds)
### Step 2: Confirm Preview Screen
- The app will display a real-time preview - You'll see a SBS (Side-by-Side) format preview combining left and right cameras - Preview screen has a 4:3 aspect ratio with 2560x960 resolution
### Step 3: Start Recording
1. **Click the Red "Record" Button** - The button is located below the preview screen - Recording will start immediately after clicking
2. **Recording Status Indicators** - Recording timer will display at the top of the screen (format: MM:SS) - Recording indicator light will flash continuously (red dot) - The record button will change to "Stop" button
3. **Recording Notes** - Keep the device stable, avoid rapid movements - Ensure adequate ambient lighting for best quality - Monitor battery level, as long recordings quickly drain power
### Step 4: Stop Recording
1. **Click the "Stop" Button** - Recording will stop immediately - The system will automatically process and save the video
2. **Wait for Save to Complete** - The app will display a "Save successful" message - The video will be automatically saved to the system video directory
### Recording Settings Adjustment (Optional)
If you want to adjust recording parameters:
1. **Enter Settings Page** - Click the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the top right corner
2. **Adjust Recording Parameters** - **Bitrate**: Choose from 4/6/8/12 Mbps - 12 Mbps: Highest quality - 8 Mbps: Recommended setting (balances quality and file size) - 6 Mbps: Standard quality - 4 Mbps: Save space
- **Audio Recording**: Can be enabled or disabled - Enabled: Record ambient audio - Disabled: Record video only
3. **Save Settings** - Click "Save Settings" after adjustments - New settings will take effect immediately
1. **Click "Gallery" Button** - Find the blue "Gallery" button at the bottom of the main screen - Clicking will automatically open Horizon OS Gallery (system gallery)
2. **Browse Photos and Videos** - Find the "SpatialCam" folder in the gallery - Photos are saved in "Pictures/SpatialCam/" - Videos are saved in "Movies/SpatialCam/"
### Method 2: Open from System Gallery
1. **Open Horizon OS Gallery** - Find the "Gallery" app in the Quest main menu - Click to open
2. **Find Your Content** - Browse the "SpatialCam" folder - All photos and videos captured with SpatialCam are saved here
### Viewing 3D Effects
- **On Quest 3**: Play directly in the gallery to see stereoscopic 3D effects - **File Format**: SBS (Side-by-Side) format with left and right images side by side - **Supported Players**: Any VR player that supports SBS format can play normally
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## 🔄 YouTube 3D Format Conversion Tutorial
After recording, if you want to upload to YouTube 3D, you need to convert the video to YouTube 3D format. SpatialCam has built-in conversion functionality that's very easy to use!
### Step 1: Enter Video Processing Page
1. **Click Tool Button** - Find the blue "Tool" icon (wrench icon) in the top right corner of the main screen - Click to enter the "Video Processing" page
### Step 2: Select Video to Convert
1. **Click "Select File" Button** - The system will automatically load all recorded videos - The video list will display file names and sizes
2. **Select Video** - Click the video you want to convert from the list - Selected video will be highlighted in blue - The last recorded video will be selected by default
3. **View Video Information** - After selecting a video, detailed information will be displayed below: - Resolution (should be 2560x960) - Duration - File size
### Step 3: Execute YouTube 3D Conversion
1. **Select Conversion Option** - Find the "**YouTube 3D**" option in the "Conversion Options" area - Click that option card
2. **Conversion Description** - **Format**: Maintains 4:3 aspect ratio - **Resolution**: 2560x960 - **Processing Method**: Video will be re-encoded and YouTube 3D metadata will be added to ensure compliance with YouTube 3D upload standards
3. **Start Conversion** - Clicking will immediately start conversion - Screen will display conversion progress (percentage) - Conversion time depends on video length and device performance
### Step 4: Wait for Conversion to Complete
1. **Monitor Progress** - Progress bar and percentage will be displayed during conversion - You can check the current processing status at any time - Do not close the app or return to the main menu
2. **Conversion Complete** - "Conversion complete" message will be displayed when finished - Converted file naming format: `YT3D_SBS_LR_4x3_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.mp4`
### Step 5: Find Converted Video
1. **Save Location** - Converted videos are automatically saved to the "**Movies/Youtube3D/**" folder - Files have YouTube 3D metadata added and can be uploaded directly
2. **View Files** - Open the gallery app - Find the "Youtube3D" folder - You'll see the converted videos
### Conversion Technical Details
- **Encoding Format**: H.264 - **Processing Method**: Complete re-encoding to ensure best compatibility - **Metadata**: YouTube 3D standard tags added - **Aspect Ratio**: Maintains original 4:3 - **Quality**: High quality settings
### Upload to YouTube 3D
After conversion is complete, you can:
1. **Upload via Quest 3** - Find the converted video in the gallery - Use YouTube in the browser to upload (only the browser version of YouTube has upload functionality)
2. **Upload via Computer** - Connect Quest 3 to your computer - Copy the video from the "Movies/Youtube3D/" folder - When uploading to YouTube, YouTube will automatically recognize it as a 3D video
3. **YouTube Upload Settings** - No additional settings needed when uploading - YouTube will automatically detect 3D metadata - After upload, viewers can watch in 3D mode on supported devices
### Ways to Watch YouTube 3D Videos
After uploading to YouTube, viewers can watch 3D effects in the following ways:
1. **Watch on Meta Quest YouTube VR** - Open the YouTube VR app - Videos will automatically display a "3D" tag - After clicking play, stereoscopic 3D effects will automatically appear - No additional settings needed, enjoy immersive 3D experience directly
2. **Watch on Mobile** - Open the video using mobile browser or YouTube App - Video will automatically display red-blue stereoscopic effects (Anaglyph 3D) - Wear commercially available red-blue 3D glasses (glasses used for watching 3D movies) - You'll see clear stereoscopic effects
3. **Watch on Computer** - Open YouTube video using computer browser - Player will display a "3D" option button - After clicking to enable 3D mode, video will display red-blue stereoscopic effects - Wear commercially available red-blue 3D glasses (glasses used for watching 3D movies) - You can experience stereoscopic visual effects
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## 💡 Tips and Suggestions
### Recording Tips
1. **Adequate Lighting** - Passthrough cameras work best in well-lit conditions - Avoid shooting in overly dark environments
2. **Stable Shooting** - Keep the device stable, avoid rapid movements - Consider using a tripod or stabilizer
3. **Battery Management** - Long recordings quickly drain the battery - Recommended to record while charging for long sessions
4. **Storage Space** - Recording produces large files - Recommended to regularly clean up unwanted videos to free up space
### Conversion Suggestions
1. **Conversion Time** - Conversion time is approximately 1-2 times the video length - Longer videos require more time
2. **Device Performance** - Device may heat up during conversion - Recommended to convert while charging
3. **File Size** - File size may change slightly after conversion due to re-encoding - YouTube 3D format usually slightly increases file size - Re-encoding ensures best compatibility and playback quality
### Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: Why can't I see 3D effects?** A: Make sure you're using a player that supports SBS format on Quest 3. On regular 2D screens, you'll only see side-by-side images.
**Q: What if conversion fails?** A: Check if storage space is sufficient, ensure the video file is complete, and try converting again.
**Q: Can I adjust conversion quality?** A: Currently, conversion uses high quality settings to ensure best image quality.
**Q: Are other 3D formats supported?** A: Currently supports SBS format and YouTube 3D format. More formats may be added in the future.
**Q: Can I use other video editing software to edit videos recorded with SpatialCam?** A: Yes! The author has tested using **vllo** (mobile video editing app) to edit photos and videos recorded with SpatialCam. Usage method: - Open 2560x960 screen settings in the editing software - Load photos or videos recorded with SpatialCam for editing - After editing, transfer the file back to the `/Movies/SpatialCam/` folder - Return to the SpatialCam app and use the YouTube 3D conversion feature - After conversion, you can upload to YouTube
**Important Reminder**: Regardless of which editing software you use, you must maintain the **2560x960** resolution to ensure normal 3D effects. You can also try other editing apps you're familiar with, as long as you maintain the resolution.
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## 🎬 Complete Workflow Summary
1. **Download and Install** → Download SpatialCam from Meta Horizon Store 2. **Record Video** → Open the app, click record button to start recording 3. **View Gallery** → Click gallery button to view recorded content 4. **Conversion Processing** → Enter video processing page, select video and convert to YouTube 3D format 5. **Upload and Share** → Upload converted video to YouTube and enjoy 3D content creation!
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## 📝 Conclusion
SpatialCam enables Meta Quest 3 users to easily record and share 3D content. From recording to conversion, all steps are completed on Quest 3 without additional computers or software. Whether recording VR experiences, creating 3D content, or sharing to YouTube, SpatialCam is your best choice!
Download SpatialCam now and start your 3D content creation journey! 🚀
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**Related Information:** - Developer: zenchang - App Name: SpatialCam - Supported Devices: Meta Quest 3 / Quest 3S - Download Location: Meta Horizon Store
# 用 Meta Quest 3 拍 3D 影片，並轉成可上傳到 YouTube 3D 的格式，只要一套 SpatialCam Pro App
## 前言
想要用 Meta Quest 3 拍攝立體 3D 影片，並直接上傳到 YouTube 3D 嗎？現在只需要一套 **SpatialCam Pro** 應用程式就能完成所有步驟！這款專為 Quest 3/3S 設計的立體相機應用，充分利用 Passthrough 相機功能，讓您輕鬆捕捉高品質的 3D 內容。
