Quick Guides

Recommended Computer Specifications for CenarioVR Development Work

Processor (CPU)

  • Recommended: Intel Core i7 (13th Gen or newer) / AMD Ryzen 7 7000 series or higher

  • Minimum: Intel Core i5 (11th Gen or newer) / Ryzen 5 5000 series

  • Why: Video stitching, compression, and encoding (H.264) benefit from multiple high-speed cores; browser-based rendering in CenarioVR’s authoring tool is JavaScript-intensive.


Graphics (GPU)

  • Recommended: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / 4070 Ti / RTX A2000 or better

  • For laptop: RTX 4070 Laptop GPU or Apple M3 Pro with 16-core GPU

  • Why: While CenarioVR itself runs in-browser, VR playback, 360° video rendering, and ambisonic preview benefit from GPU acceleration, especially when testing in headsets (Quest, Vive, Pico).

  • Note: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or HandBrake all leverage the GPU for H.264 export and compression.


Memory (RAM)

  • Recommended: 32 GB DDR5 (especially if editing 8K or multiple 4K 360 videos)

  • Minimum: 16 GB DDR4

  • Why: 360° video editing, preview rendering, and running browser-based authoring tools simultaneously are memory-intensive.


Storage

  • Recommended:

    • Primary (OS & apps): 1 TB NVMe SSD

    • Secondary (media): 2 TB NVMe SSD or external Thunderbolt 4 drive

  • Why: High-bitrate 360° videos can exceed 100 Mbps; fast SSDs prevent dropped frames and speed up compression and upload times.


Network

  • Recommended: Stable broadband ≥ 100 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up

  • Why: CenarioVR is cloud-based; uploading large 360° MP4/MKV files (often 1–5 GB) requires strong upload bandwidth.


Audio / Ambisonics

  • Recommended:

    • Headphones with accurate stereo imaging for ambisonic playback testing

  • Why: To validate spatial rotation and FOA AmbiX audio before publishing.


VR Headset Support (for Testing)

  • Meta Quest 2 / 3 or HTC Vive Focus 3 recommended for scene preview and ambisonic validation.

  • USB-C 3.1 port or Wi-Fi 6E recommended for smooth file transfer and headset connection.


Optional / Workflow Tools

  • 360 Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve

  • Compression: HandBrake with CenarioVR H.264 presets

  • Image/Hotspot Assets: Photoshop / Illustrator for PNG & SVG

  • 3D Objects: Blender or CLO for GLB exports

  • Debugging/QA: Use the CenarioVR Debugger Window (Ctrl + Shift + D) to capture live state and events while testing interactions.


Summary of Ideal Configuration

Component Recommended Spec
CPU Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7800X or better
GPU NVIDIA RTX 4070 / Apple M3 Pro
RAM 32 GB DDR5
Storage 1 TB + 2 TB NVMe SSD
Network ≥ 100 Mbps / 20 Mbps
OS Windows 11 Pro or macOS Sonoma 14+
Headset Meta Quest 2 / 3 or HTC Vive Focus 3
Browser Latest Chrome (Preferred)