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==Features==
The pictures in Virtual Reality offer slightly different views for each of the user’s eye that simulate the effect that near things appear to be near and far things appear to be far in the picture. The algorithm in the software tricks the user’s mind and eyes to simulate depth within the photos. The post-processing of the image from the app shows each eye of the user slightly different viewing angles of the image thus simulating a stereogram. The app also allows some sound recording which gives a great overall VR experience when the captured image is viewed through the Google Cardboard <ref name="wired">http://www.wired.com/2015/12/google-cardboard-camera-app/</ref>. Unlike a [[VR video]], the elements in the captured VR photo are stationary while the embedded sound makes the image quite realistic.
The Cardboard Camera app is available to download for free from the Google Play store. It does not require a sign-up or separate account for use. Cardboard Camera is a user-friendly and easy to use app. The users can just download, install and launch it to capture VR moments <ref name="googleplay">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.vr.cyclops&hl=en</ref>. To capture photos, user just pick a spot and hold out his/her phone in portrait mode after launching the app. All he/she has to do afterwards is to press the record button and spin in a circle. If the user is moving or spinning too quickly, the app directs him/her to slow down. The user also has the option whether or not to embed sound in the captured photograph. After the capture, it takes few seconds for processing and the status can be seen in a progress bar <ref>http://gizmodo.com/googles-new-cardboard-camera-app-takes-vr-ready-360-pho-1746003226</ref>.