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360 Scene Dataset

Overview​

The QoEVAVE Scenes Database provides an initial audiovisual database consisting of 12 scenes capturing real-life nature and urban scenes. The maximum video resolution is 7680x3840 (8k) at 60 frames-per-second, with 4th-order Ambisonics spatial audio (4OA). All video sequences are recorded with a target duration of 60 seconds and designed to represent real-life settings for systematically evaluating various dimensions of uni-/multimodal perception, cognition, behavior, and quality of experience (QoE) in a controlled virtual environment. This database serves as high-quality reference material with an equal focus on auditory and visual sensory information within the QoE community. For more information, please see the publication below.

Recorded Scenes​

You can download individual scenes on each of the available scene pages, or view the download list list below. On each scene page, you will find the following information:

  • Location information of recording.
  • Scene version notes describing variations in multiple 'takes'.
  • Preview link to YouTube (uses 1st-order Ambisonics).
  • Download links for 4th-order Ambisonics audio, 8k video file, or muxed audiovideo file with 1st-order Ambisonics.
  • Spatial / Temporal indexing plots on video data.

Capture​

MediaDeviceDescription
Audiomhacoustics Eigenmike32 channel spherical microphone array capable of 4th order higher-order ambisonics output.
VideoInsta360 Pro 2360 video camera capable of 8K video output. Comprised of 6 F2.4 fisheye lenses each capturing 4K video resolution up to 120Mbps.

Specifications​

InformationDescription
Video Encodingffvhuff
Video Resolution7680x3840
Projection MapEquirectangular
Video FPS59.94
Audio Sample-rate48,000; 24-bit PCM
4th-Order AmbisonicsIndividual .wav files of 4th-order Ambisonics in ACN channel ordering with SN3D normalization. Scene representation has a -90° rotational offset against video files for playback with Unity. Visit Help for more information. Labelled as ambiX4 in file names.
1st-Order Ambisonics1st-Order Ambisonics in ACN channel ordering with SN3D normalization. Encoded using AAC and muxed with the video files into an .MP4 container. Pre-processed with Google's spatial media metadata injector for uploading to YouTube. Labelled as ambiX1 in file names.

Audio post-production — all files are processed with IEM VST plugins:

  • 500 ms fade-in and fade-out
  • 60 Hz high-pass filter
  • 10 kHz −3 dB notch filter
  • Omnidirectional compression for make-up gain (max +5 dB)
  • Ambisonic B-Format rotation for audiovisual alignment

Download​

Expand the list below to download audio, video, or muxed files for all scenes at once. For scene-specific notes and version history, visit the individual scene pages.

Download list

4th-order Ambisonics (4OA) in ambiX format (ACN, SN3D)

File Naming Conventions​

Download filenames follow a consistent pattern encoding the key properties of each file.

FormatPattern
4OA Audio (.wav)SceneName+Version · A · AmbisonicsFormat+Order · Bit-depth
8K Video (.mkv)SceneName+Version · V · Resolution · FPS · Duration
Muxed AV (.mp4)SceneName+Version · AV · Resolution · FPS · Duration · Bitrate · AmbisonicsFormat+Order · Bit-depth

Example: Badminton01_A_ambiX4_24bit.wav — Scene Badminton, version 01, audio-only (A), 4th-order AmbiX format (ambiX4), 24-bit depth.

Publication​

When using the QoEVAVE Scenes Database, please cite the following works

@inproceedings{robotham2022,
title = {Audiovisual Database with 360° Video and Higher-Order Ambisonics Audio for Perception, Cognition, Behavior, and QoE Evaluation Research},
author = {Robotham, Thomas and Singla, Ashutosh and Rummukainen, Olli S. and Raake, Alexander and Habets, Emanuël A. P.},
year = {2022},
booktitle = {14th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience},
address={Lippstadt, Germany},
pages={1--6},
doi={10.1109/QoMEX55416.2022.9900893}
}