A standout feature of the Vision Pro is the ability to experience Apple Immersive Video. Although the rollout of Immersive Video content has been slower than many anticipated, this could change in 2025, thanks to significant updates from Blackmagic.
Blackmagic Unveils Major Hardware and Software Developments for Apple Immersive Video
Today, Blackmagic has announced the commencement of pre-orders for the first camera system specifically designed for capturing Apple Immersive Video.
Pre-orders are currently open, and shipments are expected in ‘late Q1 2025.’
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera system comes with a price tag of $29,995. Here are the details of what it offers.
As stated in the press release:
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive features a fixed, custom lens system perfectly integrated into the body, crafted specifically for capturing Apple Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro. The sensor offers a stunning resolution of 8160 x 7200 per eye, with pixel-level synchronization and an impressive 16 stops of dynamic range, enabling cinematographers to record 90fps 3D immersive cinema content in a single file. This custom lens system is tailored for URSA Cine’s large format image sensor, ensuring precise positional data is collected and stored during manufacturing. This immersive lens projection information — calibrated and stored in-device — is then carried through to post-production in the Blackmagic RAW file itself.
Good news also awaits DaVinci Resolve users. The well-known software will receive an update in early 2025 to support editing Immersive Video and more.
Feature Overview for New Blackmagic Camera and DaVinci Resolve Updates
Here’s what users can anticipate regarding hardware and software from Blackmagic:
Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Features
- Custom dual lenses designed for Apple Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro.
- Dual 8160 x 7200 (58.7 Megapixel) sensors for stereoscopic 3D immersive image capture.
- An extensive range of 16 dynamic stops.
- Lightweight and durable camera body equipped with industry-standard connections.
- Generation 5 Color Science featuring a new film curve.
- Each sensor provides support for 90 fps at 8K recorded to a single Blackmagic RAW file.
- High-performance Blackmagic Media Module 8TB included for recording purposes.
- Connectivity options featuring high-speed Wi-Fi, 10G Ethernet, or mobile data.
- DaVinci Resolve Studio included for post-production editing.
DaVinci Resolve Immersive Features
- Monitoring capabilities on Apple Vision Pro directly from the DaVinci Resolve Studio timeline.
- Edit Blackmagic RAW Immersive videos captured on the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive.
- Immersive video viewer supporting pan, tilt, and roll functionalities.
- Comprehensive post-production workflow for immersive content including editing, color grading, audio, and graphics.
- Export native files for viewing on Apple Vision Pro.
Apple has previously shared that Blackmagic’s innovative camera was on its way, but this news indicates its imminent release, potentially accelerating the growth of Immersive Video in 2025 and beyond.
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