Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is Available for Pre-Order, Supports Apple Vision Pro

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by Heath McKnightYesterday

The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is now available for pre-order after the announcement in June 2024. It’s the world’s first to support the Apple Vision Pro for Immersive and Spatial capture. They also provide an update on Immersive video support in DaVinci Resolve Studio. Let’s dive in!

The Apple Vision Pro debuted in February 2024 and is the first major new product from Apple in several years. Those who have used the immersive headset have said it’s the best AR/VR headset on the market. It can be used not only for entertainment, but also work with its virtual computer desktop and apps.

Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive – features

The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive was first introduced back in June during the keynote speech at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Apple also revealed that DaVinci Resolve would soon support Immersive editing and color grading. (Final Cut Pro 11 supports it, too.)

It is the world’s first commercial camera system to support Spatial and Immersive filmmaking. When the Vision Pro debuted, there weren’t many options available to support production. Similar to when 3D filmmaking became popular again in the late 2000s/early 2010s, it’s a much more complex process than standard filming. The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is a huge step towards immersive production.

Features include:

• Captures ultra-high-resolution 180° Immersive video and Spatial audio, supporting the Apple Vision Pro.
• 8160 x 7200 resolution per eye with pixel level synchronization thanks to dual sensors of the same size (58.7 MP).
• Custom dual lens system specifically designed for the URSA Cine’s large format sensor with very accurate positional data.
• Lens projection data is calibrated and stored on device and is embedded in the Blackmagic RAW file, enhancing and streamlining post-production.
• 16 stops of dynamic range.
• Generation 5 Color Science with new film curve.
• Films up to 90 fps at 8K 3D immersive cinema content (per sensor) and saved to a single BRAW file.
• High performance Blackmagic Media Module 8 TB included for recording.
• High-speed WiFi, 10G Ethernet or mobile data for network connections.
• DaVinci Resolve Studio.

New DaVinci Resolve Studio features supporting Apple Immersive Video

Blackmagic also revealed some features that will be found in the updated DaVinci Resolve Studio that will support Apple Immersive Video for the Vision Pro.

• Monitoring with the Apple Vision Pro from the DaVinci Resolve Studio timeline.
• Supports BRAW Immersive footage shot on the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive.
• Immersive video viewer for pan, tilt and roll to view on 2D monitors or the Vision Pro.
• Complete post-production workflow for Immersive video with edit, color, audio and graphics.
• Export and deliver native files for viewing with the Apple Vision Pro.
• Supports FCP XML metadata for transitions rendered by Vision Pro, resulting in clean master files.

Price and availability

You can pre-order the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive now with orders starting to ship in late Q1 2025. The price is $29,995. Click here to learn more. With the URSA Cine Immersive and the updated DaVinci Resolve Studio debuting in 2025, Immersive video could take the next giant step with original content, including shows, films and more.

Additionally, if you’re interested in filming for the Apple Vision Pro, please watch the CineD Focus Check podcast episode with Nino Leitner and special guest, filmmaker Christoph Tilley. They discuss the challenges of Immersive filming for the Vision Pro and also the workflows associated with it.

Are you interested in filming for the Apple Vision Pro and immersive media? Will you use the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive? Let us know in the comments below!