Immersive Filmmaking for the Apple Vision Pro – What are the Challenges? CineD Focus Check Ep35
In this episode, we’re excited to have Christoph Tilley from MXR Productions as our special guest. Christoph shares his experiences working on cutting-edge filmmaking projects for the Apple Vision Pro. As a leader in this pioneering space, MXR Production is pushing the boundaries of content creation for this new technology. Christoph takes us behind the scenes, discussing his production process, the innovative techniques they’re developing, and the unique challenges of navigating this uncharted territory. Tune in for a captivating conversation about the future of filmmaking and immersive media.
Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (16:45).
00:00 Intro
01:27 How MXR got started in shooting immersive for Vision Pro
04:50 The start: Technically, how can you shoot video for Vision Pro?
06:05 Next challenge: playing back immersive video on Vision Pro
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James Hustler’s website: https://www.jameshustler.com
08:57 Is the Vision Pro lacking experiences?
Submerged short film for Vision Pro (BTS): https://www.cined.com/apple-8k-3d-camera-unveiled-with-submerged-short-film-for-vision-pro/
11:00 Shooting & post production for Vision Pro is very hard
12:01 Red V-Raptor 8K or Canon R5 Mark II as cameras
14:14 Using the Canon dual lens, Mistica VR post production
14:51 Apple 8K Camera & Ursa Cine 17K
15:59 Will DaVinci Resolve replace Mistica VR eventually?
16:46 SPONSOR MESSAGE: FUJIFILM 1-Minute Tip: Retention in Documentary Storytelling
17:51 Distribution: How do you distribute Vision Pro video content?
18:30 Monitoring on set – impossible?
19:50 What to consider as a shooter when shooting immersive video
22:20 Post-production process optimized for Vision Pro
24:10 What works in immersive video visually
26:45 3D video comes around every decade – what about existing content?
30:00 Video content that will be successful on Vision Pro – sports, concerts
31:00 Could a lower-cost Vision Pro make it more successful and less weird?
32:30 Live concerts on Vision Pro, watching with friends
34:10 First-generation Apple products are rarely successful
37:10 Sound in the Vision Pro sounds great
37:50 Post-production workflow (continued)
41:30 Higher-resolution cameras like URSA Cine 12K / 17K are needed
42:35 Passion projects for immersive video
45:25 How to show people? Booth experiences
47:21 Experiencing MXR’s Tennis experience immersive video
52:08 Regular video inside VR content for clients (at shops or trade shows)
54:20 Outlook & Ending
55:00 Novak Djokovic experiencing Asics ad on Vision Pro
56:20 Outro
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