Immersive Filmmaking for the Apple Vision Pro – What are the Challenges? CineD Focus Check Ep35

by Felix TappeinerOctober 24^th, 2024

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).

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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

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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