Blackmagic Design has announced the development of the URSA Cine Immersive camera, designed specifically for capturing Apple Immersive Video on the Apple Vision Pro headset. This camera is set to revolutionize immersive content production by providing a seamless end-to-end workflow for capturing, editing, and viewing immersive video.
Key Features of the URSA Cine Immersive Camera
– 8K stereoscopic 3D immersive image capture: The camera features a fixed, custom lens system designed specifically for Apple Immersive Video, capturing 8K resolution per eye with pixel-level synchronization.
– 16 stops of dynamic range: The camera boasts an impressive dynamic range, allowing for high-quality immersive content capture.
– 90 fps capture: The camera can capture 90 fps stereoscopic 3D immersive cinema content to a single file.
– Blackmagic RAW Immersive file format: The camera uses the Blackmagic RAW Immersive file format, which is designed to simplify the post-production workflow for immersive video.
DaVinci Resolve Update
The update to DaVinci Resolve includes several new features to support immersive video workflows:
– Immersive video viewer: The new viewer allows editors to pan, tilt, and roll clips for viewing on 2D monitors or on Apple Vision Pro for an even more immersive editing experience.
– Automatic recognition of Apple Immersive Video: The software automatically recognizes Apple Immersive Video (left and right eye) for dual file stereo immersive content.
– Option to bypass transitions rendered by Apple Vision Pro: Editors can bypass transitions rendered by Apple Vision Pro using FCP XML metadata, giving them clean master files.
– Export and deliver native files for viewing on Apple Vision Pro: The software includes export presets that enable quick output into a package that can be viewed directly on Apple Vision Pro.
Availability and Pricing
The URSA Cine Immersive camera and the updated DaVinci Resolve will be available later this year from all of your usual selected Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide. Pricing details have not been officially confirmed yet.
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera and the updated DaVinci Resolve are set to revolutionize the production of immersive content by providing a seamless end-to-end workflow for capturing, editing, and viewing immersive video. With its impressive features and capabilities, this camera is poised to become the go-to choice for content creators looking to produce high-quality immersive content for Apple Vision Pro.
