ep35 - Immersive Filmmaking for the Apple Vision Pro - What are the Challenges?

In this episode, we're excited to have Christoph Tilley from MXR Production 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

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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