Apple Immersive Video series premiere on Apple Vision Pro
Friday, July 26, 2024
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Richard Harris |
Apple Vision Pro users can now enjoy an array of new immersive content with the Apple Immersive Video series premiere. The series and films, captured in Apple Immersive Video, offer breathtaking 3D experiences in 8K with 180-degree views and Spatial Audio. Highlights include "Boundless," "Wild Life," "Elevated," and performances by The Weeknd.
Apple is releasing all-new series and films captured in Apple Immersive Video that will debut exclusively on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Immersive Video is a remarkable storytelling format that leverages 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view and Spatial Audio to transport viewers to the center of the action.
Apple Immersive Video series premiere on Apple Vision Pro
Boundless, a new series that invites viewers to experience once-in-a-lifetime trips from wherever they are, premieres at 6 p.m. PT today, July 18, with “Hot Air Balloons.” The next installment of Wild Life, the nature documentary series that brings viewers up close to some of the most charismatic creatures on the planet, premieres in August. Elevated, an aerial travel series that whisks viewers around iconic vistas from staggering heights, will launch in September.
Later this year, users can enjoy special performances featuring the world’s biggest artists, starting with an immersive experience from The Weeknd; the first scripted Apple Immersive short film, Submerged, written and directed by Academy Award winner Edward Berger; a behind-the-scenes and on-the-court view of the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend; and Big-Wave Surfing, the first installment of a new sports series with Red Bull.
“Apple Immersive Video is a groundbreaking leap forward for storytelling, offering Apple Vision Pro users remarkable experiences with an unparalleled sense of realism and immersion. From soaring over volcanoes in Hawaii and surfing huge waves in Tahiti, to enjoying performances by the world’s biggest artists and athletes from all-new perspectives, Apple Immersive Video revolutionizes the way people experience places, stories, sports, and more by making viewers feel like they’re truly there. It’s the next generation of visual storytelling, and we’re excited to bring it to more people around the world," said Tor Myhren, Apple’s vice president of Marketing Communications.
Boundless
- "Hot Air Balloons": Soar over Cappadocia, Türkiye.
- "Arctic Surfing" (Fall): Surf in the frigid Arctic Circle.
Wild Life
- Episode 2 (August): Visit Kenya’s Sheldrick Wildlife Trust with orphaned elephants.
- Later this year: Dive in the Bahamas with apex predators.
Elevated
- Premiere (September): Explore Hawaii's volcanoes and waterfalls.
- Later this year: Autumn journey in New England along coastlines and rivers.
Submerged
- Premiere (Fall): WWII submarine adventure written and directed by Edward Berger.
2024 NBA All-Star Weekend
- Fall: Immersive short film of the event in Indianapolis featuring the Rising Stars, Slam Dunk contest, NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge, and All-Star Game.
An Immersive Experience from The Weeknd
- Later this year: Exclusive immersive experience by The Weeknd.
Red Bull: Big-Wave Surfing
- Later this year: Elite surfers tackle the heaviest wave in Teahupo’o, Tahiti.
Empowering filmmakers with new tools for Apple Immersive Video
Apple and Blackmagic Design will empower professional filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life with a new production workflow for Apple Immersive Video, including a brand-new Blackmagic camera - URSA Cine Immersive - and updated versions of DaVinci Resolve Studio and Apple Compressor. This comprehensive toolkit, which will be available later this year, will help make even more immersive films and series available to Apple Vision Pro users around the world. More series, films, concerts, and sports captured in Apple Immersive Video will be released this year.
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