Preserving presence for Apple Immersive Video: Learnings from post production | Meet with Apple

Immersive Video Post-Production Workflow - The immersive post-production phases are similar to traditional film or television projects, with a focus on creative aspects due to the new Blackmagic workflow simplifying technical considerations [1][2] - Apple Immersive Video emphasizes viewer presence, requiring post-production to protect and intentionally alter this sense [3] - Reviewing footage in Daily's Envision Pro and Resolve is crucial for identifying the best moments and addressing capture issues that could interfere with presence [4][5] - Apple immersive video enabled cameras, like the Blackmagic camera, address common immersive issues such as bad 3D sync and inaccurate world scale, simplifying the media workflow [6] Creative and Technical Considerations - Reviewing shots involves both monitor and Vision Pro to identify issues that can detract from presence, as issues must be assessed in Vision Pro [7][8] - Editorial cuts in immersive video are like transporting the viewer, requiring careful attention to timing, pacing, and information delivery to avoid viewer overload [9][10][11][12] - Editors consider z-space and viewer comfort when cutting, using techniques like dip to black to reset depth cues and guide attention [13][14] - Spatial audio is crucial for a convincing sense of presence, requiring mixers to ensure all expected sounds are audible, even if not the focus [15][16][17][18] - Visual effects in immersive video must adhere to the sense of presence, with elements like title graphics needing to exist in 3D space and integrate with the environment's light [23][24][25][26][27] Finishing and Color Grading - The finishing process addresses distractions from presence, such as image noise and compression artifacts, which are particularly noticeable in immersive video [28][29][30][31] - Creative color grading aims for an idealized reality, pushing the limits of authenticity while maintaining a realistic feel [31][32][33] - Color grading should be done with the experience of being inside the image in mind, utilizing live preview in Resolve to get the feeling just right [34] Key Takeaway - All creative and technical decisions should be made in Vision Pro to accurately assess the sense of presence [35][36][37]