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Production expectations for Apple Immersive Video: Learnings from "Submerged" | Meet with Apple
Apple Developer· 2025-12-05 23:00
Immersive Filmmaking Production - Key Learnings - Immersive filmmaking expands storytelling horizons, placing viewers inside the story and changing the future of filmmaking [2] - Traditional crew positions, budgets, and filming schedules are similar, but resource allocation and time management differ due to the new technology [7] Pre-Production & Development - More time and resources are needed in development and pre-production to familiarize the crew with the new technology through camera workshops and demos using Vision Pro [11] - Previs is crucial for producers to understand filming tools needed based on camera positions and blocking, aiding in environment construction [12][13] Set Design & Lighting - Set design requires extreme attention to detail due to the immersive camera's acuity, necessitating authentic materials and increased resources [15][16] - Built-in lighting within the set helps maintain authenticity and reduces visual effects cleanup costs in post-production due to the wide 180-degree field of view [17] - Location shooting requires extra mindfulness of weather conditions and unobstructed fields of view to avoid motion discomfort [18][19] Talent & Footage Review - Wardrobe, makeup, and actor performance details must be authentic due to the camera's acuity and 1:1 world scale [20] - Reviewing footage in Apple Vision Pro is essential for accurate shot assessment during production [21] - Multiple Vision Pro devices are needed on set, requiring a dedicated Vision Pro manager to maintain and manage the devices [23][24] Camera Systems & Integration - Integrating additional camera systems, like traditional cinematic 3D rigs, can be challenging and requires early camera testing to understand their needs and integration into the immersive production workflow [26][27]