New immersive videos for Vision Pro are thrilling users

Apple on Thursday unveiled a series of new Immersive Videos for Vision Pro in the form of series and films, meaning users of the AR/VR headset can expect a number of new audiovisual surprises. And some of them are available now.

“Apple Immersive Video is a groundbreaking step forward in storytelling, bringing remarkable experiences to Apple Vision Pro users with an unparalleled sense of realism and immersion,” said Tor Myhren, Apple’s vice president of Marketing Communications.

New immersive videos for Vision Pro include series, movies, concerts and more

Immersive Video combines 8K 3D video with a 180-degree field of view and spatial audio to create an unprecedented viewing experience, Apple noted. Anyone who owns a Vision Pro — or anyone who’s enjoyed a (highly recommended) demo of the AR/VR headset — knows how dazzling the experience can be.

The line-up starts with Borderlessa travel series with an episode about hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey (see image above). Nature lovers can look forward to new episodes of Wild animals in August. Raiseda series of air trips, is planned for September.

New content spans many genres

The offering covers various genres, from nature documentaries to sporting events. Wild animals takes viewers to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. Raised promises aerial tours over Hawaii and New England.

Later this year, Apple will introduce special performances from top artists, starting with The Weeknd. In addition, viewers can expect Submergeda scripted short film directed by Academy Award winner Edward Berger. There will also be a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. And Surfing big waves is part of a new sports series in collaboration with Red Bull.

Learn more about the new content. Apple promised more immersive content for Vision Pro users throughout the year.

To support Immersive Audio, Apple is working with Blackmagic Design to develop production tools for filmmakers. This includes a new camera, the URSA Cine Immersive, and updates to DaVinci Resolve Studio and Apple Compressor software.

Availability

You can purchase Vision Pro in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the UK, and the US. These Immersive Video items are available through the Apple TV app at no additional cost in those countries, with the exception of China, where users can access Immersive Video through the Migu Video and Tencent Video apps.

Source: Apple