Blackmagic showcased the URSA Cine Immersive camera, designed specifically for Apple Vision Pro content creation with dual 12K sensors capturing 8K per eye at 90fps through a streamlined lens space workflow.

Camera Architecture Details

The system leverages existing URSA technology with significant modifications for immersive capture.

• Built on the URSA 12K LF platform but utilizes two 12K sensors instead of one

• Custom fixed-focus, fixed-iris lens system with 180+ degree field of view

• Maintains full 16 stops of dynamic range at 90fps to meet Apple's Vision Pro specifications

• Includes built-in ND filters (2, 4, 6, and 8 stops) for exposure control

Lens Space Advantage

This approach maintains image quality while simplifying the post-production process significantly.

• Footage remains in circular fisheye format throughout editing and color grading

• Unwrapping happens in the headset rather than during post-production

• Factory calibration data embeds within the Blackmagic RAW file

• Eliminates traditional VR production steps like stereo alignment and equirectangular mapping

• Preserves pixel efficiency by avoiding unnecessary stretching and compression

DaVinci Resolve Integration

The post workflow has been designed for minimal additional steps compared to traditional video.

• Simple activation through the Pro Immersive Workflow feature

• Dedicated 3D panel allows toggling between left/right eye views

• Option to unlink eyes for independent color correction when needed

• Direct Vision OS export preset on the delivery page

• Works with Apple Immersive Utility for playback and sideloading

Production Perspective

Blackmagic’s approach represents a shift toward treating immersive content as standard production rather than specialized projects.

• The camera operates similarly to traditional cameras, with static positioning preferred

• Limited camera movement recommendations (one or two axes only) for viewer comfort

• Compatible DIT cart workflow allows simultaneous recording and playback

• Future updates planned for transitions, titles, power windows and spatial audio

• Potential applications extend beyond Vision Pro to other platforms and displays