Blackmagic Design recently unveiled the upcoming URSA Cine Immersive camera, a cutting-edge device still in the development stage. This remarkable camera is specifically designed to produce content for Apple Vision Pro, boasting an impressive resolution of 8160 x 7200 per eye and offering an extraordinary 16 stops of dynamic range, enabling stereoscopic 3D immersive cinema content playback at a smooth 90fps.
The Immersive Lens Data: A Game-Changer
What sets the URSA Cine Immersive apart is its innovative approach to capturing immersive content. The camera’s immersive lens data is meticulously mapped, calibrated, and stored separately for each eye directly into the Blackmagic RAW file.
This unique feature ensures that the immersive data seamlessly traverses through the post-production process within the Blackmagic RAW Immersive file itself, eliminating the need for multiple files to encapsulate a single immersive scene.
Integrating with DaVinci Resolve: A Seamless Workflow
In conjunction with the exciting URSA Cine Immersive camera announcement, Blackmagic Design also introduced DaVinci Resolve for immersive video editing. This groundbreaking release marks DaVinci Resolve as the world’s first immersive video editor, geared towards facilitating high-resolution 3D content creation.
The Future of Immersive Editing
The upcoming updates to DaVinci Resolve promise to revolutionize immersive video editing workflows. Among the highlights is a new immersive video viewer, granting editors the ability to pan, tilt, and roll clips for optimal viewing on standard 2D monitors.
One of the most thrilling features includes the capability to adjust and monitor clips directly on the Apple Vision Pro for a complete immersive editing experience, enhancing creative possibilities.
The URSA Cine 17K: Setting a New Standard
The URSA Cine Immersive camera is expected to feature the monumental 65mm sensor, boasting a horizontal size of 50.80mm and a vertical size of 23.32mm. With an astounding resolution of 15,520 x 8,040 pixels, this sensor is projected to be similar to the one utilized in the URSA Cine 17K.
A visual comparison with the 12K URSA Cine showcases the substantial size difference, highlighting the technological advancements incorporated in the new URSA Cine Immersive camera.
Looking Ahead: Release Date and Expectations
While detailed specifications of the URSA Cine Immersive camera are currently limited, it is slated for release later in 2024. Anticipated to cater to a niche market with specialized requirements, this innovative camera is expected to command a premium price tag, signaling its position as a top-tier offering in the realm of immersive content creation.
