Filming for Apple Vision Pro – Behind the Scenes of “D-Day: The Camera Soldier” – CineD Focus Check Ep67

In this week’s episode, we were fortunate to be connected through Blackmagic Design with Victor from TARGO, a Paris-based production company that has been pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling from the very beginning. Their latest project, D-Day: The Camera Soldier, is a groundbreaking documentary created specifically for the Apple Vision Pro. It blends historical footage with interactive and immersive elements, offering a completely new way to experience this pivotal moment in history.

The Apple Vision Pro launched in January 2024, but only a few production companies have truly committed to creating immersive content for the platform. One notable example is MXR Production, whose work we previously featured on the podcast — you can find that episode here in case you missed it!

Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 26:08

Nino and Victor discuss the unique technical challenges involved in producing content for the Vision Pro and explore why the effort is worthwhile despite the complexities. They also share their vision for how immersive production could become more accessible in the near future, especially with tools like the upcoming Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive.

In case you own an Apple Vision Pro and want to check out D-Day: The Camera Soldier, you can find the immersive documentary here:
https://apps.apple.com/at/app/d-day-the-camera-soldier/id6737838494?l=en-GB

Here you can find more information about TARGO and their projects:
https://www.targostories.com/dday-the-camera-soldier

Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

00:00 – Introduction: Exploring Immersive Storytelling

01:29 – Background on TARGO and Their Vision

05:37 – Conceptualizing “D-Day: The Camera Soldier”

08:36 – Technical Challenges in Immersive Filmmaking

14:38 – Utilizing Apple Vision Pro Capabilities

18:55 – Integrating Historical Footage and Interactive Elements

21:27 – Post-Production Workflow and Tools

27:40 – Audience Reception and Feedback

31:52 – Future of Immersive Documentaries

36:04 – Closing Thoughts and Takeaways

We hope you enjoyed this episode!
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