The Ursa Cine Immersive System is based on a new platform design and is equipped with a fixed stereoscopic 3D lens system and two 8K image sensors. It offers a resolution of 8160×7200 pixels per eye and 16 stops of dynamic range. The camera can record 90fps 3D video in a single file. The precise positioning data from the lens system is carried through the entire post-production process in Blackmagic RAW format. However, the actual performance and applicability of these specifications must first be confirmed in practice.

DaVinci Resolve updates

In addition to the camera, an updated version of DaVinci Resolve will be released. This supports the editing of Apple Immersive Video. A new Immersive Video Viewer allows editors to pan and tilt clips on 2D monitors or on the Apple Vision Pro. However, it remains to be seen how user-friendly and effective these new functions will be in professional practice.

Availability

The Ursa Cine Immersive camera and the updated version of DaVinci Resolve will be available later this year.

Key features of the Ursa Cine Immersive Camera:

• Dual stereoscopic 3D lens system.
• 8K 3D video recording, i.e. 8160×7200 resolution per eye.
• 16 f-stop dynamic range.
• Lightweight housing with standard connections.
• Generation 5 Colour Science.
• 90fps recording to a Blackmagic RAW file.
• 8TB Blackmagic Media Module.
• High speed WLAN, 10G Ethernet or mobile data.
• Optional Ursa Cine EVF.
• DaVinci Resolve Studio included.

Key features of DaVinci Resolve with Vision Pro

• Support for Apple Vision Pro monitoring.
• Editing of Blackmagic RAW immersive video.
• Immersive Video Viewer.
• Automatic detection of Apple Immersive Video.
• Ability to bypass transitions rendered by Apple Vision Pro.
• Export native files for Apple Vision Pro.

Outlook

The introduction of the Ursa Cine Immersive Camera System and the updated version of DaVinci Resolve promises new possibilities for filmmakers and VFX artists. However, it remains to be seen how well this new and as yet untested technology will work in practice and whether it will live up to expectations.

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