Watch: Apple has released the trailer for the first scripted movie for the Vision Pro
One of the most immersive and downright impressive experiences on the Apple Vision Pro is viewing content. Whether the content is optimized for the $3,500 spatial computer or not, the appeal is that almost anything can be a showstopper.
I’ve been transported to London’s Hyde Park for a Springsteen show on a 100-inch screen, where I can choose the vantage point I like or even rewatch a Spongebob with the famous creature next to me, thanks to a customized environment. Some of the most impressive, however, are the ones produced specifically for the headset. Until now, however, they have been unscripted adventures, such as getting up close to wild animals or walking on a high wire high above the clouds.
However, that changes this week: Apple’s first scripted film captured in the Apple Immersive Video, Submergedreleases on Thursday, October 10, 2024. It’s free for anyone with the Vision Pro and can be viewed via the TV app on the device. Although there is no shared running time, it is called a short film.
Edward Berger, an academy award-winning filmmaker, directed and wrote Submerged. He worked on it before Everything quiet on the Western Frontand another film he worked on, Conclavecoming out soon.
While we didn’t get a formal trailer, Apple released a video showing some shots from the film, showing off unique camera angles and Berger wearing the Vision Pro while on set. Also on display is the special camera that can film in the Apple Immersive Video format. It’s safe to say that it should offer those with the Vision Pro a unique view where you’re not just watching a movie, but part of the story.
The film itself will transport viewers to a submarine during World War II as it is in the midst of an attack of torpedoes. Apple’s full summary is: “Submerged invites viewers on board a World War II submarine and follows the crew as they struggle to fight off a harrowing torpedo attack. This adrenaline-pumping ride showcases the unique storytelling experiences made possible by Apple Immersive Video, a remarkable media format that uses ultra-high-resolution 3D video and spatial audio to put viewers at the center of the action.”
Submerged will be released on October 10, 2024 and will be free for Vision Pro owners. It will also continue to expand the Immersive Video content available on the platform. That’s a good thing, and it marks the first leap into scripted content, with hopefully more to come.
I’ll check it out when it comes out, but I also think Apple’s Vision Pro would work well with a regular movie or TV show. I’m looking forward to screening the upcoming Springsteen documentary – Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – on Disney+. I hope Netflix eventually joins the bandwagon to watch Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts concert film later in October. The device excels in this way thanks to the excellent displays and great Spatial Audio – if supported – via AirPods Pro.
