16K VR videos with Blackmagic URSA immersive camera
We’re thrilled to announce the Blackmagic Design 16K URSA Cine Immersive camera, a groundbreaking piece of equipment that sets a new standard for VR production.
Thanks to ease of use, native DaVinci Resolve integration and live Apple Vision Pro (AVP) headset previews, this camera promises to make VR filmmaking more accessible than ever—allowing creators to focus on their creative vision.
Interview: Blackmagic Design team
Live from SXSW in Texas, we interview the Blackmagic Design team about the groundbreaking launch of the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive, the first commercial camera system built specifically for capturing Apple Immersive Video.
To support the new camera, an update to Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve Studio will introduce features tailored to Apple Immersive Video. These include an Immersive Video Viewer for editing on 2D monitors or directly with the Vision Pro, seamless metadata-driven transitions, and export presets for streamlined delivery of Vision Pro-ready files. These tools will simplify the workflow for filmmakers creating content in this format.
Key Highlights:
- 16K@90FPS recording. On devices like Meta Quest, where 16K isn’t directly supported, footage can be downscaled to 8K@60FPS, providing superior visuals compared to native 8K. We are exploring whether AVP users can enjoy 12K playback.
- Shipped with 8TB hot-swappable storage cards capable of 2 hours 16K @ 90FPS recording.
- Worldwide pre-orders are expected to be fulfilled mid/late-summer 2025.
- Super-quiet cooling system, no overheating issues, and fast response times make this camera perfect.
- Two sensors, two 200º FOV fish-eye lenses exporting in 180º. Potentially we can keep native fish-eye playback in DeoVR, preserving the original full 200º FOV. The lenses undergo advanced calibration specific to each camera unit, syncing offsets with DaVinci Resolve.
- Directors can preview their scene in real-time (likely mono) via Apple Vision Pro. We’re also exploring DeoVR integration on both Quests and AV.
Curious about the camera’s interface? Check out our quick menu tour on DeoVR.
The demo footage, more details about post-production pipeline, and best practices will be revealed during the NAB show.
Because it shares the same sensors as the URSA Cine 12K, you can watch a 24fps mono preview in DeoVR:
Just enter the ID (e.g., “a66ntt”) in the DeoVR app search to watch.
Keep checking back for more information and content made with this state-of-the-art camera.
