The Next Era: "The Talent Stealer" w Jared Payne, Android XR, J. Cameron & VR180 editing/ SpatialCut

In this milestone 10th episode of the Stereoscope podcast, we delve into the revolutionary potential of immersive technology in cinema with Jared Payne, actor and co-producer of the sci-fi VR film "The Talent Stealer." Jared offers insights into the challenges and breakthroughs of crafting narratives in the VR180 format, highlighting the vibrant spirit of the Vancouver film community. The episode also dissects the latest whispers and leaks in the VR and AR industry, from Canon's AR VR glasses patent to Apple's potential integration of PSVR 2 controllers into the Vision Pro. We spotlight the game-changing in-headset video editing app SpatialCut, designed for the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem, and explore Google's collaboration with Samsung on Project MooHan and the Android XR platform. The discussion extends to the role of AI, particularly Google's Gemini, in XR apps and its implications for the film industry, while pondering the competitive dynamics as Samsung and Google position themselves against Apple's Vision Pro and MetaQuest. We also talk about Lightstorm Vision, James Cameron, and his new relationship with Meta, focusing on their multi-year partnership to advance mixed reality content creation. The episode concludes with an exclusive stereoscopic Prologue Teaser from "The Talent Stealer," offering a captivating exploration of the technological advances and industry dynamics shaping the future of VR and AR.