The Canon VR system, combined with Apple Vision Pro, offers an innovative way to capture and experience special moments. Is it the future of wedding videos?
Coming to you from ArtIsRight, this engaging video delves into how the Apple Vision Pro inspired a unique setup to film a friend's wedding. The goal was to capture and play back the wedding in a way that allowed one to relive the event immersively. The differences between Apple’s Vision Pro spatial video and Canon's VR system were a learning curve, yet both offer significant benefits.
The Canon VR system uses the EOS R5 C with the RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye lens. This setup is particularly suited for capturing high-resolution VR content. The lens sees everything around it, which means careful setup to avoid unwanted elements like tripod legs in the shot. The learning process for using this system involved understanding the nuances of VR filming, such as managing the extensive field of view and ensuring proper subject distance for the best three-dimensional effect.
One of the key distinctions discussed is the difference between spatial video and VR. Apple’s Vision Pro creates a focused, three-dimensional view of the subject, with everything else blurred out. This provides an intimate and detailed capture of close-up moments. In contrast, Canon’s VR system captures a broader 180-degree view, immersing you in the entire environment. Both methods have their unique applications, with VR being ideal for comprehensive scene capture and spatial video for detailed subject focus.
The video highlights the practical challenges encountered, such as power management and memory storage. Filming in 8K at 60 frames per second on the EOS R5 C requires significant power, beyond what the standard LP-E6 battery can provide. To address this, the video used the a power bank to ensure consistent power delivery throughout the filming. Additionally, the need for large-capacity CFexpress Type B cards became apparent, as high-resolution video consumes considerable storage space quickly.
Another crucial aspect was the integration of spatial audio, enhancing the immersive experience. While Canon’s VR system captures visual content effectively, combining this with spatial audio from the iPhone 15 Pro Max creates a more complete sensory experience. The project used this setup to capture not only the visual elements but also the sounds of the wedding, aiming to merge these in post-production for a rich playback experience.
Whether for weddings, family gatherings, or personal milestones, these tools can create memories that are more vivid and engaging. The ability to play back these moments in a spatial or VR format offers a unique way to revisit the past, making it feel almost like being there again. Will this be the future? Check out the video above for the full rundown.
Would have liked to see the end product even if it was 2D.