Apple Immersive Video Featuring 2023 MLS Playoffs Coming to Vision Pro Tonight

[MacRumors]

Apple today plans to release an Apple Immersive Video that features the best of the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. It is the first-ever sports film captured in Apple Immersive Video, and it will be available on the Vision Pro headset.

Apple in February said that the MLS Playoffs were recorded in 8K 3D with a 180-degree field of view and Spatial Audio, giving viewers the opportunity to feel "every heart-pounding moment" of the playoffs.

As Jason Snell from Six Colors points out, Apple's video is being released 110 days after the 2023 MLS Cup Final, which is quite the wait. The video is also just five minutes long.

The MLS documentary is set to premiere on the Vision Pro at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time or 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time tonight.

Article Link: Apple Immersive Video Featuring 2023 MLS Playoffs Coming to Vision Pro Tonight

 

[nfl46]

Let’s gooooooooo!!

 

[repoman016]

As someone who is not into soccer, or have ever owned any type of 3d headsets, this sounds pretty sweet....They've got me interested.

 

[jz0309]

looking to hear feedback from actual VPro users on this one…

 

[Fuzzball84]

Interesting... but still...

I really wonder what they are working on behind the scenes with regards to gen 2... will they tier it and have an affordable option and a premium option?

I think this will be a product that takes multiple generations to A) Get it to a point where its ready for mass consumer take up, and B) priced mass consumer take up.

 

[Crow_Servo]

This could be the start of what’s to come. Hopefully years from now this will have evolved to the point that entire broadcasts are shot this way.

 

[Fuzzball84]

This could be the start of what’s to come. Hopefully years from now this will have evolved to the point that entire broadcasts are shot this way.

If take up of hardware allowing it is good... indeed it could.

A really immersive experience, without having to be there.

 

[decypher44]

This just seems so isolating! I guess if one had no family or friends, ok. But that’s kind of sad. Sports is always better when shared with people.

I’d hate to see us de-volving and closing the world out.

 

[Fuzzball84]

This just seems so isolating! I guess if one had no family or friends, ok. But that’s kind of sad. Sports is always better when shared with people.

I’d hate to see us de-volving and closing the world out.

Sure, this would be for those watching alone.

Indeed, sports is a social occasion... most of the time. Nothing will beat being at the stadium, or with a group of people watching the same TV. The social aspect is huge.

 

[Pakaku]

Shot with a 180º camera... Maybe i'm wrong but that sounds like it's still being shot as a static video where the cameraman controls where the camera looks, instead of what I expect "immersive" to mean, where it's the kind you can move your head around in any direction of your choosing.

 

[samlikesmac]

This is the first new piece of immersive content since the VP launched… for real Apple? Like, no new episodes of any of their immersive shows have come out. It’s been almost 2 whole months since launch. I’m not understanding their content release schedule/strategy with this.

 

[CrysisDeu]

Wait, does anyone remember Vision Pro? That’s still a thing?

Jokes aside, only one immersive video?

 

[dbwie]

I did a Vision Pro demo at the Grand Central Station Apple Store and saw some brief MLS and MLB sports clips in 3-D. It was amazing. Felt like being there at the game

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

This just seems so isolating! I guess if one had no family or friends, ok. But that’s kind of sad. Sports is always better when shared with people.

I’d hate to see us de-volving and closing the world out.

Just buy 2 Vision Pros and sync up. Done.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

If it’s anything like the demo then this will be huger than huge!

 

[AeroEd]

As someone who is not into soccer, or have ever owned any type of 3d headsets, this sounds pretty sweet....They've got me interested.

It’s football ⚽️

 

[BGPL]

I would assume their target audience is outside the US. I can't imagine that many Americans watch soccer compared to NBA/NFL/MLB or even hockey.

 

[Timo_Existencia]

I'll be tuning in.

 

[Razorpit]

I have the PS5 VR and would like to experience something like this just for the heck of it. Any one aware of anything like this for it? Heck, I'd even watch cricket if that is what it takes. 😄

 

[steve09090]

Sure, this would be for those watching alone.

Indeed, sports is a social occasion... most of the time. Nothing will beat being at the stadium, or with a group of people watching the same TV. The social aspect is huge.

Or a way to watch something with friends who aren’t with you.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Just buy 2 Vision Pros and sync up. Done.

Got a spare here, just incase.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

As someone who is not into soccer, or have ever owned any type of 3d headsets, this sounds pretty sweet....They've got me interested.

Order one, and you have 14 days to return it. With the AppleCard, 1 year interest free or 3% cash back.
You'd need to experience it for at least 12 days.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

It’s football ⚽️

Yes, the one you actually play with your feet, not with your hands.

 

[Black Belt]

I hate soccer but would love to see other sports with this even though I’m not a real sport guy. Can you imagine Hockey or Basketball, high speed sports on this? Holy moly!

 

[rubined]

Just watched. If apple pulls this off for all sports and live events it is the next big thing.