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Journalists Detail Seeing Their Own Spatial Videos on Apple Vision Pro
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People should remember that the first Mac (128K RAM, a floppy disk for storage, and a 9" screen) at $2,495 would be $7,400 in today's dollars. Apple managed to sell a few of those.
While perhaps not as breakthrough as the first Mac, Apple is entering into a whole new product category. Also... this story is just a tiny sliver of the utility afforded by AVP (and its soon to come along updated devices). There is much more to AR than viewing spatial videos, which basically come along for the ride.
While perhaps not as breakthrough as the first Mac, Apple is entering into a whole new product category. Also... this story is just a tiny sliver of the utility afforded by AVP (and its soon to come along updated devices). There is much more to AR than viewing spatial videos, which basically come along for the ride.
I am eager to begin my daily routine by settling at my desk and activating VisionPro, enabling my virtual monitors to swiftly assist me in completing my tasks. Spacial videos, movies, and similar distractions hold no appeal for me. I am solely interested in achieving the optimal work environment and ensuring that my desk is impeccable for those moments when I take a break to enjoy a cup of coffee.
Congrats to Apple, they have finally re-invented the ViewMaster!
Spoken by someone who can teleport to Mt. Everest at any time. Astonishing. 🙃
For those of you who are astounded by the price, you probably don't remember when video tape recorders were launched in 1977ish. The VHS versions cost anywhere from $1,000 to $1,400 and BetaMAX was around $2k. $1,000 is about $5k today.
So saying you won't be an early adopter because of the price (I certainly won't be) and saying that the product will be a flop are clearly two different things. I think I bought my first video tape recorder in 1982. when the price was still an uncomfortable $400 or so.
Will Vision Pro be successful? I don't know. But history shows that price is not the main driver of successful tech introductions.
Also please remember, these are the "desktop" version of AR/VR tech, we have not yet seen the "laptop" version much less the "phone" version.
So saying you won't be an early adopter because of the price (I certainly won't be) and saying that the product will be a flop are clearly two different things. I think I bought my first video tape recorder in 1982. when the price was still an uncomfortable $400 or so.
Will Vision Pro be successful? I don't know. But history shows that price is not the main driver of successful tech introductions.
Also please remember, these are the "desktop" version of AR/VR tech, we have not yet seen the "laptop" version much less the "phone" version.
Have you had the chance to read the book 'Ready Player Two'? The concept of a Spacial Video and the underlying storyline highlight the dark and unsettling aspects, making it evident that chaos will ensue if it becomes mainstream. To truly understand my point, I encourage you to delve into the book. However, it must be noted that the book itself is not exceptional.
Spatialify
Spatialify is a utility app built around spatial photo and video: • Capture: (iPhone 15 Pro series, iPhone 16 or newer) Capture 4K HDR spatial videos and 12MP HDR spatial photos with Live Photo and Portrait Depth within the app, and launch camera via Camera Control, Action Button, lock screen...
apps.apple.com
Spatialify… I saw others talking about a TestFlight app with the same name on Twitter. The beta was full, but I found this on the App Store. I am not certain if it is the same developer, or if this is a copy.
Sure wish this tech would've been around before my dad passed. I'd give anything to feel like I was in the room with him again.
Cat videos are going to look SO good on this in a few years. 
More like, “as many floating iOS apps that the RAM will allow for”.
Also, AVP only allows you to mirror one Mac display, and not extend it.
For 4000 you can watch one minute max videos all day long on your headset.
GoPro should make a 3D camera you can attach to your cat, that would be fun.Cat videos are going to look SO good on this in a few years.
But it’s a headset that you can’t wear for more than 30 mins. And will be uncomfortable the whole time. Can’t run macOS.
Shame. Especially if it had a chip that could. Considering there are no producticiy apps made for Vision Pro that you’d need.
You still need a kb. A mouse. And breaks every 30 mins. Seems great. Oh and Apple still isn’t confident enough to let anyone use a Bluetooth device with it.
Admittedly the videos will look great. All do on vr. And this promises to take that quality to the next level. But the bottleneck is poor recording via iPhone 15. 1080p at 30 frames one min max. And have to be careful how close you get. Many will record these having no idea if they’ll look any good.
Maybe it improves over time. But that time isn’t now.
And for people who are really into porn. Just like the early versions of video recorders. Those two classes of individuals will drive demand that increases economies of scale, spawns competition from other products and eventually decreases price and increases quality. VTR's are your case study here.
Where do you see 1 min max? I saw your comment before and recorded a video longer than a minute.
Thought I saw that or heard it but must have saw all the stuff about what one min equals in storage. My bad.
I know how you feel about it is most likely the norm amongst most people, but not for me.
My son passed 6 years ago. He was a stand-up comic, and I have videos up on YouTube, as well as family vids and photos on all my Apple gear. To this day, I’ve only been able to watch one of his stand-ups. It’s just way too hard to see and hear. I can’t even imagine seeing him in something like what they’re describing here. I’d be a wreck. But, again, I know I’m an outlier in this, and understand how wonderful this would be for others.
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