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02/11/2025

Your Film LOOKS 3D… But Does It SOUND 3D?
Time to make your audio as immersive as your visuals inside DaVinci Resolve Fairlight!
Learn how to spatialize sound for 360° & VR180 filmmaking using Ambisonic Audio & AI IntelliTrack:

Learn how to mix professional Ambisonic Spatial Audio for 360 & VR180 filmmaking using DaVinci Resolve Fairlight. This 2025 masterclass covers everything fro...

01/14/2025

Day 1 Sunset of the Pacific Palisades Fire

It’s been 7 days since the Palisades Fire erupted, and containment is still only at 17%. 

While the internet speculates about the true cause of this massive blaze, here’s a 360° photo from Day Zero, when the fire first broke out.

This was before the Eaton and Sunset Fires.

The situation worsened significantly after Day Zero, with the eerie sunset over Malibu and Santa Monica—areas later completely destroyed—serving as a haunting prelude to the devastation.

Investigations suggest that the fire may have originated near Skull Rock on the Temescal Ridge Trail, a popular hiking spot. 

However, the exact cause remains under investigation.

What do you think sparked the Palisades Fire? Share your thoughts below.

01/07/2025

Los Angeles is on Fire! Wildfire Spreads allover Pacific Palisades 🚨
A massive wildfire is tearing through the Pacific Palisades area, fueled by high-speed Santa Ana winds. Over 772 acres have already burned, and sadly, homes are being destroyed as we speak.

Evacuation orders have just been issued for thousands of residents, with power shutoffs adding to the chaos.
🚫 Avoid the area—roads are gridlocked, and the entire Santa Monica region is covered in smoke.

Check out this 360 photo I just captured. You can see the massive smoke cloud stretching across the skyline, showing the scale of this growing disaster. We’re outside the evacuation zone, but things are escalating fast. Stay safe, stay informed, and keep away from the affected areas.

I’ll continue sharing updates as the situation develops. 🙏

12/29/2024

Today I turn 41, and I’m filled with gratitude. Not many people can say they wake up every day to do what they love, in a community they deeply care for, telling stories that make a lasting impact. I’m incredibly lucky to be one of them.

This journey wouldn’t be possible without you—the immersive community. I was just a kid with a wild dream, and for the past 20+ years, I’ve been chasing that dream relentlessly. But honestly, it feels like I’m just getting started. The support you’ve shown me has allowed me to not only keep creating but also to share everything I’ve learned along the way. It’s my hope that through this small platform, you too can find the tools and inspiration to tell meaningful stories—stories that rise above the noise and create real connections in your community.

Here’s a little glimpse behind the scenes of a recent project shot on Canon USA: two major VR documentary releases, “Pak Mei Kung Fu: Fists, Weapons & Philosophy” and “Rebuilding Asheville After Hurricane Helene”. These projects are a labor of love, blending tradition, resilience, and immersive storytelling.

The Kung Fu documentary is now available on YouTube VR, Spatial Film (for Vision Pro), and Meta Quest TV. It would mean the world to me if you could take a moment to experience it in your headset and share it with your loved ones this holiday season. Your support keeps the dream alive, and together, we’re shaping the future of immersive storytelling.

Here’s to dreaming big, chasing relentlessly, and inspiring each other every step of the way. Cheers to more adventures ahead! 🥂

Happy New Year 2025! 🎆🎇

12/28/2024

The River Arts District, Asheville - A Quiet Aftermath in 360

This 360 photo captures the devastating impact Hurricane Helene left on Asheville’s beloved River Arts District. Once a vibrant hub of creativity, the streets are now eerily silent. The French Broad River spilled into the area, leaving behind shattered studios, waterlogged canvases, and fragments of what used to be an inspiring artistic haven.

The destruction is heart-wrenching—buildings reduced to ruins, the river’s forceful presence still felt in the mud and debris that blankets the ground. An overturned truck container lies sprawled across the mud-streaked road, while mangled vehicles are scattered like forgotten remnants of normalcy. The very heart of Asheville’s artistic community stands still, a stark reminder of nature’s power and unpredictability.

Though recovery is yet to begin, this image asks us to pause and reflect on the fragility of what we cherish. Share this post to honor the River Arts District’s past and to keep its story alive in these challenging times. Together, we hold space for the community affected.

We are here creating a 3D 360 documentary about Asheville after Hurricane Helene to help raise awareness and support the local community. This Christmas, we’re also volunteering to assist those in need as much as we can. Together, we can shine a light on this tragedy and rally support for those who need it most.

12/26/2024

Step Into the World of Pak Mei Kung Fu in Immersive 3D VR180

Our latest film is now available on YouTube VR, free to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StEeUYM7hxk

If you’re passionate about martial arts, curious about Chinese culture and philosophy, or simply looking for an extraordinary VR experience, this is for you.

After three months of filming in China & Hong Kong, we’ve captured the essence of Kung Fu in a way you’ve never seen before—immersive, cinematic, and deeply engaging.

Experience it now on your Meta Quest or directly on YouTube YouTube VR, and let us know what you think.

Discover the power, philosophy, and artistry of Kung Fu like never before.

Directed by Keeley Ann Turner

Join Grandmaster Liu Zhiqiang, a direct descendant of Great-Grandmaster Cheung Lai Cheun (張禮泉) and Lau Siu Chun (刘泉), as he unveils the secrets of Bak Mei Hu...

12/25/2024

Merry D.I.T. Christmas! 🎥🎄

This one’s for all the hardworking data wranglers out there—keeping the magic alive for the film industry and immersive storytelling. 🙌✨

Today’s challenge: 13 1TB AngelBird AV PRO CF cards. That’s 13TB of footage to process on Christmas Eve, so we can hit the ground running tomorrow. This new Meta 4 camera packs a punch, eating up 8 cards at a time to capture up to 12K 120fps ProRes in immersive 3D 360. 😵‍💫🎬

For those wondering, D.I.T. stands for Digital Imaging Technician—a vital role on any film set. A DIT ensures all footage is safely stored, backed up, and ready for post-production. On an immersive film set, it’s even more crucial. With 8 lenses capturing stereoscopic 3D, every frame has to be in the right order for software like Mistika VR to stitch it perfectly—ready for editors to bring the vision to life.

To ensure every card is successfully downloaded onto my brand-new M4 Max MacBook Pro, I rely on DIT software like .video . It generates a checksum for every card, verifying that nothing gets missed. Trust me, the last thing you want is the director or client blaming you for “forgetting” to download one of the lenses. With checksum-verified data and a detailed DIT document after each offload and backup, you’ve got receipts—literally.

Pro tip: For filmmakers, make sure you use GOOD media. The last thing you want is your data corrupting on set. I trust AV Pro for commercial projects. Yes, they’re very expensive, and buying 13 of them will cost a fortune—but trust me, it’s worth it. You can’t put a price on reliable media when you’re working on critical shoots.

This practice could save your career (and sanity). Learn from my mistake—it happened to me once, and let me tell you, it was no fun explaining why a lens file was missing. Don’t let it happen to you!

Here’s to the unsung heroes of filmmaking. Your work might not be on the big screen, but without it, there’d be no movie magic to watch. 🎞️👏



PS. I’m still hustling during holidays 👊🏻

12/20/2024

Kimchi will show you who is the NEW KING in Spatial Video on Apple Vision Pro (and Meta Quest 3)...
https://youtu.be/EL96nu5HsSQ

This new Canon Spatial Lens is truly a game-changer and Kimchi is here to SHOW you why! As so far no one, I mean no one, really show what this lens can capture in Spatial or VR180!

Let’s see which camera Kimchi thinks is the BEST for Spatial Video and Immersive 180 on the Apple Vision Pro!

12/16/2024

16K Immersive Filmmaking is HERE! 🤯

🎥 Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is officially up for pre-order! This game-changing camera is the ONLY professional cine camera that can capture 16K at 90fps for Apple Spec immersive 180° films.

📅 Shipping as early as late Q1 2025 (according to Blackmagic), it’s priced at $29,995 USD—but is it worth it?

Plus, the upcoming DaVinci Resolve update will natively support immersive 180° editing, complete with cloud features to handle those resource-heavy files seamlessly. No more local bottlenecks!

2025 is the next phase of immersive storytelling, and it starts NOW.
💭 Will you pre-order this beast of a camera or wait to see how it performs?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!

✨ Tag a filmmaker who needs to see this!

12/12/2024

A very sunny day at Rome! Look down in this 360 photo - you are flying next to the famous Castel Sant’Angelo
As seen on Tom Hank's ‘Angels & Demons’ movie, the Castel Sant’Angelo has the best look out spot to see the entire Rome and see all the way to the Vatican City (Look around, can you spot the big church in Vatican City?)
The best spot to get a selfie at the fortress has to be one of this windows - usually no tourists here and you get the whole view all by yourself! Go to the one on the fart left (where I was)

We have something exciting to launch tomorrow - the next immersive 180 Spatial Film series is going to be at Italy! Are you ready to experience Italy allover again (or like never before) in 3D?

Let's go!

11/29/2024

Exciting news for all Spatial Video creators! Join me today as I dive into the major updates in DaVinci Resolve 19.1 and the brand-new Final Cut Pro 11.

Apple is finally stepping up with solutions for our community—but are they enough to compete with Resolve? Let’s break down the tools, the updates, and what this means for your editing workflow.

Don’t miss this in-depth comparison—it’s everything you need to know about editing Spatial Video!

Ready to master Spatial Video from start to finish? In this in-depth tutorial, we cover everything you need to know about filming and editing Spatial Video o...

11/02/2024

Unlock the full potential of 4K HDR spatial video with Rhythm of Taipei—an expertly crafted timelapse film designed specifically for the Apple Vision Pro. Dive into Taipei’s vibrant energy and architectural marvels, captured in rich 8K detail and immersive 3D depth.

Optimized for Apple’s Native Player
✅ 4K HDR Clarity – Enjoy exceptional image quality with precision contrast and vibrant color accuracy.
✅ Seamless Local Playback – Download directly to your Vision Pro for flawless, native playback that maximizes spatial capability.
✅ Enhanced Spatial Depth – Our filming techniques deliver depth and realism that surpass standard spatial video, creating a truly immersive experience.

Download the FREE trailer now and experience it yourself: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rhythm-of-taipei-115237614

The 8K Immersive 180° version of Rhythm of Taipei is now available on our app, Spatial Film: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spatial-film/id6670564820?platform=vision

With the latest Spatial Film v1.7 update, you can now download films for offline viewing and explore new 360° environments like Mars, captured in real photos from NASA’s rover—no CGI, 100% authentic imagery of Mars!

We’re also excited to announce the upcoming release of two new 20-minute films next week, packed with immersive content. Stay tuned for more immersive experiences!

Shot on Canon R5 Mark II

10/31/2024

It’s been a while since we’ve shared an update on Perseverance, so here’s the latest snapshot from its Mastcam-Z instrument! This stunning panorama captures a brand-new region on Mars called “Bright Angel”—an ancient riverbed where water flowed billions of years ago. Yes, you read that right—an ancient river on Mars! 🌊🪐

Captured on June 12, 2024 (the rover’s 1,178th Martian day, or sol), this panoramic view is made up of 346 individual images stitched together after their journey back to Earth. NASA enhanced the color to bring out subtle details, and we only made it into 360° for easier exploration (in immersive on both Vision Pro via our new app Spatial Film, or on Meta Quest Browser / Facebook VR app)!

While actual evidence of life on Mars remains elusive, a new NASA study suggests that if Martian life exists, it might be lurking beneath frozen water. As Aditya Khuller from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab puts it, “If we’re trying to find life anywhere in the universe today, Martian ice exposures are probably one of the most accessible places we should be looking.”

We’ll keep sharing Perseverance’s incredible finds as it continues the search for signs of life on the Red Planet. Stay tuned, and dive into this view of Mars’s fascinating history!

Original source: https://science.nasa.gov/resource/perseverance-captures-bright-angel-in-360-degrees/

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS
Publish date: July 25, 2024

10/28/2024

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Spatial Film—an immersive 180° and 360° film app we’ve built for you, with a new FREE film every other week! 🎉 Check it out: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spatial-film/id6670564820?platform=vision

After months of self-teaching Swift and app development, I finally turned my dream of having a platform dedicated to showcasing the highest-quality immersive films into reality. I’m not a developer by trade—I’m an immersive filmmaker—but I wanted a space where our original 3D 180 and 360 films could shine, free from the heavy compression of typical platforms. So, four months ago, I dove into coding, and here we are with version 1!

This journey has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding, and I couldn’t have done it alone. My gratitude goes out to the immersive and VR community, our loyal Patreon members, and developers around the world who generously offered advice and encouragement along the way.

What makes Spatial Film unique? It’s 100% original content, from immersive films to 360° environments, all crafted to provide an unparalleled experience. Some of you might recognize us as immersive filmmakers and educators on YouTube, where we’ve shared tutorials and inspired countless creators on Meta, Apple, Pico, HTC, and even back in the early YouTube VR days. Now, we’re taking advantage of Vision Pro’s stunning display to bring our work to you in the best quality possible.

Our journey with immersive content goes way back—we’ve worked with 12K camera rigs like Jaunt, Google Jump, and Yi Halo, creating wild experiences for brands. But despite our efforts, our films were often stuck on platforms with heavy compression, which limits the quality. Vision Pro changed that for us, but it’s taken a lot of work to adapt. We’re still learning, refining, and working hard to optimize this new pipeline.

Our hope with Spatial Film is to champion immersive storytelling on our own terms, without big corporations that might restrict artistic freedom. We’re here to bring you genuine, immersive stories—not influenced by financial projections. This platform is small, just me and a Shiba Inu sidekick named Kimchi, and we plan to keep it that way. No outside investment, no mission drift—just pure, immersive storytelling.

And the best part? We’re releasing free films every other week, so you can explore and download our latest releases without a paywall. Every film also comes with its own immersive environment, free of charge. If you’d like to support us, you can subscribe to access the full library for a super affordable price, helping us keep this going as a true “mom-and-pop” shop on VisionOS.

Feedback is more than welcome as we continue learning, optimizing, and improving the experience for all of you. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

10/23/2024

Sunrise in Autumn 🍂✨
Look around, look down… Can you spot the river flowing through the stunning fall colors? 🍁

Our latest 360 experience, Color of Autumn - A Scenic Relaxation 360 Flying Experience, is now live on YouTube VR! 🎥🌿

Need a peaceful escape? This immersive journey through vibrant autumn landscapes is perfect for meditation, relaxation, or just unwinding. 🎧🍃

📲 Watch now on your Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, or Apple Vision Pro for the full 360 experience:
👉 https://youtu.be/UtZwns6VKZI

Take a deep breath and let this calming flight transport you into the heart of autumn. 🌅✨

10/07/2024

Meet the newest member of the VR180 family! 😍

The V-RAPTOR [X] is a global shutter powerhouse, originally built for the rising virtual production market. With its extended highlights mode, cinematic sensor, and the ability to shoot 120fps in 8K, it’s paving the way for the future of immersive 180 filmmaking.

Check out our in-depth overview now on YouTube to see why this rugged new addition is a game-changer in my immersive filmmaking toolkit!

👇🏼 Comment for Apple Immersive 180 link 🔗

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10/03/2024

Let’s take a moment to keep the people of Western North Carolina in our thoughts. Many are still without power and water following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Whether through donations or sending prayers, every bit of help matters. They truly need all the support they can get. 🙏
https://belovedasheville.com/get-involved/
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/