Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive – Camera Guide

The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Camera Guide is a detailed manual explaining how to capture and produce Apple Immersive Video, a new format designed for Apple Vision Pro. The guide introduces immersive video as a 180-degree, high-resolution, stereoscopic format that combines the depth of 3D cinema with the freedom of 360-degree experiences, but with more control and comfort for viewers. It explains camera operation, exposure, sound design with spatial audio, and editing using DaVinci Resolve. Importantly, it addresses creative choices such as camera placement, tilt, and motion, all of which strongly influence how comfortable and believable the viewing experience feels. The guide also covers practical workflows for recording, transferring, and post-producing footage, along with technical standards for achieving professional results. Many of the recommendations and explanations in the guide go well beyond the specific camera it was designed for and are sufficiently generic to be applicable to other production hardware of different brands. For producers, educators and educational media producers, this document offers significant potential and it goes well beyond the scope of the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Camera for which it is initially designed: it demonstrates how immersive formats can create a powerful sense of presence, enabling learners to “sit inside” an environment rather than passively view it. This could make lessons in history, science, or arts more engaging, allowing students to explore spaces and experiences in three dimensions. The emphasis on careful composition and sound design shows how immersive media can guide attention without overwhelming viewers, an essential principle in educational contexts. The guide also reassures newcomers that the workflow, while data-intensive, has been simplified for accessibility. The guide opens the door for educators to experiment with immersive storytelling, helping them move beyond flat screens to create participatory, memory-rich learning experiences.