As part of Horror Week 2025, we sat down with a bunch of talented filmmakers to discuss the future of horror filmmaking and how the rise of immersive video might make frights and jump scares more terrifying than ever before.Powered by the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera, and set to be viewed in Apple Immersive Video on Apple Vision Pro headsets, we discussed the horror filmmaking possibilities unlocked by this 180-degree, 3D 8K recording format and what this new technology could do for tension, frights, and—yes—even jump scares.The Consensus on the Immersive FormatNFS: Thanks to everyone for joining this discussion! How does everyone feel about the new immersive format for filmmaking?I think it’s incredible. Immersive filmmaking creates a whole new way to experience stories, especially for horror, where tension and perspective matter so much. It feels like stepping directly into a filmmaker’s imagination. — Raymond Mendez (Producer, Don’t Ignore Me)3D, in recent years, has become a post tool and the realm of VFX. I’m excited to see what the new URSA Cine Immersive camera and Apple Vision Pro can deliver. — Judd Overton (DP, Totally Killer)Immersive filmmaking is really exciting. It is also its own art form that plays by its own set of rules. You’re giving your audience far more agency, so you need to think more about guiding the viewers' eyes through blocking, action, and other storytelling elements. It’s not easy, but a good immersive experience is truly unforgettable. — Andrew Scott Baird (DP, Shelby Oaks) Immersive Cinema...
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