Filmmaker Elad Offer has directed the first feature-length immersive film for Apple’s Vision Pro headset. His collaboration with U2’s Bono represents a groundbreaking fusion of intimate storytelling and cutting-edge spatial technology that’s redefining the cinematic experience. We’ve looked at immersive storytelling for the Vision Pro before – if you are interested in the subject, check out the section on the site. We reported about recent productions for the platform as well as camera technology such as the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive which are now becoming a reality. Spatial storytelling on Apple Vision Pro But back to Bono – Stories of Surrender: What began as a supplemental project evolved into something far more ambitious. Offer, a visual effects veteran with extensive music video experience, was initially tasked with creating immersive footage to complement the film “Bono: Stories of Surrender.” However, as tests proved successful, the scope expanded dramatically. “It started as a smaller project and then I started to have some ideas,” Offer explains. “We did some tests and everybody liked it. The producers, the execs at Apple, Bono got excited about this part, that part, and it slowly became this feature length project.” The final experience weaves together multiple storytelling approaches: traditional cinema sections, fully immersive on-stage experiences where viewers feel like they can touch Bono, and what Offer calls “Mix Media”—a revolutionary combination of movie screen with surrounding artwork and animation. Technical innovation and spatial storytelling Creating the first feature-length immersive film required solving unprecedented technical challenges. Working with...
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