Apple Vision Pro Captures 3D Spatial Videos and Photos

[MacRumors]

Apple's new Vision Pro headset is equipped with an array of cameras for everything from eye scanning to gesture tracking, but it also has an external camera for capturing photos and videos.

The 3D camera on the Vision Pro takes 3D photos and records 3D videos that can be viewed back on the headset. Apple says that the feature is designed to allow users to relive their memories like never before. Standard photos from an iPhone or another device can also be viewed on the headset, but the 3D images will be much more immersive.

Spatial videos and photos are designed to have "incredible depth" according to Apple, which lets the user "see into a moment." They can be expanded and zoomed in just like a regular photo.

There is a button at the top of the headset that is designed to let users capture spatial videos or photos, and while recording is ongoing, the headset's external display flashes with an animation that lets the people around you know that video is being recorded.

With the recording indicator, no one will be able to use Vision Pro record video or take images in secret, which is a problem that prior headsets have faced. Google Glass, Google's now-defunct AR smart glasses, allowed for surreptitious photo and video recording in public spaces. Google came under fire for its capabilities, and some businesses even began banning the use of Google Glass.

It is not clear if Apple will face some of the same issues with Vision Pro, but it at least makes it clear when a video is being recorded thanks to the unique external display. It's also not as lightweight and wearable as Google Glass, so it is unlikely many people will be wearing the Vision Pro out in public.

Article Link: Apple Vision Pro Captures 3D Spatial Videos and Photos

 

[jz0309]

that example of a birthday cake just sucks ...
I think this feature will be useful for creating learning videos or remote teaching/troubleshooting and such ...

 

[Calle68]

We are not that far to a Black Mirror distopic future. It's only a matter of size, memory and we are there.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

From the deceased loved ones... Imagine combining Live Voicemails + 3D Spatial Photo.

 

[FSMBP]

The first image of the dad wearing those and filming his kids is creepy...

I'd rather enjoy the moment in real-time OR quickly snap a pic with my phone (and tuck it away)...I think the trend should be less tech in our lives rather than the complete opposite. But obviously, Apple would know better than some random person like me.

 

[redbeard331]

But can it take selfies?

 

[Bearxor]

I cant wait for the first POV porn videos to come from this thing

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

But can it take selfies?

I think it can take Slofies... Remember iPhone 11 era.

Apple Shares New 'Slofie' Videos Highlighting iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Cameras

Apple today shared two new "slofie" videos taken using the slow-motion capture feature of the front-facing camera of the iPhone and iPhone 11...

www.macrumors.com

 

[svish]

Will be good to capture 3D photos and videos. But wearing a headset to capture it will ruin the moment.

 

[epox999]

Would like to see what the actual prototype looks like as these promo images and video are just mockups / CGI.

They never showed an actual physical unit at WWDC or have anyone wearing one "on-stage"

 

[Analog Kid]

Will be good to capture 3D photos and videos. But wearing a headset to capture it will ruin the moment.

I suspect that's being shown because the Vision was being shown. I wouldn't be surprised if this feature shows up in iPhone very shortly.

 

[sevoneone]

I actually hope this reignites the demand for affordable VR 180 capable cameras. The Insta360 EVO was a very good camera when used in its 180° 3D mode. I'd love for them to bring back something like that for making content for AR/VR.

 

[redbeard331]

I think it can take Slofies... Remember iPhone 11 era.

Apple Shares New 'Slofie' Videos Highlighting iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Cameras

Apple today shared two new "slofie" videos taken using the slow-motion capture feature of the front-facing camera of the iPhone and iPhone 11...

www.macrumors.com

I had thankfully forgotten about that until now 🌚

I still haven’t found out if this thing can make regular phone calls and if it has maps for driving. Imagine no more LA traffic jams, instead you’re slowly driving a Range Rover up the side of Mount Everest, with augmented stop signs and red lights that keep you from crashing into the car in front of you.

 

[spiderman0616]

Will be good to capture 3D photos and videos. But wearing a headset to capture it will ruin the moment.

That’s easy to complain about now when almost zero people on the planet have ever used/seen one of these. Once it’s a more commonplace type of device, which is going to be a few years, nobody will notice.

We are not that far to a Black Mirror distopic future. It's only a matter of size, memory and we are there.

It’s “dystopian” and yes we are that far away. Where in Apple’s presentation yesterday did you see a use case that feels dystopian to you? Are they spying on you and injecting mind control chemicals into your sweat glands with it or something?

 

[TheOldChevy]

I wonder in which format 3D movies will be recorded.

 

[anselpela]

By far the cringiest and most embarrassing thing Apple has promoted in recent memory.

 

[Scoob Redux]

re: the birthday image:
So, the concept is that we can wear an AR headset and miss out on the actual event so that we can re-live it later virtually?

 

[al256]

But can it take selfies?

No, but if you look down you'll get some great ... pics to share.

 

[anselpela]

That’s easy to complain about now when almost zero people on the planet have ever used/seen one of these. Once it’s a more commonplace type of device, which is going to be a few years, nobody will notice.

No one will notice people with a giant freaking headset? You're dreaming here. This isn't people getting used to the appearance of AirPods with their long stems. This is giant freaking isolating headset. There is no amount of time that will make people OK with that.

The only thing time will do is reduce this product to a pair of glasses, that will finally be acceptable to wear around other people.

 

[Princejb134]

The first image of the dad wearing those and filming his kids is creepy...

I'd rather enjoy the moment in real-time OR quickly snap a pic with my phone (and tuck it away)...I think the trend should be less tech in our lives rather than the complete opposite. But obviously, Apple would know better than some random person like me.

Havent you seen what goes on in the world. People no longer enjoy concerts they just record the whole thing when they are there. Ive done this myself where i just stare at the phone making sure im recording the artist correctly

 

[Someyoungguy]

The first image of the dad wearing those and filming his kids is creepy...

I'd rather enjoy the moment in real-time OR quickly snap a pic with my phone (and tuck it away)...I think the trend should be less tech in our lives rather than the complete opposite. But obviously, Apple would know better than some random person like me.

Agreed! Apple should consider selling a camera that can take stereoscopic video and stills (or adding the feature to iPhones) so that no one has to turn into a human tripod or Twiki from the Buck Rogers series.

 

[dandy1117]

re: the birthday image:
So, the concept is that we can wear an AR headset and miss out on the actual event so that we can re-live it later virtually?

Do you think that the usage of bulky camcorders by parents in the 80s and 90s could have been subject to similar scrutiny? I believe that cultural norms will emerge to either discourage such behavior or to normalize it.

 

[joshuabeg]

I think this has the potential to be the game-changing feature for Vision Pro.

The $3499 price tag feels a lot smaller if I can record and re-live life moments in 3D… assuming I can get past wearing it during those moments to record 😅

 

[Crow_Servo]

I had thankfully forgotten about that until now 🌚

I still haven’t found out if this thing can make regular phone calls and if it has maps for driving. Imagine no more LA traffic jams, instead you’re slowly driving a Range Rover up the side of Mount Everest, with augmented stop signs and red lights that keep you from crashing into the car in front of you.

They didn’t talk about it having cellular capabilities, so I’ll say it’s a no at this point. As it gets more discrete and capable of being on battery power for more than 2 hours, maybe it’ll gain cellular functionality. It wasn’t until the Series 3 Apple Watch that cellular became an option.

 

[JoshuaBru]

That’s easy to complain about now when almost zero people on the planet have ever used/seen one of these. Once it’s a more commonplace type of device, which is going to be a few years, nobody will notice.


It’s “dystopian” and yes we are that far away. Where in Apple’s presentation yesterday did you see a use case that feels dystopian to you? Are they spying on you and injecting mind control chemicals into your sweat glands with it or something?

Oh is that the litmus test for a dystopian future? They need to be injecting chemicals into you? Lol I think the notion that a machine stands in between you and reality, especially during an important moment like a child’s bday party is what’s depressing to people, some people, but I think the target audience for this product are those who’d never be invited to a bday party to begin with so I understand why there’s no concern to some.