Last Week in AVP #49: 9to5Mac Names Apple Vision Pro Product of the Year, ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Using Apple Vision Pro for Film’s Production, Ping Pong XR With New Features, and more!
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‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu used Apple Vision Pro during the film’s post-production (source)
I loved being one of the first directors to use Apple Vision Pro! I was completely blown away with how it helps you play, create, and explore new worlds.
Watch Wicked now on the @AppleTV app, and experience it in 3D on Apple Vision Pro. http://apple.co/wicked
9to5Mac Product of the Year: Apple Vision Pro (9to5mac)
Apple fired on all cylinders throughout 2024 with big revamps to the iPad and Mac lineups, the iPhone 16, and the Apple Watch Series 10.
None of those products, however, have had and will continue to have the impact of Apple Vision Pro. For that reason, we are crowning the Apple Vision Pro as the 9to5Mac Product of the Year for 2024.
Chance and Ben discuss why Apple Vision Pro beat out Mac mini as 'Product of the Year' (9to5mac)
https://pod.link/happyhour
These coming Vision Pro upgrades could lead to big 2025 success (source)
Vision Pro was chosen as 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. But there’s still a lot Apple’s spatial computer has to prove heading into its second year. Here are three big coming upgrades that could lead to a breakout 2025 for Vision Pro.
Apple, probably the most important consumer-oriented technology company, has released this year its first XR headset: the Apple Vision Pro. Apple is not a company that launches random products: usually, when it launches something in a new market it is because it strongly believes in it, and it is going to stick for years until it dominates. See what it did with smartwatches: in the beginning, the Apple Watch was not that great, but now it is the market leader in the smartwatches sector, and it also found some niches where it is overly successful (fitness and healthcare).
If Apple launched the Vision Pro, it means it thinks about dominating the AR/MR market in the next 10 years. And Apple is a trendsetter, so if it enters the field, others are coming, too. All the companies will also do their best to compete with Apple: see what has happened with Meta, which has speeded up the updates of this Quest 3, “copying” many features from the Vision Pro, with a huge benefit for all the Quest users. Apple’s presence is already enriching the ecosystem.
Digital decorations inside AVP around your work space (source)
Spending 4-6 hours a day working inside a headset was definitely one of the biggest surprises of 2024!
What I didn’t expect was how much augmenting my room would boost my creativity and productivity.
Changing the digital appearance of my surroundings has been a game-changer for my focus—it’s like giving my brain a fresh start every time.
Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite digital decorations that I use to upgrade my workspace (Link in the comments). I just love combining these elements to create a vibe that keeps me motivated and inspired.
Seamless 2D to 3D video conversion on the AVP with Moon Player (source)
I’m having an incredible time watching my videos on the Apple Vision Pro with Moon Player! The seamless 2D to 3D conversion is mind-blowing, and I feel like I’m in my own private cinema right from my hotel room. This app is amazing! @MoonVRPlayer #AppleVisionPro #Apple
I Spent 21 Days Working in Apple Vision Pro - My Honest Review
Pimax Reveals Dream Air Headset with similar appearances to AVP (source)
With the reveal of Pimax’s upcoming Dream Air headset, the VR community at large had plenty of questions. We put those questions straight to the company, and also got a glimpse of early prototypes, a full list of specs, and an update on unreleased products.
Ping Pong XR tests new features with real serve, new paddle and better lightning (source)
Anyone want to test real serve, new paddle and better lightning in the latest Ping Pong XR for Vision Pro? Available in TestFlight!
“Spatial Escape” app with spatial escape adventure (source)
Okay, this is SO awesome. Introducing: “Spatial Escape” by @MszPro — my first spatial escape adventure and today’s Vision Pro App of the Day! You solve riddles and face challenges, like water suddenly filling the phone booth you’re in.
Seriously, we need to talk more about this. This is the future of escape games at home.
As a solo indie project—which makes it even more impressive—you’ll be amazed by the creativity and fun details packed into this experience. In a virtual environment where anything is possible and physics have no limits, you can expect to try something completely new and mind-blowing.
"Spatial Music Player" concept app in development (source)
You can also experience the new Apple Vision Pro app "Spatial Music Player" that is currently in development! This app runs on STYLY for Vision Pro! (It was developed with Visual Scripting without using C# and Shader Graph) #AppleVisionPro #STYLY
Hidden 3D Apple Vision Pro Workflow: Edit Spatial Video & VR180 on Final Cut Pro 11
Distorted visual field in the AVP (enterprise API) (source)
Our team has created a new prototype for #AppleVisionPro !
Using Enterprise API, they've distorted the visual field captured by the device.
Experiencing a distorted view of the real world right in front of your eyes feels like something out of science fiction—and it's even more fascinating than expected.
Pocket Rocket app lets you explore space rockets in full 3D (source)
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