Apple Vision Pro Powers IMAX Previews for New Star Wars Film

5 articles · Updated · Road to VR · Apr 21

Director Jon Favreau used Apple Vision Pro to preview IMAX shots while filming the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Custom software allowed Favreau to view scenes as if in an IMAX theatre, enhancing shot alignment and creative precision during production.
This marks a significant use of consumer technology in filmmaking, reflecting Favreau's ongoing interest in leveraging new tools for previsualization.

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