Experience ‘Ice Dive’ on Apple Vision Pro
The immersive short film “Ice Dive” plunges audiences into the icy depths of the Arctic, featuring a diver’s quest to set a world record, exclusively for Apple Vision Pro.
Since its introduction, Apple Vision Pro has gradually expanded its library with content designed for its distinctive 180-degree 8K immersive video format. Titles such as “Wild Life” and “Prehistoric Planet,” though promising, have been released sporadically.
The latest installment in the adventure series is “Ice Dive,” presenting an exhilarating underwater journey akin to but distinct from the “Sharks” episode found in “Wild Life.” This episode ventures into the bitterly cold Arctic waters.
Each segment of this adventurous anthology showcases remarkable challenges faced by prominent athletes and explorers. In “Ice Dive,” viewers accompany Ant Williams as they endeavor to break a swimming record for covering unprecedented distances beneath ice—with only a single breath.
Initially unveiled in February 2024, Apple Vision Pro serves as an advanced preview of incoming technologies. Though ongoing enhancements are made to visionOS along with fresh media releases for this headset, there remains hesitation among everyday consumers regarding its hefty price tag of $3,500.
Encouragingly, Blackmagic’s recent launch of a $30,000 camera geared towards immersive video capture heralds potential growth in content availability. This innovation will empower professional studios beyond Apple’s scope to curate and create specialized material designed explicitly for Apple Vision Pro users.
To date, available experiences include varied attractions such as sharing studio space with Alicia Keys or soaring high in hot air balloons—plus unique adventures like traversing an ambulance during a music video shoot. The standout offering remains “Submerged,” an engaging 16-minute short depicting life aboard a submarine during World War II.
As Apple intensifies efforts surrounding the Vision Pro headset while preparing future iterations, it is expected that enriching content offerings will be prioritized. Approaching nearly one year since its debut on shelves, existing options still feel limited; new buyers could feasibly explore every piece within their extensive immersive video collection in roughly two hours.