SXSW 2025 in 3D: Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive First Look

Blackmagic Design just unveiled their brand new URSA Cine Immersive Camera, an 8K per eye, 90fps, cinematic beast at Austin, Texas.

At SXSW 2025, I sat down with Blackmagic’s Matt to break down everything you need to know about this game-changing immersive camera. Whether you’re a professional VR filmmaker, a studio looking to upgrade, or just curious about the future of immersive video production, this deep dive covers all the key specs, features, and pricing details.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ What makes the URSA Cine Immersive Camera unique?
✅ 8K per eye at 90fps – what does it mean for immersive filmmaking?
✅ What accessories are included with the camera?
✅ Exclusive insights from Blackmagic at SXSW 2025

Key Specifications:
• Dual 8K Sensors: Each sensor captures at a resolution of 8160 x 7200 pixels, providing high-quality stereoscopic 3D immersive imagery with edge-to-edge sharpness, as seen in this demo. 
• High Frame Rates: Supports shooting at up to 90 frames per second in 8K.
• Dynamic Range: Offers 16 stops of dynamic range, enabling detailed capture in both highlights and shadows.
• Custom Lens System: Features a fixed focal length, fixed aperture lens with over 180° field of view, designed and calibrated specifically for immersive video capture with easy shooting and easy post-production in mind  
• Integrated Storage: Includes 8TB of removable high-performance media storage (comes with the purchase), facilitating extended recording sessions.
• Connectivity: Equipped with high-speed 10G Ethernet and Wi-Fi capabilities for efficient media upload, synchronization, and professional broadcast.
 • Price: $29,995 (includes top handle, base plate, B-Mount battery plate, 8TB media module, and a Pelican-style travel case).

Have questions? Drop them in the comments, and Kimchi will do his best to answer—or track down the info for you by barking at Blackmagic!

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