Canon improves VR workflows

In response to user feedback, Canon has updated its EOS VR Utility and EOS VR Plug-in for Adobe Premier Pro to improve efficiency in post-production. The v1.2 update provides the same user interface with the addition of an EOS VR Utility RAW movie support function/tab. The update also adds compatibility with RAW files, even at the higher frame rate of 8K/60p, such as those from the EOS R5 C. The combination of 60fps, 8K and the high dynamic range of the RAW file is said to guarantee exceptional image quality and smooth moving images.

Canon says that both the EOS VR Utility and the EOS VR Plug-in support compatible GPUs, which improves processing and conversion times to speed up the post-production workflow and makes it easier for VR content creators to work with large VR files. In addition, native support of Apple silicon has been added to further speed up workflows on Mac devices. The EOS VR Plug-in also has a speed priority mode where creators can apply the VR conversion after editing to shorten post-production time.

A high-quality HEVC 4:4:4 10-bit file format option on the Windows EOS VR Utility software gives more options for codecs when exporting content, while a much-requested lens mask function (Windows and Mac) eliminates the neighbouring lens view, while also feathering the edges of the frame, removing another step in the final edit.