Tell me more about how video docking in a Reality Composer view applies to immersive environments on macOS
Asked on 03/27/2025
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In the session titled "Enhance the immersion of media viewing in custom environments" from WWDC 2024, Apple discusses how video docking in a Reality Composer view can enhance immersive environments on macOS, particularly for visionOS. The session explains that video docking enhances the full-screen experience by placing the video screen into a fixed location within an immersive space. By default, the system determines the docking location, but developers can now customize this location by specifying a custom docking region using Reality Composer Pro.
Reality Composer Pro is used to prepare 3D content and visualize experiences. Developers can add a video dock preset to their projects, allowing them to position the video player in an ideal location within their custom environment. This customization helps provide a clear view for the audience, enhancing the immersive experience by fitting the media playback into the room's design and providing a comfortable viewing angle.
For more details on how to implement this, you can refer to the session Enhance the immersion of media viewing in custom environments (03:33).
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