D-Day: The Camera Soldier is a spatial documentary available exclusively on Apple Vision Pro for $5, offering a blend of 3D video, immersive video, and rendered scenes to narrate the story of combat cameraman Richard Taylor.
Produced by TARGO in collaboration with TIME Studios, this 20-minute documentary is presented by the cameraman's daughter, focusing on her emotional journey in unveiling her father's legacy.
The documentary includes 3D video of the daughter discussing her father's tale of D-Day, immersive video of her on Omaha Beach retracing his steps, interactive time capsules with 3D models, and VR recreations of significant moments.
While some parts like immersive videos received mixed reviews, the interactive time capsules and VR recreations stood out, offering a unique perspective. The documentary concludes with a peculiar view of clips captured by Taylor inside the camera's housing.