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ICE-VR — FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions for using ICE-VR on Apple Vision Pro (content import, synchronization, and playback controls).

›What is ICE-VR?

ICE-VR is a professional visualization application for Apple Vision Pro designed to preview and validate immersive cinematic experiences in a virtual cinema environment.

›Who is ICE-VR intended for?

ICE-VR is intended for cinema operators, immersive content creators, technical teams, and creative studios who need to visualize and validate immersive cinema content before deployment in a real auditorium.

›What types of content does ICE-VR use?

Each immersive experience in ICE-VR is composed of:

  • one MP4 video file (film or trailer),
  • one corresponding CIS file, which defines the behavior of luminous panels and immersive lighting, including color and intensity.
›How are the MP4 and CIS files associated?

The MP4 and CIS files are associated by filename. Both files must share the exact same base filename.

Example: demo_trailer.mp4 + demo_trailer.cis

›How do I add new content to ICE-VR?

New content is added using AirDrop from a Mac to the Apple Vision Pro. Due to standard visionOS behavior, MP4 and CIS files follow different steps.

›How do I transfer an MP4 via AirDrop?
  1. AirDrop the .mp4 from your Mac to Apple Vision Pro.
  2. The video opens automatically in the system media player.
  3. Choose Save to Files.
  4. Select: On My Apple Vision Pro → ICE-VR.
  5. Confirm the save.

The MP4 is then stored inside the ICE-VR sandbox directory.

›How do I transfer a CIS via AirDrop?
  1. AirDrop the .cis from your Mac to Apple Vision Pro.
  2. By default, the file is placed in Files → Downloads.
  3. Open the Files app, select the .cis file, then choose Move.
  4. Select: On My Apple Vision Pro → ICE-VR, then confirm.
›Do I need to restart ICE-VR after adding new content?

In some cases, restarting the application may be required for newly added content to appear. This depends on when the files are copied relative to the app’s lifecycle.

›Can ICE-VR download or stream content?

No. ICE-VR does not download, stream, or provide any content. All MP4 and CIS files are user-provided and stored locally on the device.

›How do I control playback in ICE-VR?

Playback is controlled through a floating virtual control panel that appears in front of the user. The panel provides:

  • frame-accurate playback control,
  • pause and resume,
  • navigation to the next content,
  • direct frame selection via a numeric keypad,
  • configuration of a start delay.
›Can I pause playback and inspect a specific frame?

Yes. ICE-VR allows playback to be paused and repositioned at the frame level, making it possible to inspect lighting and panel behavior at precise moments.

›What is the start delay used for?

The start delay allows you to introduce a controlled temporal offset between the MP4 video and the CIS content, enabling fine-tuning of synchronization.

›How do I show or hide the control panel?

The control panel is gesture-driven:

  • Thumb-up: show the panel
  • Thumb-down: hide the panel
›Does ICE-VR modify the content files?

No. ICE-VR does not modify MP4 or CIS files. It is strictly a visualization and validation tool.

›Is ICE-VR a media player for general users?

No. ICE-VR is not a consumer media player. It is a professional tool focused on immersive cinema previsualization and technical validation.

›Is copyrighted content included with ICE-VR?

No. ICE-VR does not include or distribute any copyrighted content. All content is provided by the user.