| Title |
360-degree immersive journalism: its value, narrative, and future chalenges |
| ID_Doc |
67336 |
| Authors |
Seijo, SP |
| Title |
360-degree immersive journalism: its value, narrative, and future chalenges |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.31921/doxacom.n37a1841 |
| Abstract |
Virtual reality and 360-degree video technology were introduced in newsrooms and innovation labs in the mid-2010s, leading to a new way of telling stories. However, 360 video emerged as a more viable alternative to genuine virtual reality, both in terms of investment and production time. The media explored its potential as a form of immersive journalism until its decline from 2018 onward. In addressing the period following the experimental stage, this research analyses the impact of 360-degree video on journalistic production from three perspectives: the value of this format for news stories; the immersive narrative; and the challenges facing its consolidation. To this end, semi-structured and in-depth interviews were conducted with professionals and academic experts in the field (N = 11). The first person experience was considered a differentiating factor, introducing an experiential dimension to consumption. Moreover, this format requires that the story be told in a different way, which involves an adaptation to immersion and spatiality. The future viability of 360 video is uncertain due to its high cost, the absence of a sustainable business model, and the low prevalence of virtual reality headsets. |
| Author Keywords |
Immersive journalism; 360-degree video; virtual reality; immersive storytelling; innovation |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001077874600017 |
| WoS Category |
Communication |
| Research Area |
Communication |
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