Journalists have used many forms to get their stories to the masses throughout the years, like newspaper articles, social media posts, online articles, and many others. Now another, newer medium has risen called virtual reality, or just VR for short. When most people hear VR they think of a false reality, however journalists have began using it to enhance the reality of their stories. Nonny de la Peña has been dubbed the “Godmother of Virtual Reality”. She hosts a site called Immersive Journalism where you can find information on many of the pros and cons of the new form of media in journalism.
The great part of using VR is being able to put the reader into areas they could only ever dream of getting to. The actual use of it is mainly three-dimensional video which you can look around in, but not walk. The use of VR can also make journalistic storytelling stronger as it can make people more sympathetic to a situation by putting them in the middle of the action. Being able to put people into the action can also help bring in a younger audience and some have even said blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Attracting a younger audience can really help journalism thrive and even grow.
Immersive journalism is rising and it is coming to stay. It is helping to make journalism more impactful and, as technology advances, it will only get better.
The great part of using VR is being able to put the reader into areas they could only ever dream of getting to. The actual use of it is mainly three-dimensional video which you can look around in, but not walk. The use of VR can also make journalistic storytelling stronger as it can make people more sympathetic to a situation by putting them in the middle of the action. Being able to put people into the action can also help bring in a younger audience and some have even said blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Attracting a younger audience can really help journalism thrive and even grow.
Immersive journalism is rising and it is coming to stay. It is helping to make journalism more impactful and, as technology advances, it will only get better.