Humanitarian Documentary: A Comparison Study between VR and Non-VR Productions

• DOI: 10.33851/jmis.2019.6.4.309
• Publication Date: 2020-01-07T23:55:31Z
• Authors: Thatiany Andrade ...; Hyunseok Lee
• Keywords: Immersion

Virtual Reality is broadly recognized as an "empathy machine". This reputation due to the feeling of 'presence' that it provides users, which sensation being bodily present in a space, even when space virtual. The possibility complete immersion attracts many creators looking induce empathy and awareness about most diverse subjects. One first types VR non-fiction productions be released was morally sensitive humanitarian documentary genre. research aims explore how differ from non-VR with focus on communication. Rather than targeting mechanical aspects technology, this article compares visual narrative storytelling characteristics media. First, communication its nuances are explained. Then, 360° video filming analyzed, followed by comparison table contrasting non-fiction. After evaluating empirical studies, discussion initiated over betterment way could help generate more empathy, since seem purely rely technology production novelty, end up lacking emotional depth audience engagement through story.