Sánchez Laws Ana Luisa (ed.) Insights on Immersive Journalism

Routledge, 2023. — 185 p. — (Journalism Insights). — ISBN 9781032107776.Bringing together theory and practice, this collection critically examines emerging conceptual, methodological and production frameworks for the study of immersive journalism.Having first begun in academia, the practice of virtual reality/360˚ video immersive journalism has seen a steep rise in the professional arena in recent years. Uniting contributions from scholars and practitioners at the cutting-edge of this vibrant field, this book provides a summary of the history, development and key debates in immersive journalism and considers issues such as conceptualising and researching immersive journalism, teaching and producing immersive journalism, and situating immersive journalism in a wider theoretical and ethical context. Each chapter introduces readers to the key terms and concepts in that area and provides study questions to help them engage with the text.Encouraging further enquiry and theorisation, and experimental design and production, Insights on Immersive Journalism is an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in Immersive Journalism and Media.Introduction
Practicing and teaching immersive journalism
A prospective analysis of immersive journalism from the perspective of experts
Screenplay writing for immersive journalism
Teaching immersive journalism production
Researching immersive journalism
Evolution of immersive journalism research: a scientometric analysis
Main concepts in immersive journalism: immersion and presence
Critical views on immersive journalism
Normative questions in immersive journalism
Promises, pitfalls and potentials of immersive journalism
Journalism, technology and truth in the age of digital