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Immersive Journalism and Volumetric VR

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Immersive Journalism: Key ConceptsPresence EmpathySpatial Narrative

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Volumetric VR: Prehistoric Era

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But that reaction happened over and over.

Lessons from Sundance 2012It can be done!Emotional impact of presence Importance of embodied experience

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Emblematic Group: Projects and Progress

Project Syria WEF Davos 14KiyaNYT/Sundance 2016Use of Force Tribeca 14One Dark Night Samsung MilkVR 2015

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Critical Issues360 video vs. volumetricEvolution of hardwareEthics of recreations/simulationsEmotional impact of unreal characters

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Now take another look at those goggles signed Palmer Luckey

Ideal uses for volumetric VR

Simulating locations off-limits to film crews (e.g. Guantanamo Bay)Spatial narratives where dimensions are key to understanding story (e.g. Best Buy parking lot in Serial podcast) Scenarios where interaction increases impact of story (e.g. smartphone in Use of Force)Recreating past events where no extant footage

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Thank You

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