Media Lab which focus their research on extended reality technologies, in many approaches. They may focus their research on the development of new technologies (software, devices, etc.), in one hand, but it has also many other approaches, such as the application of the technologies in fields such as sciences, communication science, art, design, architecture, and others. Other approaches are to develop case uses and improve user experiences, as well as integrate content developed under narrative structures to improve the experience.
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XR Journalism Lab: An Innovative Space for Research and Training in Immersive Journalism
Manuel Gertrudix (University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain), José Luis Rubio-Tamayo (University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain), Daniel Wuebben (University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain), and Alberto Sanchez-Acedo (University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain)
Copyright: © 2022
|Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3398-0.ch001
Abstract
Extended reality (XR) has great possibilities for the development and dissemination of multimedia content. One of the areas where extended reality can have a significant impact is in the field of journalism within information and communication sciences. In this chapter, the authors determine the features of current XR media, including virtual reality and augmented reality and their application in the teaching of journalism. This review shows that XR technology can serve to capture reality, simulate it, and recreate fictional scenarios. From 360º video to volumetric video, from artificial intelligence to deep learning, the extended reality is reshaping how rigorous communication research is conducted and how scientific results are crafted for public audiences. Therefore, from the analysis of these available technologies and their potential evolution, this chapter establishes the key features of a learning laboratory for immersive journalism. The authors conclude by showing how XR can open new space for journalism teaching and research.