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Vol. 16, 28 November 2023
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An Analysis of Immersive Communication in VR Documentary: A Case Study of “Planet Earth II”
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Abstract
The rapid development of Virtual Reality (VR) technology has brought significant changes to the field of cultural media. Among them, VR documentaries, as an emerging form of communication, provide viewers with a brand-new sensory experience through their powerful immersive capabilities. This article will analyze the immersive communication features of VR documentaries, using the classic VR documentary “Planet Earth II” as an example, and explore its impact on viewers based on existing literature and data. By using VR headsets and 360-degree video capture technology, documentary filmmakers are able to immerse viewers in wildlife habitats and interact with the natural environment. This immersive experience enhances the audience’s emotional empathy and engagement, giving them a deeper understanding and appreciation of the beauty and fragility of the natural world. In addition, as VR technology continues to evolve, it can be expected that future documentary productions will add elements of interactivity and personalization. Viewers may be able to choose what interests them, follow their favorite characters to explore, and interact with objects in the documentary. This personalized experience will make viewers more engaged and further drive innovation in documentary production.
Keywords
VR, Planet Earth II, immersive communication, emotional responses feeling, new form media
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Politics and Socio-Humanities
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-165-0
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-166-7
- Published Date
- 28 November 2023
- Series
- Communications in Humanities Research
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-7064
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-7072
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230535
- Copyright
- 28 November 2023
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited