Taking the full view: How viewers respond to 360-degree video news

• Published in: Computers in human behavior Vol. 91; pp. 24 - 32
• Main Authors: Hendriks Vettehen, Paul, Wiltink, Daan, Huiskamp, Maite, Schaap, Gabi, Ketelaar, Paul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elmsford Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2019; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: 360-degree video; Between-subjects design; Camcorders; Credibility; Enjoyment; Immersive journalism; Information processing; Journalism; News; Presence; Recognition; Presence; Immersive journalism; Enjoyment; Credibility; 360-degree video; Information processing

Immersive storytelling technologies in journalism are thought to have the power to boost viewer responses to news in ways heretofore undreamed of. However, research is scarce. This study is the first to investigate what 360-degree camera video as a means for conveying news stories might add to tradi...