ABSTRACT

We are witnessing a revolution in storytelling. Publications all over the world are increasingly using immersive storytelling—virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality—to tell compelling stories. The aim of this book is to distill the lessons learned thus far into a useful guide for reporters, filmmakers and writers interested in telling stories in this emerging medium. Examining ground-breaking work across industries, this text explains, in practical terms, how storytellers can create their own powerful immersive experiences as new media and platforms emerge.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

The Evolution of Media: Where Are We Now?

section Section I|16 pages

Context

chapter 1|9 pages

Why Tell Immersive Stories?

chapter 2|6 pages

Pivot Point

A Primer on the State of Immersive Storytelling

section Section II|38 pages

Immersive Media and Storytelling Styles

chapter 3|38 pages

Immersive Narratives and News

chapter 4|17 pages

Walk-Around Virtual Reality

chapter 5|29 pages

Immersive Interactives

chapter 6|40 pages

Mixed-Media Packages

chapter 7|35 pages

Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality

chapter 8|15 pages

Immersive Audio

section Section III|8 pages

Bringing It All Together

chapter 9|8 pages

Storytelling without Close-Ups

The Big Picture

chapter 10|16 pages

Viewing Mode, Form and Content

Best Practices

chapter 12|5 pages

Immersive Storytelling and the News Media

chapter 13|7 pages

The State of Platforms and Publishing

chapter 14|9 pages

Looking Forward