AR and VR will make spatial journalism the future of reporting

Immersive media has the potential to disrupt the journalism landscape in profound new ways. While technical issues still limit, ambitious journalists are using all available platforms to get a glimpse of the storytelling media of the future. As immersive media increases in reach and functionality, 3D, AR, and VR platforms continue to further define how journalists will share their ideas. The most significant divergence from traditional media is the introduction of user-directed spatial dynamics, adding a new level of presence to readers. This will bring the concept of “spatial journalism” to the forefront of the industry. While a video camera can tell a gripping story, but it cannot put you in a space with agency. That will change. To now, spatial journalism has been limited by technical platform limitations, long production schedules, and relatively high costs compared to traditional media. However, technical advances are increasingly allowing these new stories to be delivered on more accessible platforms and with rapid delivery times.