Journalism has seen tremendous change and 360-degree video, a form of virtual reality (VR), continues to present new ways for audiences to experience and engage with stories. Many journalists see 360° video as the future of storytelling. This literature review was conducted to guide UX practitioners and journalism professionals to practical information in an effort to understand the design challenges of VR and 360° video in journalism and identify opportunities to improve the user experience.
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