Once upon a time...a true story: journalism and fiction in the narrative of 12 Seconds of Gunfire

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https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-5462_44_8

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immersive journalism, virtual reality, 360-degree video, immersive narratives, fiction

Abstract

The use of immersive technological resources such as Virtual Reality (VR) and 360-degree videos, with the aim of bringing the user closer to the story and making content more engaging, has triggered a reconfiguration of journalistic narrative and raised ethical questions that challenge the profession's paradigms. Through the analysis of the 360-degree animation "12 Seconds of Gunfire" (2019) published by The Washington Post, this study sought to understand how the real and the fictional, which intersect more prominently in narrative journalism, are present in these accounts. The aim is to contribute to relevant discussions about digital journalism and innovations in narrative formats in a scenario of technological transformations that challenge journalistic practice and make the distinction between information and fiction more complex.

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2024-07-16

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Dantas, M., & M. Loureiro, L. (2024). Once upon a time.a true story: journalism and fiction in the narrative of 12 Seconds of Gunfire. Media & Jornalismo, 24(44), e4408. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-5462_44_8

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Vol. 24 No. 44 (2024): Journalism and Fiction

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