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VR Diaries: ‘Pearl Harbor’ Would Have Been Better in Another Medium

The overall virtual reality experience, “Pearl Harbor,” was lesser than my previous experiences. It felt educational instead of immersive, personal or thought-provoking. I feel that this was a failed VR story…

VR Diaries: ‘Zambia: Gift of Mobility’ Needed to be More Personal

The most powerful and my personal favorite part of the virtual reality story “Zambia: Gift of Mobility” was the opening. I love that it started with so much joy, with everyone singing, laughing, and having a great…

VR Diaries: ‘Fight for Falluja’ Fostered Real Empathy

“Fight for Falluja” by the New York Times was my first virtual reality experience using a headset. After and during the story, there were moments where I forgot it was VR and I really felt as if I was there with the soldiers and…

VR Diaries: ‘Clouds Over Sidra’ Humanizes the Plight of Refugees

VR Diaries: “Zambia: Gift of Mobility” Was Confusing at Times

VR Diaries: A Virtual Experience of Solitary Confinement

VR Diaries: ‘Zambia: Gift of Mobility’ a Strong Story with Perfect Camera Angles

The most powerful part of the virtual reality story “Zambia: Gift of Mobility” was when I saw the very first woman crawling on the ground. I did not know what was wrong with her and I wanted…

VR Diaries: A Look Back at Six Virtual Reality Experiences

The six virtual reality narratives I viewed for my Advanced Journalism for Mobile and Emerging Platforms class at the University of Southern California all all gave different perspectives as far as immersion is concerned…