Paper short abstract:

This research project highlights some key finding on how other filmmakers are conducting interview in 360-degree video combine with our own experiment in producing a short video that utilizing some interview techniques in 360-degree video.

Paper long abstract:

The emerging medium of 360-degree video draws in non-fiction media producer such as documentary filmmakers and news video journalists. The interactive, immersive viewing experience creates a perceived environment that strengthens non-fiction storytelling. Non-fiction narratives traditionally rely on interviews with a subject who tell their own stories. The styles and methods that are effective for linear video don’t transfer easily to the 360-degree video. This research project highlights some key findings on how other filmmakers are conducting interview in 360-degree video combine with our own experiment in producing a short video that utilizing some interview techniques in 360-degree video. We created the video using 360-degree video methods and demonstrated different approaches to conduct interviews. Some key points that we considered for this project are; camera blocking and placements, how interviewer/journalists were involved and viewed, how the people were interviewed, and also considering both the visual depictions and the quality of the audio. This project does not aim to provide absolutes or even best practices for interviewing in 360-degree video. Instead, we want to provide guideposts for methods we found informative that others can build on.