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Virtual Reality as New Media

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Encyclopedia of Computer Graphics and Games

Here are some of the most exciting ways in which virtual reality is new media.

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360; Engagement; Experience; Immersive; New media; Real life; Real world; Virtual reality; World

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Virtual Reality = A immersive computer-generated environment that incorporates auditory and visual elements. It is often interactive and it may contain sensory feedback such as haptic.

New Media = A digital form of media created, consumed, and distributed using digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and the Internet. It is often contrasted to old media such as television, radio, and print media.

Virtual Reality as New Media Is Revolutionary

Virtual reality was the favorite toy of techies and hackers looking to expand their skills and knowledge. The concept of virtual reality as a widely accessible form of media seemed quite far away, but now it is evolving to the point that it could even be used to make games on our smartphones more immersive.

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  1. Select Services Films Inc., Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Susan Johnston

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  1. Applied Computer Science Department, Woodbury University Applied Computer Science Department, Burbank, California, USA

    Newton Lee

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Johnston, S. (2018). Virtual Reality as New Media. In: Lee, N. (eds) Encyclopedia of Computer Graphics and Games. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08234-9_87-1

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