Television and new narratives: The use of Augmented Reality on Antena 3 news

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https://doi.org/10.26441/RC18.2-2019-A2

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augmented reality, TV, news, journalism innovation, interactive communication

Abstract

Technological innovation engages with new journalism narratives in a context marked by a wide information offer, in which the media try to differentiate themselves and generate more interactivity towards their audiences. This investigation analyses the use of Augmented Reality as an informative tool on Antena 3 news, in the period between January and April 2019. This Spanish television channel is a pioneer in the implementation of this display technology that recreates immersive situations superimposing physical and virtual realities.

The main objective is identifying topics that use AR most, as well as determine their form, interactivity level and main functions. With a clear informative purpose, these resources are mainly associated with news of general interest, normally with a certain prevision or durability. Additionally, this study outlines main characteristics of a surrounding innovative scenography which promotes a closer approach among the anchorman and spectators, contributing to a better information comprehension and assimilation.,

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Leire Azkunaga García, Universidad del País Vasco

Graduada en Comunicación Audiovisual, Máster en Comunicación Social e Investigadora predoctoral en el Departamento de Comunicación Audiovisual y Publicidad de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación de la Universidad del País Vasco.

Ignacio Gaztaka Eguskiza, Universidad del País Vasco

Graduado en Comunicación Audiovisual, Máster en Comunicación Social e Investigador predoctoral en el Departamento de Comunicación Audiovisual y Publicidad de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación de la Universidad del País Vasco

Leyre Eguskiza Sesumaga, Universidad del País Vasco

Graduada en Periodismo, Máster en Comunicación Social e Investigadora predoctoral en el Departamento de Periodismo II de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación de la Universidad del País Vasco.

Published

23/08/2019

How to Cite

Azkunaga García, L., Gaztaka Eguskiza, I., & Eguskiza Sesumaga, L. (2019). Television and new narratives: The use of Augmented Reality on Antena 3 news. Revista De Comunicación, 18(2), 25–50. https://doi.org/10.26441/RC18.2-2019-A2

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