The Key: Abstraction, Embodiment, and Proper Distance within the Virtual Home
The emergence of virtual reality (VR) humanitarian filmmaking as a genre over the past ten years has generated a large body of critical debate around the efficacy and ethics of VR as a tool for generating empathy towards marginalised communities. Whilst numerous studies have indicated the potential...
Main Author: | Conn Holohan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University College Cork
2024-02-01
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Series: | Alphaville: Journal of Film and Screen Media |
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Online Access: | https://www.alphavillejournal.com/Issue26/HTML/ArticleHolohan.html |
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