9 tools for journalists to produce immersive stories

Tools to help journalists produce content which readers can deep-dive into Credit: ThinkStock With publishers keen to keep viewers engaged, many are looking at opportunities to offer more immersive storytelling experiences, and add greater depth to the content they are producing, be it text, video or images. A number of news outlets have worked to produce content which delivers a more immersive experience than traditional templates or styles may allow, such as the oft-cited New York Times Snow Fall feature, which it later followed up with its Jockey piece. While the full-screen design of these features is a significant contributor to the feeling of a more immersive environment, this is not the only factor. This feature looks at a handful of online tools already available, or due for public launch soon. Immersive long-form1. The aim of the platform is to help journalists make content that will "wow and amaze", Fogarty said. 2. Immersive images3. ThinkLink also offers a free smartphone app.

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