Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Reformatted
Documentary
Documentaries are being viewed in, and designed for, new distinct formats.
3.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Reformatted Documentary trend?
Reformatted Documentary: Filmmakers and businesses are opting to design documentaries around formats that include augmented and virtual reality, and gamified elements. The integration of documentaries into connected, immersive platforms serves consumers seeking more thrill from their interactions with once-traditional mediums.
Trend themes
Themes within the Reformatted Documentary trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Gamified Documentaries
Gamification elements are being added to documentaries to create unique user experiences that make viewing more interactive and engaging.
02
Immersive Documentary Experiences
Virtual and augmented reality is being used to create immersive documentary experiences that allow viewers to become part of the story.
03
AR Documentary Companions
Augmented reality apps are being created to accompany documentary TV series, adding a new interactive dimension to the information presented.
Industry implications
What the Reformatted Documentary trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Entertainment and Media
By incorporating emerging technologies in the entertainment and media sector, businesses can create new and unique ways for consumers to interact with traditional content.
For
Education and Training
Educational streaming services can be seen as a cost-effective alternative to traditional educational platforms for both school students and lifelong learners.
For
Video Game Development
Adventure-documentary games can help bring light to lesser-known historical events and can create immersive experiences that engage players while also informing them.
Workshop question
How can your brand integrate new platforms through which its products/services can be viewed or used?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Reformatted Documentary
Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 46%, freshness 8%.
Popularity56%
Activity46%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Reformatted Documentary trend
5 featured examples from Sep 6, 2017 to Feb 10, 2018CategoryArt & Design
Near-Death VR Experiences
New York's 'VR World' Allows Users to Come Back from the Digital Dead
The virtual reality entertainment industry can leverage narrative-driven experiences to attract and engage consumers.
CategoryMarketing
AR Documentary Apps
BBC's Civilisations Series is Paired with the Interactive Civilisations AR App
The use of AR in documentaries presents disruptive innovation opportunities for media companies to create immersive and interactive storytelling experiences.
CategoryPop Culture
Virtual Reality Documentaries
WITHIN's 'LOOK BUT WITH LOVE' Looks at Five Different Lives
The film and entertainment industry can explore the potential of virtual reality documentaries to revolutionize the way stories are told and experienced by viewers.
CategoryTech
Digital Documentary Destinations
CuriosityStream Offers a Range of Educational Series and Films
The growth of CuriosityStream indicates disruptive innovation opportunities for the documentary streaming industry to provide more educational content options to consumers.
CategoryTech
Adventure Documentary Video Games
The K-141 Kursk Tragedy Will be Told in a New Video Game
As video games continue to grow in popularity and expand their capabilities, there is a growing opportunity to use them as vehicles for educational and informational content.
