# Reformatted Documentary Documentaries are being viewed in, and designed for, new distinct formats. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Feb 12, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/reformatted-documentary ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 6, 2017 to Feb 10, 2018 - Published: Feb 12, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Reformatted Documentary trend ### Gamified Documentaries Gamification elements are being added to documentaries to create unique user experiences that make viewing more interactive and engaging. ### Immersive Documentary Experiences Virtual and augmented reality is being used to create immersive documentary experiences that allow viewers to become part of the story. ### AR Documentary Companions Augmented reality apps are being created to accompany documentary TV series, adding a new interactive dimension to the information presented. ## What the Reformatted Documentary trend means for industry ### For 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 for Reformatted Documentary Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 46%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 46% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Reformatted Documentary trend 5 featured examples from Sep 6, 2017 to Feb 10, 2018. - [Near-Death VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-world): New York's 'VR World' Allows Users to Come Back from the Digital Dead (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The virtual reality entertainment industry can leverage narrative-driven experiences to attract and engage consumers. - [AR Documentary Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civilisations): BBC's Civilisations Series is Paired with the Interactive Civilisations AR App (Category: Marketing) Implication: The use of AR in documentaries presents disruptive innovation opportunities for media companies to create immersive and interactive storytelling experiences. - [Virtual Reality Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-but-with-love): WITHIN's 'LOOK BUT WITH LOVE' Looks at Five Different Lives (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The film and entertainment industry can explore the potential of virtual reality documentaries to revolutionize the way stories are told and experienced by viewers. - [Digital Documentary Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curiositystream): CuriosityStream Offers a Range of Educational Series and Films (Category: Tech) Implication: The growth of CuriosityStream indicates disruptive innovation opportunities for the documentary streaming industry to provide more educational content options to consumers. - [Adventure Documentary Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k141-kursk): The K-141 Kursk Tragedy Will be Told in a New Video Game (Category: Tech) Implication: 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. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)