Features of editing concepts in spherical audiovisual content

Abstract

This article aims to define the main principles of editing concepts in the context of spherical audiovisual content (360 videos); identify the reasons for the formation of these principles; and analyse their impact on the viewer. Research methodology. To examine the topic, the author uses a case-study method, which relies on the studying, analysis, and generalisation of specific examples. The author also applies a comparative approach to compare editing techniques for the spherical and non-spherical audiovisual content. The scientific novelty lies in the editing of spherical video being considered as a separate, unique system with its own laws and rules that have formed as a result of the development of devices for the recording, processing, and playback of this video format, and most importantly – as a response to the growing audience demand for such spectacle. Conclusions. Spherical video is a new visual form that is dynamically evolving and transforming, thus, developing its own system of editing concepts. This system uses the same ideas and tools as classical cinematography but applies them differently because of the immersiveness of its environment. The viewer's freedom in interacting with content does not equate to the loss of control for the author over the work; instead, it transforms the tools with which the author operates to guide the audience through the narrative. As a result, this medium influences the cinematic language – the visual language of the 21st century, expanding its artistic boundaries. The author of this article believes that the features of editing concepts in spherical audiovisual content represent a promising topic for study and practical research.