How Ethnographic Practices Are Reconfigured with 360-degree Cameras

Naoya Tojo, Tomoko Oto, Sumaru Niida

2021

Abstract

Ethnography has become common in human-computer interaction research as both a methodology and a research subject. Ethnographic practices have historically been enhanced with the introduction of new technologies. Responding to the emergence of 360-degree panoramic technology that enables comprehensive visual recording and an immersive viewing experience, we specifically explore how 360-degree cameras bring new value to ethnography. To examine this concept, we conducted a focus group discussion with seven ethnographers and an interview study in which an additional five ethnographers were asked about experiences in the use of 360-degree cameras. From the results, we constructed distinct aspects to start a discussion on the future research and practice of ethnography using 360-degree cameras. We also report the early challenges that ethnographers encountered and discuss supporting technologies to overcome the challenges. Reflecting on the findings, this paper contributes to the design implications of ethnography with 360-degree cameras.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Tojo N., Oto T. and Niida S. (2021). How Ethnographic Practices Are Reconfigured with 360-degree Cameras. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - Volume 1: CHIRA, ISBN 978-989-758-538-8, pages 115-122. DOI: 10.5220/0010639000003060

in Bibtex Style

@conference{chira21,
author={Naoya Tojo and Tomoko Oto and Sumaru Niida},
title={How Ethnographic Practices Are Reconfigured with 360-degree Cameras},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - Volume 1: CHIRA,},
year={2021},
pages={115-122},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0010639000003060},
isbn={978-989-758-538-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - Volume 1: CHIRA,
TI - How Ethnographic Practices Are Reconfigured with 360-degree Cameras
SN - 978-989-758-538-8
AU - Tojo N.
AU - Oto T.
AU - Niida S.
PY - 2021
SP - 115
EP - 122
DO - 10.5220/0010639000003060