Applications Research of Virtual Reality Technology in the Production of Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentary

Since entering the digital era, the development of documentaries is no longer limited to traditional methods of image recording. Due to the characteristics of interaction, imagination, and immersion, virtual reality technology can be well integrated with intangible cultural heritage documentaries. In terms of audio-visual language, virtual reality technology can endow intangible cultural heritage documentaries with panoramic visual images, surround auditory sounds, and seamless light and colour connections. In terms of narrative strategy, there have been changes in narrative power, narrative space, and narrative perspective. This article takes the technological medium of virtual reality as the premise and attempts to explore the content creation of virtual reality documentaries. It studies the innovation and development of virtual reality documentary works, providing a clear theoretical basis and practical guidance for the rapid development of the virtual reality documentary industry.