Virtual Reality, its only been fiction until these past few years when we have some that are actually practical. Along with games, film has become a common feat to overcome with VR. This technology has been rather forgiving in game development, but film is a whole new deal. When recording 360 degrees of film there is no film crew, and no camera operator. If you truly want to record something without the interference of a crew there can be no crew. Current issues with virtual reality is just what you would expect from early technology like this frame rate, and resolution. Interestingly enough audio will follow you around as you move your head, which must really add to the immersion.
To me, I feel virtual reality film is just a gimmick and an experiment at this point. I couldn't picture a big budget film being created with 360 degrees of video with acting and telling a story. The biggest issue would be directing your audience to different areas of the screen. Keeping all actions synchronized without a crew would be a nightmare. Actually being in the film would probably feel awkward with you presence actually there but not being acknowledged. Not only lighting will be solely based upon the environment but all instruments, sets microphones would need to be expertly hidden. I don't believe Virtual Reality will allow for good storytelling if your audience actually has to put effort into following the character and avoid distraction from other things. In my opinion the only places I believe it could have any practical use would be in Games, and Animation where you can control 100% of what is happening without an extensive budget, the best actors, and best location.
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