VR

•Am I engaged in the story the way I am in a traditional film?

Invasion: I was very engaged into this animation  the way the rabbit moves around the enviroment helps lead you to action in a none forceful way. I felt this was compelling short that kept me entertained.

Son of Jaguar:  I was almost immediately put off by the 3D visuals of Son of Jaguar. There was a signal point of action and the VR is merely there as a selling point. 

•Which films do a better job of “immersing” me in the story?

Invasion was a true immersion of the viewer into the scene the animation plays around the viewer.

•What techniques do the filmmakers use to engage me in the story?
The complete integration of the viewer into the scene the animation and events of the film play out around you.

•Would you ever make a film in VR 360 degrees?  Why or why not?

I would never make a VR film. I feel it is more of a utility tool for learning animations more than film tool.