Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Realism, What is it?

Realism is an aesthetic construct, put together by conventions that are agreed upon at any one time

Photo realism- creating a realistic looking picture using technology and archive footage
Actuality- using real life footage (or so it seem) it can be staged
Realistic Violence- may look realist but can be exaggerated through choreography and special effects.

Realism can be faked, and should not be mistaken for authenticity