experience. 3 approaches in tackling film and reality THE REALIST •This approach believes that film is capable of creating illusion of reality or imitate nature THE ANTI-REALIST •States that film cannot reproduce reality and even if it can, its goal is not to recreate reality or imitate nature INTEGRATION OF THE REALISTT AND ANTI-REALIST •Claims that a film is a blend of realism and illusion Remember: •Film must totally engross viewers that they feel they are a part of the film •After the film ends, the viewers go back to actual reality What can affect film experience? •Psychological state and background of the viewer? •Physical characteristics of the venue •Technology used in making and screening the film •The mood and reactions of the audience viewing the film •Place where the viewer is seated •The culture of the viewer