1.3. How Real Is Analog Photography?

Film has been the primary medium for a century now when it comes to picturing a piece of the real world. In fact, photorealism has set the bar high and is still considered the ultimate goal for 3D renderings. But is film really that good in capturing what a human observer can see? Is it really true to life?

The answer is, not quite. But it is the best we have so far. Let's take a look at the inner workings of film to better understand the advantages and shortcomings.