Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.

Films are produced by recording actual people and objects with cameras, or by creating them using animation techniques and/or special effects. They comprise a series of individual frames, but when these images are shown rapidly in succession, the illusion of motion is given to the viewer. Flickering between frames is not seen due to an effect known as persistence of vision — whereby the eye retains a visual image for a fraction of a second after the source has been removed. Also of relevance is what causes the perception of motion; a psychological effect identified as beta movement.

Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. The visual elements of cinema need no translation, giving the motion picture a universal power of communication. Any film can become a worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue. Films are also artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them.

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@Ainslet there are never any good scary movies anymore... god I sound old! :) hahahah
jaimearkin (Jaime Arkin) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:18:36 -0000
@Ainslet there are never any good scary movies anymore... god I sound old! :) hahahah
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DVD is the first choice for many people when they want to watch movies at home. It has high quality picture, different subtitles and aud...
audreynick (Audrey Nick) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:18:30 -0000
DVD is the first choice for many people when they want to watch movies at home. It has high quality picture, different subtitles and aud...
@jefftakeover Thats why I haven't watched "romantic" movies in years, Jeff. Havent been with anyone to enjoy them lol.
ladysaurus (Ivy) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:18:29 -0000
@jefftakeover Thats why I haven't watched "romantic" movies in years, Jeff. Havent been with anyone to enjoy them lol.
If you love pale, dimly-lit humanoids going "REEEEEE," then you're going to have a very busy January at the movies.
DaveHolmes (dave holmes) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:18:27 -0000
If you love pale, dimly-lit humanoids going "REEEEEE," then you're going to have a very busy January at the movies.

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