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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Binger Institute - A unique post academic development and training programme for film. Its aim is to increase and perfect the skills of new professional filmmakers through the development of a number of film projects.
Dutch Filmfund - A new look and focus specifically on Holland Film.
Meta Description: [ Holland Film is the official marketing & promotion agency for Dutch film abroad. The Holland Film site contains information on Dutch films and the Dutch filmindustry. ]
Dutch Literature and Film - Complete list of films based on Dutch Literature.
Meta Description: [ Complete list of Dutch Literature and Film - Alle Nederlandstalige literatuur die ooit is
verfilmd ]
Smoorenburg, Ron - Dutch Martial art actor seen in Jackie Chan's Who am I, Donnie Yen and Avenging fist. Resume, pictures and videos.
Wildcard film Productions - Film production company. Contact details and profile. [Maastricht].
Meta Description: [ Wildcard Film Productions. WFP is an production house in the Netherlands (Holland) Our speciality is 'short films' ]
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