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A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, [a] is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. [1]
Cinephilia (/ ˌ s ɪ n ɪ ˈ f ɪ l i ə / SIN-ih-FIL-ee-ə; also cinemaphilia or filmophilia) is the term used to refer to a passionate interest in films, film theory, and film criticism. The term is a portmanteau of the words cinema and philia , one of the four ancient Greek words for love . [ 1 ]
A videographer using a DSLR camera mounted on a shoulder rig U.S. Air Force Airman Daniel Johnson performs a function check on his video camera before shooting.. Videography involves capturing moving images on electronic media (such as: videotape, direct to disk recording, or solid state storage), and can include streaming media.
Film analysis is the process by which a film is analyzed in terms of mise-en-scène, cinematography, sound, and editing. One way of analyzing films is by shot-by-shot analysis, though that is typically used only for small clips or scenes. Film analysis is closely connected to film theory. Authors suggest various approaches to film analysis.
Live action is used to define film, video games or similar visual media. [1] Photorealistic animation, particularly modern computer animation , is sometimes erroneously described as "live action", as in the case of some media reports about Disney's remake of the traditionally animated The Lion King from 1994.
In the early days of film and radio, Foley artists would add sounds in real time or pre-recorded sound effects would be played back from analog discs in real time (while watching the picture). Today, with effects held in digital format, it is easy to create any required sequence to be played in any desired timeline.
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