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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@6faludi 30 perc körüliben gondolkozok. Csajos film, meglovagolva városunk 2010es évét sztorival. Egyszerű, de könnyeden szórakoztató.
JoeyNA (Joey) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:28:02 -0000
@6faludi 30 perc körüliben gondolkozok. Csajos film, meglovagolva városunk 2010es évét sztorival. Egyszerű, de könnyeden szórakoztató.
Apa sih tante saya seneng bener liat trailer film Bukan Malin Kundang -,-
sochmassardi (Soca Massardi) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:28:02 -0000
Apa sih tante saya seneng bener liat trailer film Bukan Malin Kundang -,-
great film: strange culture. an artist accused of being a bioterrorist. complete film. http://tinyurl.com/ybmquk4. #tildaswinton, #art
letapir (le tapir) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:28:00 -0000
great film: strange culture. an artist accused of being a bioterrorist. complete film. http://tinyurl.com/ybmquk4. #tildaswinton, #art
@LauraEline @Rebecca_Buchan @journocoops @coneee that film is sold out tonight and tomorrow, sorry guys.
Simondlewis (Simon Lewis) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:27:59 -0000
@LauraEline @Rebecca_Buchan @journocoops @coneee that film is sold out tonight and tomorrow, sorry guys.
first look of My Name Is Khan tonight...xcited!!! @kajolnysa @kjohar25 can't wait to c this film!
rohit2250 (Rohit Kerkar) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:27:56 -0000
first look of My Name Is Khan tonight...xcited!!! @kajolnysa @kjohar25 can't wait to c this film!
Greenpeace Film Evening - GREENPEACE FILM EVENING AT THE GREENWICH PICTURE HOUSE A Greenpeace film evening... http://tumblr.com/xfq4q9bjn
avantgardenlond (Avant Gardening) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:27:52 -0000
Greenpeace Film Evening - GREENPEACE FILM EVENING AT THE GREENWICH PICTURE HOUSE A Greenpeace film evening... http://tumblr.com/xfq4q9bjn

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