Movie

Movie

A movie, also known as a film, is a series of moving images that tell a story. Movies are a type of visual communication which use moving pictures and sound to tell stories or inform people about certain topics. The technology of film has evolved greatly since its inception in the late 19th century, from silent films to today's advanced digital productions.

History

The history of film spans over 100 years, from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day. Movies began as a novelty, providing a new form of entertainment. The first films were just a minute or two long and until 1927, motion pictures were produced without sound. The first decade of motion picture saw film moving from a novelty to an established mass entertainment industry.

Production

The process of making a movie is both an art and an industry. A film is created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera; by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques; by means of CGI and computer animation; or by a combination of some or all of these techniques and other visual effects.

Genres

Film genres are various forms or identifiable types, categories, classifications or groups of films that are recurring and have similar, familiar or instantly-recognizable patterns, syntax, filmic techniques or conventions.

See also

• Film industry
• Cinema of the United States
• History of film
• Film production
• Film genre

External links

• Internet Movie Database

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