Film Terms 1 - General

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Film speed:

  • 16-18 frames per second
  • 24 frames per second
  • 30 frames per second

Keys to visual perception of moving pictures:

Image recording formats:

  • celluloid
  • videotape
  • electronic

Sound recording formats:

  • audiotape
  • electronic

Know the differences between:

  • audio vs. video
  • video vs. film
  • analog vs. digital

Film durations:

  • feature length film
  • short
  • MOW (TV)
  • mini-series (TV)

Traditional division of the film business

  • production
  • distribution
  • (theatrical) exhibition
story setting vs. actual location