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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Star Trek i mean not star wars. I hate most of the star wars movies. But I love star trek sooo much
constance182 (Constance AA) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:09:15 -0000
Star Trek i mean not star wars. I hate most of the star wars movies. But I love star trek sooo much
ok this star trek family guys is just weird...ugh lets see what movies are on demand
Millie_GiGi (Camille) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:02:08 -0000
ok this star trek family guys is just weird...ugh lets see what movies are on demand
terminator salvation and star trek are both amazing movies.
Flamesofice530 (Chris) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:41:07 -0000
terminator salvation and star trek are both amazing movies.
Best movies of the year so far: 1. Inglourious Basterds 2. Hurt Locker 3. Moon 4. Star Trek 5.The Watchmen 6. Taken
Voltan (Tuomas) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:16:18 -0000
Best movies of the year so far: 1. Inglourious Basterds 2. Hurt Locker 3. Moon 4. Star Trek 5.The Watchmen 6. Taken
got ps3 and all 6 original cast star trek movies on blu ray for my bday. i shrieked upon opening
madskillz1220 (Mad Dimaculangan) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:12:54 -0000
got ps3 and all 6 original cast star trek movies on blu ray for my bday. i shrieked upon opening
Hmm... Even after 7 star trek movies, avatar is still fresh and strong in my mind.
JsnPimentel (Jason Pimentel) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:11:24 -0000
Hmm... Even after 7 star trek movies, avatar is still fresh and strong in my mind.

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