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What is a movie, and what is its purpose?
A movie is a visual medium that tells a story through a sequence of moving images.
What are the main stages of movie production?
Pre-production, production, and post-production.
What is the purpose of a script in movie production?
A script is a written document outlining the story, characters, and dialogue.
What is cinematography in the context of movie production?
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What is the main difference between a feature film and a short film?
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What is a documentary movie?
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Study Notes
Definition and History
- A movie, also known as a film, is a visual medium that tells a story through a sequence of moving images.
- The first movie, "Roundhay Garden Scene," was created in 1888 by French inventor Louis Le Prince.
- The first public screening of a movie took place in 1895 by the Lumière brothers in Paris.
Types of Movies
- Feature film: a full-length movie, typically 60-180 minutes long.
- Short film: a movie shorter than 40 minutes.
- Documentary: a non-fiction movie that documents reality.
- Animated film: a movie that uses animation techniques to tell a story.
- Silent film: a movie without synchronized recorded sound.
Movie Production
- Pre-production: planning and preparation before filming, including scriptwriting, casting, and location scouting.
- Production: the actual filming of the movie.
- Post-production: editing, sound design, visual effects, and music composition after filming is complete.
Movie Elements
- Script: a written document outlining the story, characters, and dialogue.
- Storyboard: a visual representation of the script, composed of sketches or images.
- Cinematography: the art of camera and lighting techniques used to capture the movie.
- Soundtrack: the music and sound effects used in the movie.
- Special effects: techniques used to create illusions or effects that cannot be achieved in real life.
Definition and History
- A movie, also known as a film, is a visual medium that tells a story through a sequence of moving images.
- The first movie, "Roundhay Garden Scene," was created in 1888 by French inventor Louis Le Prince.
- The first public screening of a movie took place in 1895 by the Lumière brothers in Paris.
Types of Movies
- Feature films are typically 60-180 minutes long.
- Short films are movies shorter than 40 minutes long.
- Documentaries are non-fiction movies that document reality.
- Animated films use animation techniques to tell a story.
- Silent films are movies without synchronized recorded sound.
Movie Production
- Pre-production involves planning and preparation before filming, including scriptwriting, casting, and location scouting.
- Production is the actual filming of the movie.
- Post-production involves editing, sound design, visual effects, and music composition after filming is complete.
Movie Elements
- Scripts are written documents outlining the story, characters, and dialogue.
- Storyboards are visual representations of the script, composed of sketches or images.
- Cinematography involves the art of camera and lighting techniques used to capture the movie.
- Soundtracks consist of the music and sound effects used in the movie.
- Special effects are techniques used to create illusions or effects that cannot be achieved in real life.
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Description
Learn about the basics of movies, including their definition, history, and types. Discover the first movie ever made and the pioneers of film.
