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Film

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Film
motion picture, a series of images that are projected onto a
screen to create the illusion of motion
one of the most popular forms of entertainment, enabling
people to immerse themselves in an imaginary world for a short
period of time
combine entertainment with instruction, to make the learning
process more enjoyable
teaches people about history, science, human behavior, etc.
Types of Films
feature films most commonly shown in large movie theaters
typically last at least one and one-half hours and tell a
fictional story or a story based on real events but
portrayed by actors
animated films use images created by artists
create the illusion of movement from a series of two-
dimensional drawings, three-dimensional objects, or
computer-generated images
documentary films deals primarily with fact, not fiction
do not often appear in theaters, but they are seen
regularly on cable and broadcast television
experimental films a sequence of images, literal or abstract, which do not
necessarily form a narrative
can be animated, live action, computer generated, or
a combination of all three
Types of Films

industrial films made by companies that wish to publicize their


products or generate a favorable public image
educational films specifically intended to be shown in classrooms
aim: to instruct, on subjects from history to driving
skills
independent any character-driven film that is made outside the
(indie) films traditional Hollywood film system with a very small
budget and keeps the artist/filmmaker’s original
vision intact without corporate corruption, with an
emphasis on character development and a strong,
original and/or controversial storyline
Genres of Films

action plot: moves quickly from one dramatic event to


another and which typically involves good characters
combating evil ones
central struggle plays out mainly through a clash of
physical forces
character development and love interest are of
secondary or no importance
adventure central struggle plays out mainly through encounters
with new “worlds”
comedy a funny movie that depicts amusing events
central struggle causes hilarious results
coming-of-age central struggle is about the hero finding his or her
drama place in the world
Genres of Films

crime central struggle is about catching a criminal


epic/myth central struggle plays out in the midst of a clash of
great forces or in the sweep of great historical change
fantasy presents the creative power of the imagination
features imaginary worlds and magical or
supernatural events
central struggle plays out in two worlds --- the “real”
world and an imaginary world
horror intended to thrill viewers or readers by provoking fear
or revulsion through the portrayal of grotesque,
violent, or supernatural events
central struggle focuses on escaping from and
eventually defeating a monster (either human or non-
human)
Genres of Films

love or romance a love story as its main theme


central struggle is between two people who each
wants to win or keep the love of the other
science fiction or usually set in the future, deals with imaginary
sci-fi scientific and technological developments and contact
with other worlds
central struggle is generated from the technology and
tools of a scientifically imaginable world
thriller presents an exciting plot involving crime, mystery, or
espionage
central struggle pits an innocent hero against a lethal
enemy who is out to kill him or her

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