Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Film refers to both the material used for capturing images in photography and the medium used for storytelling through motion pictures. It consists of light-sensitive emulsion coated on flexible strips or sheets.
Related terms
Cinematography: The art of capturing moving images on film or digital media.
Exposure: The amount of light that reaches the film when taking a photograph.
Montage: A filmmaking technique that involves combining different shots together to create meaning or convey emotions.