The art and technique of making motion pictures. This includes how the film uses light, shadow, color, movement, and composition within the frame.

The appearance or illusion of movement when a series of drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of objects (such as puppets or models) are viewed in sequence.

The position of the camera in relation to the action of the scene, such as a high angle or low angle.

A person (may be an animal or anthropomorphic object) in a story.

Making a picture appear or sound be heard gradually as another disappears or becomes silent.

The most common editing transition in films: When two shots are juxtaposed without dissolve, fade, or effect.

Supplemental film footage that can be used to edit a scene. B-roll is the footage used to cut away from an interview to help tell the story.

A type of film that attempts to explain reality.

The selection, manipulation, and combination of shots to create structure and story.

A standard-length film.