Motion picture terminology

When we watch a movie, we are actually watching a lot of pictures that move really fast. Just like a flip book, but with many more pictures. These pictures are called frames, and they are shown to us one after the other really fast so that it looks like they are moving.

Here are some motion picture terms that are important to know:

1. Frame rate: This is how many pictures are shown to us per second. The faster the frame rate, the smoother the movement looks.

2. Aspect ratio: This is the shape of the picture. Some movies are wider than others, and that's because of the aspect ratio.

3. Film stock: This is the material that the movie is recorded on. Just like how you can use different kinds of paper to draw on, different film stocks can be used to make movies.

4. Editing: This is when the pictures are put together in the right order to tell a story. It's like taking a bunch of puzzle pieces and putting them in the right places.

5. Soundtrack: This is the music and sound effects that go along with the pictures. It helps to make the movie more exciting and emotional.

6. CGI: This is when computer graphics are used to make things in the movie look real, even if they aren't. For example, in a superhero movie, when the hero flies through the air, that's usually done with CGI.

7. Camera angles: This is how the camera is positioned when recording. Sometimes it's close up, sometimes it's far away, and sometimes it's looking up or down at the actors.

All of these things put together make up what we call "motion picture terminology." They help the filmmakers to make a movie that looks and sounds great!