ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

On the Art of the Cinema

Okay, so you know how when you draw a picture, you can use different colors and lines to make it look really cool and interesting? Well, when people make movies, they use cameras to film things happening in real life, and then they use a lot of different tools to make those scenes look just as cool and interesting as a drawing.

First, they come up with a story. Just like when you make up a story in your head, they think about what should happen and who the characters should be. Then, they write it down in a script so that everyone knows what to do and say.

Next, they find actors to play the different characters. Actors are like people who pretend to be someone else for a little while. They don't really feel the same way as their character, they just act like they do.

After that, they film the scenes using big cameras that can move around and get different angles. They also use things like microphones to make sure they can hear what everyone is saying.

Finally, after they finish filming, they use a lot of different computer programs and effects to make the movie look just how they want it to. They can add colors, sounds, music, and even make someone look like they are flying through the air!

So, the art of the cinema is all about making something that is really cool and fun to watch using a lot of different tools and technology. It's like making a giant, moving storybook that you can watch on a big screen!