Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.
Films are produced by recording actual people and objects with cameras, or by creating them using animation techniques and/or special effects. They comprise a series of individual frames, but when these images are shown rapidly in succession, the illusion of motion is given to the viewer. Flickering between frames is not seen due to an effect known as persistence of vision — whereby the eye retains a visual image for a fraction of a second after the source has been removed. Also of relevance is what causes the perception of motion; a psychological effect identified as beta movement.
Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. The visual elements of cinema need no translation, giving the motion picture a universal power of communication. Any film can become a worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue. Films are also artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them.
More on [ Film ]
Sports :: Video
Sports and Recreation :: Books

Brown Brothers Gallery - Prints of fine art surf paintings from Mark Kingsley Brown and David Malcolm Brown.
EssentialSurf.com - Videos - A selection of surfing videos.
Meta Description: [ Essential Surf Company - Surf shop, surfboards, surf clothing, wear, gear, videos, pictures, clothes, shorts, travel, dakine, surf shop online... , Essential Surf Company - Outfitting The Adventurous Soul Surfer ]
Mainframe Media - Includes The Rise a movie that includes surfing footage from Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Australia. Company also offers video and multimedia services.
Nu Wave Productions of San Diego - Surfing video documentaries of San Diego and Nova Scotia.
Steele House Distribution - Surf videos, dvds and accessories.
Meta Description: [ Fantastic deals on Movies and Music from our House to yours. Accessories, Home Music, CDs, MP3, Portable Audio, MP3 Accessories, Music Memorabilia, Cassettes, DVD Audio, DVDs, Film, Laserdiscs, VHS, VHS-Non-US PAL, Other Formats, Movie Autographs ]
Stormproof Films - Cutting-edge surf and extreme sports movies: skateboarding, snowboarding, inline skating, surf contests. Order online.
Meta Description: [ Surf Videos & Snowboard Videos... We make the most radical and hottest EXTREME SPORTS VIDEOS anywhere! Click here and buy SURFING VIDEOS and SNOWBOARDING VIDEOS direct from the filmmaker. Stormproof Films - Check Us Out!!! ]
Surf Buys - Surf Buys offers surfing and skateboarding videos, watches and accessories.
Meta Description: [ Surf Buys offers all your surfing video, skateboarding video, and longboarding video needs. We offer tide watches from Rip Curl, Quiksilver, and Freestyle. Hawaiian Hula Girls available! ]
Surf Vision Video - New Zealand surfing and extreme sports videos and DVDs.
Meta Description: [ Specialist website for surfing videos and DVD's from New Zealand ]
Surfbooks.com - New and used surfing books and magazines.
Meta Description: [ Surfing Books, Surfing Magazines, longboard magazines, surfer's journal, longboarder magazine, books on surfing, magazines on surfing, surfboards, surfers, surfer magazine, surfing magazine, surf book, surf books, surf mag, surf mags, surf magazines, surfing book, surfing mag, surfing magazines,... ]
Surfcrazy.com - Offers surfing collectibles, books, posters, stickers, decals, Stanley's Surf Gear and custom surfboard logos.
Meta Description: [ Custom Surfboard Logos, Laminates, Decals, Stickers, Posters, Old 60's surf stuff, Vintage Surf Collectibles ]
Surfing for Life - Companion site to documentary video on surfing and aging.
Meta Description: [ An award-winning film narrated by Beau Bridges on surfing and healthy aging that profiles still active surfing pioneers in their 70's to 90's. ]
Surfing South Oz - A new video/DVD soon to be released, featuring surfing at a variety of surf breaks around South Australia.
Meta Description: [ A film of surfing in South Australia, featuring well known breaks from the South East to the West Coast. ]
500
SurfingVideos.info - A wide selection of surf videos and DVDs ranging from new releases to classics to instructional.
Meta Description: [ Surfing Videos For Sale ]
The Surfer's Journal - Includes summary of issues of the print magazine and subscription information; sells back issues, logo apparel, and videos and books.
Meta Description: [ The Surfer's Journal travel, profiles, art, adventure and history. A deluxe, reader-supported publication. ]
The Uncommon Journey of a Pioneer Waterman - Offers a biography of one of surfing's great innovators and lifestylists, Tom Blake.
Meta Description: [ A Definite History of Surfing, Surfboards, Surfers and Surf Culture ]
Three S Films - Offers a selections of new and classic surf videos.
Meta Description: [ Three S Films is a Cornwall based Film and Video production company. We produce corporate videos, promotional films, documentaries, environmental films. We also provide extensive copying and duplication facilities for film to video conversions, formats include standard and Super 8mm cine film, VH... ]
| Twillight! Bella Swan makeup Toutorial! | |
| Next Video | |