Motion picture: meaning, definitions and examples

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motion picture

 

[ หˆmษ™สŠสƒ(ษ™)n หˆpษชkสงษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment industry

A motion picture refers to a series of images projected onto a screen to create the illusion of motion. It is a form of visual storytelling that combines acting, directing, cinematography, and editing to convey a narrative or evoke emotions.

Synonyms

cinema, film, movie

Examples of usage

  • Let's go to the cinema and watch a motion picture tonight.
  • She is studying film production to work on creating motion pictures in the future.
Context #2 | Noun

form of artistic expression

A motion picture is also considered an art form that reflects societal values, cultural norms, and human experiences. It has the power to provoke thought, inspire creativity, and challenge perspectives.

Synonyms

cinematic art, filmography, visual storytelling

Examples of usage

  • The director used symbolism in the motion picture to convey a deeper message.
  • This motion picture won several awards for its innovative storytelling.

Translations

Translations of the word "motion picture" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฒเคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Film

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ film

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปัŒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ film

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ ็”ป (ใˆใ„ใŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท film

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelรญcula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท film

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ํ™” (yeonghwa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ film

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ film

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตๅฝฑ (diร nyวng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ film

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvikmynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปัŒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ film

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelรญcula

Etymology

The term 'motion picture' originated in the late 19th century with the invention of the first motion picture camera by Thomas Edison and the Lumiรจre brothers. Initially, motion pictures were silent and in black-and-white, but over time, they evolved to include sound, color, and advanced special effects. Today, motion pictures are a popular form of entertainment worldwide, with the film industry producing a wide range of genres and styles to cater to diverse audiences.