Cinema:Things you should know about

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Definition of cinema ? 

A cinema is a place where people go to watch films for entertainment. You can talk about the cinema when you are talking about seeing a film in a cinema.Cinema is the business and art of making films. Cinematography, the art of motion-picture photography

>Film or movie, a series of still images that create the illusion of a moving image

>Film industry, the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking

>Filmmaking, the process of making a film

>Movie theater (also called a cinema), a building in which films are shown

Why is it called a cinema?

Cinema is from the French cinématographe which comes in part from the greek kinema, meaning movement. So cinema is really just another word meaning moving picture. It also has come to mean more generally the process of film-making and also the building where films are shown.

What are the different types of cinema?

°Feature films. [40 min or more]

°Short films. [under 40 min]

°Animated films.

°Film adaptations.

°Historical films.

°Biographical films.

°Silent films.

°Documentary films.

What are the five elements of film form?

The five elements are narrative, cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, and sound. These elements compose every scene in a movie and together constitute the essence of the film.

Why cinema is important in our life?

Most importantly, cinema brings to us different cultures of the world. It introduces us to various art forms and helps us in gaining knowledge about how different people lead their lives. In a way, it brings us closer and makes us more accepting of different art forms and cultures.

What are the disadvantages of cinema?

Movies Profess Violence: There is no denying that movies today are more violent than ever before.

Movies are made for Profit: Ever heard of a movie made for charity, hard to say.

Establish False Notions: Some movies portray certain subjects or themes in a way that is far from real.

How does cinema affect society?

They can help the economy grow, inspire individuals, and expand our basic knowledge of the world around us. Movies can also create violence and bad habits, can make people greedier, and can send a bad message to the public. The effects that films have on society are numerous and two-fold.