The Oscars are also known as what?
AnswerThe Academy Awards
The Oscars are the Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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7 fact-checked facts about film and filmmaking, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is animation made by moving real objects slightly between photographed frames called?
AnswerStop-motion
Stop-motion shoots one frame at a time, moving puppets or objects a little between each frame.
Going deeper
What is the standard frame rate for sound films?
Answer24 frames per second
24 fps became the standard with sound film in the late 1920s and is still used for a cinematic look.
What is a storyboard?
AnswerA sequence of drawings planning the shots of a film
Storyboards show each planned shot in order, like a comic strip, before filming starts.
What is a clapperboard used for on a film set?
AnswerMarking takes and syncing picture with sound
The clap gives a sharp sound and visible moment to line up audio and video, and the slate identifies the take.
Expert level
What is the width of the classic motion picture film gauge developed in Thomas Edison's lab?
Answer35 mm
35 mm film, developed by William Dickson for Edison, became the long-standing standard for cinema.
What does the Kuleshov effect show about film?
AnswerViewers read meaning from how shots are edited together
Lev Kuleshov showed the same face seemed to express different emotions depending on the shot placed next to it.
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