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film noir

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French for "dark film", a term applied by French critics to a type of American film, usually in the detective or thriller genres, with low-key lighting and a sombre - often fatalistic - mood, especially common in the late 40's and early 50's.

film stock

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or simply film, the strip of material upon which a series of still photographs is registered; it consists of a clear base coated on one side with light-sensitive emulsion.

filter

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a piece of glass or geltine placed in front of camera or printer lens to alter the quality(colour) or quantity of light striking the film in aperture.

flash cutting

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editing the film into shots of very brief duration that succeed each other rapidly.

flash frame

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a shot of only a few frames duration, which can just barely perceived by the audience.

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