Film speed:

• 16-18 frames per second
• 24 frames per second
• 30 frames per second

Keys to visual perception of moving pictures:

• persistence of vision
• flicker fusion and critical flicker frequency

Image recording formats:

• celluloid
• videotape
• electronic

Sound recording formats:

• audiotape
• electronic

Know the differences between:

• audio vs. video
• video vs. film
• analog vs. digital

Film durations:

• feature length film
• short
• movie of the week, a.k.a. MOW (TV)
• mini-series (TV)

Traditional division of the film business

• production
• distribution
• (theatrical) exhibition