Film History
This 1878 series of photographs by Eadweard Muybridge is considered one of the earliest examples of moving pictures.
What is A Horse in Motion?
On August 1, 1981, MTV launched with this iconic music video, signaling the start of the music video era.
What is Video Killed the Radio Star?
What is the primary purpose of a movie poster?
What is to promote a film and attract an audience?
What was the first commercially successful arcade video game, released in 1972 by Atari?
What is Pong?
What is the basic unit of film, defined as a single "run" of the camera, typically lasting 5-8 seconds?
What is a shot?
Released in 1939, this colorful fantasy film used Technicolor to captivate audiences with its vibrant visuals, including a famous journey down the Yellow Brick Road.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This 1975 Queen song is often credited as one of the first true music videos, using creative editing and special effects to enhance the band's performance.
What is Bohemian Rhapsody?
What short phrase or sentence, often found near the movie title, is designed to capture the film’s theme or mood?
What is a tagline?
Which 1980 arcade game featured a yellow character eating pellets while being chased by ghosts?
What is Pac-Man?
Which type of camera shot shows an actor from the waist up and is the most common shot used in films?
What is a mid shot?
This 1993 blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg introduced groundbreaking CGI to bring dinosaurs to life.
What is Jurassic Park?
This pop superstar revolutionized music videos with "Thriller" in 1983, blending cinematic storytelling, high production value, and choreography.
Who is Michael Jackson?
What key design element of a movie poster is usually displayed at the top in a bold, large font?
What is the movie title?
Which home console, released in 1985, revived the video game industry after the 1983 crash?
What is the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)?
What is the term for the process of assembling and splicing together various shots to create a film?
What is editing?
This 2008 superhero movie launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, paving the way for interconnected films.
What is Iron Man?
In 2012, this music video became the first to reach 1 billion views on YouTube, thanks to its viral dance craze.
What is Gangnam Style?
What aspect of a film poster helps determine its target audience by hinting at tone, content, and storytelling style?
What is genre?
What was the first video game console to include built-in online capabilities when it launched in 1999?
What is the Sega Dreamcast?
Which type of lighting creates sharp contrasts between light and dark, often used to create mystery and suspense?
What is low-key lighting?
In 2009, this visually stunning movie became the highest-grossing film of all time (until Avengers: Endgame in 2019) and helped popularize 3D films.
What is Avatar?
Beyoncé’s "Formation" music video is known for its powerful imagery and storytelling. What type of music video style does it represent?
What is cinematic storytelling?
What types of logos or symbols might be included on a movie poster to make the film seem more reputable or prestigious?
What are production company logos, distributor logos, or award/festival selections?
Which 2001 video game, released as a launch title for the Xbox, revolutionized first-person shooters and helped establish Microsoft as a major console competitor?
What is Halo: Combat Evolved?
What is the name of the editing technique that cuts between scenes happening at the same time but in different locations?
What is parallel editing (or cross-cutting)?