filmképz

filmképz is a Hungarian term that translates directly to "film image" or "film frame." It refers to a single, static image captured on a strip of photographic film, which is the fundamental unit of motion in traditional cinema. Each filmképz is a discrete photograph. When a series of these filmképz are projected in rapid succession, the human eye perceives them as continuous motion, creating the illusion of a moving picture.

The size and shape of a filmképz are determined by the film gauge and the camera's aperture. Historically, various film gauges have been used, with 35mm being the most common for theatrical releases. The number of filmképz per second, known as the frame rate, significantly impacts the perceived smoothness of the motion. Standard frame rates for film have varied over time but commonly settled around 24 frames per second for sound films. The development of digital filmmaking has largely replaced the physical filmképz with digital frames, but the concept of the individual frame remains central to the understanding of how moving images are constructed.