stillkuvasta

Stillkuva is the Finnish term for a still image—a single stationary frame taken from a moving sequence such as film or video, or produced as a standalone photograph. In Finnish usage, stillkuva is often used by film professionals, journalists, and digital media creators to distinguish a single frame from continuous motion. The genitive form stillkuvasta means “from a still image” and is used when discussing the image content or licensing.

A stillkuva may be created by capturing a frame from video using a frame-grab tool, or by taking a photograph with a camera. Common file formats include JPEG, PNG, and TIFF; metadata such as EXIF or XMP may accompany the image, noting camera settings, time, and location. Resolution and aspect ratio vary with the source and purpose.

In use, stillkuvat serve several functions: reference for analysis, illustration in articles, promotional material for films, or documentation of events. They are subject to copyright and licensing restrictions; proper attribution and rights management are standard practice.

Related terms include film still, frame grab, and screenshot. In English-language contexts, the term “frame” or “still frame” is often used interchangeably. Stillkuva plays a key role in visual media workflows by capturing decisive moments and conveying information without motion.