filmmaking
|film/mak/ing|
B2
/ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkɪŋ/
creating films
Etymology
Etymology Information
'filmmaking' originates from the combination of 'film' and 'making', where 'film' refers to a motion picture and 'making' refers to the process of creating.
Historical Evolution
'filmmaking' evolved from the early 20th-century term 'film making', which was used to describe the production of films.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the creation of films', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or art of making motion pictures.
Filmmaking requires a combination of creativity and technical skills.
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Last updated: 2025/01/30 20:44