Motion pictures are a series of still images that create the illusion of movement when viewed rapidly in succession due to the way the human eye processes visual information. Films are commonly shown in movie theaters using 35mm film, while schools typically use 16mm film. The key elements that go into a successful motion picture include the direction, story/script, acting, production design, music, and editing. Some advantages of using motion pictures in education are their ability to motivate students, adaptability for groups of different sizes, and relatively low cost compared to repeated viewings. However, choosing films with exactly the desired content and potential equipment issues can present disadvantages. Teachers should preview films thoroughly and guide student viewing with questions to maximize educational impact.

1. Prepared by:
Anariza S. Germo BSEd 301

2. Motion pictures or movies actually
consist of a series of still pictures that “move” past
the projector light to create the illusion of motion.
 because the human eye can retain images slightly
longer than it is actually shown, it automatically
perceives the images as one continuous movement.

3.  Films are commonly perceived as those shown in
movie houses. Motion picture come from various
widths and images sizes. For movies shown in
theaters, 35 mm film is most commonly used. For
films shown in school, 16 mm film is the most
common format. Motion pictures are also available
now in VCD and DVD formats.

4. Elements of Motion Pictures
 Direction
The director orchestrates effectively all
elements of the production and succeeds in carrying
out the program while projecting creatively his/her
insight into the material.
 Story/Script
The writer is effective if he/she explores a
significant subject matter or experience and
conceives this with originally according to the
demands of the medium.

5.  Acting
The performer succeeds in making the
audience believe in the character he/she is playing,
understands the motives that impel the character to
action and appreciate the character’s personal and
social relationships.
 Production Design
This stimulates creatively the locale, sets,
costumes, and props that project the situation,
atmosphere, and character called for by the
production.

6.  Music
It underscores meaning, heightens mood and
emotion, helps define character, and reinforces the
rhythm and pace of the production.
 Editing
This element creativity compresses or expands
time, space, and movements to heighten the
message of the production, while cuts of the show
pass unnoticed.

7. Advantages
1. Actions provided by films can easily motivate
students.
2. Film viewing can be adaptable to small and large
groups.
3. Considering the number of times they can be
used, they are relatively inexpensive.
4. Films require very little reading skills.

8. Disadvantages
1. Choosing a film with the exact content desired
can be a problem.
2. Viewing equipment could be expensive for some
schools.
3. Mechanical and operational could arise during
the use of the viewing equipment.

9. Utilization Guidelines
1. Teachers should preview the film thoroughly to
become acquainted with the content. This will
enable teachers to ascertain whether the film will
be presented as a whole or only specific parts will
be shown.
2. Before viewing, students should be given guide
questions to watch out for while viewing the film.
The teacher should give important vocabulary or
proper names that students might need to know
to understand the film.

10. 3. During the film viewing, the room can be
darkened to reinforce maximum attention on the
film. The teacher should watch the movie with the
students.
4. An adequate-sized screen should be used.
5. Material could be paused to provide opportunities
for the presenter to explain or clarify points unclear
to students.

11. 6. If the time allotted for the class is not enough for
film viewing, students can be assigned to view the
film outside of the class.
7. After viewing, discussion of the guide question
should follow.

12. Evaluating Motion Media
• Relevance to objective
• Accuracy of information
• Likely to arouse and maintain student interest
• Technical quality
• Promotes participation and involvement
• Evidence of effectiveness
• Free from objectionable bias
• Pacing appropriate for audience
• Use of cognitive learning aids

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14. Motion Pictures or Movies
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