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Film stock

Film stock is an analog medium used for recording motion pictures and animation. It consists of a transparent plastic film base coated with a gelatin emulsion containing light-sensitive silver halide crystals. The size and characteristics of these crystals influence the film's sensitivity, contrast, and resolution. Exposure to light creates a latent image, which is then chemically developed into a visible photograph. Film is sensitive to various forms of electromagnetic radiation, including X-rays, UV light, and, in some cases, infrared light, in addition to visible light.