A generic term for a visual work that has the appearance of movement. (from Society of American Archivists Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology)

Examples include motion pictures, videos, and other theatrical releases, shorts, news footage (including television newscasts and theatrical newsreels), trailers, out-takes, screen tests, training films, educational material, commercials, spot announcements, home movies, amateur footage, television broadcasts, and unedited footage. These may be in electronic form.

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