Question

(4.2.0) film quiz (wk 4)
why is light the essential ingredient in the creation and consumption of motion pictures?
it isnt; since shadow play, photography, and other moving - image arts use light to create their effects. film is far from unique in employing it.
light prevents film stock from decaying over time.
sound recordings are actually created via the manipulation of light.
movie images are made when a camera lens focuses light onto film stock and when movie theater projectors transmit motion pictures as light.
light allows color to be recorded and seen.

Explanation:

In the creation of motion - pictures, a camera lens focuses light onto film stock to capture images. In consumption, movie - theater projectors transmit motion pictures as light. Also, light is essential for color recording and viewing. The other options are incorrect: light does not prevent film stock decay, sound recordings are not created via light manipulation, and while other arts use light too, it doesn't answer why it's essential for motion pictures.

Answer:

Movie images are made when a camera lens focuses light onto film stock and when movie theater projectors transmit motion pictures as light. Light allows color to be recorded and seen.