film stock

Film stock is a physical medium used to capture moving images in traditional filmmaking. It consists of a strip of plastic coated with a light-sensitive chemical layer that records images when exposed to light through a camera lens. Different types of film stock vary in sensitivity, color rendition, and grain, influencing the final appearance of the film. After exposure, the film is developed through chemical processes to produce visible images. Although digital methods have largely replaced film stock, it remains valued for its unique aesthetic qualities and craftsmanship.