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Motion Picture

A sequence of images that, when viewed in rapid succession, gives the appearance of movement. 'Motion picture' connotes the use of film, as distinguished from 'video', which uses magnetic tape. (from Society of American Archivists Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology)

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