Motion-picture film is a significant term that refers to the celluloid material that is used to produce motion pictures. The term is also known as "movie film," "motion-picture stock," or simply "film stock." It is a thin strip of plastic coated with light-sensitive emulsion, which allows photographers to capture images. Other synonyms for motion-picture film include "film celluloid," "movie celluloid," "cinema reel," and "motion-picture reel." In the digital age, the use of motion-picture film has declined, but it still retains its traditional value and is widely used in certain genres such as art-house filmmaking and independent filmmaking.