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Article: Film's still star: film is still very much the preferred medium of communication and entertainment worldwide. Its history is well established in all aspects of production, post production, distribution, and presentation. These foundations are not easily shaken. (Filmmaking special: film format).(Digital Video)
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- March 1, 2002
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