filming
UK: ˈfɪlmɪŋ | US: ˈfɪlmɪŋ
n. the process or activity of making a motion picture
v. present participle of "film" (to record moving images)
The word "film" originally referred to a thin layer or membrane (from Old English "filmen"). In the late 19th century, it was adopted for photographic material used in motion pictures due to its thin, flexible nature. The suffix "-ing" turns the verb "film" into a noun denoting the action ("the act of recording") or a gerund ("we watched the filming"). The progression reflects technological evolution—from physical material to the creative process itself.
The filming of the documentary took three months.
She enjoys filming wildlife in their natural habitat.
The director paused filming due to bad weather.
Behind-the-scenes footage shows the challenges of filming.
Modern smartphones have revolutionized amateur filming.