Differences Between Cinema And Theater

Elif Necmiye Tan

Differences between cinema and theater

Even if it appears theater and cinema are similar, there are differences.

Cinema

Theatre

In the theater is a live perform, the costumes and the setting are real. But cinema is watched, not live.

Theatre

Visual effects cannot be used in the theater; But in cinema, effects are applied with computers.

While there is the concept of stage in theater, cinema is shown on the screen.

Cinema

The theater cannot be watched at home; but the cinema can be watched at home.

Cinema

The same cinema can be watched in different halls at the same time. But the same theater can only be exhibited in one place.

There is a time and space limitation in the theater. But movies can contain long periods of time and different places.

Theatre

Making a cinema movie requires a huge financial investment. There is no need for this in the theater.

Now let's see what the similar aspects

Cinema

Both are a form of art based on watching.

Both are usually watched as a community.

Theatre

Both have the cast, script, place and time.

The performance of the actors is important to both and determines the quality of the resulting work.