Time is a relative and a measurement.
There are several forms of time in films including:
Accelerated/Fast Forward - acts as a way to speed up an otherwise long scene or to emphasise on an action. Attention is drawn to fast forward.
Slow Motion - Also used to emphasise but for more things such as movement, identifying the characters, the importance of an action, etc. Used to create an emotion.
Long Takes - A single shot that lasts for large amounts of time generally more than a minute. Example - Cloverfield - Scenes filmed with camcorder for long periods of time.
Compressed Time - Shows a long period of time in a few seconds but can be spaced. Unlike fast forward it can be used at a normal speed. Example - Rocky montages.
Simutaneous Time - Two events occuring at the same time but cutting between one another to show it. The audiences mind puts together the idea of this and fills in the gaps if necessary.
Freeze - When a clip plays and suddenly the film freezes for a second or two. This can be used to identify a character or the significance of a persons movement.
Reversal - Playing a clip in reverse.
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