camera

Related to camera: digital camera

in camera

In private. This phrase comes from Latin and means "in the chamber." We need to meet in camera so that the paparazzi don't see us together.

lights, camera, action

cliché Said when one is ready to film some event or performance. A reference to the cue traditionally given to a film crew by the director when they are ready to begin a new take. OK, kids, ready to make our video for Grandma and Grandpa? Ready…lights, camera, action!

off camera

1. Outside of the view of a camera's lens during a photo or video recording. Hyphenated if used before a noun. You can see the suspect signaling someone off camera just before the end of the clip.

2. While not being filmed or photographed. Hyphenated if used before a noun. The two fighters play up their supposed feud for the sake of television dramatics, but they're actually great friends off camera. The off-camera antics of the actor during the making of the film has led to a reluctance by many to work with him in the future.

on camera

1. Within the view of a camera's lens during a photo or video recording. Hyphenated if used before a noun. You can see the suspect signaling someone on camera just before the blast.

2. While being filmed or photographed. Hyphenated if used before a noun. The two wrestlers play up their on-camera feud for the sake of television dramatics, but they're actually great friends in real life. He is renowned for his calm, dignified demeanor on camera, but the famous talk show host is a rather brash loudmouth in person.

See also: camera, on

shaky camera

A cinematographic technique in which the camera is operated by hand, as opposed to being fixed on a mount, resulting in a jerky, unstable image. This is done to emulate a first-person perspective or imitate what an ordinary person might have captured on a handheld camcorder in order to create a sense of immersion or heighten the sense of excitement, terror, urgency, etc. I'm really sick of the trend in recent horror movies to have the whole thing filmed in shaky camera. It isn't scary, it's just nauseating! It just felt like the shaky camera was a cheap way for the filmmakers to give the documentary a sense of authenticity. The director uses shaky camera to give the audience a glimpse into the protagonist's point of view during especially emotional scenes.

on camera

Being filmed, as in When the talk-show host began, I wasn't sure if we were on camera. This usage dates from the first half of the 1900s, soon after the birth of motion-picture and television filming. The same is true of the antonym off camera, meaning "outside the view of a movie or TV camera," as in Go ahead and scratch-we're off camera now.

See also: camera, on

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on ˈcamera

being filmed or shown on television: Are you prepared to tell your story on camera?

See also: camera, on

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in camera

Outside of the public view: The committee met in camera to discuss the report.

off camera

Outside the field of view of a movie camera.

on camera

Within the field of view of a movie camera.

See also: camera, on

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

in camera
at the touch of a button
in secret
hang on to (someone or something)
ham it up
ham up
jump the light(s)
jump the lights
focus on
focus on (someone or something)

References in periodicals archive

Not surprisingly, the biggest declines came in the shrinking market for film-based cameras. Unit sales of 35 mm cameras fell 76% in November 2008, and unit sales of onetime-use cameras fell 45% in the same period.

Camera sales stuck in doldrums

* Ability to reuse cable--evaluate the condition of existing coax connecting cameras.

IP megapixel cameras and network applications: megapixel IP cameras can provide greater image clarity and be integrated into existing surveillance systems

A digital compact camera remains a good choice for a typical home user.

Time to replace your digital camera?

Using digital cameras is a learning process, so don't become discouraged if the shot doesn't come out right on the first try.

How to take better digital photos: after zooming in on these tips, you'll be on your way to taking better digital photos

No one digital camera model is perfect for all kids.

Kids' cameras come of age: Sally deVincentis, chief executive officer of APTE Inc., offers a look at the potential market for kid-friendly cameras

By collecting light in longer exposures, the Hubble's wide-field camera might be able to fill in for the ACS in some cases.

Space camera glitch

Some planned ACS observations could be carried out instead by longer exposures with the wide-field camera, Burch notes.

Kaput: Hubble's main camera stops working

For other Japanese camera makers, overseas markets beckon.

Japan's digital Camera Industry: not a rosy picture

For this year's show, Grass Valley (GV) sees two major new innovations to further increase its cameras' flexibility.

Grass Valley showing off end-to-end 1080p camera channel, simplifying 3D control

"They were there in response to what was once and what may still be a dangerous road." As part of the changes traffic light cameras will also be switched off.

END OF THE ROAD FOR SPEED CAMERAS; Every stationary trap in Coventry to be switched off; Switch-off for every speed camera in city

Compact point-and-shoot digital cameras have automatic focus, but there is a limit to how close the camera can be to the subject and be in sharp focus.

A variety of cameras

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi recently announced its plans to put the largest camera it can to a smartphone.

Xiaomi's Galaxy Note 10 Killer Features 108MP Camera

At this year's NAB, CyanView will be announcing new products as well as discussing with visitors to its stand the progress the company has made over the past 12 months in substantially expanding the range of cameras controllable via its universal camera control system.

CyanView extends mini-camera live control to ENG camcorders, D-Cinema cameras

* Qualcomm quietly added support for 192MP camera systems in a range of SoCs.

Qualcomm adds support for 192MP camera sensors in 6-series, 7-series and 8-series chipsets

ANSWER Black bear numbers are on the increase in many parts of the country, and with the tremendous increase in trail camera use, the trouble with bears is becoming more prevalent.

ASK Bowhunter

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释义	camera Related to camera: digital camera in camera In private. This phrase comes from Latin and means "in the chamber." We need to meet in camera so that the paparazzi don't see us together. See also: camera lights, camera, action cliché Said when one is ready to film some event or performance. A reference to the cue traditionally given to a film crew by the director when they are ready to begin a new take. OK, kids, ready to make our video for Grandma and Grandpa? Ready…lights, camera, action! See also: action off camera 1. Outside of the view of a camera's lens during a photo or video recording. Hyphenated if used before a noun. You can see the suspect signaling someone off camera just before the end of the clip. 2. While not being filmed or photographed. Hyphenated if used before a noun. The two fighters play up their supposed feud for the sake of television dramatics, but they're actually great friends off camera. The off-camera antics of the actor during the making of the film has led to a reluctance by many to work with him in the future. See also: camera, off on camera 1. Within the view of a camera's lens during a photo or video recording. Hyphenated if used before a noun. You can see the suspect signaling someone on camera just before the blast. 2. While being filmed or photographed. Hyphenated if used before a noun. The two wrestlers play up their on-camera feud for the sake of television dramatics, but they're actually great friends in real life. He is renowned for his calm, dignified demeanor on camera, but the famous talk show host is a rather brash loudmouth in person. See also: camera, on shaky camera A cinematographic technique in which the camera is operated by hand, as opposed to being fixed on a mount, resulting in a jerky, unstable image. This is done to emulate a first-person perspective or imitate what an ordinary person might have captured on a handheld camcorder in order to create a sense of immersion or heighten the sense of excitement, terror, urgency, etc. I'm really sick of the trend in recent horror movies to have the whole thing filmed in shaky camera. It isn't scary, it's just nauseating! It just felt like the shaky camera was a cheap way for the filmmakers to give the documentary a sense of authenticity. The director uses shaky camera to give the audience a glimpse into the protagonist's point of view during especially emotional scenes. See also: camera, shaky Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on camera Being filmed, as in When the talk-show host began, I wasn't sure if we were on camera. This usage dates from the first half of the 1900s, soon after the birth of motion-picture and television filming. The same is true of the antonym off camera, meaning "outside the view of a movie or TV camera," as in Go ahead and scratch-we're off camera now. See also: camera, on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. on ˈcamera being filmed or shown on television: Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? See also: camera, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in camera Outside of the public view: The committee met in camera to discuss the report. See also: camera off camera Outside the field of view of a movie camera. See also: camera, off on camera Within the field of view of a movie camera. See also: camera, on American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: in camera at the touch of a button in secret hang on to (someone or something) ham it up ham up jump the light(s) jump the lights focus on focus on (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Not surprisingly, the biggest declines came in the shrinking market for film-based cameras. Unit sales of 35 mm cameras fell 76% in November 2008, and unit sales of onetime-use cameras fell 45% in the same period. Camera sales stuck in doldrums * Ability to reuse cable--evaluate the condition of existing coax connecting cameras. IP megapixel cameras and network applications: megapixel IP cameras can provide greater image clarity and be integrated into existing surveillance systems A digital compact camera remains a good choice for a typical home user. Time to replace your digital camera? Using digital cameras is a learning process, so don't become discouraged if the shot doesn't come out right on the first try. How to take better digital photos: after zooming in on these tips, you'll be on your way to taking better digital photos No one digital camera model is perfect for all kids. Kids' cameras come of age: Sally deVincentis, chief executive officer of APTE Inc., offers a look at the potential market for kid-friendly cameras By collecting light in longer exposures, the Hubble's wide-field camera might be able to fill in for the ACS in some cases. Space camera glitch Some planned ACS observations could be carried out instead by longer exposures with the wide-field camera, Burch notes. Kaput: Hubble's main camera stops working For other Japanese camera makers, overseas markets beckon. Japan's digital Camera Industry: not a rosy picture For this year's show, Grass Valley (GV) sees two major new innovations to further increase its cameras' flexibility. Grass Valley showing off end-to-end 1080p camera channel, simplifying 3D control "They were there in response to what was once and what may still be a dangerous road." As part of the changes traffic light cameras will also be switched off. END OF THE ROAD FOR SPEED CAMERAS; Every stationary trap in Coventry to be switched off; Switch-off for every speed camera in city Compact point-and-shoot digital cameras have automatic focus, but there is a limit to how close the camera can be to the subject and be in sharp focus. A variety of cameras Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi recently announced its plans to put the largest camera it can to a smartphone. Xiaomi's Galaxy Note 10 Killer Features 108MP Camera At this year's NAB, CyanView will be announcing new products as well as discussing with visitors to its stand the progress the company has made over the past 12 months in substantially expanding the range of cameras controllable via its universal camera control system. CyanView extends mini-camera live control to ENG camcorders, D-Cinema cameras * Qualcomm quietly added support for 192MP camera systems in a range of SoCs. Qualcomm adds support for 192MP camera sensors in 6-series, 7-series and 8-series chipsets ANSWER Black bear numbers are on the increase in many parts of the country, and with the tremendous increase in trail camera use, the trouble with bears is becoming more prevalent. ASK Bowhunter
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