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Anamorphic lens

Meaning in film & television, with examples

nounCommon term

In film & television, anamorphic lens means: A lens that squeezes a wide image horizontally during recording so it can be expanded for viewing.

In Turkish: anamorfik objektif

How it is used

Camera teams discuss squeeze factors and viewing setup when using anamorphic lenses.

Example sentences

  1. The anamorphic lens gave us a wider view of the crowded station.

    The optical format supports the broad composition.

  2. Check the monitor setting before judging footage from the anamorphic lens.

    Incorrect display settings can leave the image squeezed.

Common collocations

  • anamorphic lens test
  • shoot with an anamorphic lens
  • shotOne continuous piece of film recorded from the moment the camera starts until it stops, or the piece of it that appears between two cuts.
  • cinematographerThe head of the camera and lighting departments, who decides with the director how the film will look: framing, lenses, camera movement and light.

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