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Previsualization

Meaning in film & television, with examples

nounCommon term

In film & television, previsualization means: A rough visual simulation of planned scenes used to test camera positions, action and timing before filming.

In Turkish: ön görselleştirme

How it is used

Often shortened to previs; used especially for complex action or effects sequences.

Example sentences

  1. The previsualization showed that the camera would pass through a wall.

    A planned move is tested before physical construction.

  2. We shortened the chase after watching the previsualization with the stunt team.

    The rough sequence helps judge the length of the action.

Common collocations

  • previsualization sequence
  • create previsualization
  • pre-productionThe planning stage before filming starts, when the script is finished, the cast is chosen, locations are found and the budget and schedule are prepared.
  • screenplayThe written plan of a film in a standard format, with scene headings, descriptions of action, character names and dialogue.

More terms: Pre-Production and Scripts

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