machinima
Americannoun
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the process of making real-time animated films by utilizing the 3D graphics technology of computer games.
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a film or films made in this way.
Etymology
Origin of machinima
First recorded in 2000–05; misspelled blend of machine and cinema
Example Sentences
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He did not say which ones, but Warner Bros. owns niche video companies like Machinima, which focuses on gamers, and Boomerang, which offers episodes of classic cartoons like “The Flintstones” and “Scooby-Doo.”
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2018
Just this week, Machinima, which is now owned by Warner Bros., dropped out and said it would share plans with advertisers early this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2017
Last week, Time Warner's studio Warner Bros. agreed to acquire all of digital media company Machinima, a competitor to Fullscreen.
From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2016
The series is live now on Machinima, and we'll have more updates to come in the future.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2015
Then again, as Machinima reminds us, the job of hacker Aiden Pearce would be a lot harder in real life:
From Forbes • May 31, 2014
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