deep focus
Americannoun
-
the focusing of a filmed scene so as to make near and distant objects equally clear.
-
a shot utilizing a large depth of field.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The thing Andrzej and I were very clear on was that it was deep focus, very crisp, which gave it a kind of hyperreal quality.
From Salon
Spencer maintains a look of deep focus on his face.
From BBC
Some repertory film theater should spotlight this group with a week of programming, if only to properly see “Mank” cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt’s deep focus “Citizen Kane” hat tips.
From Los Angeles Times
While many Americans may automatically think of Korean barbecue when the notion of Korean food comes up, or other staples like bulgogi, Korean fried chicken or tteokbokki, Park's deep focus and exploration on banchan and Hansik at large — both throughout the book and also in his restaurants — shines a light on other areas of Korean food that may not be as well known.
From Salon
I stumbled across these channels a few weeks ago, after I had some trouble installing Spotify—host of the trusty “Deep Focus” playlist I’ve listened to for years—on my work computer.
From Slate
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.