an optical effect or technique in which a single frame of film is reprinted in a continuous series, which when shown gives the effect of a still photograph.
a button or other mechanism on a projector, videocassette system, etc., allowing one to stop the projected picture at any point.
films television a single frame of a film repeated to give an effect like a still photograph
a single frame of a video recording viewed as a still by stopping the tape
First recorded in 1955–60
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Hungarian-born Krausz, whose team generated the first ultra-fast pulses in the early 2000s, has likened attosecond physics to a fast-shutter camera where the short light flashes allow a freeze frame look within the microcosm.
From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023
The pilot ends by returning to the cannibal scene with a reveal reminiscent of a ’90s record-scratch freeze frame — the ol’ “I bet you’re wondering how I got here.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023
The masterstroke might be the entrance hall specification, which throws Mishima’s freeze frame into sublime high-def.
From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2022
After the third episode of the “Game of Thrones” prequel series premiered on Sunday, Twitter user @SarahC_821 shared a freeze frame of Viserys handing a letter to one of his soldiers.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022
Replays showed Alonso just barely held the base with his right foot — Alonso jumped for joy when a freeze frame appeared on the video board — and umpires overruled the safe call.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2022
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