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filming

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[fil-ming] / ˈfɪl mɪŋ /

noun

filmings plural
  1. the act or period of photographing, especially of a motion picture.


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Etymology

Origin of filming

First recorded in 1885–90; film + -ing 1

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And when they turned to humour, it was almost always self-directed: joking about the kilometres logged fleeing baton charges or the absurdity of filming an outfit reveal moments before running into tear gas.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Still, the streaming giant seems to be focusing mainly on the edges of production -- from visualizing a concept early on to color-grading footage after filming wraps.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The couple wed on Aug. 14, 2014, nine years after they met while filming their movie “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Prior to filming Season 1 of “Dutton Ranch,” Harris said he spoke to the creative team about the series and his character’s role, and was informed that he would be a main character.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

I’d told her that I would help her with her music score, but the music usually comes after the filming, and she hasn’t done that yet.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

It argued that police were working around the landmark Glik decision by targeting secret recordings, when the Glik court made no distinction between open and furtive filmings.

From Slate Dec. 11, 2018

A month later he was in town again, this time for three nights, and he invited me to all of his dining events, public talks, and filmings.

From The Verge Sep. 11, 2016

Whenever a script demands a stadium or a field, one of the first calls a location scout makes is to Tina Boonmag, the Coliseum’s events manager who handles filmings.

From The Guardian Jan. 28, 2016

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