deep focus
Americannoun
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the focusing of a filmed scene so as to make near and distant objects equally clear.
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a shot utilizing a large depth of field.
Example Sentences
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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 • Apr. 14, 2025
Spencer maintains a look of deep focus on his face.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025
So when you say research, it is a real deep focus on AI.
From The Verge • May 13, 2022
Can you contrast your work on “Station Eleven” and “Reservation Dogs” in terms of how you frame figures in an environment, deep focus in the former versus shallow in the later?
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2022
The world around me comes into deep focus.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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