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deep focus

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noun

Cinematography.
  1. the focusing of a filmed scene so as to make near and distant objects equally clear.

  2. a shot utilizing a large depth of field.


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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

“Color cameras didn’t have the same sensitivity to light. And our cameras have very fast f-stops, which allowed us to achieve the deep focus that’s a very specific hallmark of “Citizen Kane.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2021

The world around me comes into deep focus.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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