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
“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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