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boom shot

American  

noun

Movies, Television.
  1. a shot taken by a camera on a boom.


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He brought out Jeremy Culhane, who also benefited from a boom shot, a high-angled camera that made the 56-year-old actor and the cast member look even better.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

A boom shot must either be perfect or be scrapped.

From Time Magazine Archive

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