ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pull-focus

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pʊl ˈfəʊkəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pull-focus is a noun meaning (film, television) A filming technique whereby the focal point is drawn towards the viewer; also a shot (as part of an edit) in which such a technique is used. Also used attributively.

Meaning

(film, television) A filming technique whereby the focal point is drawn towards the viewer; also a shot (as part of an edit) in which such a technique is used. Also used attributively.

Example Sentences

To set up a pull-focus shot, frame your shot so that the two subjects, at different distances from the camera, are in view.
...this image of pure light forms (through a pull-focus) into an image of a snow-covered field, in the middle of which is a mother holding her two sons.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include focalization, focussing, focaliser, focusser, cofocus, isoelectrofocalization.

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