Stop-action
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stop-action is a noun meaning A film technique in which still frames depicting successive positions are displayed to create the illusion of movement.
Meaning
A film technique in which still frames depicting successive positions are displayed to create the illusion of movement.
Example Sentences
Given their early history, it is interesting that Benjamin made no mention of them — but if he had, he would have had to reconsider his thesis that film can only reproduce (and so, dislocate) works of art,' for stop-action provides a classic case of technology being used to create original productions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include still, photomatic, time-lapse, wipe, animatography, sequence.
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