moving picture

as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track in the 20th century moving pictures became an important form of artistic expression

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Recent Examples of moving picture But more than anything the CNN brand stands for news brought to you in moving pictures and sound with an onscreen anchor or correspondent acting as a trusted guide. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2024 Under the guidance and vision of lead director and executive producer Sydney Freeland, these moments are beautiful displays of inclusivity and what is now possible in moving pictures and television. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024 It’s primarily done with compositing techniques and in some cases could be thought of as a moving picture equivalent of Photoshop touch ups. Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023 Per usual, Snyder applies his go-big-then-go-even-bigger methodology to this mood board of a moving picture, applying a signature style that can simply be described as an endless 10-ton KABOOM! David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for moving picture
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Noun
  • Nina Dobrev and Teresa Palmer also star in the ensemble movie which is filming in Australia.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
  • And also cast availability, where this is the main project for all three of those actors, even if ones like Gomez dip out for a movie ever so often.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • The Academy will continue its mission to recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Ben Browning, FilmNation’s president of motion pictures, believes that what could be seen as a disadvantage actually gives the company an edge.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Kodak invented the digital camera but clung to film.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Opus repurposes the aesthetic language of several contemporary horror films.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since the documentary premiered, he’s received many emails, texts and Facebook messages from those who are still searching for someone who vanished decades ago.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • In the documentary, Hutchins’ friend, director Rachel Mason, goes on the record to talk about the tragedy and the experience of losing a beloved friend and colleague.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Moving picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving%20picture. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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