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on camera

on camera prepositional phrase: in a position or situation where one is being photographed or filmed.

Prepositional phrase

  1. In a position or situation where one is being photographed or filmed.
    • While on camera, Bruce behaves famously, but as soon as they stop rolling he turns into a scoundrel.
    • I got you playin' with yourself on camera2023, “3d”, performed by Jungkook ft. Jack Harlow
  2. In or related to a role in front of the cameras, e.g. as a presenter or actor.
    • He isn't even on-camera talent: he just holds the cue cards.

Antonyms of on camera

Forms of on camera

alternative formon-camera

Questions about on camera

What does on camera mean?
On camera means in a position or situation where one is being photographed or filmed.
What part of speech is on camera?
On camera is a prepositional phrase.

Words near on camera in the dictionary

  1. on board
  2. on book
  3. on brand
  4. on butt
  5. on call
  6. on camera
  7. on cloud nine
  8. on cloud seven
  9. on command
  10. on condition
  11. on condition that

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