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skip frame [2 records]

Record 1 2006-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cinematography
DEF

A variable number of selected frames which are deleted from an original film in order to achieve a fast motion when projected.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Image en nombre variable retirée d'une pellicule cinématographique originale en vue de créer un effet d'accéléré au moment de la projection.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Cinematography
DEF

An optical printing effect eliminating selected frames of the original scene to speed up the action.

OBS

The process is commonly achieved by either deleting select frames ... or by undercranking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Effet d'optique réalisé au tirage cinématographique et consistant à supprimer une partie des prises de vue progressives d'une scène en vue d'accélérer le mouvement.

Spanish

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