Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

freeze-frame

noun
/ˈfriːz freɪm/
Definition
A freeze-frame is a still image captured from a film or video that preserves a specific moment in time.
Examples
  • The director used a freeze-frame to emphasize the main character’s expression during the climax of the movie.
  • In sports broadcasts, freeze-frames are often used to analyze key plays.
  • The artist created a piece inspired by the idea of a freeze-frame, capturing a moment of joy in a bustling city.
Meaning
It refers to the technique of stopping the motion in a video or film to focus on a particular scene or image.
Synonyms
  • still shot
  • snapshot
  • frame
  • pause