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
