Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
iris-out
verb
/ˈaɪrɪs aʊt/
Definition
To fade or disappear gradually as if the image is being replaced by the lens of a camera closing in, mimicking the action of the iris of the eye.
Examples
- The scene iris-out, leaving the audience curious about what happens next.
- In the final moments of the film, the hero’s face iris-out indicates a change in perspective.
Meaning
The term is often used in film and photography to describe the technique of transitioning from one scene to another by closing the frame into a circle, similar to how an eye’s iris can constrict or expand.
Synonyms
- fade out
- close in
- transition
