cinemascope

/sɪnɪməˈskɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

a widescreen film format developed by 20th Century Fox, characterized by a wide aspect ratio and a curved screen.

“The movie was shot in Cinemascope to maximize the viewing experience for the audience.”

2. verb

to film or record (something) in the Cinemascope format.

“The director decided to cinemascope the entire movie to take advantage of the new technology.”

Synonyms

  • panoramic
  • widescreen

Antonyms

  • narrow
  • small-screen