shoot and protect

noun

The technique of shooting material in such a way that the areas of interest lie within a rectangular "protected area" within the frame, ensuring that nothing significant is lost when converting to different aspect ratios.

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Meanings

nounshoot and protect (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebroadcastingThe technique of shooting material in such a way that the areas of interest lie within a rectangular "protected area" within the frame, ensuring that nothing significant is lost when converting to different aspect ratios.
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