Slow Motion (Noun)
Meaning
A movie that apparently takes place at a slower than normal speed; achieved by taking the film at a faster rate.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The explosion scene was replayed in slow motion so that the audience could appreciate its complexity and special effects.
- Watching the playback in slow motion helped the football coach to identify the players' mistakes during the game.
- The crash was filmed in slow motion, allowing viewers to see every detail of the collision.
- In slow motion, the falling action hero looked more like a soaring ballet dancer than a guy about to meet his maker.
- Replaying the diving catch in slow motion revealed just how amazing the player's reflexes and agility really were.