off camera

phrase

1
: while not being filmed by a television or movie camera
he's a different person off camera
2
: outside the scope of a television or movie camera
sounds of gunfire taking place off camera

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The shooter’s mother spoke to CNN off camera from her balcony but would not comment on how her son got access to the weapon. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 But Eric Schiffer, a communication specialist with decades in the field, weighed in by telling THR that there’s work to be done off camera. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Even her good friend Gizelle knew, and chose to gossip with Ashley instead of privately informing Tia off camera. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 The documentary includes an interview with the young man’s mother while he can be heard sobbing off camera. — Daniel Lachance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off camera

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“Off camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20camera. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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