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

Examples of off camera in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The photos look glamorous but off camera, festivals can be a grind. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

When Cantu reaches towards Lopez and screams his wife’s name, a shot rings out and Lopez falls slightly off camera. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Here are key takeaways The victim was participating in but off camera during a campaign commercial for Fresno County Superior Court judge candidate Ashley Paulson when he was stabbed, law officials said in a Friday news conference. — Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The Roots could be heard reacting off camera, with Gillis thanking them for getting the joke. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026