on film

phrase

: in the form of a movie or video
The accident was captured on film.
seeing the works of Shakespeare on film

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Miles Myerscough-Harris is a photographer with a difference, capturing this summer’s tournament on film in several unique ways. Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Sharpness and detail of images on film depend on a number of factors, including the lenses used, the development of the film, and the operation of the camera. Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026 Lack of Government Resources People on film sets are always trying to put out fires, but there are police and firefighters assigned to film shoots who often have to put out literal wildfires. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 More than 30% of respondents to a 2024 Ilford Photo survey on film photography were in the 25-34 age group. Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on film

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“On film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20film. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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