filming
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/
KK: /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of recording moving images, typically for movies or television.
Example
The filming of the new movie took place in several different locations.
Conversation
Did you hear about the filming happening downtown this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they're shooting a new movie there!
I really want to go see the filming in person.
That sounds like a fun idea! We should check it out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shooting
recording
capturing
Antonyms
erasure
deletion
disregard
verb
Definition
The action of recording moving images, typically for movies or television.
Example
They are filming a new documentary about wildlife.
Tense Forms
Past: filmed
Past Participle: filmed
Conversation
I heard you were filming a short movie this weekend!
Yeah, I'm really excited about it!
What’s the story about that you’re filming?
Root Explanation
Filming is derived from "film" (from Old English *filme*, meaning a thin layer or membrane) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "filming" refers to the process of capturing images on film or video.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'thin layer' ('film') being captured in the process ('-ing') — that's what filming means.
Visually Confused Words
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