Definition

A filmsetting refers to the arrangement or design of a scene in a film, including the background, props, and overall visual composition.

Example

The filmsetting for the movie was carefully designed to create a realistic atmosphere.

Conversation

Did you see the new movie they released last week?

Not yet, but I heard the filmsetting is stunning.

Yeah, they really nailed the atmosphere in the scenes.

I can’t wait to watch it and see how they captured everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filmsetting → The word is a compound of 'film' (from Old English *filme*, meaning a thin layer or membrane) and 'setting' (from Old English *settan*, meaning to place or put). Together, 'filmsetting' refers to the act of placing or arranging a film in a specific context or environment.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'thin layer' ('film') being 'placed' ('setting') in a particular context — that's what filmsetting means.

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