Definition

A situation where a scene or shot is filmed again, usually to improve the quality or correct mistakes from the first attempt.

Example

The director decided to do a reshoot of the final scene to capture better lighting.

Conversation

Did you hear they had to do a reshoot for that scene in the movie?

Yeah, I read that the lighting was all wrong the first time.

I wonder how often they have to reshoot scenes for big films.

Quite a bit, I think. It’s all about getting everything just right!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To film or take a picture again, usually because the first attempt was not satisfactory.

Example

The director decided to reshoot the scene to improve the lighting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the footage from yesterday's shoot?

Yeah, but I think we might need to reshoot some scenes.

I agree, a few angles just didn't look right.

Root Explanation

Reshoot → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "shoot" (from Old English "scēotan", meaning to throw or cast). The word "reshoot" means to shoot again or to take another shot.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — like taking another 'shot' ('shoot') — that's why reshoot means to shoot again.

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