telecine
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌsiːn/
KK: /ˈtɛlɪˌsiːn/
noun
Definition
The method of converting film into a digital format or the equipment used for this conversion.
Example
The studio used a telecine to transfer the old movies to digital format.
Conversation
Have you ever seen how they use a telecine for film restoration?
No, I haven't! What's it all about?
It's a process that transfers film into digital format, which is really cool.
That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transfer
conversion
duplication
Antonyms
destruction
loss
disconnection
verb
Definition
To convert a film into a digital format for viewing or editing.
Example
The studio decided to telecine the old movies to preserve them in digital format.
Tense Forms
Past: telecined
Past Participle: telecined
Conversation
Have you ever seen how they telecine old movies to digital formats?
Yeah, it’s fascinating how they preserve the quality.
I love watching the process; it’s like magic!
Root Explanation
**Telecine** → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek *tēle*, meaning far off or at a distance) and "cine" (from Greek *kinēma*, meaning movement or motion). The word "telecine" refers to the process of transferring film to video, effectively capturing motion from a distance.
Memory Tip
Think of 'tele-' meaning 'far off' and 'cine' relating to 'motion' — this helps you remember that telecine is about capturing motion from a distance.
Visually Confused Words
telchines
tercine
tenline
leucine