Definition

Adverb Within the range of a movie, television, or video camera; being filmed or televised.

Usage

The phrase "on camera" describes the state of being recorded by a video or film camera. It is used to indicate that actions or speech are being captured for broadcast, a film, or a recording. It often implies that the subject is aware they are being filmed, though the example shows this is not always the case.

Examples

• The news anchor is always professional on camera.
• The wildlife documentary captured the rare event on camera.
• [From the reference context] The senator didn't realize that he was speaking on camera.

Advanced Usage

• To be/come/go on camera: To appear or begin appearing in a filmed production.
  • The shy author was nervous about going on camera for the interview.
• On-camera (often used as a hyphenated adjective preceding a noun): Relating to or suitable for filming.
  • She has a great on-camera presence.
  • That remark was not for on-camera use.

Variants and Related Words

• On-air: Broadcast on radio or television (similar concept for broadcasting, but not specific to visual recording).
• On the record: For publication or attribution, especially in journalism (a related concept concerning the formal capture of statements).
• Off camera: (Adverb) Outside the view of the camera; not being filmed.

Synonyms

• Being filmed
• On film
• On tape
• On video

Antonyms

• Off camera
• Off the record

Adverb

1. within range of a movie or television camera
   • the senator didn't realize that he was speaking on camera