On camera
prepositional phrase
This phrase is used to describe something that is captured by a video recording device, such as a cell phone, security camera, or television camera.
The robbery was caught on camera.
Often appears as...
- caught on camera
- recorded on camera
prepositional phrase
This phrase means that something is done while being recorded or broadcasted. In the film or television industries, it describes the actors or actions that are directly visible to the audience.
The actor's performance on camera was outstanding.
Often appears as...
- perform on camera
- act on camera
Usage tips
Technical
prepositional phrase
This phrase is used to describe something that is captured by a video recording device, such as a cell phone, security camera, or television camera.
The robbery was caught on camera.
Often appears as...
- caught on camera
- recorded on camera
prepositional phrase
This phrase means that something is done while being recorded or broadcasted. In the film or television industries, it describes the actors or actions that are directly visible to the audience.
The actor's performance on camera was outstanding.
Often appears as...
- perform on camera
- act on camera
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Capture
Refers to the physical recording of an event or action; implies evidence or proof.
The vandal was caught on camera.
Pro Tip 2/3Unaware Subjects
Some subjects are unaware they're being recorded, often leading to natural, unposed actions.
The wildlife documentary showed bears on camera in their natural habitat.
Pro Tip 3/3Surveillance Use
Often associated with monitoring for security or gathering information covertly.
Shoplifters were detected on camera.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Capture
Refers to the physical recording of an event or action; implies evidence or proof.
The vandal was caught on camera.
Pro Tip 2/3Unaware Subjects
Some subjects are unaware they're being recorded, often leading to natural, unposed actions.
The wildlife documentary showed bears on camera in their natural habitat.
Pro Tip 3/3Surveillance Use
Often associated with monitoring for security or gathering information covertly.
Shoplifters were detected on camera.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Capture
Refers to the physical recording of an event or action; implies evidence or proof.
The vandal was caught on camera.
Pro Tip 2/3Unaware Subjects
Some subjects are unaware they're being recorded, often leading to natural, unposed actions.
The wildlife documentary showed bears on camera in their natural habitat.
Pro Tip 3/3Surveillance Use
Often associated with monitoring for security or gathering information covertly.
Shoplifters were detected on camera.
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