on camera

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on camera

phrase on-camera

In a position or situation where one is being photographed or filmed. While on camera, Bruce behaves famously, but as soon as they stop rolling he turns into a scoundrel.
In or related to a role in front of the cameras, e.g. as a presenter or actor. He isn't even on-camera talent: he just holds the cue cards.

Opposite: off camera

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@misc{on_camera_2026,
  title = {on camera},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/on%20camera},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}