pull-focus

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pull-focus

/pʊl ˈfəʊkəs/ UK

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From pull + focus.

noun

A filming technique whereby the focal point is drawn towards the viewer; also a shot (as part of an edit) in which such a technique is used. Also used attributively. ...this image of pure light forms (through a pull-focus) into an image of a snow-covered field, in the middle of which is a mother holding her two sons.

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noun filming technique whereby the focal point is drawn towards the viewer; also a shot (as part of an edit) in which such a technique is used

Français	rattrapage de point

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@misc{pull_focus_2026,
  title = {pull-focus},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pull-focus},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}