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Cinerama

Cinerama

1 9.7
A wide film projection using several projectors and a curved screen
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪnəˌræmə/
  • Archaic
: Cinerama
  • Film historians often discuss the impact of Cinerama on the development of modern cinema technology.

Examples

  • The new theater in town features a cinerama screen that enhances the viewing experience with stunning visuals.

  • The old theater was renovated to show classic films in Cinerama for a new generation of moviegoers.

  • Many people were amazed by the immersive visuals when they first experienced Cinerama in the 1950s.

  • The Cinerama experience was unlike anything I had ever seen.

  • Have you ever watched a Cinerama movie?

  • During the festival, we enjoyed several classic films presented in cinerama, showcasing its impressive multi-projector technology.

  • Fans of cinema flocked to the museum's exhibit that highlighted the history of cinerama and its impact on film making.

Surface Forms

Cinerama singular
Cineramas plural

Morphology

Cinerama = cinema (transparent) = cine + rama

Formed from the cinematic combining form and the productive '-rama' element to denote a panoramic/cinematic presentation, so the relation to 'cinema' is clear to learners.

Etymology

Cinerama is a blend of cinema ('moving pictures') and panorama ('wide view'). It was made in the 1950s to show films on a curved, multi-projector screen that made you feel inside the movie, so Cinerama now means a very wide, impressive movie format.