anamorphic

[ an-uh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

1. Optics. having or producing unequal magnifications along two axes perpendicular to each other.
2. of, relating to, or created by anamorphosis or anamorphism.

anamorphic

/ ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or caused by anamorphosis or anamorphism

Word History and Origins

Origin of anamorphic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; anamorph(ism) + -ic

Example Sentences

Shallow focus and wide anamorphic lenses reinforce Mariko as the subject while sweeping overhead shots provide scope and scale.

From Los Angeles Times

And like most things, we do that through the gauzy anamorphic lens of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

First of all, I just really like wide, anamorphic frames.

From Los Angeles Times

I saw him use anamorphic lenses and lighting in ways that I was blown away.

From Salon

Percival notes that since anamorphic lenses yield a wider, more cinematic aspect ratio than standard television fare, “If you were to take our dailies, they would be in Scope” — CinemaScope, the super-widescreen format.

From Los Angeles Times

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