film pack

noun

, Photography.

1. a number of sheets of film arranged one over the other and connected so that they can be exposed successively.

film pack

noun

1. a box containing several sheets of film for use in a plate camera

Word History and Origins

Origin of film pack¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

“I’m bam-bamming with the old four-by-five Speed Graphic, the film pack in those days. And I look around, and some GI over in a ditch says, ‘Sir?’

From Seattle Times

Heading into the evening, the darkly comic “Banshees of Inisherin” led the film pack with eight nominations.

From Los Angeles Times

The romantic musical “La La Land” led the film pack overall with seven nominations, including best picture in the musical or drama category as well as nods for stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling and director Damien Chazelle.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a great year for women in particular: Todd Haynes’ masterful lesbian romance “Carol” led the film pack with five nominations: Picture, Director, Screenplay, and bids for both its actresses.

From Salon

Each film pack is unique and the final images reflect the unpredictability of the medium with all its hazy imperfections.

From BBC