off-camera

[ awf-kam-er-uh, -kam-ruh, of- ]

adjective

1. occurring as part of a film or program but outside the range of the motion-picture or television camera:

   the off-camera shouts of a mob.

adverb

1. out of the range of a motion-picture or television camera:

   The star walked off-camera at the end of his monologue.

2. (of an actor) in one's private rather than professional life:

   Off-camera the movie star liked to cook.

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-camera¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In the way he spoke off-camera, It was easy to imagine how he charmed liberals at Yale Law School — and just as easily, how he could charm his way into veepstakes.

From Salon

Our guess is that Lutnick will be more of an off-camera figure for the campaign the next few days.

From Slate

Coelen is referring to developments the audience witnessed during its recently completed and Washington, D.C.-set seventh season, and more specifically, the decision of two couples to have sensitive conversations off-camera, one of which was a soft preview to the end of their relationship.

From Salon

“Not only do you have to be a great actor and look amazing on camera, but everything that you do off-camera also really matters. You need to lead with kindness and heart and generosity,” says Ben Roy, who created the series with his friend, Hallmark star Jonathan Bennett.

From Los Angeles Times

The character of Joan Rivers was as much a part of her identity as Joan Rosenberg, who she was off-camera and at home, Melissa said.

From Los Angeles Times