Kodachrome

[ koh-duh-krohm ]

Trademark.

1. a brand of positive color transparency.

noun

1. (lowercase) a positive color transparency.

Example Sentences

In Miami, McCartney’s photos burst into Kodachrome color and the newly minted celebrities seem to bloom in glamorous new surroundings: lounging poolside, sipping scotch and riding around in motorboats.

From New York Times

When Saul Leiter began shooting Kodachrome slides in New York in the late 1940s, color was scorned by most serious photographers, who thought of it as a hobby for vacationing dads or the commercial domain of magazines and advertising agencies.

From New York Times

Part of his fondness for red may derive from Kodachrome’s exceptional capacity to capture its vibrancy.

From New York Times

“He got stories from them. He took Kodachrome color slides. They would talk about this relative from California who drove a nice rental car and wore good clothes.”

From Los Angeles Times

And for “The Murmuring,” set in 1951, the wardrobe team referenced vintage Kodachrome photos and heightened some of the colors.

From Los Angeles Times

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