Definition & Meaning of "shooting"in English

Shooting

NOUN

the action of firing a gun toward a person or group

Examples

Several people were injured in the school shooting.

The police investigated a shooting outside the nightclub.

the action or process of recording the scenes of a motion picture or taking a photograph

What is "shooting"?

Shooting is the process of recording video or film footage, or taking a photograph. It involves using cameras to capture visual images or scenes according to a planned script or composition. During shooting, various elements such as lighting, camera angles, and timing are carefully managed to achieve the desired result, whether it is for a movie, television show, or photographic project.

Examples

The shooting of the new action movie took six months to complete.

The director called for a break during the shooting of the final scene.

the act of firing a projectile

Examples

The soldier practiced shooting at the range.

Gun safety is critical during any shooting activity.

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