Meaning of picturization | Babel Free
pɪktʃəɹʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)nDefinitions
- The representation of something as a picture, or the adaptation of something into a picture, especially a motion picture.
- The setting or coordination of soundtrack music of a motion picture to events or choreography onscreen
Examples
“In the picturization of The Clansman Mr. Griffith has set⟳ such a pace it will take⟳ a long time before one will come⟳ along that can top it in point⟳ of production, acting, photography and direction.”
“In Dr. Monica, a picturization of a Polish play⟳ which reached the Strand screen last⟳ night, the handsome Kay Francis is cast⟳ as a renowned obstetrician.”
“A meager talent for sketching and crayon work⟳ led me to attempt⟳ crude picturizations involving the outlandish denizens of my nighted thoughts.”
“[As capitalized onscreen:] SELZNICK INTERNATIONAL / presents its picturization of / DAPHNE DU MAURIER'S / celebrated novel / REBECCA”
“Toward the end⟳ of the film Nazu rushes into her bedroom, clamps on headphones and listens to the technopoppy "I Wanna Be Free." The picturization shows her moving convulsively, desperately to the funky beat⟳, turning ever more agitated, until we wonder⟳ what she wants to be free from: free from her domestic vise, or free from life?”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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