rear projection: Meaning and Definition of

rear' projec'tion

Pronunciation: [key]
— Motion Pictures. Motion Pictures.
  1. the projection of filmed action or stills on a translucent screen in front of which actors are lit and filmed: used to simulate an outdoor or location background in the studio. Also called
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