on camera

Visible during broadcast

On camera describes something happening while being filmed or broadcast: She's nervous on camera but relaxed in person.

The phrase distinguishes recorded or televised moments from off-camera life.

Someone who is good on camera presents well when filmed.

On-camera work is acting or presenting for film or television rather than stage.

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Opposites
visibility/recording status

on cameraoff-screen

Beyond camera's visible area

behind the scenes · off the record · unrecorded · unfilmed · off air

public vs. private behavior

on camerain private

Not publicly observed

off the record · behind closed doors · unobserved · unguarded · privately

Family

camera, cameras, camera-ready, cameraman, cameramen, videocamera, camerawoman, camerawomen, security camera

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G