TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

keyframes

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Definition

Individual static images or points in a video sequence that define the starting and ending points of any smooth transition or change in the visual content.

Etymology

Derived from the combination of 'key' (in the sense of a fundamental or central element) and 'frame' (a single still image in a series), originating from traditional hand-drawn animation techniques.

In the news

The investigators used keyframes from the viral video to perform a reverse image search, which helped them confirm that no such footage actually exists.

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