bipack

noun, verb — 2 senses

bipack

noun

Etymology From bi- + pack.

1

Broadcasting, Cinematography, Film, Media, Television The process of loading two reels of film into a camera, so that they both pass through the camera gate together, formerly used for visual effects and as a subtractive colour process.

bipack

verb

Etymology From bi- + pack.

1

Broadcasting, Cinematography, Film, Media, Television To load two reels of film in this manner.

Related terms
tripack

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