live action

noun — 2 senses

live action

noun

/laɪv ˈækʃən/

1

Often Filmed video, as opposed to video produced by animation or by computer graphics.

2

Broadly, Often, Proscribed Photorealistic CGI; computer animation closely imitating real life.

  • live action version of The Lion King
  • live action version of Sonic the Hedgehog
Antonyms
animation, computer graphics
Related terms
live actor, live actress, stop-action

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