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panning

The word “panning” has 2 syllables: pan-ning

It's pronounced as /ˈpænɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for panning?

In the thesaurus, “panning” has 103 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for panning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for panning

Antonyms for panning

Meanings of panning

  • verb
    1. To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
    2. To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to criticise severely.
    3. With "out" (to pan out), to turn out well; to be successful.
    4. (of a contest) To beat one's opposition convincingly.
    5. To criticize harshly a work (like a book, movie, etc.).
    6. Of a camera, etc.: to turn horizontally.
    7. To move the camera lens angle while continuing to expose the film, enabling a contiguous view and enrichment of context. In still-photography large-group portraits the film usually remains on a horizontal fixed plane as the lens and/or the film holder moves to expose the film laterally. The resulting image may extend a short distance laterally or as great as 360 degrees from the point where the film first began to be exposed.
    8. (audio) To spread a sound signal into a new stereo or multichannel sound field, typically giving the impression that it is moving across the sound stage.
    9. To join or fit together; to unite.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who pans, as for gold.
    2. Material that has been panned.
    3. (audio) The act by which a sound is panned.
    4. Thorough criticism.

Example Sentences

  • Panning the camera slowly across the landscape captured the breathtaking scenery in the film.
  • The photographer experimented with different panning techniques to capture the motion of the speeding car.
  • In audio production, panning allows for the distribution of sound between the left and right channels.
  • The director's use of panning shots created a sense of urgency and chaos during the action sequence.
  • During the cooking demonstration, the chef demonstrated the proper panning technique to sauté vegetables evenly.

On this page you'll find 120 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to panning, such as: Bronx cheer, admonishing, animadversion, approval, approving, aspersion, assailing.

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