Frame
Setting
Setting noun - The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded.
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Synonyms for Setting
Frame is a synonym for setting in thing topic. You can use "Frame" instead a noun "Setting", if it concerns topics such as scene, surroundings, context.
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Despite being shot with handhelds, Soderbergh (who is his own cinematographer, going under a Pen Name) is an exceptional photographer, and so the frame moves just enough to give the show a little additional energy, which is perfect for the hectic setting, but without being particularly noticeable.
Source: Series / The Knick -
Dirty Cop: Bigfoot tries to frame Doc by setting him up with a huge amount of heroin stolen from the Golden Fang.
Source: Film / Inherent Vice - Maria's father, Nicola Baggio, tried to frame Pietro for the destruction of the vineyards by setting them ablaze and later attempted to assassinate him.
Source: Videogame / Grim Facade
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