hyperrealistic

American

[hahy-per-ree-uhl-ist-ik] / ˌhaɪ pərˌri əlˈɪst ɪk /

adjective

Art. created with extremely precise and accurate detail, but often with an exaggeration of textures and colors so as to seem more tangible than a photograph.

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While “The Pitt” is frequently recognized for its hyperrealistic medical procedures, the episode’s director, Uta Briesewitz, knew she wanted to film the exam in a way that mirrored the sensitivity healthcare professionals strive to exhibit, with shots that weren’t invasive or fixated on Ilana’s body.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a lot easier to gain mass user adoption if your A.I.’s value proposition includes the ability to dream up a hyperrealistic photograph and make it show up on your phone.

From Slate

Mr. Cameron’s hyperrealistic high-frame-rate images, sometimes derided for producing a “soap-opera effect,” turn all acting into bad acting, digital amazement notwithstanding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Julia Wolinsky is an illustrator and designer from Pacific Palisades whose vibrant, hyperrealistic watercolor drawings explore how memory and emotion live within everyday moments.

From Los Angeles Times

Armisen acknowledges that there is a comedic element within “100 Sound Effects” — but he also hopes filmmakers will find the collection genuinely useful, especially since his effects are intended to be hyperrealistic when the majority of available effects tend to sound staged.

From Los Angeles Times

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