Frames

In its most common usage, 'frames' refers to the structures that enclose, support, or contain something. This can be a literal physical structure like a picture frame, a structural element in a building, or a system that provides a context or boundary. It can also denote the act of formulating or constructing something, like a narrative or a plan, shaping it and giving it structure. Furthermore, it can involve recording individual images in a sequence to create the illusion of motion, like in filmmaking or animation, also relating to an individual image within a film or video.

Frames meaning with examples

• The artist carefully selected a mahogany **frame** to showcase the delicate watercolor painting. The ornate **frame** enhanced the artwork's beauty and protected it from the elements. Before that, the building's steel **frame** provided the structural support for the entire structure. Its robust nature proved to make it very resistant. This use refers to the physical structure in which you place an object.
• The film director reviewed each **frame** of the animation to ensure the fluidity of the movement. A single missed **frame** could ruin the seamless illusion. The editor also had to match them. Also, the storyboard served as the **frame** or starting point for the film's visual storytelling. The individual image that makes up a video is another example.
• The lawyer used strategic questioning to **frame** his argument in the most favorable light to make the argument look a certain way. Her carefully chosen words helped shape the public's perception. He needed the jury to follow along, so he had to **frame** his argument. This use refers to the way a narrative is presented.
• The carpenter began to **frame** the house by assembling the walls and roof supports. A **frame** of mind is also very important. The **frame** of the painting was carefully constructed to support the canvas. The entire process of creating the walls is also included in **frame**. This refers to the construction, not just the border.