camera fright

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From camera +‎ fright.

Noun

camera fright (uncountable)

  1. (uncountable) A state of nervousness caused by appearing or performing in front of a live camera.
    • 1914, Motion Picture Classic, volumes 3-4, page 39:
      It is a very good training, and ofttimes will cure one of camera-fright, which is the silent sister to stage-fright.

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