Definition of Anamorphoscope. Meaning of Anamorphoscope. Synonyms of Anamorphoscope

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Definition of Anamorphoscope

Anamorphoscope
Anamorphoscope An`a*mor"pho*scope, n. [Anamorphosis + -scope.] An instrument for restoring a picture or image distorted by anamorphosis to its normal proportions. It usually consists of a cylindrical mirror.

Meaning of Anamorphoscope from wikipedia

- Anamorphosis is a distorted projection that requires the viewer to occupy a specific vantage point, use special devices, or both to view a recognizable...
- Henri Chrétien developed and patented a new film process that he called Anamorphoscope in 1926. It was that process which later formed the basis of CinemaScope...