| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎥 | :movie_camera: | A movie camera representing film production or cinema | Objects | U+1F3A5 | :movie_camera: |
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Meaning
The 🎥 emoji depicts a classic movie camera used to record films, symbolizing filmmaking, cinema, or the movie industry.
Common Uses
- Referring to movies, filmmaking, or video recording.
- Announcing film-related events or movie nights.
- Sharing content about cinema or video production.
- Representing the entertainment industry in conversations.
Examples
Let's watch a movie tonight 🎥🍿Behind the scenes on set 🎥Upcoming film project 🎥🎬
Related Emojis
- 🎬 Clapper Board: Represents film production and scene starts, focusing on filming action.
- 📽️ Film Projector: Shows an older device projecting movies, emphasizing movie watching.
- 📹 Video Camera: A modern camera emoji used for recording videos, less tied to cinema.
- 🍿 Popcorn: Commonly associated with movie watching and theaters.
Technical Notes
The 🎥 emoji has the codepoint U+1F3A5 and was introduced around Unicode 6.0. Platform designs vary slightly but generally show a vintage film camera. It has no skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the 🎥 emoji mean?
It represents a movie camera, symbolizing filmmaking or movies.
How is the 🎥 emoji used?
It’s used when discussing films, video recording, or cinema-related topics.
Does the meaning of the 🎥 emoji change by context?
It can indicate either movie production or watching films depending on the conversation.