FMV

What does FMV stand for?

Full motion video

Used in the context of a video game where a cutscene plays with a video rather than showing 3D model animations or sprites; often used for game trailers and intros, and after defeating important parts of a game.

Example

They should have had an FMV after that part of the game since it was so epic!

Related Slang

vidVideo
VGVideo game
CGComputer Graphics
FFFinal Fantasy
sfxSpecial effects
vfxVisual effects

Categories

Online Gaming
Updated August 18, 2015

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