inframe

Inframe is a term used in visual media and related fields to describe content that lies within the boundaries of a frame or viewport. It is often described as being in-frame as opposed to off-frame or out-of-frame content.

In photography and cinema, items that are in-frame are visible to the viewer in the shot. The concept is central to composition, guiding viewer attention, balance, and narrative clarity. Content that is off-frame can still influence perception, but it is not captured by the camera.

In video processing, computer vision, and user interfaces, in-frame refers to elements detected or rendered within the visible area. In-frame detection helps tracking objects inside the frame; in augmented reality, virtual overlays are anchored to real-world features within the in-frame view from the device's camera.

While not a single universal standard, inframe is used across several industries as a descriptive term. Some companies or products adopt inframe as a brand or product name, spanning areas such as imaging, software, and media services.

Related terms include in-frame (hyphenated) and off-frame, as well as the broader concept of frame boundaries in photography and video.