Bipack

/ˈbaɪpæk/ noun

A photographic or cinematographic film system consisting of two layers of different color-sensitive emulsions stacked together to simultaneously capture different color information.

From 'bi-' (two) + 'pack' (package). This cinematography term was developed in the early 20th century as a technical solution for color film photography before modern color processes were perfected.

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