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cinematographer

noun

Etymology

From cinematograph + -er.

  1. borrowed from cinématographe
  2. suffixed as cinematographer — “cinematograph + er”

Definitions

  1. A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a…

    A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.

  2. One who exhibits motion pictures

    One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.

    • It is what the spectator sees, not reads, that leaves the lasting impression. The best plan is to have the cinematographer call in order to determine the details to be covered.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA