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cinematographer
Cinematographer (noun) means a person responsible for the camera work and visual look of a film, including lighting and framing shots. Example: “The cinematographer used natural light to give the film a raw, realistic feel.”
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A person responsible for the camera work and visual look of a film, including lighting and framing shots.
"The cinematographer used natural light to give the film a raw, realistic feel."
"She won an award for her stunning work as cinematographer."
How to use cinematographer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person in charge of how a film looks — camera angles, lighting, and composition.
Common pairings
director of photography
award-winning cinematographer
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Word forms
- Plural
- cinematographers
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Etymology
From cinematograph + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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cinematographist
Related words
Rhymes for cinematographer
geographer
biographer
demographer
pornographer
photographer
stenographer
oceanographer
lexicographer
choreographer
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cinematographer” mean?
The word “cinematographer” means a person responsible for the camera work and visual look of a film, including lighting and framing shots. In plain terms, the person in charge of how a film looks — camera angles, lighting, and composition.
How do you use “cinematographer” in a sentence?
Here is “cinematographer” used in a sentence: “The cinematographer used natural light to give the film a raw, realistic feel.”
What is another word for “cinematographer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cinematographer” include cinematographist.
What part of speech is “cinematographer”?
“Cinematographer” is a noun.
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