noun
cinematographer
noun
1
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
Word Forms
cinematographers plural
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Etymology
From cinematograph + the agent suffix -er.