Cameramen: meaning, definitions and examples
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cameramen
[ ˌkæm.əˈræn ]
film production
A cameraman is a person responsible for capturing the images in film and television productions. They operate cameras and often collaborate with directors to achieve the desired visual style. Their work may involve adjusting lighting and framing to enhance scenes.
Synonyms
camera operator, cinematographer, videographer.
Examples of usage
- The cameraman focused the lens on the main actor.
- During the live event, the cameramen worked strategically to capture all angles.
- He started as a cameraman before moving on to directing.
- The cinematography was praised, largely due to the skilled cameramen on set.
Translations
Translations of the word "cameramen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cameraman
🇮🇳 कैमरामैन
🇩🇪 Kameramann
🇮🇩 juru kamera
🇺🇦 камермен
🇵🇱 kamerzysta
🇯🇵 カメラマン
🇫🇷 caméraman
🇪🇸 camarógrafo
🇹🇷 kameraman
🇰🇷 카메라맨
🇸🇦 كاميرا
🇨🇿 kameraman
🇸🇰 kameraman
🇨🇳 摄影师
🇸🇮 kameraman
🇮🇸 kvikmyndatökumaður
🇰🇿 камераман
🇬🇪 კამერამანი
🇦🇿 kamera operatoru
🇲🇽 camarógrafo
Etymology
The term 'cameraman' dates back to the early days of photography and film in the late 19th century. It combines the word 'camera', derived from the Latin 'camera obscura', meaning 'dark chamber', which refers to a device that led to modern photography, with 'man' to denote a person who operates this device. The evolution of photography transformed the role into a profession as motion pictures began to gain popularity in the early 1900s. Over time, the term has expanded to include various genres of film and video production, highlighting the pivotal role of cameramen in storytelling through visual media. As technology advanced, including the transition from film to digital methods, the responsibilities of cameramen have also evolved to include digital editing and post-production skills.