Camerawomen: meaning, definitions and examples
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camerawomen
[ ˈkeɪ.məˌwʊ.mən ]
film industry
Camerawomen are professionals who operate cameras in various settings, including film production, television, and photography. They are responsible for capturing visual images and ensuring that the technical quality of the footage is satisfactory. Camerawomen may work with directors to achieve specific artistic visions and are skilled in various camera techniques and equipment. The role has gained recognition over the years as more women have entered and excelled in the traditionally male-dominated field of cinematography.
Synonyms
camera operator, cinematographer, photographer.
Examples of usage
- The camerawoman expertly framed the shot for the documentary.
- Many camerawomen are breaking barriers in Hollywood.
- She worked as a camerawoman on several award-winning films.
Translations
Translations of the word "camerawomen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 camerawomen
🇮🇳 कैमरावुमेन
🇩🇪 Kamerafrauen
🇮🇩 perempuan kamera
🇺🇦 камеражінки
🇵🇱 kobiety kamerowe
🇯🇵 カメラウーマン
🇫🇷 femmes caméramans
🇪🇸 mujeres de cámara
🇹🇷 kamerawomen
🇰🇷 여성 카메라맨
🇸🇦 نساء الكاميرا
🇨🇿 kameramanky
🇸🇰 kameramanky
🇨🇳 女性摄影师
🇸🇮 ženske kamere
🇮🇸 kvenna sem mynda
🇰🇿 камера әйелдері
🇬🇪 კამერავუმენი
🇦🇿 kamera qadınları
🇲🇽 mujeres de cámara
Etymology
The term 'camerawomen' is a compound word formed from 'camera,' which itself derives from the Latin 'camera obscura,' meaning 'dark chamber' referring to the device that captures images. The word 'woman' is a common English term denoting female gender. The role of women in photography and film began to gain traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when women started to break into professions that were primarily male-dominated. As the film industry evolved, more roles became accessible to women, including cinematography. The feminist movements of the 1960s and 1970s highlighted gender inequality in various professional fields, including film, leading to increased visibility and opportunities for women in roles such as camerawomen. Today, the term reflects the ongoing effort to promote gender diversity and representation within the film industry.