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Cinematographer: meaning, definitions and examples

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cinematographer

 

[ ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɑː.ɡrə.fər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

film production

A cinematographer is a person responsible for the lighting and camera work on a film set. They work closely with the director to achieve the visual style and mood of the film.

Synonyms

DOP, director of photography

Examples of usage

  • The cinematographer used natural light to create a warm and intimate atmosphere in the scene.
  • The cinematographer experimented with different camera angles to capture the emotion of the characters.
Context #2 | Noun

photography

In photography, a cinematographer refers to a professional who is skilled in capturing images and creating visual stories.

Synonyms

camera operator, photographer

Examples of usage

  • The cinematographer's work in this photo series is truly breathtaking.
  • The cinematographer's use of light and shadow adds depth to the images.

Translations

Translations of the word "cinematographer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diretor de fotografia

🇮🇳 सिनेमैटोग्राफर

🇩🇪 Kameramann

🇮🇩 sinematografer

🇺🇦 кінорежисер

🇵🇱 operator filmowy

🇯🇵 撮影監督

🇫🇷 directeur de la photographie

🇪🇸 director de fotografía

🇹🇷 görüntü yönetmeni

🇰🇷 촬영 감독

🇸🇦 مصور سينمائي

🇨🇿 kameraman

🇸🇰 kameraman

🇨🇳 摄影师

🇸🇮 direktor fotografije

🇮🇸 kvikmyndatökumaður

🇰🇿 кинооператор

🇬🇪 კინორეჟისორი

🇦🇿 kinooperator

🇲🇽 director de fotografía

Etymology

The term 'cinematographer' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'cinema' and 'photographer'. Cinematographers play a crucial role in shaping the visual language of film and photography, using their artistic skills to enhance storytelling through imagery.

See also: cinematography.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,705 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.