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Cinematography: meaning, definitions and examples

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cinematography

 

[ ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɑː.ɡrə.fi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art of making motion pictures

Cinematography is the art and craft of making motion pictures by capturing images on a film or digital medium. It involves the use of camera angles, lighting, composition, and movement to create visually appealing and emotionally impactful scenes.

Synonyms

filmography, movie-making, videography

Examples of usage

  • The cinematography in that film was truly stunning.
  • The director of photography won an award for his outstanding cinematography.
  • The cinematography of the movie added depth and emotion to the story.
Context #2 | Noun

work or art of a cinematographer

Cinematography can also refer to the work or art of a cinematographer, the individual responsible for the visual aspects of a film. A cinematographer works closely with the director to achieve the desired look and feel of the movie.

Synonyms

cinematographer's work, cinematographic art

Examples of usage

  • The cinematography in this film was expertly done.
  • The cinematographer used innovative techniques to capture the essence of the story.
  • The cinematography of the movie perfectly complemented the narrative.

Translations

Translations of the word "cinematography" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cinematografia

🇮🇳 सिनेमाटोग्राफी

🇩🇪 Kinematographie

🇮🇩 sinematografi

🇺🇦 кінематографія

🇵🇱 kinematografia

🇯🇵 シネマトグラフィー

🇫🇷 cinématographie

🇪🇸 cinematografía

🇹🇷 sinematografi

🇰🇷 영화 촬영술

🇸🇦 التصوير السينمائي

🇨🇿 kinematografie

🇸🇰 kinematografia

🇨🇳 电影摄影术

🇸🇮 kinematografija

🇮🇸 kvikmyndagerð

🇰🇿 кинематография

🇬🇪 კინემატოგრაფია

🇦🇿 kinematografiya

🇲🇽 cinematografía

Etymology

The term 'cinematography' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'kinema', meaning movement, and 'graph', meaning to write or record. It refers to the art and science of motion picture photography, capturing moving images on film or digital media. Cinematography has evolved over the years with advancements in technology, leading to the creation of visually stunning and immersive cinematic experiences.

See also: cinematographer.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,424, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.