Videography: meaning, definitions and examples

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videography

 

[ ˌvɪd.iˈɑː.ɡrə.fi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art of creating videos

Videography is the process or art of making videos. It involves capturing moving images on electronic media and recording them for various purposes such as entertainment, education, or documentation.

Synonyms

cinematography, filmmaking, video production.

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Word Description / Examples
videography

Used for capturing events on video, such as weddings, corporate events, or personal videos, often by a single person using digital video cameras.

  • She hired a professional for the wedding videography.
  • I’m starting a small videography business for local events.
video production

Pertains to the process of creating video content for various platforms, including promotional videos, advertising, online content, and corporate training videos. It encompasses pre-production, production, and post-production stages.

  • Our company specializes in video production for social media.
  • They are looking for a video production team for their new ad campaign.
filmmaking

Involves the entire process of producing a film, from conceptualizing the story to shooting, editing, and distribution. It is typically a collaborative effort requiring a team.

  • She pursued a career in filmmaking.
  • Filmmaking can be a long and challenging process.
cinematography

Refers to the art and technique of making motion pictures, often dealing with the creative aspects like lighting, camera angles, and shot composition within the film industry.

  • The cinematography in that movie was stunning.
  • He studied cinematography to become a director of photography.

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for videography led her to pursue a career in film production.
  • The videography at the wedding was beautifully done, capturing all the special moments.

Translations

Translations of the word "videography" in other languages:

🇵🇹 videografia

🇮🇳 वीडियोग्राफी

🇩🇪 Videografie

🇮🇩 videografi

🇺🇦 відеографія

🇵🇱 wideografia

🇯🇵 ビデオグラフィー

🇫🇷 vidéographie

🇪🇸 videografía

🇹🇷 videografi

🇰🇷 비디오 그래피

🇸🇦 تصوير الفيديو

🇨🇿 videografie

🇸🇰 videografia

🇨🇳 视频制作

🇸🇮 videografija

🇮🇸 myndbandsgerð

🇰🇿 видеография

🇬🇪 ვიდეოგრაფია

🇦🇿 videografia

🇲🇽 videografía

Etymology

The term 'videography' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of video technology. It combines the words 'video' and 'graphy' (derived from the Greek term 'graphia' meaning 'writing'). Videography has evolved alongside advancements in video recording equipment, editing software, and digital distribution platforms. Today, videography plays a crucial role in various industries, including entertainment, marketing, and journalism.

See also: videoblog, videocamera, videogamer, videotape.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,732, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.