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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

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.