cinematography
[ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː]
Cinematography refers to the art and technique of capturing motion pictures or films.
Cinematography is often used to describe the work of a person on a film crew who is responsible for setting up cameras, lighting, and other equipment to create a visually appealing shot. They're like the director's partner in making sure everything looks great on camera. In bigger productions, there might even be an entire team working on cinematography to achieve a specific look or mood. When someone mentions that a film's cinematography is beautiful, they usually mean something about how well it was filmed and what made it visually interesting.
How common is "cinematography"?
Word cinematography is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
The art, process, or job of filming movies.
filmmaking
Real examples of "cinematography" in context
