cinematographer

noun cin·e·ma·tog·ra·pher \ ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

Definition of cinematographer

: a specialist in cinematography

Recent Examples of cinematographer from the Web

Zimmermann and cinematographer Gerald Kerkletz, most famous for his work on Cannes competition title Michael from Markus Schleinzer, enforce their rigid formal choice throughout, which imparts a sense of detached and almost objective calmness.

— boyd van hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Walden': Film Review | Karlovy Vary 2018," 12 July 2018
Meanwhile, Faris, 41, has been dating cinematographer Michael Barrett, 47, since at least October, when they were first seen out together.

— karen mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, "Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Were 'Set Up' By Her Mom Maria Shriver, Source Says," 22 June 2018
Faris' dating life has been more public since the split; the actress is currently in a relationship with cinematographer Michael Barrett.

— isabel greenberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Are Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Dating?," 19 June 2018
Faris, meanwhile has been dating cinematographer Michael Barrett for a while.

— tyler mccarthy, Fox News, "Chris Pratt spotted on a date with Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughter," 18 June 2018
The film was primarily shot on location in Ireland, and Tully and cinematographer Wyatt Garfield use the evocative landscapes and foggy boglands to maximum effect.

— bryan bishop, The Verge, "Don’t Leave Home is a wonderfully atmospheric waking nightmare," 6 May 2018
Lelio and cinematographer Danny Cohen emphasize blacks, browns, and grays, conjuring up a world drained of color.

— ben sachs, Chicago Reader, "The not-so-incredibly-true adventure of two Orthodox Jewish girls in love," 4 May 2018
That’s according to the movie’s cinematographer, Trent Opaloch — or at least his online resume.

— ben meyerson, RedEye Chicago, "Jay-Z and Trayvon Martin, Amazon and Toys R Us, and more conversation starters for your weekend," 13 July 2018
That’s thanks to Karl Freund, a legendary cinematographer who went from artsy fare like 1927’s silent classic Metropolis to designing the look for I Love Lucy.

— phil edwards, Vox, "Why so many sitcoms look the same," 5 June 2018

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