cinematographer

noun

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

Synonyms of cinematographer next

: a specialist in cinematography

Examples of cinematographer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Diaz serves as director, writer, cinematographer, editor and producer. —

Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024 Similar to other cinematographers, this came from doing tests. —

Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024 But writers hold pens or type with their own two hands, whereas most filmmakers work with heavy, intricate, and unwieldy cameras handled only by their cinematographers. —

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2024 The film’s cinematographer is Peter Zeitlinger (Encounters at the End of the World), known for his collaborations with the likes of Abel Ferrara, Ulrich Seidl, and especially Werner Herzog. —

Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cinematographer

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Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cinematographer was in 1897

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“Cinematographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematographer. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.

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