cinematographer

noun

cin·​e·​ma·​tog·​ra·​pher ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce cinematographer (audio)
Synonyms of cinematographernext
: a specialist in cinematography

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It’s even shot by cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, fresh off his collaborations with Rainer Werner Fassbinder but before his long collaboration with Scorsese. Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 The director wrote the script with Grigoris Skarakis, while Djordje Arambasic served as the cinematographer and Panagiotis Angelopoulos as the editor. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026 The film’s creative team includes cinematographer Patrick Russo, production designer Vanesa Liska, original score composer Max Lombardo, and additional music by Braedon Speakman. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Information about The Malibu Artist on YouTube describes Guana as a wildlife cinematographer and storyteller. Tom Wait, CBS News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinematographer

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 7 Jun. 2026.

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