cinematographer

American  

[sin-uh-muh-tog-ruh-fer] / ˌsɪn ə məˈtɒg rə fər /

especially British, cinematographist

noun

1. a person whose profession is video photography, especially for feature-length movies.

2. director of photography.

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Etymology

Origin of cinematographer

First recorded in 1895–1900; cinematograph + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Before long, he was being sent to the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field as a sideline cinematographer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roles included in the study are: directors, writers, executive producers, producers, editors and cinematographers.

From Los Angeles Times

“Her close-up at the end, we can see the whole world reflecting in her eyes and see all these emotions,” says the cinematographer.

From Los Angeles Times

So we had 20-something musical numbers rehearsed and worked with our cinematographer and our team to understand everything and build sets around these pieces.

From Los Angeles Times

Seven years ago, Alice Brooks thought her dream of becoming a cinematographer would never come true.

From Los Angeles Times