director of photography

American  

[dih-rek-ter uhv fuh-tog-ruh-fee] / dɪˈrɛk tər ʌv fəˈtɒg rə fi /

noun

Movies.

1. a person who is responsible for all operations concerning camera work and lighting during the production of a film. DP

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Etymology

Origin of director of photography

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The cinematographer serves as the director of photography, greatly shaping the look and the feel of a film.

From Los Angeles Times

Work with my director of photography Christopher Messina on the visual language, lighting and technical aspects of the film went on for more than a year before shooting.

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Grimes’ team added a front porch to the house’s facade, also tearing down interior walls to allow director of photography Seamus McGarvey to easily film inside.

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Take, as an example, the director of photography, a character named Javier Benavidez.

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A magical feather would not be out of place in “Wicked: For Good,” the second of Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” films for which Brooks served as director of photography and cinematographer.

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