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videographer

American  
[vid-ee-og-ruh-fer] / ˌvɪd iˈɒg rə fər /

noun

  1. a person who makes films with a video camera.


Etymology

Origin of videographer

First recorded in 1970–75; video + (photo)grapher

Example Sentences

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The CPJ in February cited a source as saying that in addition, NHK's longtime videographer Mehdi Mohammedi's passport was confiscated along with his personal devices.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“His messaging feels like he’s actually talking to us,” said Jeff Soevyn, a 23-year-old legal videographer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

But, as the UN made clear, the escalator suddenly stopped after a White House videographer accidentally triggered a safety mechanism.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2025

Secretary General António Guterres, Trump’s videographer may have been responsible for jamming the escalator when he ran ahead of the president, potentially triggering a safety mechanism.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

An escalator used by Donald Trump abruptly stopped because of a safety mechanism that may have been triggered by his videographer, the United Nations has said.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025