videography

American  

[vid-ee-og-ruh-fee] / ˌvɪd iˈɒg rə fi /

noun

1. the art or process of making films with a video camera.

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videography British  

/ ˌvɪdɪˈɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the art, practice, or occupation of making videos

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Other Word Forms

• videographer
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of videography

First recorded in 1945–50 in the sense “art or process of making television programs”; current sense first recorded in 1975–80; video ( def. ) + -graphy ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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videography

She eventually broke into her own work beyond documentaries and videography, directing two narrative feature films before the pandemic began.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

The author also describes new evidence, based on recent videography from the site of the wreck, that the men knew their ship was cracking apart.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025

When customers purchase tickets online, the terms and conditions state they agree to photography and videography of the event "which may include yourself being used across our social media platforms".

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2024

The development of hand-held consumer video cameras enabled commercial skateboard videography, which helped make the sport popular worldwide.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2023

Now a Compton Community Garden director, he still helps Lindsey on a volunteer basis, assisting with organizing events as well as doing videography for the business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2023

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