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videography

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

noun

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


videography British  
/ ˌvɪdɪˈɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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In order to receive their raw footage, Ms Stanton has asked clients to sign a "contract" that absolves Wallflower Weddings Videography of editing their final film.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

The first stop on my hunt for answers was the National Audubon Society’s Guide to Ethical Bird Photography and Videography.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Thankfully, there’s a more simplified video recording app available on this year’s model: Videography Pro.

From The Verge • May 11, 2022

“My number one tip would be to ask social media,” says John Myers, owner of John Myers Photography & Videography in Tennessee.

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2019

Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones, by Eric Cheng: Cheng, himself an accomplished drone photographer, offers a thorough survey of both the state of the field and the potential of the medium.

From Slate • May 2, 2016

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