cinematographer en · NOUN
Etymology
From cinematograph + -er.
Meanings
- A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.
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(dated) One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
It is what the spectator sees, not reads, that leaves the lasting impression. The best plan is to have the cinematographer call in order to determine the details to be covered.
1916, The American School Board Journal, volume 53, page 41:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cinematographers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
cinematographist · DOP (photographer) · director of photography (photographer) · DP (photographer)
Translations (24)
fi elokuvaaja (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · da filmfotograf (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · cmn 電影攝影師 /电影摄影师 (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · fr directrice de la photographie (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · eo kameraistino (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · eo ĉefkameraisto (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · ja 撮影監督 (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · uk кінематографі́стка (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · fr directeur photo (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · ro cineastă (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · fr cheffe opératrice (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · be кінематаграфі́стка (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · de Kamerafrau (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · uk кінематографі́ст (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · be кінематаграфі́ст (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · ro cineast (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · fr directeur de la photographie (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · ru кинематографи́ст (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · hu operatőr (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · de Kameramann (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · fi kuvaaja (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · fr directrice photo (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · ru кинематографи́стка (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie) · fr chef opérateur (a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie)