cinematology en · NOUN
Etymology
From cinemat- + -ology.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The art and science of making movies; cinematography.
[…] annually conferred by the plaintiff for the outstanding motion picture production, for the best performance by an actor, for the best performance by an actress, the best achievement in directing, cinematology, sound recording, and art direction; […]
1940, The Trade-mark Reporter, volume 30, page 564: