cinematographer
A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a filmA 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.
Meaning
2 sensesA 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.
a photographer who operates a movie camera
(dated)One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
Kameramann, Kamerafrau
кинематографи́стkinematografíst, кинематографи́сткаkinematografístka
кінематографі́стkinematohrafíst, кінематографі́сткаkinematohrafístka
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From cinematograph + -er.From cinematograph + -er.
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Forms
plural: cinematographers| Singular | cinematographer |
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- a photographer who operates a movie camera:camera operator