cinematographer

noun

cin·​e·​ma·​tog·​ra·​pher ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce cinematographer (audio)
: a specialist in cinematography

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The cinematographer, Oliver Wood, fell off a crane into one of the tanks in the first week, breaking his leg, and had to be replaced by Peter Levy. Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 Murai and cinematographer Christian Springer were influenced by The Shining in the design of the episode and Glover’s whiteface make-up was compared to Michael Jackson, although there is a lot more going on here beyond parody. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024 They were specifically designed to cut together with the footage that [original expedition cinematographer Frank] Hurley shot. Allegra Rosenberg, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024 In the exclusive photo above, writer, director and Producer Michael Russell Gunn lines up a shot with cinematographer Magdalena Görka looking over his shoulder at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Stuart Miller, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cinematographer 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cinematographer was in 1897

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“Cinematographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematographer. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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