cinematographer
noun
cin·e·ma·tog·ra·pher
ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər 
: a specialist in cinematography
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Kevin Feige will serve as producer, Jess Hall is the cinematographer and Michael Giacchino composes the score.
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Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
Shyne, who also serves as cinematographer, focuses on hands, weathered with creases.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025
The forthcoming live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon can’t help but feel somewhat pointless — the great cinematographer Roger Deakins already consulted on the original to make its animation as sweepingly realistic as possible.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The director and cinematographer Rufai Ajala, who shot in a 4/3 format with rounded edges, create plenty of memorable compositions out of their surroundings.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
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Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
Shyne, who also serves as cinematographer, focuses on hands, weathered with creases.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025
The forthcoming live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon can’t help but feel somewhat pointless — the great cinematographer Roger Deakins already consulted on the original to make its animation as sweepingly realistic as possible.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The director and cinematographer Rufai Ajala, who shot in a 4/3 format with rounded edges, create plenty of memorable compositions out of their surroundings.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Cinematographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematographer. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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