camerawork
noun
cam·era·work
ˈkam-rə-ˌwərk 
ˈka-mə-rə-
variants
or camera work
: the photography produced by a camera and especially a movie, video, or television camera
Despite the realistic orientation of the writing and camerawork of Tour of Duty (which in its first year occasionally employed "documentary" techniques such as a shaky camera and grainy footage), the sound effects aren't meant to be realistic at all.—
Laura Cohen
Laura CohenIt doesn't help that the tape's sound is borderline cheesy, or that the camera work is lackadaisical.—Jim Farber
Jim FarberExamples of camerawork in a Sentence
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The uncertainty fuels the suspense, as does the sinuous elegance of the camerawork, by the cinematographer David J. Thompson.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
The absolute calmness of the camerawork and song mixed with the complete and utter panic of the tiny ppl far away while slowly crashing into a tree.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Blaschke’s camerawork is spellbinding — fluid, graceful and maleficent in its command of chiaroscuro lighting, threatening shadows and the dense soup of darkness.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
The British illustrator-turned-photographer, whose lens has captured numerous stars including Elton John, Donatella Versace and Kate Moss, is recounting his pivot into camerawork and the beauty of shooting with film.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
The absolute calmness of the camerawork and song mixed with the complete and utter panic of the tiny ppl far away while slowly crashing into a tree.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Blaschke’s camerawork is spellbinding — fluid, graceful and maleficent in its command of chiaroscuro lighting, threatening shadows and the dense soup of darkness.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
The British illustrator-turned-photographer, whose lens has captured numerous stars including Elton John, Donatella Versace and Kate Moss, is recounting his pivot into camerawork and the beauty of shooting with film.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for camerawork
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“Camerawork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camerawork. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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