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 film received 10 Oscar nominations and won the prizes for best picture, director, cinematographer (Freddie Young), art direction (John Box, John Stoll, Dario Simoni), sound (John Cox), editing (Anne V. Coates) and score (Maurice Jarre). Rhett Bartlett, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025 Many conversations about the sound design were had well in advance with production designer Nathan Crowley and cinematographer Alice Brooks. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025 The complaint alleges malicious prosecution and defamation during the manslaughter case and also accuses the defendants of intentionally mishandling evidence in the case, which stemmed from the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film Rust. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Shot by two of the best cinematographers alive, Disclaimer is one of the best-looking things on any streaming service, not just Apple. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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