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 Best Cinematography prize went to French cinematographer Michael Capron for Mongrel, a Taiwan-Singapore-France drama that puts the life of an undocumented Thai carer in the spotlight. Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024 Segal, along with fellow cinematographer Mike Berlucchi, actually had to execute that. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024 Among them were Noyce’s daughter and top cinematographer John Seale, who had given a talk earlier during the festival. Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024 Earlier in the week in Toruń, Camerimage’s lifetime achievement honor was awarded to legendary cinematographer Ed Lachman (Carol, Maria, The Virgin Suicides, Light Sleeper, The Limey) and a new award for television performance went to Shogun star Hiroyuki Sanada. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 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 15 Dec. 2024.

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