cinematography
noun
cin·e·ma·tog·ra·phy
ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fē 
: the art or science of motion-picture photography
Examples of cinematography in a Sentence
The film's cinematography is breathtaking.
Who did the cinematography for this film?
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Offering degree programs in feature and documentary directing, producing, screenwriting, cinematography and VFX, Munich is notoriously selective, and German language proficiency is required.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2024
To date, Netflix’s The Crown has won 21 Emmys from 69 nominations, whereas Winning Time received just one prior nomination for cinematography in 2022.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Álvarez’s directing and Galo Olivares magnificent cinematography elevate the already impressive material and provide plenty of visual cues signaling the connective tissue with the other films, yet establishes its own clear visual style and use of effects.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The two-season pickup comes after The Traitors‘ sophomore run scored four Primetime Emmy nominations earlier this summer, including nods for directing, cinematography, hosting and Outstanding Reality Competition Program.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2024
To date, Netflix’s The Crown has won 21 Emmys from 69 nominations, whereas Winning Time received just one prior nomination for cinematography in 2022.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Álvarez’s directing and Galo Olivares magnificent cinematography elevate the already impressive material and provide plenty of visual cues signaling the connective tissue with the other films, yet establishes its own clear visual style and use of effects.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The two-season pickup comes after The Traitors‘ sophomore run scored four Primetime Emmy nominations earlier this summer, including nods for directing, cinematography, hosting and Outstanding Reality Competition Program.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2024
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cinematography
noun
cin·e·ma·tog·ra·phy
ˌsin-ə-mə-ˈtäg-rə-fē
: the art or science of motion-picture photography
cinematographer
noun
-fər
Medical Definition
cinematography
noun
cin·e·ma·tog·ra·phy
ˌsin-ə-mə-ˈtäg-rə-fē
plural cinematographies
: the art or science of motion-picture photography
X-ray fluoroscopic cinematography
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