cinematography
/,,sinimə'tɔgrəfi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The art, technique, and process of making motion pictures: Cinematography specifically refers to the work of the cinematographer or director of photography in creating the visual elements of a film, including lighting, camera movement, framing, and film stock or digital sensor choice. It is the craft of recording moving images.
Usage
- Cinematography is a singular, uncountable noun. It refers to the overall art or the specific work on a film.
- Good cinematography can elevate a simple story.
- The film is studied for its groundbreaking cinematography.
Examples
- The director praised the cinematography for its use of natural light.
- She won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
- Modern digital technology has transformed the art of cinematography.
Advanced Usage
- "The cinematography of [Film/Director/Cinematographer]": Used to discuss the specific visual style or photographic qualities.
- The cinematography of "Blade Runner 2049" is breathtakingly detailed.
- "A cinematography of...": A less common but possible construction to describe a style as if it were a body of work.
- The film presents a cinematography of shadows and despair.
Variants and Related Words
- Cinematographer (n): The person responsible for the cinematography; the director of photography.
- The cinematographer collaborated closely with the director.
- Cinematographic (adj): Relating to cinematography.
- The film's cinematographic style is very distinctive.
Synonyms
- Film-making: (broader term encompassing directing, writing, etc.)
- Motion picture photography: (more technical synonym)
- Videography: (typically refers to the process for video, often non-fiction, but can overlap in meaning)
Idioms
Related Phrases
- Director of Photography (DP): The head of the camera and lighting crew, synonymous with cinematographer.
- Visual storytelling: A key goal of cinematography.
Noun
- the act of making a film