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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As a cinematographer, Shuli’s work includes feature films Farewell, My Hometown and Borrowed Time. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025 There was also the question of exactly how to burn the objects, a problem art director and cinematographer Rachel Brickel solved during the testing process. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2025 On the production side, give major credit to production designer Beth Mickle, cinematographer Henry Braham and costume designer Judiana Makovsky, all regulars for the Gunn films. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 July 2025 Edwards and cinematographer John Mathieson shot on 35mm on location in Thailand, and the extra effort to shoot on film makes for a stunning spectacle, the perfect kind of summer escapism. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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