cinematographer

cinematography +‎ -er

cinematographer (plural cinematographers)

1. (cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.
2. (dated) One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
   • 1916, The American School Board Journal, volume 53, page 41:

     It is what the spectator sees, not reads, that leaves the lasting impression. The best plan is to have the cinematographer call in order to determine the details to be covered.

• cinematographist
• (photographer): director of photography, DP, DOP

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