videography

alt=|thumb|A videographer using a Digital single-lens reflex camera|DSLR camera mounted on a shoulder rig thumb|U.S. Air Force [[Airman Daniel Johnson performs a function check on his video camera before shooting.]]

Videography involves capturing moving images on electronic media (such as: videotape, direct to disk recording, or solid state storage), and can include streaming media. It encompasses both video production and post-production methods. Historically videography was considered the video counterpart to cinematography, which involved recording moving images on film stock. However, with the advent of digital video recording in the late 20th century, the distinction between the two has become less clear as both use similar intermediary mechanisms. Today, any video work can be referred to as videography, while commercial motion picture production is typically termed cinematography.