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Vinony

cinematographer

noun

  1. chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From cinematograph + -er.

  1. 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. One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.

    “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.”