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cinematography

[sin-uh-muh-tog-ruh-fee]

noun

  1. the art or technique of video photography, traditionally used in movies, but also in the production of TV shows and other video content.

    The agency is hiring award-winning film directors to elevate these television commercials with classic cinematography and state-of-the-art special effects.

  2. the artistic vision, tone, look, and feel of a video production.

    The film’s warm cinematography and romantic musical score immerse the audience immediately in a sweet and nostalgic world.



cinematography

/ ˌsɪnɪməˈtɒɡrəfɪ, ˌsɪnɪˌmætəˈɡræfɪk, ˌsɪnɪməˈtɒɡrəfə /

noun

  1. the art or science of film (motion-picture) photography

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • cinematographic adjective
  • cinematographer noun
  • ˌԱˌٴˈ󾱳 adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cinematography1

First recorded in 1895–1900; cinematograph, -graphy
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Even before “28 Days Later,” cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle had already established himself as a leader of digital cinematography with his inventive work on films such as Thomas Vinterberg’s “Celebration.”

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There’s an odd smoothness to the look and feel of the cinematography by Christian Sebaldt, but the uncanny valley phenomenon is welcome when watching bodily destruction unfold.

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They’re the only actors who’ve internalized that this is screwball stuff, despite the realistic cinematography that throws wet burlap on the nonsense.

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Frank Sun is a filmmaker and cinematography who does photography as a hobby.

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At least visually, the cinematography is stunning with saturated reds, blues and amber oranges, as well as nifty focus racks that do a lovely job of telling us where to look.

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