cinematography

noun — 2 senses

cinematography

noun

UK /ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/

Etymology From cinematograph + -y. Compare French cinématographie. Possibly analysable as cinemato- + -graphy.

1

The art, process, or job of filming movies.

2

Motion picture photography.

Synonyms
filmmaking § Synonyms
Derived terms
chronocinematography, cinematographer, microcinematography
Related terms
cinema, cinematic, cinematology, DP, photography, videography

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