noun

cinematographer

cinematographer, director of photography

The cinematographer won an award for his work.

The cinematographer won an award for his work.

She is a very talented cinematographer.

She is a very talented cinematographer.

((sb.)) is a cinematographer (sb.) works as a cinematographer She is a very talented cinematographer.

Synonyms: director of photography, DP

Combines 'cinema' (film) and '-grapher' (a writer or recorder). Essentially, a 'film recorder'.

Think of it as a 'cinema photographer'. Someone who takes the pictures for a movie.

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