Cinematography

/ˌsɪnəməˈtɑːɡrəfi/

noun

The art or science of making movies or capturing scenes in film.

He studied cinematography at a famous film institute.

Academic

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Cinematography involves controlling what the viewer sees and how the scene feels.

The cinematography dictated the film's chilly atmosphere.

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Cinematography blends artistic vision with technical knowledge of cameras and lighting.

Good cinematography requires more than just a high-quality camera.

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Cinematography is specific to film and movies, not regular video recordings.

The contest's focus was on photography, not cinematography.

filmography

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