cinematography

noun
UK: /ˌsɪnɪmɑːˈtɒɡrəfi/
US: /ˌsɪnəməˈtɑːɡrəfi/

  1. The art and technique of movie photography.

    1. The movie's cinematography was beautiful.
    2. The film is notable for its excellent cinematography and use of light.

  2. The process of filming a movie or television show.

    1. The cinematography team used new equipment.
    2. The director praised the cinematography for capturing the mood of the story perfectly.

Synonyms

filmmaking photography videography

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cinematography" in English means: The art and technique of movie photography., The process of filming a movie or television show..

The phonetic transcription of "cinematography" is /ˌsɪnɪmɑːˈtɒɡrəfi/ in British English and /ˌsɪnəməˈtɑːɡrəfi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cinematography": filmmaking, photography, videography.

Example usage of "cinematography": "The movie's cinematography was beautiful.". More examples on the page.