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cinematography definition

cin·ema·tog·ra·phy (-fē)

noun

the art, science, and work of photography in making films

Etymology: < cinematograph, film projector < Fr cinématographe < Gr kinēma (gen. kinēmatos), motion + graphein, to write

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cinematography Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • film: So the cinematography of the film just plays up to their appearances.

Converse of object

  • edit: Technically, it's cheesy and very low-budget, with appalling editing lurid cinematography.

Adjective modifier

  • lush: Fulton and Pepe ( Lost in La Mancha ) expertly weave the strands together, with breathtakingly lush cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle.

Modifies a noun

  • shot: Stunning cinematography shot on Mont Blanc with an all star cast.

Noun used with modifier

  • time-lapse: With this software, you can capture single digital images, record movies, and perform time-lapse cinematography experiments.
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