• Cinematography

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈsɪn.É™.məˌtÉ’É¡.ɹə.fiː/

    Origin

    From French cinématographie.

    Full definition of cinematography

    Noun

    cinematography

    (countable and uncountable; plural cinematographys)
    1. The art and technique of making and reproducing motion pictures.

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    Usage notes

    Traditionally the term "cinematography" referred to working with motion picture film emulsion, but it is now largely synonymous with videography due to the use of digital technology in both fields.

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