cinematography

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The art, process, or job of filming movies.
  2. Motion picture photography.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-cinematography.wav

Word forms

cinematography cinematographies

Etymology

From cinematograph + -y. Compare French cinématographie. Possibly analysable as cinemato- + -graphy.

Synonyms

filmmaking § Synonyms
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