CINEMATOGRAPHER

cameraman, camera operator, cinematographer

(noun) a photographer who operates a movie camera

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cinematographer (plural cinematographers)

(cinematography) A photographer who operates a movie camera, or who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film.

(dated) One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.

Synonyms

• cinematographist

• director of photography, DP, DOP

Anagrams

• megachiropteran

Source: Wiktionary


Cin`e*ma*tog"ra*pher, n.

Definition: One who exhibits moving pictures or who takes chronophotographs by the cinematograph. -- Cin`e*mat`o*graph"ic (#), a. -- Cin`e*mat`o*graph"ic*al*ly (#), adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 April 2023

FORMALITY

(noun) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; “the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention”


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