cinematography
noun/ˌsɪnəməˈtɑɡrəfi/
Frequency rank: #10,154 most common English word
Meaning
The art and technique of photography and camerawork in filmmaking.
Example sentence
The director won an award for the stunning cinematography in her latest film.
Synonyms & related words
- camerawork
- filmmaking
- photography
- videography
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