Cinematography
noun
The art or science of making movies or capturing scenes in film.
He studied cinematography at a famous film institute.
Often appears as...
- study cinematography
- love cinematography
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Academic
noun
The style or quality of movie camera shots made by a director or cinematographer.
The cinematography in that film was simply breathtaking.
Often appears as...
- breathtaking cinematography
- revolutionary cinematography
noun
The art or science of making movies or capturing scenes in film.
He studied cinematography at a famous film institute.
Often appears as...
- study cinematography
- love cinematography
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The style or quality of movie camera shots made by a director or cinematographer.
The cinematography in that film was simply breathtaking.
Often appears as...
- breathtaking cinematography
- revolutionary cinematography
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Pro Tip 1/3Movie Making
Cinematography involves controlling what the viewer sees and how the scene feels.
The cinematography dictated the film's chilly atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Skill
Cinematography blends artistic vision with technical knowledge of cameras and lighting.
Good cinematography requires more than just a high-quality camera.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Video
Cinematography is specific to film and movies, not regular video recordings.
The contest's focus was on photography, not cinematography.
Pro Tip 1/3Movie Making
Cinematography involves controlling what the viewer sees and how the scene feels.
The cinematography dictated the film's chilly atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Skill
Cinematography blends artistic vision with technical knowledge of cameras and lighting.
Good cinematography requires more than just a high-quality camera.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Video
Cinematography is specific to film and movies, not regular video recordings.
The contest's focus was on photography, not cinematography.
Pro Tip 1/3Movie Making
Cinematography involves controlling what the viewer sees and how the scene feels.
The cinematography dictated the film's chilly atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Skill
Cinematography blends artistic vision with technical knowledge of cameras and lighting.
Good cinematography requires more than just a high-quality camera.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Video
Cinematography is specific to film and movies, not regular video recordings.
The contest's focus was on photography, not cinematography.
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in the world it should be seen on a on a big big screen if it's ever gonna be shot we also really wanted to push you know the cinematography and how it was covered and you know this is a once in a lifetime maybe once in a many many
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On the screen, Alfred Hitchcock's cinematography is known for its use of extended silences and shots of staircases to create a feeling of discomfort. use dramatic irony. You can't just keep the audience in the dark forever.
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These are individuals that are incredibly talented at being able to recreate reality. It was not a long leap for us. The more we got into this field, the more it became clear to us that we are doing cinematography.
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Exclusive: A Conversation...
in the world it should be seen on a on a big big screen if it's ever gonna be shot we also really wanted to push you know the cinematography and how it was covered and you know this is a once in a lifetime maybe once in a many many
Video examples
How to make your writing...
On the screen, Alfred Hitchcock's cinematography is known for its use of extended silences and shots of staircases to create a feeling of discomfort. use dramatic irony. You can't just keep the audience in the dark forever.
Video examples
Lifelike simulations...
These are individuals that are incredibly talented at being able to recreate reality. It was not a long leap for us. The more we got into this field, the more it became clear to us that we are doing cinematography.
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Sam Esmail
American Director
I have a brilliant sound design team who's been working with me since 'Mr. Robot,' and one of the things we always think about - and it's also something we think about with cinematography - is how we get inside the characters' heads and how do we place the audience where we want them to be or how we want them to feel at any given moment.
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Rose Leslie
Scottish Actress
The phenomenon that is 'Game Of Thrones' has propelled many actors associated with it into the minds of directors and producers, and it's a fabulous position to be in. It's because it's so adored and respected, of such high quality with such amazing cinematography.
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Stanley Kubrick
American Director
Writing, of course, is writing, acting comes from the theater, and cinematography comes from photography. Editing is unique to film. You can see something from different points of view almost simultaneously, and it creates a new experience.
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Caleb Deschanel
American Director
In 'Tree of Life,' the cinematography records a small story, a celebration of the courage of everyday life. But it does it so up close and so effortlessly that it has the effect of elevating the intimacy of the story to a grand scale.
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Rachel Morrison
American Director
Usually, if you notice good cinematography, then the cinematographer's failing. I try to make light feel like it's always motivated and natural in some way and hope that the lighting goes unnoticed.
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Reed Morano
American Director
Meadowland' was the reason I got 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and probably my experience in cinematography helped. Everything was like a stepping stone to the next thing.
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Lasse Hallstrom
Swedish Director
My father would tell anyone who would listen that this dentist thing he was doing was not his passion; cinematography was.
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David Cage
French Designer
Playing with light is something that is very important, especially when you want cinematography in your game.
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Anupama Parameswaran
Indian Actress
My attention is more on the technical process of filmmaking; I like to observe cinematography and direction.
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Rob Zombie
American Musician
I like movies where you can come back and re-watch them and admire the cinematography 25 years later.
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Sam Esmail
American Director
I have a brilliant sound design team who's been working with me since 'Mr. Robot,' and one of the things we always think about - and it's also something we think about with cinematography - is how we get inside the characters' heads and how do we place the audience where we want them to be or how we want them to feel at any given moment.
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Rose Leslie
Scottish Actress
The phenomenon that is 'Game Of Thrones' has propelled many actors associated with it into the minds of directors and producers, and it's a fabulous position to be in. It's because it's so adored and respected, of such high quality with such amazing cinematography.
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Stanley Kubrick
American Director
Writing, of course, is writing, acting comes from the theater, and cinematography comes from photography. Editing is unique to film. You can see something from different points of view almost simultaneously, and it creates a new experience.
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Caleb Deschanel
American Director
In 'Tree of Life,' the cinematography records a small story, a celebration of the courage of everyday life. But it does it so up close and so effortlessly that it has the effect of elevating the intimacy of the story to a grand scale.
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Rachel Morrison
American Director
Usually, if you notice good cinematography, then the cinematographer's failing. I try to make light feel like it's always motivated and natural in some way and hope that the lighting goes unnoticed.
Quote examples
Reed Morano
American Director
Meadowland' was the reason I got 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and probably my experience in cinematography helped. Everything was like a stepping stone to the next thing.
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Lasse Hallstrom
Swedish Director
My father would tell anyone who would listen that this dentist thing he was doing was not his passion; cinematography was.
Quote examples
David Cage
French Designer
Playing with light is something that is very important, especially when you want cinematography in your game.
Quote examples
Anupama Parameswaran
Indian Actress
My attention is more on the technical process of filmmaking; I like to observe cinematography and direction.
Quote examples
Rob Zombie
American Musician
I like movies where you can come back and re-watch them and admire the cinematography 25 years later.
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