cinematographer

noun

cin·​e·​ma·​tog·​ra·​pher ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce cinematographer (audio)
Synonyms of cinematographernext
: a specialist in cinematography

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So resident cinematographer Alex Hogan brought together five of our colleagues to talk about the movie. — Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 Damián García, our brilliant cinematographer, lives in Barcelona and our incredible producer Sanne Wohlenberg lives in London, but everyone else, all the department heads, were Los Angeles, if not Angelenos. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 In 2021 on the set of independent feature film Rust, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot after a live round was discharged from a prop gun that was being used by the film’s star, Alec Baldwin. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Additional below-the-line talent includes cinematographer Bryce Holden, editors Chaisson and Nik Voytas, costume designer Katharina Windemuth, and production designer Yulanda Yo-Rong Shieh, with music by Chaisson. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinematographer

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cinematographer was in 1897

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“Cinematographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematographer. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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