cinematographer

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.

   It is what the spectator sees, not reads, that leaves the lasting impression. The best plan is to have the cinematographer call in order to determine the details to be covered.

2. 2
   noun

   a photographer who operates a movie camera

3. 3
   noun

   A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.

Etymology

From cinematograph + -er.