cinematographer
noun
cin·e·ma·tog·ra·pher
ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər 
: a specialist in cinematography
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In October 2021, during the making of a scene, Alec’s prop gun discharged an actual bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Gorgeously shot by cinematographers Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-bin, In the Mood for Love also features career-defining performances by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Man-yuk.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
Halyna Hutchins was an accomplished cinematographer who had worked on numerous independent films.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
In November 2024, the film made its debut at the Camerimage Festival in Poland, which honors the work of cinematographers and directors of photography.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Gorgeously shot by cinematographers Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-bin, In the Mood for Love also features career-defining performances by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Man-yuk.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
Halyna Hutchins was an accomplished cinematographer who had worked on numerous independent films.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
In November 2024, the film made its debut at the Camerimage Festival in Poland, which honors the work of cinematographers and directors of photography.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cinematographer
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“Cinematographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematographer. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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