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cinematographers

cinematographers is the plural of cinematographer.

Meaning of cinematographer

Noun

cinematographer (plural cinematographers)

  1. 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.
  2. (dated) 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.1916, The American School Board Journal, volume 53, page 41

Questions about cinematographers

What is cinematographers the plural of?
Cinematographers is the plural of cinematographer.

Words near cinematographers in the dictionary

  1. cinematogram
  2. cinematograms
  3. cinematograph
  4. cinematographed
  5. cinematographer
  6. cinematographers
  7. cinematographic
  8. cinematographical
  9. cinematographically
  10. cinematographies
  11. cinematographing

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