Cinematography Meaning

/ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/
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nounThe art, process, or job of filming movies.

nounMotion picture photography.

Although the cinematography was well-executed, the sound effects were amateurish.
Cinematography is a magical world.
Montage is a language unique to cinematography.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Oscar voters praised the stunning ____ of the underwater scenes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in the film was praised for its creative use of light and color.

From cinematograph + -y. Compare French cinématographie. Possibly analysable as cinemato- + -graphy.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
Oscar voters praised the stunning ____ of the underwater scenes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in the film was praised for its creative use of light and color.

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