Cinematography Meaning
/ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe art, process, or job of filming movies.
nounMotion picture photography.
Sentence Examples
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.
Word Origin & History
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.