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Cinematographer

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  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. One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.

Equivalents

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Kurdîoperator
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Українськакінематографіст

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
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