cinematography
gb/sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi/ us/sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi/
C1
English
operatőri munka, képi világ, operatőri pálya
NOUN
C1
1
Usage pattern:
cinematography of [film/show/video]
The film’s cinematography uses long, slow camera moves to build tension.
A film operatőri munkája hosszú, lassú kameramozgásokkal építi a feszültséget.
Good cinematography can make a simple location feel dramatic and alive.
A jó operatőri munka egy egyszerű helyszínt is drámaivá és élettelivé tud tenni.
She studied how lighting and lens choice shape cinematography.
Learner examples
I love the cinematography in this movie.
Imádom ennek a filmnek az operatőri munkáját.
The cinematography is very dark and moody.
A film operatőri munkája nagyon sötét és borongós hangulatú.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use cinematography to mean the story or acting; it refers to the visual filming (camera and lighting).
Meaning
art and technique of filming
Collocations
cinematography and lighting
|cinematography techniques
|cinematography style
|cinematography choices
|cinematography work
|cinematography team
|masterful cinematography
|stunning cinematography
|award-winning cinematography
|cinematography shot on location
Synonyms
camera work (More informal; focuses mainly on camera movement and framing.)
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film photography (Emphasizes the photographic side of filmmaking; can sound slightly technical.)
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visual filmmaking (Broader; can include editing and overall visual approach, not just shooting.)
Antonyms
sound design (A different aspect of filmmaking focused on audio rather than visuals.)
Themes
film
|media
|arts
|photography
Definition
the way a movie or video is filmed
The art and technique of capturing moving images for film or video, including choices about camera work, lighting, lenses, framing, movement, and exposure.
NOUN
C1
2
képi világ
B2
Usage pattern:
the cinematography is [adjective]
Even people who disliked the plot praised the cinematography.
Még azok is dicsérték a képi világot, akiknek nem tetszett a cselekmény.
The cinematography is crisp and bright, which fits the comedy.
A képi világ éles és világos, ami jól illik a vígjátékhoz.
I watched it just for the cinematography and the landscapes.
Learner examples
The cinematography is amazing.
A képi világ lenyűgöző.
The cinematography looks very realistic.
A képi világ nagyon valósághűnek hat.
Common mistake:
Don’t use cinematography for special effects in general; it mainly describes what is achieved by camera and lighting.
Meaning
visual look of a film
Collocations
beautiful cinematography
|gorgeous cinematography
|gritty cinematography
|moody cinematography
|cinematography is stunning
|cinematography is breathtaking
|cinematography feels natural
|cinematography looks cheap
|high-contrast cinematography
|handheld cinematography
Synonyms
visuals (More general; can include effects and design as well as camera work.)
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look (Very general; often used with a modifier (e.g., 'the look of the film').)
Themes
film
|media
|arts
Definition
the visuals of a movie (how it looks)
The overall visual appearance or quality of a film or video as created by the camera and lighting, especially as judged by the viewer.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
work in cinematography; go into cinematography
After a few years as an assistant, he moved into cinematography full-time.
Segédként eltöltött néhány év után főállású operatőri munkára váltott.
She’s building a portfolio to apply for cinematography jobs.
Portfóliót épít, hogy operatőri állásokra jelentkezhessen.
Many cinematography students start by shooting short films for friends.
Learner examples
He wants a career in cinematography.
Operatőri pályára szeretne lépni.
Common mistake:
Cinematography is the field; a person is a cinematographer (or director of photography).
Meaning
profession of a cinematographer
Collocations
a career in cinematography
|work in cinematography
|cinematography job
|cinematography experience
|cinematography portfolio
|cinematography reel
|cinematography training
|cinematography students
|cinematography course
|cinematography program
Synonyms
camera department work (Production-focused; refers to the crew role rather than the art form.)
Themes
jobs
|film
|media
Definition
the job of filming movies or videos
The professional work or career of planning and executing the camera and lighting for film or video productions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cinematography
IPA
GB/sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi/
US/sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi/
Syllables & stress
cine - ma - to - graphy (4 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (graphy)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cinematography
- Plural: cinematography
Word family
Core family
Related words
cinematically
adverb
cinematographic
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncinematic
adjective
Expressions
award-winning cinematography
1/əwˈɔɹd wˈɪnɪŋ sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi/
fixed phrase
cinematography that won awards
camera work that won a prize
Examples
- The trailer promises award-winning cinematography and a powerful soundtrack.
- The director partnered with a DP known for award-winning cinematography.
- Viewers came for the cast but stayed for the award-winning cinematography.
Learner examples
- It has award-winning cinematography.
best cinematography
1/bˈɛst sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi/
fixed phrase
award category for camera work
a prize for the best camera work
Examples
- The movie won Best Cinematography for its striking use of natural light.
- She was thrilled when the film was nominated for Best Cinematography.
- Critics predicted it would take home Best Cinematography at the awards.
Learner examples
- The film won Best Cinematography.
cinematography by [someone]
1/sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi bˈaɪ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
credit naming the cinematographer
words that say who filmed it
Examples
- The poster lists 'cinematography by Lina Cho' under the cast.
- In the end credits, 'cinematography by' appears right after the director.
- The press kit highlights 'cinematography by' the same DP from their last film.
Learner examples
- The credits say 'cinematography by Alex Kim'.
cinematography credits
1/sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi kɹˈɛdɪts/
fixed phrase
listed credit(s) for cinematography
the names listed for who filmed it
Examples
- His cinematography credits include several award-winning independent films.
- The website lists the cinematography credits alongside the full crew list.
- They clarified the cinematography credits after a dispute about who shot the reshoots.
Learner examples
- Her cinematography credits are impressive.
stunning cinematography
1/stˈʌnɪŋ sˌɪnɪmətˈɑɡɹəfi/
fixed phrase
cinematography that impresses strongly
very beautiful camera work
Examples
- The documentary has stunning cinematography of the deep ocean.
- Despite its small budget, the film delivers stunning cinematography.
- Reviewers highlighted the stunning cinematography in the final scene.
Learner examples
- The movie has stunning cinematography.