cinematographer

== English == === Etymology === From cinematograph +‎ -er. === Noun === cinematographer (plural cinematographers) (cinematography) 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. (dated) One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist. ==== Synonyms ==== cinematographist (photographer): director of photography, DP, DOP ==== Translations ==== === References === === Anagrams === megachiropteran