cinematography

== English == === Etymology === From cinematograph +‎ -y. Compare French cinématographie. Possibly analysable as cinemato- +‎ -graphy. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/ Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi === Noun === cinematography (countable and uncountable, plural cinematographies) The art, process, or job of filming movies. Motion picture photography. ==== Usage notes ==== Traditionally the term "cinematography" referred to working with motion picture film emulsion, but it is now largely synonymous with videography due to the use of digital technology in both fields. ==== Synonyms ==== See filmmaking § Synonyms ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== cinema cinematic cinematology ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== DP (director of photography) photography videography === References ===