Cinematography

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːɡrəfiː/

Cinematography (noun)

  1. The art and technique of filming a story, including camera movement, lighting, and how scenes are framed.
  2. The overall look of a film created by choices about focus, exposure, colour, and lighting.

Examples

  • Cinematography shapes how scenes look through camera movement and framing.
  • The cinematography uses careful lighting to guide the viewer’s attention.