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cinematography: see motion picture photography motion picture photography or cinematography, photographic arts and techniques involved in making motion pictures.
See also photography, still. ..... Click the link for more information. . cinematographyArt and technology of motion-picture photography. It involves the composition of a scene, lighting of the set and actors, choice of cameras, camera angle, and integration of special effects to achieve the photographic images desired by the director. Cinematography focuses on relations between the individual shots and groups of shots that make up a scene to produce a film's effect. Well-known cinematographers include Nestor Almendros, Gregg Toland, and Sven Nykvist. cinematography the art or science of film (motion-picture) photography www.cinematographersday.com www.zerocut.com/tech/film_terms.html www.cinematographer.com cinematography [‚sin·ə·mə′täg·rə·fē] (graphic arts) Motion picture photography. Cinematography a branch of culture and industry comprising the production of motion pictures and their screening for viewers. As one of the forms of art best suited to a mass audience, cinematography is a major means of political and scientific propaganda. It employs the techniques of motion-picture technology. Motion pictures are produced at film studios, and film and equipment are manufactured by the film industry. Motion pictures are shown in theaters, in halls with portable equipment, and on television. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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