cinematographer

noun
High School
1

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.

2

One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.

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