cinematographer
Frames the shot
A cinematographer is the person responsible for the visual look of a film or video production, operating or overseeing camera work and lighting.
Also called a director of photography (DP), the cinematographer makes choices about lenses, angles, movement, and exposure that shape how audiences see the story: The cinematographer's use of natural light gave the film its documentary feel.
Arranged elements forming whole
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- shotQuick liquor serving
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
- panShallow cooking vessel
tilt · dolly · zoom · tracking · steadicam · crane · jib · over-the-shoulder
Light-focusing curved glass
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- f-stopLens opening ratio
- shutterHinged window covering
- ISOGlobal standards body
sensor · focus · bokeh · wide-angle · telephoto · anamorphic · RED · Panavision
Provision of light
- keylightPrimary illumination in filming
- backlightIllumination behind a display
- gafferFilm's chief electrician
- gripSecure manual hold
softbox · gel · diffuser · reflector · exposure · contrast · highlights · shadows
Surface for mixing pigments
- saturationState of complete permeation
- hueColor's specific character
- toneQuality of sound
- contrastNotable difference between things
grading · colorist · warmth · coolness · desaturated · monochromatic · mood · atmosphere
One who leads
Filmmaking preparation phase
- storyboardPlanned visual sequence drawings
- dailiesUnedited film prints
- rushesMoves very quickly
- post-productionAfter-the-shoot work phase
screening · set · studio · on-location · wrap
composition
Arranged elements forming whole
pan · tilt · dolly · zoom · tracking · steadicam · crane · jib · over-the-shoulder · close-up
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
ISO · sensor · focus · bokeh · wide-angle · telephoto · anamorphic · RED · Panavision · filmstock
illumination
Provision of light
- keylightPrimary illumination in filming
- backlightIllumination behind a display
- gafferFilm's chief electrician
grip · softbox · gel · diffuser · reflector · exposure · contrast · highlights · shadows · silhouette
palette
Surface for mixing pigments
- saturationState of complete permeation
- hueColor's specific character
- toneQuality of sound
contrast · grading · colorist · warmth · coolness · desaturated · monochromatic · mood · atmosphere
director
One who leads
pre-production
Filmmaking preparation phase
- storyboardPlanned visual sequence drawings
- dailiesUnedited film prints
- rushesMoves very quickly
post-production · screening · set · studio · on-location · wrap
- cinemafilm, films, film studios, movies, movie
- Film Productiondirector, producer, editor, cameraman, crew
- arts careersactor, actress, artist, author, composer
- creativesartist, artists, painter, painters, illustrators
- entertainment jobsactor, actress, producer, director, singer
- film crewdirector, gaffer, editor, grip, producer
cinematographersound designer
Creates production's auditory landscape
boom operator · sound mixer · Foley artist · composer · music supervisor
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