director of photography (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: dɪˈrɛktər əv fəˈtɒɡrəfi
Definition
The chief creative responsible for the visual look of a motion picture, overseeing both the camera and lighting crews.
Examples
The director of photography spent hours adjusting the gels on the lights to achieve the perfect moody atmosphere.
She was nominated for an Academy Award for her stunning work as a director of photography on the historical drama.
A talented director of photography knows how to use shadows to tell as much of the story as the dialogue does.
How to Use director of photography
- director of photography for [film] (collocation)
- identifying the specific project someone works on — "She served as the director of photography for the new sci-fi blockbuster."
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