CEFR B2

director of photography

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: cinematographer, DP, cameraman, lighting director

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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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