Definition of "cinematography" []

• The art or technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and development of the film. (noun)

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• "One of the most fundamental techniques in cinematography is using the point of sharpest focus to signal the viewer where to look and using a moving point of focus to pull the viewer’s eye through the frame."
• "The cinematography is crisply dark, accentuating the relentless 24/7 sprint the company has been on from the very beginning."
• "The beautiful outdoor cinematography is a stark contrast to the hellish situations they find themselves in, while the naturalistic acting style lends more authenticity to the characters."