cameraman
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Definition
Noun: A person whose job is to operate a movie or television camera, especially for filming motion pictures or television programs. A cameraman is a professional photographer specializing in moving images.
Usage and Examples
- The cameraman followed the actors closely to capture the emotional scene.
- She worked as a cameraman for a major news network for over a decade.
- The documentary's success was due in large part to the skill of the cameraman.
Advanced Usage
- Chief cameraman / Director of Photography (DP): The lead cameraman responsible for the overall visual look and lighting of a film.
- The director consulted with the chief cameraman on every shot.
- Steadicam operator: A cameraman who uses a Steadicam, a camera stabilization system, to achieve smooth, fluid shots while moving.
- The chase scene was filmed by an expert Steadicam operator.
Variants and Related Words
- Camerawoman (n): A female camera operator.
- The award-winning camerawoman shot the entire nature series.
- Camera operator (n): A more general, often interchangeable term for a person who operates a camera, especially in television or video production.
- Videographer (n): Often used for someone who operates a camera for events (e.g., weddings, conferences) or corporate videos, as distinct from cinematic filmmaking.
- Cinematographer (n): Synonymous with Director of Photography; emphasizes the artistic and technical craft of motion picture photography.
Synonyms
- Cinematographer (specifically for film)
- Camera operator
- Shooter (informal, within the industry)
- Videographer
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Behind the camera: Referring to the production crew, not the performers.
- He has spent his entire career behind the camera.
- To man the camera: To operate the camera (note: "to operate the camera" or "to be on camera" are more common modern phrasings).
- During the live broadcast, she was the one manning the main camera.
Noun
- a photographer who operates a movie camera