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From cinematograph + -er.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
cinematographer
Today it means: A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person. Full definition →