Cinematography: The definition of cinematography is the art and process of movie photography. An example of cinematography are the decisions made about lighting, camera filters and lenses when shooting a movie scene.

Cinematographer: a person who oversees or directs photography and camerawork in film-making, especially one who operates the camera.

 

How is a Cinematographer different to a director? 

• Cinematographer is the one in charge of camera and lighting in a film.

• Director is the person in charge of the whole movie making process.

• Cinematographer gets to choose his camera and light crew.

• Director gets to choose the cinematographer with the rest of the crew, as well as the cast of the film.

• Cinematographer does not meet or discuss with producers about the movie.

• Director is the person who meets and discusses with producers.

• A cinematographer works for the director. However, they can discuss and come to decisions about the way pictures should be captured by the camera.

• Cinematographers are usually paid less than the director. But, sometimes they can get a better pay than the director; especially, in the case of commercial advertisements.

• Directors are usually paid more than the cinematographer.