What is cinematography?

“Cinematography” is the art of photography and camerawork in film-making.

What is a “Cinematographer”?

A director of photography, shortened to D.O.P. Also the chief of the camera and lighting.

How is a cinematographer’s job different to that of a director?

a director is in charge of conveying how they want the narrative to be played. A cinematographer takes that idea and transfers it into a scene.