Cinematography, the art and technology of motion-picture photography. It involves such techniques as the general composition of a scene; the lighting of the set or location; the choice of cameras, lenses, filters, and film stock; the camera angle and movements; and the integration of any special effects. (Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/cinematography)

A cinematographer’s role is different to a director’s because they only focus on the way the film is shot, this would entail decisions about lighting, the angle of the camera, the set design and the mood the director wishes to create.

Cinematographer (n):

A person who oversees the camerawork in a film

Cinematography (n):

The art of of photography and camerawork in movies

Cinematography-The art of photography and camerawork in film-making. (Source-Oxford Dictionary)

Cinematographer-A person who oversees or directs photography and camerawork in film-making, especially one who operates the camera. (Source-Oxford Dictionary)

cinematography

noun:

the art of photography and camerawork in film-making.

“home movie footage with superb cinematography”

(source – google dictionary (in association with Oxford Languages))

cinematographer

noun: 

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

“the film has been shot by an award-winning cinematographer”

(source – google dictionary (in association with Oxford Languages))

Cinematographer-  Is the person responsible for the photographing or recording of a film, television production, music video or other live action piece. The cinematographer is the chief of the camera and light crews working on such projects and would normally be responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image and for selecting the camera, film stock, lenses, filters, etc. The study and practice of this field is referred to as cinematography. – Wikipedia

Cinematography- Cinematography, the art and technology of motion-picture photography. It involves such techniques as the general composition of a scene; the lighting of the set or location; the choice of cameras, lenses, filters, and film stock; the camera angle and movements; and the integration of any special effects.-Wikipedia

Cinematography is the art and use of motion capture technology. It involves techniques such as composition of a scene; the lighting of the set or the location; the choice of cameras, lenses, filters, film stock; camera angles and movements; and integration of any special effects. -britannica.com

A cinematographer is the one responsible for the development, look, and feel of the images that make up the final scene.

Extension:

Directors are the ones who lead the creative side of the film; all the way from post-production to editing. -screenskills.com

Mise-en-scene: the arrangement of the scenery, props, etc. on the stage of a theatrical production or on the set of a film (google). Mise-en-scene helps to convey a message to the audience without the use of dialogue. The French literally translates to “placed on the scene”.

Mies-En-Scene is a term referred to every element in a frame that makes up a scene, such as the costumes, makeup, set design, props and lighting just to name a few of the key features. In this essay I will be depicting Wes Anderson’s ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ because I believe it beautifully holds all the aspects of mise-en-scene.

Firstly, I will be speaking about how Margot Tennenbaum (played by Gwyneth Paltrow) has been presented. Throughout the film Margot is seen to be wearing the same clothes as she was when she was a child; a polo dress and a long fur coat to represent her wealthy status as a Royal. However; you could infer her style does not change because her character has not yet grown up due to unrequited love from her father. Furthermore; she is always wearing black eye makeup which suggests her secretive and enigmatic personality.

Anderson uses bright and warm colours to fit the aspect of comedy and light heartedness of the movie, however there is a shift in tone when Richie attempts to commit suicide. The colour turns more blue and the lighting darkerens creating a gloomy atmosphere to fit the mood. Throughout the film Richie is seen to be wearing sunglasses and a sweatband, this might be a way to hide the issues he is too afraid to face, however in this scene he takes them off because he is trying the resolve these issues through suicide.

Next, this scene is a perfect example of mise-en-scene. It shows Chas (played by Ben Stiller) and his two sons shaving. Chas is in the centre of the frame with his two sons mirroring him, almost like a reflection. In the movie Chas becomes an overprotective father due to the accidental death of his wife and this scene hints at his controlling tendencies.

Mise en Scene in a film of your choice.

When Obi-Wan is saying farewell to Anakin before he leaves to fight General Grievous, Anakin is in the shadows whilst Obi-Wan stands in the sunlight, already showing that Anakin’s transition to the dark side has begun.