Cinematography can be defined as the art of motion picture photography (recording moving images of an action Infront of a camera) with the use of light and camera. The three basic elements that make up cinematography are: camera movement, lighting and composition. 

A cinematographer also known as a Director of Photography, is in charge of the camera and the lighting crew. They’re the person responsible for creating the look, color, lighting, and for framing of every single shot in a film.