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Definitions for cameraman
ˈkæm ər əˌmæn, -mən, ˈkæm rə-; -ˌmɛn, -məncam·era·man

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cameraman, camera operator, cinematographernoun

    a photographer who operates a movie camera

Wiktionary

  1. cameramannoun

    Somebody who operates a movie camera or television camera.

  2. Etymology: From camera + man

Wikipedia

  1. cameraman

    A camera operator, or depending on the context cameraman or camerawoman, is a professional operator of a film camera or video camera as part of a film crew. The term "cameraman" does not imply that a male is performing the task.In filmmaking, the cinematographer or director of photography (DP or DoP) is sometimes called lighting cameraman or first cameraman. The DP may operate the camera themselves, or enlist the aid of a camera operator or second cameraman to operate it or set the controls. The first assistant cameraman (1st AC), also known as a focus puller, is responsible for maintenance of the camera, such as clearing dirt from the film gate and adjusting the follow focus. A second assistant cameraman (2nd AC), also known as a clapper loader, might be employed to load film, slate scenes, or maintain the camera report (a log of scenes, takes, rolls, photographic filters used, and other production data).A camera operator in a video production may be known by titles like television camera operator, video camera operator, or videographer, depending on the context and technology involved, usually operating a professional video camera. As of 2016, there were approximately 59,300 television, video, and motion picture camera operators employed in the United States.Important camera operator skills include choreographing and framing shots, knowledge of and the ability to select appropriate camera lenses, and other equipment (dollies, camera cranes, etc.) to portray dramatic scenes. The principles of dramatic story telling and film editing fundamentals are important skills as well. The camera operator is required to communicate clearly and concisely on sets where time and film budget constraints are ever present.

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  1. cameraman

    A cameraman is a professional who operates a camera, primarily for filming movies, television programs, music videos, live events, or any other production that requires video representation. It is their responsibility to capture the scene as directed, and they may also be involved in other technical aspects like setting up equipment, adjusting lenses, lighting, and angles.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cameraman in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cameraman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of cameraman in a Sentence

  1. Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images:

    I needed to take a break, we worked hard for 10 years. Im the executive producer of my show so I produce the show, shoot the show, work onthe show and we only work with my construction guys and one cameraman so its not like we got this huge production.

  2. Luke Nikas:

    The information that has been revealed by the authorities demonstrates, once again, that Mr. Baldwin acted responsibly and did not have control over any production issues that were identified in the OSHA report, additionally, the interviews and affidavits disclosed today continue to corroborate Mr. Baldwin's description of the events -- including an affidavit from the Detective stating that the cameraman, who was standing next to Ms. Matthew Hutchins and Mr. Souza at the time of the accident, confirmed that Mr. Baldwin was' very careful' with guns on the set.

  3. Rochelle Herman:

    He told me that he thought middle school girls were so hot, i was in shock ... I actually was questioning, 'Did I really just hear what I think I heard?' I looked over at my cameraman ... and he was just astounded.

  4. Rochelle Herman:

    I was in shock ... I actually was questioning, 'did I really just hear what I think I heard'? I looked over at my cameraman .... and he was just astounded.

  5. Journalist Simpa Samson:

    The military secured the place almost immediately and has stopped our cameraman from filming, no one was hurt because the bombs landed outside the premises.

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