Cinematography (noun)

1. The art and technique of capturing motion pictures on film or digitally.
2. The process of capturing the visual and audio elements of a movie.

Origin:

From french cinématographie, from cinématographe, from cinéma- (from greek kinema "movement") + -graphe (from greek graphein "writ.e")

Examples:

1. The cinematography in the movie was breathtaking, the camera shots were masterfully executed.
2. The director of photography is responsible for the cinematography of the film.
3. The use of different lenses, filters, and lighting techniques in cinematography can greatly impact the mood and atmosphere of a scene.
4. Digital cinematography has become increasingly popular in recent years, replacing traditional film cameras.
5. The study of cinematography includes learning about camera movement, composition, and color theory.