What is Cinematography.....???

Cinematography is the art or science of motion picture photography...!!!
# The art of photography and camerawork in film-making.
# It is the technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and development of the film...!!!
# The cinematographer could also be referred to as the film director's main visual collaborator...!!!
# Cinematography is an art form in the field of filmmaking....!!!
# Although the exposing of images on light-sensitive elements dates to the early 19th century, motion pictures demanded a new form of photography and a new aesthetic...!!!
# Literally means writing in light. Therefore, it is as much to do with lighting and photography as it is with film....!!!
# The cinematographer is a role of its own, and is also known as the Director of Photography. Includes all aspect of camera-work: camera shots, angles, movement, filters, lighting, filmstock (video, 16mm, 35mm), composition etc...!!!
# It does NOT include soundtrack, dialogue, editing, special effects etc...!!!
- Misra Raahul