Probably get this question all the time...

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ChristianDalessi

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It seems to come up every time I Work on a shoot. :crybaby:
What are the actual differences (if any) between a Cinematographer & a Director of Photography?

:huh:
 
back in the 70's ... i use to notice that the title DoP was usually on big projects where the cinematographer had a large crew ( AC's , gaffer, key grip, electric, dolly grip etc) and Cinematographer was used on Doc's/small projects when there was a very small crew ...

i've also seen "lighting cameraman" used on british films ( no DoP credit given ) & operating cameraman .. seems the operator works with the Director on framing and moves and the lighting cameraman lights the set ..
 
It is almost the same but not quite.
You could have a cinematographer and a DP on a film.
Cinematographer:-
A person with expertise in the art of capturing images either electronically or on film stock through the application of visual recording devices and the selection and arrangement of lighting. The chief cinematographer for a movie is called the director of photography.
 
ChristianDalessi said:
It seems to come up every time I Work on a shoot. :crybaby:
What are the actual differences (if any) between a Cinematographer & a Director of Photography?

:huh:
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Hi,

Basically the same, however on some movies there could be one Director of Photography & other cinematographers shooting on other units. The British term used to be Lighting Cameraman.

Stephen
 
I am probably wrong, but I always thought that a Cinematographer was basically a DP that actually operated the camera himself...while a DP did not.
 
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