Definitions

1. noun

An obsolete term for a cinematographer or someone responsible for the technical aspects of filmmaking.

“The film’s success was largely due to the skill of the cinemograph, who captured the perfect balance of light and shadow.”

2. noun

A device for photographing moving objects, especially an early type of motion-picture camera.

“The invention of the cinemograph revolutionized the film industry and paved the way for the development of modern cinema.”