Ramana Maharshi

The Real is ever-present, like the screen on which the cinematographic pictures move. While the picture appears on it, the screen remains invisible. Stop the picture, and the screen will become clear. All thoughts and events are merely pictures moving on the screen of Pure Consciousness, which alone is real.

Indian Philosopher

Alfonso Cuaron

When you're doing a film, narrative is your most important tool, but it's a tool to create a cinematographic experience, to create those moments that are beyond narrative, that are almost an abstraction of that moment that hits your psyche.

Mexican Director

Rithy Panh

Every time you are getting ready to make a shot in a documentary film, you are asking yourself questions about your cinematographic approach. You are approaching the truth, but the image is never the truth itself.

Cambodian Director

What I like to do with every film is to bring a form, like a cinematographic proposal. If you watch 'S21,' it's a form; 'Duch, Master of the Gates of Hell' is a different proposal.

Lasse Hallstrom

I always try to preserve my cinematographic style, even while I work in the US. I wish to always be European.

Swedish Director

Marjane Satrapi

It's cinematographic to smoke. Imagine Lauren Bacall without a cigarette.

Iranian Artist

The term often appears when discussing movies as an art form, emphasizing creativity.

Arts Association

Common in discussions about films that have won or are worthy of awards.

Award Context

Used among film professionals, may be too specialized for casual conversation.

Industry Jargon

Implies a high level of expertise in capturing images on film or digitally.

Technical Precision

Often used to talk about what happens during the making of a film.

Behind Scenes

Useful for students studying film production or media arts.

Cinematographic