Videography vs Cinematography

When should you call yourself a videographer, cinematographer, filmmaker, or director of photography?
I think that these roles are becoming more similar with every passing year, but there are a few key differences. Knowing how to define yourself will help you move towards the kind of work you want to end up doing.

[@A1Bokeh]

I guess I’m classified as a videographer but I am learning more cinematography techniques especially with lighting

[@IAmAFilmDude]

Nice. Yeh me too.

[@pocabromaproduccions2]

Thanks for the speech! I started as a videographer and step by step I started doing more creative things, but I didn't know the formal rules and roles in the cinema world. And I was getting a little anxious entering to that intimidating formal world. Thanks!

[@MarcosRochaTV]

I started calling myself a Cinematographer recently for the same reasons you mentioned. Thanks for explaining this!

[@PH1M0]

I always wondered what the difference was, thanks!

[@teshjegna957]

Great explanation. I have got clear understanding. Thank you very much.

[@redbeardproductions-kevind9806]

The difference is storytelling.

[@IAmAFilmDude]

Spot on!

[@DZLM]

Correct.

[@nzain9096]

can a person have two professions? being a videographer and also a cinematographer.. in my personal opinion, we can right..

[@TAYOTAS]

Content creation is Videography

[@azymighthh6835]

cinematigraphy is for cinema production with full crew and videography is capture video and edit. thats all.

[@yourstrulyfibon7919]

oh so I am a cinematographer, well when i shoot, i usually focused on camera angles, lighting and content flow😅

[@adedotunajibade]

Thanks for the distinction

[@friendlyfishindia2246]

So good to come across this video... I call myself a Video Producer (since I can handle shoots and edits both) but I've also seen the term video specialist (sounds a little boring to me though)... One question, can a video producer call themselves a filmmaker as well? (sounds a bit pretentious and misleading)

[@hogg1media627]

I like this... because there are different categories. I think people should be ok with being creative and knowing what their lane is. Good video

[@ExploreWithYourJD]

Great video

[@dannyrich154]

Finally someone is laying down the facts

[@DunamisKrump]

Thanky Nick

[@emmahillstv]

I do video editing but I think I'm more of videography but cinematography is where I'm heading to. Video producer may work for me because I do more of video editing like shooting interviews and music videos.

[@A1Bokeh]

I also do photography as well but specialize in video. I once heard the term videotographer

[@JudahLee]

Ahahaha. That’s a silly name imo

[@sticky8579]

Hey nick. Got a guy calling himself a director here im seoul. He does "music videos, street brands, movies and more " He said i can pay him to teach me. I have 0 exp or knowledge never made a video or edited anything. Good opportunity do you think or not and what do you think realistically i can pick up?

[@eliseoborrerobass]

Great video! I have an analogy for that. I am a acoustic upright bass player. The bass shares a lot of notes with the cello, (every time I get on an elevator I get the question, "is that a cello?). I can play cello pieces on the bass... but it still a bass, and cellos can't sound like basses. I call my self a KZbinr because I make videos for KZbin, but there are more successful KZbinrs that make millions of $. I think you can call yourself whatever but, are you a successful "whatever" or are you a struggling "whatever?" I know I am a struggling KZbinr, but I am a successful musician though. I would like to be a "money making KZbinr," but the only way I can get to that is by starting somewhere and making mistakes, and listening to other people's opinions, and keep learning new techniques of camera, editing etc. Some day... I will be what I call myself today...does that make sense? It's visualization.

[@homaidm]

"Visualstory teller'' I like it, maybe I will use it.

[@IAmAFilmDude]

Haha good luck with that one, never worked for me!

[@raedits1347]

Dude I don't really want your OPINION I want facts.

[@eliseoborrerobass]

Great video! I have an analogy for that. I am a acoustic upright bass player. The bass shares a lot of notes with the cello, (every time I get on an elevator I get the question, "is that a cello?). I can play cello pieces on the bass... but it still a bass, and cellos can't sound like basses. I call my self a KZbinr because I make videos for KZbin, but there are more successful KZbinrs that make millions of $. I think you can call yourself whatever but, are you a successful "whatever" or are you a struggling "whatever?" I know I am a struggling KZbinr, but I am a successful musician though. I would like to be a "money making KZbinr," but the only way I can get to that is by starting somewhere and making mistakes, and listening to other people's opinions, and keep learning new techniques of camera, editing etc. Some day... I will be what I call myself today...does that make sense? It's visualization.

[@IAmAFilmDude]

Nice! Love the analogy!