Pimp. kamera

English translation: cinematographer

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Indonesian term or phrase:Pimp. kamera
English translation:cinematographer
Entered by: Regi2006

23:08 Sep 24, 2016
Indonesian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Indonesian term or phrase: Pimp. kamera
Appears in the credits for the film Lewat djam malam: "Pimp. kamera, Max Tera"
kelley_m
United States
cinematographer
Explanation:
Max Tera (25 October 1920 – 1 October 1992) was an Indonesian cinematographer and editor. He was employed by PERFINI in the 1950s and was a frequent collaborator with director Usmar Ismail.[1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Tera

A cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the chief over the camera crews working on a film, television production or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinematographer
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Regi2006
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4 +1cinematographer
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4chief cameraman
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chief cameraman


Explanation:

Pimp. is an abbrevition from Pimpinan or, in this context, chief cameraman.

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... were made for distribution to the director, assistant director, chief cameraman, lead actor or actress, and the production department.

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Both the Chief Cameraman (Cameraperson) and the Director of Photography are cinematographers by profession. In productions where the roles are clearly split:

The Chief Cameraman, or Chief Cameraperson (in some cases, Operating Cameraman or Cameraperson) is the one who is operating the camera, giving the Director of Photography exactly what s/he wants.

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cinematographer


Explanation:
Max Tera (25 October 1920 – 1 October 1992) was an Indonesian cinematographer and editor. He was employed by PERFINI in the 1950s and was a frequent collaborator with director Usmar Ismail.[1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Tera

A cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the chief over the camera crews working on a film, television production or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinematographer

Regi2006
Indonesia
Local time: 05:54
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agree  Prayudi Wijaya: Agree; or alternatively, Director of Photography. Some friends working in films sometimes also call it the Camera Director.
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