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shootist

shootist

1 8.6
A person who takes photos or makes films professionally
  • noun
  • /ˈʃuːtɪst/
  • Jargon
translation icon : camarógrafo
  • I met a talented shootist at the photography exhibition.

Examples

  • The talented shootist captured breathtaking landscapes during the film festival.

  • The shootist captured stunning images during the wedding.

  • The film crew relied on an experienced shootist to capture the action scenes.

  • As a professional shootist, she travels the world photographing wildlife.

  • The magazine hired a shootist to document the event with high-quality images.

  • As a professional shootist, she knew how to frame each shot perfectly.

  • During the documentary, the shootist explained his techniques for getting the best footage.

Synonyms

photographer
vsshootist
534 2.5

A person who takes pictures with a camera, often as a job

also includes motion picture recording rather than only still images
cameraman
vsshootist
110 2.9

A person who operates a film or television camera

is gender-neutral and applies to anyone operating cameras professionally
cinematographer
vsshootist
  • Specialized
20 7.0

A person who uses the camera and sets the lights for films

focuses on operating cameras without leading lighting or artistic choices
videographer
vsshootist
  • Specialized
14 5.3

A person who records video at events like weddings and conferences

is more about camera operation than producing event video content
shooter
vsshootist
  • Jargon
11 3.4

A camera person who records photos or video for news reports

is the neutral professional term for operating cameras for photos and film
camera operator
vsshootist
5 3.2

A person who uses a camera to film or broadcast scenes

is broader, applying to both photographic and film work beyond broadcasting
photog
vsshootist
  • Informal
3 8.8

A person who takes pictures for newspapers or magazines

is the neutral professional term rather than the informal label
camerawoman
vsshootist
2 3.7

A woman who operates a movie or video camera professionally

is gender-neutral and applies to anyone operating cameras professionally
filmer
vsshootist
1 4.5

A person who records video with a camera

is used for both still photography and moving picture recording
lenswoman
vsshootist
9.1

A woman who takes photos for a living

also applies to camera work for films and is gender-neutral

How Skilled

cinematographer
  • Specialized
20 7.0
shootist
  • Jargon
1 8.6
photographer
534 2.5
hobbyist
12 3.5

Surface Forms

shootist singular
shootists plural

Morphology

shootist = shoot (transparent) = shoot + ist

Derived from 'shoot' + '-ist'; the sense 'one who operates a camera' is a straightforward extension of 'to shoot (film/photographs)'.

Etymology

Shootist comes from the word shoot, which also means 'to take a photo or film', plus the ending -ist which means 'someone who does'. So a shootist can be a person who operates a camera, like a professional photographer who makes pictures or videos.