Role of Cinematographer

After research online I have found that the role of a cinematographer is a key aspect of the production stage. Where the Director of photography works alongside the art department in order to create the atmosphere for the film, the cinematographer is in charge of the shots executed which can be a vision of the directors or the director of photography's vision. The cinematographer is in charge of extra cameras which are on set, ensuring they operate correctly, and are in the right positions in order to create the best shots.
A key importance in the role of cinematographer is to communicate with the director in between takes to discuss the shot in order to create a better one on a second third or fourth take etc. Thus meaning that the cinematographer and director work closely together in order for the film to be executed efficiently and to the standard the director wants.
Camera operators usually begin their work at the end of pre-production, and therefore do not usually do paperwork for the film or planning. They are solely directed, working alongside the other departments such as audio, lighting and set design. All of these departments are controlled by the director themselves, as it is their vision for the film being produced.