撮影

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 撮影 is read さつえい and is a noun and the stem of a する verb for taking photographs or filming.
• Basic usage: It is used for photographing a garden or stating whether photography or filming is allowed inside a facility.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Still images and video
  • Depending on context, it can refer to still photography or video filming, so the medium must be inferred from surrounding words.