撮る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 撮る, read とる, is a transitive verb meaning to take a photograph or film a scene.
• Basic usage: 写真を撮る creates a still image; 舞台を動画で撮った records a performance as video.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Still photography and filming
  • 写真を selects take a picture, while 動画で selects film; the subject recorded takes を.