They replaced the Outstanding Cinematography for a Series award.

In 2009 the series won the Emmy for "Outstanding Cinematography For Nonfiction Programming".

Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie (Part II)

Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Broadcast Program or Commercial:

Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie - Ben Smithard (winner)

It was created in 2008 alongside Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series.

Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture:

The episode "Challenges of Life" went on to win the Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming award.

Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (won)

Together they replaced the Outstanding Cinematography for a Series award.