The Professional Categories of the MTV Video Music Awards remain the biggest recognition for the people who actually create the music videos in tandem with the artists themselves. And, since they're not open for fan voting, they reflect the feelings of the industry, as opposed to being swayed by fan popularity contests. That said, Kendrick Lamar is likely as popular in the industry as he is with fans.

We're psyched to share the deserving winners of the 2017 MTV VMA Professional categories with you. Congrats to all!

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”

Cinematographer: Scott Cunningham

BEST DIRECTION

Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”

Director: Dave Meyers & the little homies

BEST ART DIRECTION

Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”

Production Designer: Spencer Graves

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”

VFX Editor: Company: Timber/Lead: Jonah Hall

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

Kanye West – “Fade”

Choreographer: Teyana Taylor, Guapo, Matthew Pasterisa, Jae Blaze, Derek Watkins

BEST EDITING

Young Thug – “Wyclef Jean”

Editor: Ryan Staake & Eric Degliomini

​The MTV VMAs kick-off at 8pm ET, live on MTV with simulcasts on other Viacom stations, including VH1, Comedy Central, Spike, TV Land, CMT, and Logo, plus coverage aplenty on mtv.com