Vocabulary Building: Expressions and Idioms

Study Notes

For a living: to do something as a job or profession
Like and ir/ur are used to make comparisons, e.g. "He runs like a cheetah" and "He is unlike his brother"
Unlike: used to show a difference or contrast between two things
Seriousness: the quality of being serious and important

A matter of practise: something that requires practice or exercise to become proficient
Clean up: to make something or someone clean and tidy, or to fix a problem or situation

For about a year: a phrase used to indicate a duration of time, approximately 12 months

To be busy with: to be actively engaged in doing something
Succeed in doing: to accomplish or achieve something successfully
Risk doing: to take a chance and do something that may have negative consequences

Come to the conclusion: to reach a decision or opinion based on evidence or thought

Frighten: to cause fear or alarm in someone
Tightly: to hold or grip something firmly, or to be closely connected or associated

Camera angles establish the relationship between the subject and the camera, creating mood, emphasizing certain elements, or creating tension.
Camera movement controls the pace and rhythm of the scene, creating a sense of realism or dynamism.
Lighting sets the mood and atmosphere of the scene, highlighting certain elements or creating contrast.
Composition is the arrangement of visual elements within the frame, guiding the viewer's attention and creating visual interest.

Deep focus keeps multiple planes in focus simultaneously, creating a sense of depth and complexity.
Shallow focus blurs the background to emphasize the subject, creating a sense of intimacy and isolation.
High-key lighting uses bright, even lighting with minimal shadows, often used in romantic comedies and musicals.
Low-key lighting uses strong contrast between light and dark areas, often used in film noir and horror movies.

Realism emphasizes realism and authenticity, often used in documentaries and dramas.
Stylization emphasizes visual style and atmosphere, often used in sci-fi, fantasy, and action movies.