Vocabulary Building: Expressions and Idioms

Vocabulary Building

• 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

Expressions and Idioms

• 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

Time and Duration

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

Actions and Activities

• 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

Quantities and Exclusions

• Some of: a part or quantity of something, not the entire thing

Decision-Making and Conclusions

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

Emotions and Reactions

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

Reminders and Associations

• Remind of: to cause someone to remember or think of something

Cinematography in Movies

Key Elements

• 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.

Cinematography Techniques

• 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.

Cinematography Styles

• 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.