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Speaking

Exercise 75. Speak about these film majors using the given vocabulary.

Actor

give his own interpretation of the part

see all his role in his mind

embody the director’s conception of the character

express the director’s idea

enrich his portrayal of the character

imagination

artistic skills

be very creative

hard-working

learn the lines by heart

go through / rehearse the movements and lines

be satisfied with

make a good impression on

Scriptwriter

create a story

visualise vivid characters

come from within and without

design a plot

think of a natural beginning, middle and end

three-act structure – basic building block

find the idea that will speak to millions

originality, passion, an individual voice

a skilful craftsman

grasp the reader’s / viewer’s attention

be interesting to follow

sound natural

it goes without saying

remarkable writing skills

hard-working

Director

a key figure

be responsible for

artistic and commercial success or failure

act as a link between

inspire and motivate the cast and crew

a strong and confident leader

make crucial decisions

delegate

collaborate with others

communicate ideas to other production unit members

excellent communication skills

it goes without saying

work long hours

remain calm and think clearly under great pressure

get practical experience

Producer

make sure

within budget

supervise the project from conception to distribution

monitor production timetable / shooting schedule

fulfill business functions

challenging working conditions

in addition

handle problems

be flexible

go as planned

it goes without saying

confident

hard-working

good communication skills

deal with

DOP

have a lot of responsibilities

coordinate / head the camera crew

decide on the best combination of cameras, filters and lenses

creative skills

technical skills and knowledge

recognize good shots

excellent artistic taste

know the technical basics of photography

film-specific equipment and techniques

in addition

be flexible

go as planned

collaborate with

communicate ideas to the crew

that’s why

good people skills

Sound Designer

be responsible for

the art of the sound

a creative technician and an artist

work with music, dialogue, sound effects, foley

sophisticated soundtracks

be very creative

hard-working

communicate ideas through sound

technical skills and knowledge

use advanced computer software

a freelance professional

search for new projects

basic advertising skills

good communication skills

Art Director / Production Designer

one of the key figures

communicate ideas through visual images

be responsible for

décor and style

needless to say

know the basics of design

a skilful craftsman

create visuals

that’s why

(rich) imagination

remarkable artistic taste

in addition

good people skills

supervise

communicate with other production unit members

Film Critic

critique

review

give an honest assessment

excellent artistic taste

tell the difference between

influence potential ticket buyers

do a great amount of research

strong analytical skills

good writing skills

essential

challenging working conditions

meet strict deadlines for publications

keep a clear head

maintain objectivity

besides

know different methods of delivering their materials

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