visual effects
[noun]
the digital effects added to films or videos to enhance or create visual elements that are impossible or too expensive to achieve in real life
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Film and Theatre
Here, you will learn some English words related to Film and Theatre that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.
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sound effect
[noun]
an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic
Ex:
The
sound effect
of
a
door
creaking
made
the
horror film
even
more
frightening
.
cameo
[noun]
a minor role that is played by a well-known actor
Ex:
The
director
included
a
subtle
cameo
by
a
beloved
veteran
actor
,
paying
homage
to
the
classic
films
that
inspired
the
new
production
.
denouement
[noun]
the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained
Ex:
The
film
’s
denouement
tied up
all
loose ends
,
leaving
the
audience
with
a
sense
of
closure
.
interlude
[noun]
a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.
Ex:
During
the
interlude
,
the
audience
enjoyed
a
brief
dance
performance
.
fourth wall
[noun]
an imaginary barrier that separates the mise en scene and the fictional characters from the audience, especially in a theatrical performance
Ex:
The
playwright
's
clever
use
of
the
fourth wall
allowed for
intimate
storytelling
,
as
characters
shared
their
innermost
thoughts
and
feelings
with
the
audience
in
moments
of
vulnerability
.
green room
[noun]
a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing
Ex:
After
her
set
,
the
musician
retreated
to
the
green room
to
unwind
and
chat
with
her
bandmates
about
the
performance
.
backlot
[noun]
an outdoor area in a movie studio, where large exterior sets are constructed and some scenes are shot
Ex:
On
the
backlot
tour
,
guests
were
treated to
behind-the-scenes
insights
into
movie
magic
,
from
elaborate
set
constructions
to
cutting-edge
special effects
.
rough cut
[noun]
the first version of editing a movie, after different scenes are assembled
Ex:
The
editor
worked
late
into
the
night
to
complete
the
rough cut
,
eager
to
show
the
director
a
preliminary
version
of
the
project
.
storyboarding
[noun]
the process of creating a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
Ex:
outtake
[noun]
a piece of raw footage that is recorded but is not used in the final edited version of a movie, TV program, etc.
Ex:
During
the
outtake
reel
,
viewers
got
a
behind-the-scenes
look at
the
bloopers
and
mishaps
that
did
n't
make it
into
the
final cut
of
the
film
.
ad lib
[noun]
a line that is recited in a speech or performance without prior preparation
Ex:
During
the
live
broadcast
,
the
anchor
handled
an
unexpected
technical
glitch
with
a
smooth
ad lib
,
maintaining
the
show
's
flow
seamlessly
.
curtain call
[noun]
the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience
Ex:
During
the
curtain call
,
the
director
joined
the
cast
on
stage
,
acknowledging
the
hard work
and
dedication
that
went into
the
production
.
read-through
[noun]
a preparatory session during which actors read the words of a play before beginning to practice it on the stage
Ex:
The
read-through
was
a
chance
for
the
ensemble
to
bond
and
develop
chemistry
,
as
they
explored
the
dynamics
between
their
characters
and
rehearsed
their
lines
together
.
scene-shifting
[noun]
a method used in theater production that indicates a change of the setting
Ex:
During
rehearsals
,
the
actors
practiced
timing
their
exits
and
entrances
to
coincide
with
scene-shifting
,
minimizing
downtime
and
keeping
the
action
moving
.
set piece
[noun]
a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex
Ex:
The
spaceship
set piece
was
a
marvel
of
engineering
,
complete
with
blinking
lights
,
control panels
,
and
futuristic
furnishings
that
brought
the
world
of
science fiction
to
vivid
life
.
spoof
[noun]
a genre of film characterized by humorous or satirical imitation of other films, genres, or cultural phenomena
Ex:
"
Weird Al
"
Yankovic
is
known
for
his
musical
spoofs
,
rewriting
popular
songs
with
humorous
lyrics
and
creating
music videos
that
parody
the
originals
.
vaudeville
[noun]
a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s
Ex:
One
of
the
most
famous
vaudeville
acts
was
the
Marx Brothers
,
whose
zany
antics
and
witty
humor
delighted
audiences
across the country
.
cinematography
[noun]
the art and methods of film-making, especially the photographic aspect and camerawork
Ex:
The
film
won
an
award
for
its
breathtaking
cinematography
,
capturing
stunning
landscapes
.
docudrama
[noun]
a movie or television show based on real events, but not accurate in all the details
Ex:
The
new
docudrama
mixes
real
interviews
with
scripted
scenes
.
film noir
[noun]
a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations
Ex:
"
The
Third Man
"
is
a
film noir
set in
post-war
Vienna
,
where
an
American
writer
investigates
the
mysterious
death
of
his
friend
and
uncovers
a
conspiracy
involving
black marketeers
and
espionage
.
docufiction
[noun]
a genre of filmmaking that blends elements of documentary and fiction film, using real people or events but often fictionalizing certain aspects of the story for dramatic effect
Bouffon
[noun]
a style of physical theater that satirizes social and political issues through exaggerated, grotesque performances and audience interaction
Ex:
The
bouffon
troupe
's
irreverent
and
subversive
style
challenged
conventions
and
provoked
thought through
humor
and
satire
.
special effects
[noun]
techniques used in movies and other media to create cool visuals or sounds using computers or filmmaking tricks to add excitement
Ex:
Her
favorite
part
of
the
movie
was
the
impressive
special effects
that
made
the
spaceship
look like
it
was
flying
through
space
.