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Key Filmmakers Vocabulary - Stanley Kubrick

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Key Filmmakers Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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director
director
[noun]

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

Ex: He is working with a well-known director on his next film. 
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born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family. 
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film
film
[noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end. 
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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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photography

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

Ex: She took a course to learn the basics of photography. 
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picture
picture
[noun]

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

Ex: I took a beautiful picture of the sunset at the beach. 
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camera
camera
[noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex: He borrowed his friend's camera to document the event. 
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father
father
[noun]

a child's male parent

Ex: As a father, he takes great joy in spending quality time with his children and creating lasting memories. 
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passion
passion
[noun]

a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

Ex: His passion for music led him to spend countless hours practicing and composing songs. 
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filmmaking

the process of creating a film or movie

Ex: His passion for storytelling led him to pursue a career in filmmaking. 
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career
career
[noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: She's pursuing a career in medicine and hopes to become a doctor. 
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to direct
to direct
[Verb]

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions. 
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to change
to change
[Verb]

to not stay the same and as a result become different

Ex: Mary hasn't changed at all. She's just as kind-hearted as she was before. 
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chess
chess
[noun]

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

Ex: Chess requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead to outmaneuver your opponent. 
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free time
free time
[noun]

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

Ex: She enjoys reading novels in her free time. 
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set
set
[noun]

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

Ex: The elaborate set for the musical featured a stunning backdrop of a bustling city skyline, immersing the audience in the vibrant atmosphere of the story. 
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actor
actor
[noun]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques. 
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crew
crew
[noun]

a group of people with particular skill sets who participate in a common activity

Ex: The film crew worked tirelessly to bring the director's vision to life. 
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