Английский язык для студентов-физиков. Кинооператорство. English for physics students. Cinematography. Учебное пособие

Министерство науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации

НОВОСИБИРСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ

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С. В. НИКРОШКИНА Е. Б. СКВОРЦОВА

АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК ДЛЯ СТУДЕНТОВ-ФИЗИКОВ

КИНООПЕРАТОРСТВО

ENGLISH FOR PHYSICS STUDENTS

CINEMATOGRAPHY

Утверждено Редакционно-издательским советом университета в качестве учебного пособия

НОВОСИБИРСК

2024

responsibilities within the film industry, from independent filmmakers working on low-budget projects to directors of big-budget Hollywood blockbusters.

Successful filmmakers often have a deep passion for storytelling and a willingness to take risks and push boundaries in pursuit of their artistic vision. Whether working on intimate independent films or high-profile studio productions, filmmakers play a central role in shaping the visual language and cultural impact of cinema, leaving a lasting legacy through their storytelling and artistic contributions.

What does a Filmmaker do? Duties and Responsibilities

Filmmakers, regardless of their specific role within the industry, share several key duties and responsibilities in the filmmaking process:

Conceptualization and Script Development:

Pre-production Planning:

Casting and Rehearsals:

Direction and Filming:

Editing and Post-production:

Sound Design and Music:

Marketing and Promotion:

Compliance and Legalities:

Continuous Learning and Adaptation:

Types of Fimmakers

There are many different types of filmmakers, each with their own unique focus and set of skills:

Cinematographer/Director of Photography (DP): Cinematographers or DPs are responsible for capturing the visual elements of a film, including camera work, lighting, and composition. They work closely with the director to achieve the desired look and feel of the film, using their technical expertise and artistic sensibility to enhance storytelling through visuals.

Film Director: Film directors are responsible for translating a screenplay into a visual narrative, guiding the creative vision of a film from preproduction through post-production. They work closely with actors, cinematographers, editors, and other crew members to bring their artistic vision to life on screen.

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Film Producer: Film producers oversee the development, financing, production, and distribution of a film, playing a critical role in bringing projects to fruition. They collaborate with directors, writers, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the creative vision of the film is realized while managing budgets, schedules, and logistical challenges.

Genre Filmmaker: Genre filmmakers focus on specific genres such as horror, comedy, science fiction, drama, or action, developing a distinctive style and aesthetic within their chosen genre. They may specialize in creating films that cater to the expectations and conventions of their target audience while also bringing a unique perspective to the genre.

Screenwriter: Screenwriters craft the dialogue, characters, and storyline of a screenplay, providing the blueprint for a film's narrative structure and dialogue. They work closely with directors, producers, and sometimes actors to develop compelling stories that captivate audiences and bring characters to life on screen.

Are you suited to be a filmmaker?

Filmmakers have distinct personalities. They tend to be artistic individuals, which means they’re creative, intuitive, sensitive, articulate, and expressive. They are unstructured, original, nonconforming, and innovative. Some of them are also investigative, meaning they’re intellectual, introspective, and inquisitive.

Regardless of the scale of the production, the workplace of a filmmaker is often fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-driven, with long hours and intense pressure to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality results. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential qualities for success in this industry, as filmmakers navigate the complexities of bringing a story to life on screen while managing logistical challenges and unforeseen obstacles along the way.

DEVELOPING VOCABULARY

WORKING OUT THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN WORDS

2. The following words in the box are all from the text above. Find them in the text

screenplay storyline articulate encompass fast-paced guidance

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3. For each word, read the sentence it occurs in and answer the questions

a)Is the word positive, negative or neutral?

b)Is it a noun, adjective, adverb or verb?

c)Can you think of a word with a similar meaning (synonym) and one with an opposite meaning (antonym)?

READING COMPREHENSION 4. Answer the following questions:

1.Can we say that filmmakers play a central role in shaping the visual language and cultural impact of cinema?

2.How can filmmakers initiate the creative process for films?

3.Do filmmakers hold auditions or make casting decisions?

4.Why do sound designers and composers collaborate with filmmakers?

5.What do genre filmmakers focus on?

6.What do screenwriters contribute to?

7.What personalities should filmmakers possess?

8.What does the workplace of a filmmaker consist of?

ANALYZE

5. Match the words with their definitions:

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6. Give the Russian equivalents:

1.a target audience

2.to focus on specific genres

3.to shed light on social, political, or environmental issues

4.to ensure the visual coherence of the film

5.to share several duties and responsibilities in the filmmaking process

6.to work under the guidance of a director and producer

7.to deliver high-quality results

8.to navigate the complexities

7. Prove the following statements:

1.Documentary filmmakers specialize in creating non-fiction films that explore real-life subjects, events, or issues.

2.Educational filmmakers use storytelling and visual media to facilitate learning and promote understanding.

3.The workplace of a filmmaker can vary greatly depending on the type of project they are working on and their specific role within the production.

4.Screenwriters work closely with directors, producers, and sometimes actors to develop compelling stories that captivate audiences and bring characters to life on screen.

8. Put the words in the correct order:

1.play / and / role / Directors / a / significant / producers / in / casting.

2.Film / are / directors / responsible / a / visual / a / screenplay / into / for

/translating / narrative.

3.creates / filmmaker / a / films / movies / or.

4.The / of / workplace /a / filmmaker / can / vary / greatly / depending / on / the / type / of / project / they / are / working / on.

5.must / Filmmakers / stay / with / updated / evolving / technologies.

WORD BUILDING

9. Form nouns adding the suffixes -er, -or to the given verbs. Translate the nouns and verbs into Russian

Example:

to design – a designer (конструировать – конструктор)

1.to build

2.to operate

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3.to contain

4.to receive

5.to read

6.to produce

7.to transmit

8.to invent

9.to discover

WRITING

HOW TO WRITE A SUMMARY

A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of a piece of writing. A summary is not a rewrite of the original text and does not have to be long. Your purpose in writing the summary is to give the basic ideas of the original reading. What was it about and what did the author want to communicate?

1. Identify the type of work (text, article), title, author, and main point

In the text (article) “ …” the author presents (shows, describes ...) his opinion on the hot topic of living in a technological society.

The text “ … ” deals with the problem of ... (discusses some problems relating to ..., provides information on ...).

2. Write in the present tense

At the beginning of the text / article the author characterizes... (comments on ..., explains ..., analyses ...).

Attention is drawn to the fact that... . It should be noted that ... .

3. Don't forget to include linking words so your reader can easily follow your thoughts

Next / Further / Then it is reported / shown that ....

4. Don't copy the article. Instead, paraphrase

Besides the author explains that ..., gives a detailed analyses of ... (the description of ...). Finally the author comes to the conclusion that ... .

In conclusion ... .At the end of the text / article the author describes ..., emphasizes that ..., points out that.., summarizes that ... .

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5. Don't put your own opinions, ideas, or interpretations into the summary

Your summary should have between 100 and 120 words.

Write the summary of the text “THE PROFESSION OF A FILMMAKER”

SPEAKING

Make the outline of the text “THE PROFESSION OF A FILMMAKER”. Speak about the peculiarities of the profession of a filmmaker.

Get prepared with the presentation about one of the famous filmmakers. Use the information below:

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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