Read the following passage, and answer the questions.
People Who Make Movies
Movies are made by recording real images with cameras, or by creating images using various film techniques. The names of all the people who have worked on a movie are listed at the beginning and end of every movie. They are called the credits. The names of the actors, or cast, are shown at the beginning of a movie. Then the names of the script writer and the director are usually next.
The director is in charge of the movie and is responsible for its artistic and dramatic aspects. The opening credits usually end with the names of the producers.
The film producer is involved throughout the whole production of the movie. At the end of the movie, the names of the cast and crew are listed. These include the cinematographer and usually a number of other assistant directors who help to organize the “shoot” – the actual filming. The
cinematographer handles the camera and controls decisions related to the images. Other key crew members are the gaffer – the person in charge of the lighting – and the sound mixer, who is responsible for sound on the set.
One of the most important people is the film editor. Most movies are shot in very small scenes, and they are usually not shot in the correct order.
The editor puts together all the different shots in sequence to form the entire movie. Also, the hair, make-up, and costume people all help to make a movie complete.
script: the written text of a screenplay
in charge: in control
aspect: a side; a facet; a part
involved: engaged as a participant
cinematographer: a specialist in motion -picture photography
sequence: order of succession
costume: an outfit characteristic of a certain place, time and occasion
1. According to the reading passage, who are involved in making a movie?
actor, script, gaffer, film editor, costume
Your answer may begin like: They are actors, script writers, ....
2. Why do you think some people want to work in the movie industry?
culture, movie star, artistic, dramatic, business
Your answer may begin like: There could be many reasons for that. First, movies are an important part of today’s culture. Second, ....
