英语听力—环球英语 1322 Making Films
时间:2019-01-19 作者:英语课 分类:环球英语 Spotlight
英语课
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Welcome to Spotlight 1. I’m Ryan Geertsma.
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And I’m Robin 2 Basselin. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.
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In January 2010, James Cameron achieved a new record. Two of his films each made profits of over $1,000,000,000. In 1997, James Cameron made a film called Titanic 3. Titanic made more money than any other film in history. That is, until Cameron’s next big film! Cameron did it again in 2009 with his film Avatar. Both films also won many awards. This kind of success does not come easily. Films require a great amount of work from many different people. Today’s Spotlight is on the complex process of making films.
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Many people do not know that James Cameron started working on Avatar over 15 years before it was released 5 in theaters. Making Avatar was a long and complex process. But the result was a film that created new technology, made a lot of money, and brought enjoyment 6 to millions of people around the world.
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Avatar is an extreme example of filmmaking. Almost 1,000 people worked together to make this one film. And the process cost nearly $280,000,000. Not every film is so huge. Nor do most films take 15 years to make. However, every film does take a long time to write, film, edit 7 and produce.
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Making a film is always a complex process. The first step of the process is writing. The film’s writer is called the screenwriter. Often, the screenwriter creates a story with conflict. This keeps a film interesting. The screenwriter also needs to make the story seem real. And the words in the script 8 need to sound natural - like people would really say them to each other.
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Writing a film script can take many months, or even years. This process ends when the film director approves the script. Next, the director must gather and meet with his crew. Together, they decide the places where they will film. They also decide which equipment and cameras they will use.
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James Cameron began forming his ideas for Avatar in 1994. Cameron imagined the film in a particular way in his mind. But at that time, film technology was not developed enough to produce what Cameron imagined. So, Cameron decided 9 to wait for the technology to get better. But he also decided to start creating the technology himself.
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Cameron spent seven years creating a 3D or three dimensional 10 camera system. Images from this camera look like they are a part of real life. This camera system is now the best of its kind. However, the 3D camera system produced a lot of digital, electronic, information. So, the computer company Microsoft made a new information management system just for “Avatar.” Finally, the technology was good enough to make Cameron’s dream for his film come true.
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After choosing the right equipment, a director needs to find good actors for his film. Choosing actors can be difficult. Actors are often busy. They may not have time when the director needs them. Other times, directors have difficulty finding 11 the right actor to play a character.
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Training film actors is also very important. Their actions must look real and believable. Cameron brought together a team of experts to train his actors for Avatar. The experts taught the actors to shoot bow and arrow weapons. They taught the actors to ride horses and how to safely fight each other. Language experts taught the actors to speak an imaginary 12 language called Na’vi. This language is not a real language. However, it was the language actors spoke 13 in the film.
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After preparing the actors, the director also chooses an art director for his film. The art director designs the sets for a film. A set is a room or other place where the director films the actors. The art director also makes the actors look good on film. He has workers who work with make-up. They use creams, face paint, and other supplies to change the way an actor looks. Other workers make costumes - special clothes for the film’s characters. Costumes can be simple. Or they can be very complex.
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After all this preparation, the filming process can finally begin. The cameraman operates the film camera. He stays with the director almost all day. He must find ways to record everything the director wants. The filming process is very busy and pressure-filled. Managers of different departments work closely 14 together and try to communicate about every detail.
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After filming, an editor must work with the footage - the product of the filming. Each part of the film must fit together to create one story. Some films tell a simple story in present time and order. Other films may include parts that take place in the past or the future. Other films move back and forth 15 between two separate events happening at the same time. Organizing the order of the film can be very difficult. The editor also helps to design the style of the film. She chooses the right music for each part of the film. When she is finished, she shows a rough-cut version 16 of the film to the director.
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When the director is satisfied with the product, he will show it to the producer. Together, they will make necessary changes. Finally, a company will color-correct the film. Changing the colors of a film can be a part of the story. For example, Cameron’s film Titanic begins with rich, warm colors. Then the Titanic boat begins to sink. At this point in the film, the colors begin to change. They slowly become darker. They make the film feel cold. Cameron wanted the colors to affect the people watching the film. He wanted them to see and feel how the story changed - from a happy beginning to a tragic 17 ending.
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Finally, at the very end of the process, a film-distributing company releases 18 the film to theaters. For big films there may also be a film release 4 party. Newspaper writers may also ask questions, or interview, the film’s producer, director and actors. The goal is to let as many people know about the film as possible. Then, hopefully, millions of people will watch the film all around the world!
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A person watching a film enjoys it for an hour or two. They may not understand how much work and planning made this film possible! But does all this work have a good result? Films have the ability to affect people. They can influence people to change. They can make people laugh, cry, get angry, and think. Have you ever watched a film that changed your life? Tell us about it! Leave a comment on the script page of this program.
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The writer of this program was David Phelps. The producer was Ryan Geertsma. The voices you heard were from the United States. You can find our programs on the internet at http://www.RadioEnglish.net This .program is called “Making Films.”
n.公众注意的中心,聚光灯,探照灯,视听,注意,醒目
- This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
- The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
n.知更鸟,红襟鸟
- The robin is the messenger of spring.知更鸟是报春的使者。
- We knew spring was coming as we had seen a robin.我们看见了一只知更鸟,知道春天要到了。
adj.巨人的,庞大的,强大的
- We have been making titanic effort to achieve our purpose.我们一直在作极大的努力,以达到我们的目的。
- The island was created by titanic powers and they are still at work today.台湾岛是由一个至今仍然在运作的巨大力量塑造出来的。
vt.发布,发表,发行;释放,放开
- After my examination I had a feeling of release.考完试后我有如释重负之感。
- This medicine will give you release from pain.这药吃后会解除你的疼痛。
v.释放( release的过去式和过去分词 );放开;发布;发行
- He was released on bail pending committal proceedings. 他交保获释正在候审。
- With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him. 事后才说他们本不应该释放他,这倒容易。
n.乐趣;享有;享用
- Your company adds to the enjoyment of our visit. 有您的陪同,我们这次访问更加愉快了。
- After each joke the old man cackled his enjoyment.每逢讲完一个笑话,这老人就呵呵笑着表示他的高兴。
vt.编辑,校订,主编,编辑,剪辑(影片等)
- You'll have to edit that tape,it's too long.那盘录音带太长,你得把它剪辑一下。
- It is not yet decided who will edit it.由谁校订未决。
n.剧本,广播稿;文字体系;笔迹,手迹
- It's easy to identify his script.他的笔迹容易辨认。
- The script is massaged into final form.这篇稿子经过修改已定稿。
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
- This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
- There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
adj.尺寸的;量纲的;因次的;维的
- There are many ways of generating a two-dimensional representation of an object. 有很多制作物体二维图的方法。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- This is a three-dimensional figure. 这是一个三维图形。 来自辞典例句
n.发现,发现物;调查的结果
- The finding makes some sense.该发现具有一定的意义。
- That's an encouraging finding.这是一个鼓舞人心的发现。
adj.想象中的,假想的,虚构的,幻想的;虚数的
- All the characters in this book are imaginary.此书中的所有人物都是虚构的。
- The boy's fears were only imaginary.这小孩的恐惧只是一种想象。
n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说
- They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
- The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
adv.紧密地;严密地,密切地
- We shall follow closely the development of the situation.我们将密切注意形势的发展。
- The two companies are closely tied up with each other.这两家公司之间有密切联系。
adv.向前;向外,往外
- The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
- He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。
n.版本;型号;叙述,说法
- His version of the events is pure supposition.他对这件事的说法纯属猜测。
- What is your version of this matter?你对这件事情的看法 怎么样?
adj.悲剧的,悲剧性的,悲惨的
- The effect of the pollution on the beaches is absolutely tragic.污染海滩后果可悲。
- Charles was a man doomed to tragic issues.查理是个注定不得善终的人。
v.释放( release的第三人称单数 );放开;发布;发行
- Nuclear fission releases tremendous amounts of energy. 核裂变释放出巨大的能量。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Zemel says that when calcium levels are low, the body releases a hormone that helps squeeze the most out of every available milligram of the mineral. 泽莫尔博士说,当人体中的钙含量偏低时,身体里就会产生一种荷尔蒙,它能帮助肌体最大限度地吸收所摄入的钙。 来自《简明英汉词典》