Insight Upper-Intermediate Unit 6 Template

agenda

A list of subjects or issues that are going to be discussed or dealt with.

archival footage

Old film or video recordings that are kept as part of a historical collection.

to be armed with

To have something useful or necessary for dealing with a situation.

audio engineer

A person who records, edits, and improves sound for music, films, television, or other media.

to axe

To cancel or remove something, especially a project, programme, or job.

to back

To support a person, idea, plan, or organisation.

to ban

To officially prevent someone from doing something or prevent something from being used or available.

bid

An attempt to achieve or obtain something; also an offer of a particular amount of money for something.

boom

A period of sudden and strong growth, success, or increased activity.

to expose corruption

To reveal dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially by people in positions of power.

costume designer

A person responsible for designing the clothes and costumes worn by actors in a production.

to lack credibility

To not seem believable, trustworthy, or convincing.

to curb

To control or limit something, especially something undesirable or harmful.

director

The person who controls the creative work of a film, play, or television production.

to explore

To examine or investigate something carefully in order to learn more about it.

to face

To deal with a difficult situation, problem, or challenge.

fall

A decrease in the amount, level, value, or popularity of something.

fly-on-the-wall style

A documentary style in which people are filmed naturally without the camera or interviewer becoming part of the action.

to go viral

To become extremely popular very quickly, especially online through social media.

hard-hitting

Strong, direct, and critical, especially when dealing with serious or controversial subjects.

to make headlines

To become important or interesting enough to be reported prominently in the news.

in one's element

Feeling comfortable, confident, and able to perform well in a particular situation.

in step with

In agreement or harmony with something; developing at the same speed or in the same direction.

issue

An important subject, problem, or topic that people are discussing or disagreeing about.

lighting

The arrangement and use of lights in a film, theatre, studio, or other setting.

location

A particular place where an event happens or where a film or television scene is recorded.

out of character

Not typical of someone's usual personality, behaviour, or role.

out of favour

No longer popular, supported, or approved of by someone or a group.

out of one's depth

In a situation that is too difficult because you do not have enough knowledge, experience, or ability.

out on a limb

In a risky or vulnerable position, especially because you have expressed an opinion that others may not support.

plea

An urgent and emotional request for help, support, or a particular action.

prop

An object used by actors during a film, play, or television production.

to quit

To stop doing something or leave a job, activity, or organisation.

to spread rumour

To tell other people unconfirmed information, especially about someone's private life or behaviour.

musical score

The written music created for a film, play, or other production, including its musical parts.

screenplay

The written version of a film that describes the scenes, dialogue, and actions.

scriptwriter

A person who writes the words and scenes for a film, television programme, or play.

to shot on location

To record a film or programme in a real place rather than in a studio. Correct form: 'to shoot on location'.

soundtrack

The music, speech, and other recorded sounds used in a film, television programme, or game.

to trace sources

To find and check the original places or people from which information came.

staged

Deliberately arranged or organised rather than happening naturally or spontaneously.

storyboard artist

A person who creates drawings showing how the scenes of a film will look before they are filmed.

storyline

The main series of events and developments that form the story of a film, book, or programme.

stunt double

A person who replaces an actor when dangerous or physically difficult actions need to be performed.

uncertain

Not known, decided, or definite; involving doubt about what will happen.

voice-over

A spoken commentary or voice heard over images in a film, documentary, or advertisement.

to vow

To make a serious and sincere promise to do or not do something.