Short Film Vocabulary – Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key film-related and general English terms from the lecture notes.

previous

existing or occurring before the present time; earlier

fingernail

the hard, protective covering at the tip of a finger

pale

having a light or washed-out color, especially of the face

shake (verb)

to move something back and forth or up and down quickly

frown (verb)

to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration

abrupt

sudden and unexpected; without warning

ceiling

the overhead interior surface of a room

fan

a device with rotating blades that creates a current of air

armchair

a comfortable chair with side supports for the arms

glance at

to look quickly or briefly at something

grateful

feeling or showing thanks and appreciation

awkward

causing or feeling embarrassment; clumsy or uncomfortable

key feature

the most important or distinctive characteristic of something

clip

a short segment taken from a film, broadcast, or recording

visual (adj.)

relating to seeing or sight; perceived by the eyes

crew

a group of people working together, especially on a film, ship, or aircraft

appearance

the way someone or something looks or arrives on scene

cast

all the actors who perform in a film, play, or show

supporting role

an acting part that is not the lead but helps develop the story

wide shot

a camera view that shows a subject in its surrounding environment