A Little About Photography

Dear Sarah,

How are you? I am so excited to share with you about my newfound hobby-photography.

Did you know that photography means “writing with light”? Photo is a Greek word which
means “light”, while graphy means “writing”.

I learned that the camera is basically a box with a hole at the opposite end. The box has a
film inside that is sensitive to light. The light enters through the hole. Then, this light is collected by
a partcalled lens.The amount light collected is controlled by another part called the shutter. Too
little light will result in a dark picture.

Yesterday, I read from a book about an important tip on how to get appealing of an animal
in motion. It is to hold a biscuit or treat above the camera. The longing look of the animal toward
the food will be captured by the camera as a soulful glimpse.

See you someday! I hope I can share with you more interesting things about my new hobby.
I’m also excited to see you. I am sure you have an interesting hobby to share with me too.

Your friend forever,

Mark

A Little About Photography

Dear Sarah,

How are you? I am so excited to share with you about my newfound hobby-photography.

Did you know that photography means “writing with light”? Photo is a Greek word which
means “light”, while graphy means “writing”.

I learned that the camera is basically a box with a hole at the opposite end. The box has a
film inside that is sensitive to light. The light enters through the hole. Then, this light is collected by
a partcalled lens.The amount light collected is controlled by another part called the shutter. Too
little light will result in a dark picture.

Yesterday, I read from a book about an important tip on how to get appealing of an animal
in motion. It is to hold a biscuit or treat above the camera. The longing look of the animal toward
the food will be captured by the camera as a soulful glimpse.

See you someday! I hope I can share with you more interesting things about my new hobby.
I’m also excited to see you. I am sure you have an interesting hobby to share with me too.

Your friend forever,

Mark
Questions:

1. What does photography mean?

a. writing with pen

b. writing with a guide
c. writing with light
d. writing about an experience

2. What is the use of the lens of the camera?

a. to collect light
b. to control light
c. to block the light
d. to give off ultraviolet rays

3. What happens to a picture when there’s too little light?

a. It appears bright.
b. It appears dark.
c. It appears broken.
d. It appears perfect.

4. Why is a shutter important in a camera?

a. To capture enough light for a perfect picture

b. To give background of the picture
c. To collect light for the film
d. To give good feeling about the picture

5. Which will you use to get enough light for the picture?

a. hole
b. box
c. lens
d. Him

6. Based on the selection, what would best describe photography?

a. It is boring.
b. It is interesting.
c. It is simple.
d. It is frustrating.
 Magician Invents Special Effects

George M’elies, a French moviemaker and a former magician, happened to invent special
effects in movies by accident. He was filming a street scene in Paris when his camera suddenly
jammed as a bus was passing by. He stopped, fixed his camera ,then went back to filming the same
street scene again. When the film was developed, he was surprised to see a carriage in the place
where the bus had been! He discovered that the bus had changed into a carriage! From that day
on, Mr. M’elies invented many techniques using his camera. He became known as “the magician of
movies”.

A common special effect he invented is called projections. In this effect, a moviemaker

projects a picture or a movie on a screen behind the actors. The actors act in front of the screen.
Then the camera films the actors and the picture or the movie at the same time. This effect makes
it possible for actors to look like they are in imaginary places.

Other special effects Mr. M’elies created are: animation which makes lifeless models or
objects come to life when they are shown on screen; matte shots enabling the moviemaker to
cover or matte out part of a film that he doesn’t want; and optical printer and computer-age
special effects.

Magician Invents Special Effects

George M’elies, a French moviemaker and a former magician, happened to invent special
effects in movies by accident. He was filming a street scene in Paris when his camera suddenly
jammed as a bus was passing by. He stopped, fixed his camera ,then went back to filming the same
street scene again. When the film was developed, he was surprised to see a carriage in the place
where the bus had been! He discovered that the bus had changed into a carriage! From that day
on, Mr. M’elies invented many techniques using his camera. He became known as “the magician of
movies”.

A common special effect he invented is called projections. In this effect, a moviemaker

projects a picture or a movie on a screen behind the actors. The actors act in front of the screen.
Then the camera films the actors and the picture or the movie at the same time. This effect makes
it possible for actors to look like they are in imaginary places.
 Other special effects Mr. M’elies created are: animation which makes lifeless models or
objects come to life when they are shown on screen; matte shots enabling the moviemaker to
cover or matte out part of a film that he doesn’t want; and optical printer and computer-age
special effects.

Questions:

1. Who became known as the Magician of Movies?

a. George Bush
b. George Clooney
c. George M’elies
d. George Smith

2. Which of the following was not invented by M’elies?

a. Animation
b. Projection
c. Matte shots
d. Still life

3. What special effect makes it possible for actors to look like they are in imaginary places?
a. Projection
b. Optical printer
c. Computer-age special effect
d. Matte shots

4. What kind of special effect would be used to bring a dinosaur back to life?
a. Matte shots
b. Animation
c. Projection
d. Optical Printer

5. What will happen to a movie without special effect?

a. It will draw a lot of moviegoers
b. It will be rich in cinematic appeal
c. It will not be appealing
d. It will not earn popularity

6. Why do you think George M’elies was called “the magician of movies”?
a. He played the role of a magician in movies several times.
b. His inventions were made into a movie
c. He studied magic before he became a moviemaker
d. He accidentally invented special effects in movies.
7. What special effect will you use to cover an unwanted part of a film?
a. Matte shots
b. Projections
c. Animations
d. Optical printer

8. If you were a moviemaker, when would you use animation?

a. When the story is full of adventure
b. When the story is a fantasy
c. When the story is about the life of a famous president of a country
d. When the story is about new inventions