English for AVT specialists. Английский для специалистов в сфере аудиовизуальных технологий. Сборник текстов и упражнений по английскому языку

2) When did the company introduce the cinematic technology Dolby Atmos?

3) The company specialists have evolved an innovative sound scheme for the home theater.

4) The camera operator was shooting the video when the equipment failed to operate.

5) They had already built a stage for the gig in the square when we came there.

TALKING AND DISCUSSING POINT

9. Choose any two Dolby formats and compare them.

10. Prepare a report on the topic «Dolby Technologies». Pick from the following options:

– Analog audio noise reduction: Dolby A/B/C/S-Type NR; Dolby FM; Dolby HX Pro.

– Audio encoding/ compression: Dolby Digital (AC-3); Dolby Digital EX; Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3); Dolby Digital Live; Dolby E; Dolby Stereo (Dolby Analog); Dolby TrueHD; AAC; aacPlus; Dolby Pulse.

– Audio processing: Dolby Headphone; Dolby Virtual Speaker; Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz; Audistry; Dolby Volume; Dolby Mobile.

– Video processing: Dolby Contrast; Dolby Vision.

– Digital Cinema: Dolby Digital Cinema; Dolby 3D; Dolby Atmos.

– Live Sound: Dolby Lake Processor.

11. Comment on the following quotation.

«People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.»

    Steve Jobs

WRITING

12. Write a report on the topic «Ray Milton Dolby. Biography and achievements.»

13. Write a review of one of the films mentioned in the text: A Clockwork Orange, Callan, Lisztomania, A Star Is Born, Batman Returns, Clear and Present Danger, The Simpsons, Toy Story 3.

Follow the plan:

– Introduction (thesis paragraph, short summary plot, overview of the review body)

– Body paragraphs/analysis (cinematography, setting, acting, soundtrack, accomplishments and fails, the critic’s feelings)

– Recommendation (if the movie is worth watching)

– Conclusion (tied up with the thesis)

14. Write a letter to your friend (State Exam Writing).

This is part of the letter you have received from your English pen-friend Elizabeth:

In your next letter, please tell me about a film you like. What’s it about? Who is starring in the film? Why do you like it?

Конец ознакомительного фрагмента.

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