This phrase has been attributed to a director's cadence on a film set, because of the sequence required to capture the work of the actors on film. It has been attributed to D W Griffith.
From the Black and Blue -- on set -- blog, this is more practically what happens today on a film set:
"1st assistant director (AD): Roll sound!
"Boom Operator/Sound Mixer: Sound speed!
"1st A.D.: Roll camera!
"1st Assistant Camera (AC): Camera speed, hit it.
"2nd AC: [Calls out scene designation]. Marker!
"**Slate gets clapped, 2nd AC scurries away**
"Camera Operator: Set.
"Director: Action!"
The verb phrase in the sentence "Can you focus the camera" is "focus the camera." It consists of the main verb "focus" and its object "the camera," indicating the action being requested. The auxiliary verb "can" expresses the ability or possibility of performing that action.
The 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit popularized the phrase Toon. Toon commonly refers to characters in cartoons. There is also a role playing game called Toon.
Diff'rent Strokes
ABC sportscastor, Jim McKay
The verb "to be" is the main verb in a linking verb phrase, while any other action verb in the phrase indicates an action verb phrase. Linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement, while action verbs show an action performed by the subject.
The expression "Get R Done" is a colloquial phrase popularized by comedian Larry the Cable Guy. It conveys a sense of urgency and determination to complete a task or achieve a goal, often with a humorous or laid-back attitude. The phrase emphasizes action and a no-nonsense approach to getting things accomplished.
The name Camera is actually a shortened version of the phrase Camera Obscura, which is Latin for Dark Chamber or Room. A camera obscura is a darkened room with a pinhole camera at the window.
The phrase "word to your mother" was popularized by the rapper Vanilla Ice in his 1990 song "Ice Ice Baby." The phrase is used as a slang expression to affirm or emphasize a statement.
The name Camera is actually a shortened version of the phrase Camera Obscura, which is Latin for Dark Chamber or Room. A camera obscura is a darkened room with a pinhole camera at the window.
G. Stanley Hall popularized te phrase in his research on puberty
"Ahimsa Paramo Dharma" is a Sanskrit phrase that was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi.
"Just do it" is an example of a slogan, specifically a motivational tagline used in marketing. It was popularized by Nike to encourage people to take action and pursue their athletic and personal goals. The phrase embodies a sense of determination and empowerment, making it memorable and impactful in advertising.