Documentary Filmmaking Vocabulary

noun the state or fact of being actual; reality

adjective actual; real

• In actuality, the data shows a significant decrease in sales for the quarter.
• Actually, the party was a lot of fun despite the rain.
• For real, she's the best singer I've ever heard.
• The painting captures the essence of the city more than the actuality of its buildings.

noun a fact or condition that is actually true or existing; reality

• The report focused on the actualities of the current economic situation.
• Let's talk about the actualities of the project during our meeting.
• I don't want to hear any of your actualities right now.
• She painted a vivid picture of the actualities of life in her novel.