Characters and Plot
Who is the main character in Soul Surfer?
Bethany Hamilton
When was Soul Surfer made?
What camera shot shows a character’s face and emotions clearly?
Close up shot
What 3 things do we use to analyse music in film?
Tone, tempo, mood
A director uses a low camera angle on a character. How does this make them look.
Powerful, big, strong, imposing
Which arm does Bethany lose in the shark attack?
Left Arm
Who was the director of Soul Surfer?
Sean Mcnamara
Why might a director use a low-angle shot of Bethany surfing?
To show strength and confidence
Why is music added to scenes in films?
It creates mood and builds emotion
What effect does a close-up shot often have on the audience’s understanding of a character?
It can show emotions, feelings, or important details.
What school does Bethany go to?
Home Schooled
Where was Soul Surfer filmed?
Hawaii
What effect does a handheld camera often create?
A realistic, shaky or intense feeling. Creates suspense.
What is sound that characters can hear called?
Diegetic sound
Why might a filmmaker use dark colours and shadows in a scene?
To create a mood such as fear, mystery, sadness, or danger.
What is Bethany's best friends name?
Alana Blanchard
How did film makers make it look like the actor only had 1 arm?
CGI
Why might a director use a close-up of Bethany after the shark attack?
To show her emotions and make the audience connect with her
What is music added to a scene that characters cannot hear called?
Non-diegetic sound
What are 3 visual language features that can be seen on a character?
Facial expression, body language, gaze, costuming
Where is the place in Thailand that Bethany travels to?
Phuket
What scene did we see the real Bethany Hamilton in?
Thailand scene- carrying boxes.
What shot could place the audience in Bethany’s perspective while surfing?
Point of View or Eye level shot
Why is silence sometimes used in films?
To create tension or emphasise an important moment
What does mis-en-scene mean?
Everything that can be seen on the scene/in the shot and how it is arranged.