Camera Techniques
What does an Extreme Close Up Shot normally focus on?
A part of the face
What are the names of Phiona's two brothers?
Brian and Richard
What kind of club does Phiona join?
Chess
After Phiona suffers her defeat and loses faith in Chess, she comes back to win the woman's tournament.
A High Angle shot makes the person look vulnerable. True or False?
True
What is the purpose of a Long Shot?
To show location or the relationships of characters. It is usually used as the first shot of a particular sequence.
What is the name of Phiona's coach and who does he have in his family?
Robert Katende. He has a wife and child.
Where is the international tournament that Uganda wins?
Phiona joins the Pioneers
Belonging
What angle makes a person look powerful or important?
Low Angle
What does a Medium Shot focus on?
It shows the body from the waist up. It also shows some background and whole body language.
That she does not believe in herself initially.
Where is the Olympiad tournament held?
What is it called when the camera becomes the character?
Point of View
What does a Close Up Shot allow the audience to do?
Connect/build a relationship with the character.
What sport does Robert play to get money for the chess club?
Soccer
Why do Phiona's family flee the hospital after Brian is hit by a motorcycle?
They cannot afford to pay them
When Phiona is on the plane, she boasts about beating her opponents, which Robert squashes by telling her not to be too overconfident.
Humility
What does the Eye Level angle represent?
A real person watching the scene
If a film-maker wanted to create a tense atmosphere, but also show that the character was scared, what two shots would they use?
A Long Shot to establish setting and empty space, and an Extreme Close Up.
What is the Chess Club called?
The Pioneers
When Phiona becomes Champion of the Pioneers, what chess piece is handed to her?
The Queen
When Phiona suffers the defeat, Katende understands her frustration and consoles her
Empathy