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Merit Badge Requirements
1) Explain and demonstrate the proper elements of a
good motion picture.
A) Visual storytelling
B) Rhythm
C) The 180-degree axis rule
D) Camera movement
E) Framing and composition of camera shots
F) Lens selection
2) Do the
following:
A) Tell the story you plan to film in a three- or four-paragraph
treatment. How does it read on paper?
B) Prepare a storyboard for your motion picture (this can be
done with rough sketches & stick figures.)
C) Demonstrate six of the following motion picture shooting
techniques.
1) Using a tripod.
2) Panning a camera.
3) Framing a shot.
4) Selecting an angle.
5) Selecting proper lighting.
6) Handheld shooting.
D) Do ONE of the following, using motion picture shooting
techniques, in planning a program for your troop or school.
Start with a treatment and complete the requirement by presenting it
to your troop, patrol, or class.
1) Film or video tape a court of honor and shot it to an
audience.
2) Create a mini feature of your own design, using the techniques
you learn. (Patrol Movies work here)
3) Film or video tape a vignette that could be used to train a
new Scout in a Scouting skill.
3) Do ONE of the
following:
A) Visit a film set or a television production studio and watch
how production work is done.
B) Explain to your counselor the elements of the zoom lens and
three important parts.
4) Explain the
following jobs related to film or video production: director,
producer, cinematographer, key grip, gaffer, best boy, assistant
camera operator.
There is a worksheet for
this merit badge
Click here
for the Word Version
Click here
for the .pdf Version
Do not just fill out the
worksheets! You will be required to talk to me about
the requirements and simply filling out the worksheet does not meet
all the requirements. |
